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| Slowking's name is a combination of ''slow'' and ''king''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 宿主 ''yadonushi'', (parasitic) host, and English ''king''. The ''yado'' part of Slowking's Japanese name may also refer to 宿借り ''yadokari'', {{wp|hermit crab}}. | | Slowking's name is a combination of ''slow'' and ''king''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 宿主 ''yadonushi'', (parasitic) host, and English ''king''. The ''Yado'' part of Slowking's Japanese name may also refer to 宿借り ''yadokari'', {{wp|hermit crab}}. |
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Revision as of 23:21, 18 December 2010
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Height
6'07" Imperial
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2.0 m Metric
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6'07"/2.0 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
175.3 lbs. Imperial
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79.5 kg Metric
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175.3 lbs./79.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 3
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 164
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Battle Exp.: 1641*
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Slowking (Japanese: ヤドキング Yadoking) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon.
It evolves from Slowpoke when traded while holding a King's Rock. It is one of Slowpoke's two final forms.
Biology
Physiology
Slowking are regular Slowpoke who suffered a peculiar event. The King's Rock they rarely hold attracts Shellder, and gets bitten on its head instead of its tail. The poison that the Shellder secretes reached Slowpoke's brain, causing it to become extremely intelligent. Upon evolving, the lighter-coloration on the tip of Slowpoke’s tail disappeared. Like Slowbro, Slowking also has a scaled underbelly, if lower in position compared to Slowbro’s.
In appearance, Slowking looks much like a bipedal Slowpoke with its Shellder resembling a crown, although the shape of Slowking's eyes and the scales on its belly cause it to differ from its pre-evolution. There is a small red gem on the upper part of the "crown". Slowking also somehow gains a red and white ruff around its neck to emphasize its "regality."
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Due to the way Shellder's poison reacted with its brain, Slowking possess an amazing intelligence, to the point that it can match that of a human's and can understand and speak the human language. They can plan situations with effective results. Every time Slowking yawns, Shellder injects more poison into it, making it even more intelligent.
Slowking has a weaker Defense stat than Slowbro's, as a trade-off to having strong Special Defense. Slowking can use Nasty Plot and the rarely seen Trump Card attack while being unable to learn Slack Off and Amnesia on its own (those two moves would have to come from the Slowpoke it evolved from).
Behavior
Because Slowking is much more intelligent than Slowpoke or Slowbro, wild Slowking must lead colonies of wild Slowpoke and Slowbro in times of crisis. According to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide, it has such an easy-going personality that it never gets stressed.
Habitat
Slowking lives with the Slowpoke and Slowbro at their paradise to lead them.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Slowking first appeared in The Power of One. This talking Slowking gave Ash advice on where to find the orbs. This same Slowking made another appearance in a special episode called Slowking's Day that showed what he does on a daily basis.
Other
A Slowking belonging to Conway appeared in Tag! We're It...!. It reappeared in Up Close and Personable!.
Minor appearances
A group of Slowpoke were trying to reach a King's Rock to evolve to Slowking in A Crowning Achievement. One finally succeeded at the end.
A Slowking appeared in Larvitar and Unown's vision in the episode Address Unown. As all the Pokémon in this vision were seen recently, it is possibly the same one that appeared three episodes beforehand.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP260
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Slowking
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Ash's Pokédex
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Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. Slowking possess great knowledge and inspiration, and are known for maintaining a level head in any circumstances.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A hint of Slowking's existence first appeared in Volume 7, while Lorelei was musing on Slowbro's enhanced abilities after it had been bitten by Shellder. She remarked that Slowpoke would likely have further improved abilities if it was bitten on its head.
However, Slowking's proper debut was in Volume 13, under the ownership of Chermaine. It was able to use its Snore alongside Keane's Magcargo to attack even when asleep. However, a double Giga Drain defeated them both.
Slowking appeared once more under the ownership of Lorelei herself in Volume 23, and was used to escape the Icefall Cave when Carr detonated his Forretress, as well as to battle Sird.
In the TCG
- Main article: Slowking (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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Silver
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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Crystal
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Every time it yawns, Shellder injects more poison into it. The poison makes it more intelligent.
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Stadium 2
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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It undertakes research every day to solve the mysteries of the world. However, it apparently forgets everything if the Shellder on its head comes off.
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FireRed
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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LeafGreen
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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SoulSilver
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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Generation V
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Black
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シェルダーに かまれたことによって ノーベルしょうを じゅしょうした かがくしゃなみの ちのうを えた。
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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{{{black2dex}}}
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 490
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slowking
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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PP
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Slowking can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Slowking cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slowking
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 199.png
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Body size: 1
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Recruit rate: Evolve
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Friend Area: Bountiful Sea
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Phrases
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51%-100% HP
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Empty your mind of anxiety, and solutions will come to you.
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26%-50% HP
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Please, be careful. My health has been reduced to half.
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1%-25% HP
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I am weary... The weight of my head forces me down...
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Level up
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Ah, yes, yes. My level appears to have risen.
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Partner phrases
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51%-100% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
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26%-50% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
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1%-25% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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Level up
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Ah, yes, yes. My level appears to have risen.
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
Group: Normal
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 0
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group: Normal
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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None
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Browser entry
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This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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Psychic
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( Psychic )
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Past
( Normal )
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(Teleport ×-)
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Past
(Electrify ×1)
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Browser entry
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It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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N/A
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Not Available
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Defense
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Speed
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong: {{{Park2strong}}}
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Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
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PokéPark Pad entry:
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This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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HP:
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Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
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Attack:
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Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
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Defense:
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Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
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Speed:
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Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
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Does not evolve.
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Range: 0
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Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the anime, Slowking is one of the few Pokémon who talks like a human without telepathy.
- Slowking is the only Pokémon with a catch rate of 70.
- In the TCG, Slowking's Southern Islands card is the only card depicting a Pokémon introduced after Generation I to have a square evolution box, in Japan only. In English, the Southern Islands collection used the Neo-era designs, which, like all later card layouts, feature a circular evolution box.
- Interestingly, the Shellder of Slowbro's shiny form is gold, like a shiny Shellder. This is not so for shiny Slowking.
- Despite being Slowking, Slowking can be female. Interestingly, this also occurs with Slowpoke's other evolution, Slowbro, with bro being short for brother.
Origin
Slowking's shell makes it similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant salamanders and hippopotami with leucism, which causes their skin to turn pink. Its shell "crown" may also be a reference to the mythical sazae-oni, a magical sea demon of Japanese folklore distinguished by its spiny "sazae" or "turban shaped" snail shell. It is also based on a king, as the growth around its neck is based on a king's ruff while its shell is similar to a crown.
Name origin
Slowking's name is a combination of slow and king. Its Japanese name is a combination of 宿主 yadonushi, (parasitic) host, and English king. The Yado part of Slowking's Japanese name may also refer to 宿借り yadokari, hermit crab.
In other languages
- German: Laschoking - From lasch (lame or lackadaisical) and king.
- French: Roigada - From roi (king) and flagada (lacking vigor).
- Korean: 야도킹 Yadoking
- Chinese (Taiwan): 河馬王 Hé Mǎ Wáng - "Hippopotamus king".
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