Slowking (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Slowking (disambiguation).

Slowking Royal Pokémon ヤドキング Yadoking #199 Slowking Galarian Slowking Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Water Psychic Slowking Unknown Unknown Galarian Slowking Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Oblivious or Own Tempo Cacophony Galarian Slowking Cacophony Regenerator Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Galarian Slowking Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 70 (16.6%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Water 1 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Slowking 0'0" 0 m Galarian Slowking 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 175.3 lbs. 79.5 kg Slowking 0 lbs. 0 kg Galarian Slowking 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 164 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 172 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 3 Slowking 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed Galarian Slowking 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Galarian Slowking
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Slowking (Japanese: ヤドキング Yadoking) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Slowpoke when traded while holding a King's Rock. It is one of Slowpoke's final forms, the other being Slowbro.

In Galar, Slowking has a regional form. It evolves from Galarian Slowpoke using an item found in The Crown Tundra. It is one of Galarian Slowpoke's final forms, the other being Galarian Slowbro.

Biology

Slowking is a bipedal Pokémon with a Shellder latched onto its head. It is primarily pink, with a pale yellow muzzle and scaled belly. Its feet and hands each have a single clawed digit, while the hands also have a clawless thumb. Around its neck is a spiny ruff with alternating red and white stripes. The Shellder on its head has a spiral shape with two horns near the base. A red gem resides in the center of the Shellder.

Shellder's bite releases venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction that unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. More venom is injected into Slowking every time it yawns. 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. Slowking's intelligence can match that of a human and it constantly attempts to learn more. Its inspiration and intuition are also highly developed, and Slowking is able to stay calm in any situation and plan situations with effective results. In the anime, it can understand and speak the human language. According to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide, it has such an easy-going personality that it is never stressed. Slowking is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found by the water's edge. It has been seen eating seaweed and drinking coconut milk. In Alola, Slowking occasionally matches wits with Oranguru by the beach.

Not much is known about Galarian Slowking. It has a slight color difference with purple spots on its tail and paws. The Shellder also appears to look completely different. It has a black collar, the purpose of which is unknown.

In the anime

In the main series

Slowking in the anime

Major appearances

Slowking (M02)

Slowking debuted in The Power of One. This talking Slowking gave Ash advice on where to find the orbs. He reappeared Slowking's Day, where his daily activities were revealed.

Slowking reappeared in an alternate reality of the main series in I Choose You!.

Other

Slowking made its main series debut in A Crowning Achievement, where a colony of Slowpoke were 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 whenever they failed to reach it, they would evolve into a Slowbro instead. One Slowpoke nicknamed Arthur, which was owned by Alice Telesu, tried reaching the King's Rock and eventually succeeded. In the end, he left Alice in order to be the leader of the colony. It reappeared in Larvitar and Unown's vision in Address Unown.

A Slowking appeared in Tag! We're It...! and Smells Like Team Spirit!, under the ownership of Conway. It participated in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. It later reappeared in Up Close and Personable! and One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

Minor appearances

A Slowking appeared in the opening sequences of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP260 Slowking Ash's Pokédex Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. Slowking possess great knowledge and inspiration, and are known for maintaining a level head in any circumstances.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP050 Slowking Dawn's Pokédex Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. It has tremendous intelligence and intuition. No matter what the situation, it stays calm and collected.

In Pokémon Origins

Despite being a Generation II Pokémon, a Slowking can be seen in the photo of a previous Champion at the Hall of Fame in File 4: Charizard.

In the manga

Slowking in Pokémon Adventures

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.

Slowking physically debuted 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.

A Slowking appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Slowking appeared under the ownership of Lorelei in Enter The Three Beasts, and was used to escape the Icefall Cave when Carr detonated his Forretress, as well as to battle Sird.

Thorton rented a Slowking for his battle against Platinum in Uprooting Seedot.

