Slowpoke
Slowpoke is a Water/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Dopey Pokémon
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Slowpoke has a Galarian form available in the latest update to Sword & Shield.
Pokédex data
National № | 079 |
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Type | Water Psychic |
Species | Dopey Pokémon |
Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
Weight | 36.0 kg (79.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Oblivious 2. Own Tempo Regenerator (hidden ability) |
Local № | 079 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 080 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 079 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 080 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 133 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 037 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 044 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 079 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 001 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 HP |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 63 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
Total | 315 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 079 |
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Type | Psychic |
Species | Dopey Pokémon |
Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
Weight | 36.0 kg (79.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Gluttony 2. Own Tempo Regenerator (hidden ability) |
Local № | 079 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 080 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 079 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 080 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 133 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 037 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 044 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 079 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 001 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 HP |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 63 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
Total | 315 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Slowpoke changes
- In Generation 1, Slowpoke has a base Special stat of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Slowpoke has a base experience yield of 99.
- In Generations 2-7, Slowpoke has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Slowpoke
Red Blue | Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack. |
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Yellow | Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time. |
Gold | It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day. |
Silver | A sweet sap leaks from its tail’s tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on. |
Crystal | It is always so absent-minded that it won’t react, even if its flavorful tail is bitten. |
Ruby Sapphire | SLOWPOKE uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this POKéMON often forgets what it’s doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water’s edge. |
FireRed | It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail. |
LeafGreen | Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes five seconds for it to feel pain when under attack. |
Emerald | 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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
HeartGold | It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day. |
SoulSilver | A sweet sap leaks from its tail’s tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
X | It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail. |
Y | It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Slowpoke uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this Pokémon often forgets what it’s doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water’s edge. |
Sun | Its long tail often breaks off. It doesn’t really feel any pain, though, and the tail grows back, so Slowpoke isn’t particularly bothered. |
Moon | Alolan home cooking involves drying Slowpoke tails and then simmering them into a salty stew. |
Ultra Sun | There are some places where Slowpoke is worshiped because of a long-standing belief that whenever Slowpoke yawns, it rains. |
Ultra Moon | Although their tails, which fall off naturally, can easily be found lying around, they’re a precious ingredient for cooking. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time. |
Sword | Slow-witted and oblivious, this Pokémon won’t feel any pain if its tail gets eaten. It won’t notice when its tail grows back, either. |
Shield | When this Pokémon’s tail is soaked in water, sweetness seeps from it. Slowpoke uses this trait to lure in and fish up other Pokémon. |
Galarian Slowpoke
Sword | Although this Pokémon is normally zoned out, its expression abruptly sharpens on occasion. The cause for this seems to lie in Slowpoke’s diet. |
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Shield | Because Galarian Slowpoke eat the seeds of a plant that grows only in Galar, their tails have developed a spicy flavor. |
Moves learned by Slowpoke
Moves learnt by level up
Slowpoke learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
6 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
15 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
24 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
27 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
33 | Slack Off | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
39 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Tackle | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
3 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
6 | Acid | Poison | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
15 | Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
24 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
27 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
33 | Slack Off | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
39 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Slowpoke learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slowpoke egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Belch | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
Belly Drum | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Stomp | Normal | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Slowpoke can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Expanding Force | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Slowpoke is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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02 | Pay Day | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
91 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Slowpoke is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Tri Attack | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Tri Attack | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Slowpoke learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Moves learnt by TM
Slowpoke is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
04 | Teleport | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
16 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
19 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
28 | Tri Attack | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
29 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
33 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
37 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
40 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
41 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
43 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
46 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
47 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
51 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
55 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
57 | Pay Day | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
59 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
Slowpoke sprites
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Where to find Slowpoke
Answers to Slowpoke questions
- Why and how can slowpoke learn flamethrower?
- What is a good LC moveset for Slowpoke?
- Is the only way to get the Slowpoke line in Gen III through LeafGreen?
- How can slowpoke evolve without a shellder?
- What is Slowpoke's evolution family based on?
- Could Galarian Slowpoke hold the Eviolite before the DLC?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Slowpoke |
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Japanese | ヤドン (Yadon) |
German | Flegmon |
French | Ramoloss |
Name origin
- slow
- not fast
- slowpoke
- nickname for a slow person