Slowpoke

No. 0079

Type: Water / Psychic

When this Pokémon’s tail is soaked in water, sweetness seeps from it. Slowpoke uses this trait to lure in and fish up other Pokémon.

Base stats

HP90
Attack65
Defense65
Sp. Attack40
Sp. Defense40
Speed15

Total 315

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fire — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Bug) — Fire Blast
  • Bug — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Dark) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Flying — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Bug) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Dark — Covers 1 weakness (Ghost) — Foul Play
  • Ghost — Covers 1 weakness (Ghost) — Shadow Ball
  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Electric) — Earthquake

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Speed control
Ability
Regenerator
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Foul Play, Thunder Wave, Earthquake, Liquidation

Frequently asked questions

What type is Slowpoke?
Slowpoke is a Water and Psychic type Pokémon.
What are Slowpoke's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 65, Defense 65, Sp. Attack 40, Sp. Defense 40, Speed 15. That is a base stat total of 315.
What is Slowpoke weak to?
Slowpoke takes extra damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost and Grass moves.
What abilities does Slowpoke have?
Slowpoke can have Oblivious, Own Tempo and Regenerator. Its hidden ability is Regenerator.
What does Slowpoke evolve into?
Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro and Slowking.
What moves does Slowpoke learn?
Slowpoke learns 17 moves by levelling up and 52 by TM.