Slowpoke
#79 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Slowpoke
The best moves for Slowpoke are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Water
Psychic
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Slowpoke family. Slowpoke can evolve into either Slowbro or Slowking (using the King's Rock evolution item) and costs 50 Candy.
Slowpoke - 2020 requires King's Rock to evolve into Slowking - 2022.
Evolving Mega Slowbro costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every other time.
Slowpoke requires King's Rock to evolve into Slowking.
Evolving Mega Slowbro costs 100 Mega Energy the first time, and 20 Mega Energy every other time.
Forms
There are 3 different forms of Slowpoke:
Slowpoke Raid Guide
Slowpoke has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Slowpoke, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Slowpoke is a Water & Psychic Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. Slowpoke's strongest moveset is Confusion & Psychic and it has a Max CP of 1,226. Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro, Slowking.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 109 | |
| Defense | 98 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
525 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
700 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,051 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,226 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 876 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,139 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 36 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Slowpoke
The best moves for Slowpoke are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| Confusion | 20 | 9.4 | 15 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psyshock | 65 | -12.2 | 28.9 |
| Water Pulse | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
| Psychic | 90 | -17.9 | 38.6 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Slowpoke?
Slowpoke is a Water/Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Slowpoke are:
- Kartana,
- Pheromosa,
- Xurkitree,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Zekrom.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Snarl | Wild Charge | 93% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 88% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Slowpoke
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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