Stats & Training
Sp. Def leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Slowking's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs.
When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Slowking Weakness
Slowking's Water/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Slowking's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel |
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Dark is super effective against SlowkingView Incineroar → | ||
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Ghost is super effective against SlowkingView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against SlowkingView Rillaboom → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Electric is super effective against SlowkingView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against SlowkingView Regieleki → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Noivern's Draco Meteor hits Slowking for 37-43%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Noivern builds →Draco Meteor37-43% U Turn 2x16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Avalugg builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Avalanche9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Cobalion builds →Volt Switch 2x20-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Charizard builds →Scorching Sands14-17% Flamethrower14-16% Hurricane34-40% Air Slash23-27% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Out of 2 evolutions from Slowpoke, Slowking comes from the trade route. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Slowpoke to get eggs. Both Slowking and Slowbro hit 490 total stats from Slowpoke. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Galar
GalarLegends: Z-A Slowking Best Moveset
The slow wall spread is where Slowking earns its spot. Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in, Sassy nature for the right lean, and Slack Off handles sustain. Regenerator does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Slowking best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Future Sight
- Teleport
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Psychic
Special Attacker Moveset
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
- Psychic
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Slowking. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Future Sight and Hydro Pump into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Slowking in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Slowking in Legends: Z-A. Bring Slowpoke over from Red, Yellow, or LeafGreen, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Slowking Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Regenerator changes the entire equation for Slowking. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a tank. Scald with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Pinsir (Bug) when using Slowking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Slowking won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Regenerator is what you want on Slowking. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Oblivious, Own Tempo) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Slowking worth using.
Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Slowking is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
In Legends: Z-A, run Scald, Chillyreception, Slack Off, and Thunder Wave on Slowking. Scald is the most common pick at 22% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Slowking has appeared in 18 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Galarian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves