Slowpoke is a Water, Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves either into Slowbro when fed 50 candies or into Slowking when fed 50 candies and given a King's Rock. It has a Galarian form that is Psychic-type which evolves either into Galarian Slowbro when fed 50 candies after catching 30 Poison-type Pokémon as a Buddy Pokémon or into Galarian Slowking when fed 50 candies after catching 30 Psychic-type Pokémon as a Buddy Pokémon.
Pokédex description[]
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.
Although this Pokémon is normally zoned out, its expression abruptly sharpens on occasion. The cause for this seems to lie in Slowpoke's diet.
Possible attacks[]
Evolution family[]
Slowpoke is part of a three-member family.
33. ![]() #0079 Slowpoke |
![]() #0080 Slowbro |
![]() Mega Slowbro | ||
![]() #0199 Slowking |
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![]() #0079 Galarian Slowpoke |
![]() #0080 Galarian Slowbro |
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![]() #0199 Galarian Slowking |
33. ![]() #0079 Slowpoke |
![]() #0080 Slowbro |
![]() Mega Slowbro | ||
![]() #0199 Slowking |
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![]() #0079 Galarian Slowpoke |
![]() #0080 Galarian Slowbro |
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![]() #0199 Galarian Slowking |
Event Pokémon forms[]
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New Year Slowpoke was released at the start of New Year's 2021 on December 31st, 2020.
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Detective hat Slowpoke was released at the start of Detective Pikachu Returns Event on October 5th, 2023.
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Availability[]
Slowpoke[]
- Slowpoke was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Slowpoke was released at the start of Pokémon HOME Event on November 17th, 2020.
Shadow form of Slowpoke was released at the start of The Seasons Change: Part 2 on October 12th, 2020.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
1,051 1,139 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
700 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
700 876 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,228
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
525 | Field Research: Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms: Since Hidden Gems Explore 2 km: Max Out Evolve a Pokémon: Ultra Unlock: Better Together Catch 3 Pokémon featured during 2023 Community Days: December 2023 Community Day Catch 3 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke: March 2023 Community Day Catch 15 Pokémon; Earn 2 Candies walking with your buddy: New Year's 2022 (costume) Give your buddy 3 treats: 2021 Nov Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon: 2021 Sep Catch 8 Psychic-type Pokémon; Catch 8 Water-type Pokémon; Evolve a Psychic-type Pokémon: A Very Slow Discovery Catch 20 Pokémon: New Year's 2021 (costume) Give your buddy 3 treats: Pokémon HOME Event Catch 3 Pokémon with Weather Boost: 2020 Sep Give your buddy 3 treats: Summer Event Make a Nice Throw: 2018 Jun Special Research/Timed Research: December Community Day 2023 - 3rd part: Evolve 2 Pokémon Field Notes: Slow and Slower (2 encounters) New Year's 2022 - Completing 4th part (costume) Pokémon HOME Event - Completing 1st part & 3rd part: Catch 30 Pokémon |
![]() GO Snapshot |
1,051 | Obtainable during: Slumbering Sands: 2024 Jun 7 - 12 (up to 5 per day) March 2023 Community Day: Mar 18 Summer Event: 2020 Jul 17 - 22 (up to 5 per day) |
![]() Team GO Rocket |
276 455 (weather boosted) |
![]() 2024 Jan 27 - Mar 26 2020 Oct 12 - 2021 Nov 8 |
Galarian Slowpoke[]
- Galarian Slowpoke was released at the start of A Very Slow Discovery on June 8th, 2021.
Shiny form of Galarian Slowpoke was released at the start of March 2023 Community Day on March 18th, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
1,051 1,139 (weather boosted) |
Not in wild normally, can only be encountered in Map View via a Daily Adventure Incense
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
700 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
700 876 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,228
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
525 | Field Research: Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms: Since Hidden Gems Explore 2 km: Max Out Catch 8 Pokémon: Legendary Heroes Evolve a Pokémon: Ultra Unlock: Better Together Catch 3 Pokémon featured during 2023 Community Days: December 2023 Community Day Make 10 Curveball Throws: Psychic Spectacular 2023 Catch 3 Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke: March 2023 Community Day Win a raid in under 60 seconds; Evolve 3 Slowpoke: A Very Slow Discovery Special Research/Timed Research: Wonder Ticket Part 1 - 2nd part: Make 20 Great Throws December Community Day 2023 - 3rd part: Catch 5 different species of Pokémon Starry Skies - Completing 2nd part Field Notes: Slow and Slower (2 encounters) Misunderstood Mischief - 9th part: Transfer 30 Pokémon Limited Research - Completing 1st part |
![]() GO Snapshot |
1,051 | Obtainable during: March 2023 Community Day: Mar 18 |
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Trivia[]
- Slowpoke is a tier 1 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.
- A glitch caused Galarian Slowking to be impossible to obtain during its first release. Evolving a Galarian Slowpoke would always result in a Galarian Slowbro, regardless of the choice chosen. The glitch was fixed later and a compensation was made.[1]
- Galarian Slowpoke is a tier 1 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.
- The requirement for evolving Galarian Slowpoke into Galarian Slowbro was catching Psychic-type Pokémon instead of Poison-type, exclusively during March 2023 Community Day.[2]
References[]
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, thanks again for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue with Galarian Slowpoke evolution. To make up for the inconvenience, a make-good Timed Research is now available to all Trainers. Twitter. Retrieved on 2021-10-23.
- ↑ March 2023 Community Day: Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2023-03-02.