Slowpokein Pokémon SoulGold
psychic
Pokédex Entry
Dopey Pokémon
It catches prey by dipping its tail in water at the side of a river. But it often forgets what it is doing and spends entire days just loafing at water's edge.
Slowpoke in Pokémon SoulGold
Galarian Slowpoke is #79 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its psychic typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
2 Forms Available
Type
Psychic
Dex
#079
Abilities
Gluttony(Primary)
Eats Berries early.
Own Tempo(Secondary)
Prevents confusion.
Regenerator(Hidden)
Heals upon switching out.
Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
monster, water1
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
190
Base Exp
63
EV Yield
1 Hp
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
bug ×2ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
fighting ×0.5psychic ×0.5
Evolution Chain
Base form
Base form
Level up Slowpoke to Lv. 37
• Level up Slowpoke holding Kings Rock
• Use Kings Rock on Slowpoke
Use Galaricacuff on Slowpoke
Use Galaricawreath on Slowpoke
How to Obtain
Slowpoke is obtained in an in-game trade in Azalea Town House 2: Rick trades Chum for a Slowpoke.
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Town House 2 | - | trade | galarian | - | Trade: Slowpoke to Rick (Chum) |
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC0 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 1Curse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 3Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| AcidLevel: 6Acid | poison | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense. | ||||||
| YawnLevel: 9Yawn | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 12Confusion | psychic | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 15Disable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | ||||||
| Water PulseLevel: 18Water Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 21Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 24Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 27Amnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SurfLevel: 30Surf | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| Slack OffLevel: 33Slack Off | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 36Psychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Psych UpLevel: 39Psych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceLevel: 42Rain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Heal PulseLevel: 45Heal Pulse | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Shed TailLevel: 52Shed Tail | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out. | ||||||
Egg Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BelchBelch | poison | PWR120 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it. | |||||
| Belly DrumBelly Drum | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP. | |||||
| BlockBlock | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape. | |||||
| StompStomp | normal | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (34)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | HM08HM08 | |
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PsyshockPsyshock | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ScaldScald | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM55TM55 | |
| Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | HM10HM10 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
Type Summary
3
Weaknesses
2
Resistances
0
Immunities
13
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Slowpoke. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Slowpoke resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Slowpoke, either offensively or defensively.
Umbreon
dark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Sneasel
darkice
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Houndour
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Houndoom
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Tyranitar
rockdark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Sableye
darkghost
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Carvanha
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Sharpedo
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Cacturne
grassdark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Absol
dark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Honchkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Spiritomb
ghostdark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Drapion
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Weavile
darkice
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Darkrai
dark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Sandile
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Krokorok
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Krookodile
grounddark
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
Scraggy
darkfighting
2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic
2×Good
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