InThe Final Dimensional Duel I, Charon was seen in possession of a Slowking. It 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 Pyroar Breathes, Olympia has a Slowking, which was used to help stop the Ultimate weapon from activating.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A talking Slowking appears in The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!!. It met Gold and Chris when they got stranded on Whirl Islands. It initially thought they came to challenge Lugia, but they knew nothing about the Silver Wing. It asked them to leave but the trees were too thick to cut and build a raft. It then offered to give them its rubber boat if they defeated a recently gone violent Kamex that had ruled the island for a century. They manage to defeat it, wrecking Slowkig's cave in the process. It later explains to them about Lugia and the Whirl Islands after they defeat Lugia.

In the TCG

Main article: Slowking (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #082 Gold It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. Silver When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power. Crystal Every time it yawns, Shellder injects more poison into it. The poison makes it more intelligent. Stadium 2 It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power. LeafGreen It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #082 Diamond Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. SoulSilver When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
Generation V Unova #— Black Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists. White Black 2 Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #135 Hoenn #— X It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. Y When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola SM: #039 Alola USUM: #046 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers. Moon This Pokémon is so famed for its intellect that a proverb still persists in some regions: "When in doubt, ask Slowking." Ultra Sun It's constantly coming up with new ideas that would change the world, but as soon as it hits upon a new idea, it forgets it. Ultra Moon It's called “the sage of the sea.” It engages in battles of wits with Oranguru, but the result is usually a draw.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Galarian Slowking

Generation VIII Galar #? This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Slowpoke Crystal Evolve Slowpoke
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Trade LeafGreen Evolve Slowpoke Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Trade Pearl Evolve Slowpoke Platinum Evolve Slowpoke HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Slowpoke Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black White Abundant Shrine (Surfing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Evolve Slowpoke
Generation VI X Y Evolve Slowpoke Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Slowpoke
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Slowpoke Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Kala'e Bay (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 65, Forever Level 16, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Slowpoke
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) MD Sky Surrounded Sea (B1F-B19F), Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F), Bottomless Sea (B1F-B49F) Ranger: GS Oblivia Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Shimmering Lake (post-ending) Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 6 Shuffle Castle Noapte: Stage 132 Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (Center Boss, Back, Special)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Emerald*		King's Rock (5%)
Black	White	King's Rock (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	King's Rock (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100100% 20 011 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100100% 15 011 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Yawn Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 055 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 099 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 1414 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 1919 Disable Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2323 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2828 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 3232 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 3636 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 4141 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 4545 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4949 Trump Card Normal Special 0000— ——% 5 5454 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 5858 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10

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

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM60 TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM82 TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Belch* Poison Special 120 90% 10 Belly Drum Normal Status — —% 10 Block Normal Status — —% 5 Future Sight* Psychic Special 120 100% 10 Me First Normal Status — —% 20 Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20 Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowking in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Slowking 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM After You Normal Status — —% 15 S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Block Normal Status — —% 5 S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 S M US UM Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white 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

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Slack Off Normal Status — —% 10 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20

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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Bountiful Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP Empty your mind of anxiety, and solutions will come to you. 26%-50% HP Please, be careful. My health has been reduced to half. 1%-25% HP I am weary... The weight of my head forces me down... Level up Ah, yes, yes. My level appears to have risen.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 12% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (Teleport ×-) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-268/N-188 It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #83 Power of 5 Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 177 Base Defense: 194 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Confusion Charged Attacks: Blizzard, Psychic, Fire Blast

Evolution

Slowking

Unevolved Slowpoke  Water  Psychic

Trade holding King's Rock →

First Evolution Slowking  Water  Psychic

Galarian Slowking

Unevolved Slowpoke Galarian Form  Psychic

An item found in the Crown Tundra Not yet available →

First Evolution Slowking Galarian Form  Unknown

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Slowking images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• 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.
• Slowking shares its category name with Pyroar. They are both known as the Royal Pokémon.

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

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヤドキング Yadoking From 宿借り yadokari, 宿主 yadonushi and king French Roigada From roi and flagada. Spanish Slowking Same as English name German Laschoking From lasch and king Italian Slowking Same as English name Korean 야도킹 Yadoking Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 河馬王 / 河马王 Hémǎwáng Literally "Hippopotamus king" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi स्लोकिंग Slowking Transcription of English name Russian Слоукинг Slouking Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Slowking (M02)
• Regional form

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