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.
A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.
This Pokémon is so famed for its intellect that a proverb still persists in some regions: “When in doubt, ask Slowking.”
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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x69-81% Dark Pulse 2x61-72% U-turn 2x40-47% Bite 2x52-62% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x88-104%KO Crunch 2x75-88% Dark Pulse 2x37-44% Shadow Claw 2x44-52% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x66-78% Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Shadow Claw 2x39-46% Steamroller 2x36-42% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x97-115%KO Wood Hammer 2x93-109%KO Solar Beam 2x90-106%KO Energy Ball 2x69-81% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x22-26% U-turn 2x28-33% Feint Attack 2x36-42% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt hits Slowking for 83-98%. Chandelure deals 67-79% with Shadow Ball.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x83-98% Volt Switch 2x65-77% Dazzling Gleam37-44% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x67-79% Flamethrower19-22% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor48-57% Dark Pulse 2x60-71% U Turn 2x20-24% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x40-47% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Breeding
Breed with Slowking to get Slowpoke eggs easily using 79 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Slowking Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Slowking earns its spot. Colbur Berry for extra utility, Bold 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
- Psychic
- Slack Off
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Ally Switch
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Surf
- Trick Room
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slowking won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Future Sight and Dream Eater anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Slowking in Sun & Moon
The chain to Slowking requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Slowpoke at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Slowking in Sun & Moon
To get Slowking, start by catching Slowpoke through walking encounters at Lv. 5-33. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsMoonGrass Lv.5-7 Route20%EarlyRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsSunGrass Lv.5-7 Route20%EarlyKala'e BayMoonGrass Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyKala'e BaySunGrass Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyRoute 15SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 15MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 16SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 16MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%Mid
Step 2Slowking ✓
Slowking Guide
In Sun & Moon, Regenerator changes the entire equation for Slowking. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a tank. Scald with Colbur Berry is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, run Scald, Psychic, Slack Off, and Toxic on Slowking. Scald is the most common pick at 25% 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