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| Slowking are Slowpoke who were bitten on the head by a {{p|Shellder}}. This is often the result of a Slowpoke holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} because a Slowpoke holding this item will attract Shellder to bite its head, rather than its tail. Shellder's bite begins to release venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction which unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become. However, if the Shellder on its head come off, it will forget everything it has learned. | | Slowking are Slowpoke who were bitten on the head by a {{p|Shellder}}. This is often the result of a Slowpoke holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} because a Slowpoke holding this item will attract Shellder to bite its head, rather than its tail. Shellder's bite begins to release venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction which unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become. However, if the Shellder on its head comes off, it will forget everything it has learned. |
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| In appearance, Slowking looks much like a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form|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 have a spiny red and white ruff around its neck. Upon evolving, its tail becomes shorter and presumably no longer produces the sap-like substance that it did as Slowpoke. Much like {{p|Slowbro}}, Slowking has a scaled underbelly. | | In appearance, Slowking looks much like a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form|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 have a spiny red and white ruff around its neck. Upon evolving, its tail becomes shorter and presumably no longer produces the sap-like substance that it did as Slowpoke. Much like {{p|Slowbro}}, Slowking has a scaled underbelly. |
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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 final forms, the other being Slowbro.
Biology
Physiology
Slowking are Slowpoke who were bitten on the head by a Shellder. This is often the result of a Slowpoke holding a King's Rock because a Slowpoke holding this item will attract Shellder to bite its head, rather than its tail. Shellder's bite begins to release venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction which unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become. However, if the Shellder on its head comes off, it will forget everything it has learned.
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 have a spiny red and white ruff around its neck. Upon evolving, its tail becomes shorter and presumably no longer produces the sap-like substance that it did as Slowpoke. Much like Slowbro, Slowking has a scaled underbelly.
The Shellder on its head is apparently not as tightly clamped on as one would be on a Slowbro's tail. This is likely due to the absence of the sweet tasting sappy substance it would taste if attached to a Slowbro's tail. As it is possible for the Shellder to detach and fall off, but not cause a devolution, it's likely Slowking's evolution is permanent and irreversible for both Pokémon involved. However, as mentioned the Shellder must remain attached to Slowking for it to retain its intelligence and memory. Whether or not Slowking's mental state reverts to that of a Slowpoke is unknown.
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 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
It is very likely that Slowking is an omnivore. In Slowking's Day, Slowking was shown eating seaweed and drinking coconut milk. It may also feed on Fish as well, much like Slowpoke and Slowbro.
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.
Slowking made its first anime appearance in A Crowning Achievement, where a colony of Slowpoke are attempting to reach the King's Rock in order to evolve into one so that they could help save the colony from a drought. The Slowpoke were faced with many problems since the King's Rock was also surrounded by Shellder and when ever they fail to reach it they evolve into a Slowbro instead. One Slowpoke named Arthur, which was owned by Alice, tries and eventually succeeds. In the end, he leaves Alice in order to be the leader for the colony. It reappeared in Larvitar and Unown's vision in the episode Address Unown.
A Slowking belonging to Conway appeared in Tag! We're It...!. It reappeared in Up Close and Personable!.
Minor appearances
A Slowking appeared in the opening scenes of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
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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
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A hint of Slowking's existence first appeared in Bang the Drum, Slowbro, 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 Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, under the ownership of Sham. It was able to use its Snore alongside Carl'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 PS277, and was used to escape the Icefall Cave when Carr detonated his Forretress, as well as to battle Sird.
In the Platinum arc, Charon was seen in possession of a Slowking. This Slowking was used to provoke Giratina into attacking Pearl, and later was used to attack Pearl again when Diamond was "killed." It was later abandoned toward the end of the arc.
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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Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
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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
Held items
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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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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Attack
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Defense
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Attack
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Defense
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Speed
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Attack
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Defense
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Not Available
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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, along with Team Rocket's Meowth.
- 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.
- The Shellder of Slowbro's Shiny form is gold, like a Shiny Shellder. This is not so for Shiny Slowking.
Origin
Slowking's shell makes it similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, and hippopotamuses. 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 is a combination of slow and king.
Yadoking is a combination of 宿借り yadokari (hermit crab) and king. Alternatively, it may also derive from 宿主 yadonushi ([parasitic] host), based on its relationship with Shellder in its evolutions.
In other languages
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヤドキング Yadoking
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From 宿借り yadokari, 宿主 yadonushi and king
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French
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Roigada
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From roi and flagada.
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Spanish
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Slowking
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Same as English name
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German
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Laschoking
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From lasch and king
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Italian
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Slowking
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Same as English name
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Korean
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야도킹 Yadoking
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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河馬王 / 河马王 Hémǎwáng
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Literally "Hippopotamus king"
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
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