Slowpoke

Slowpoke
Dopey Pokémon
Slow-witted and oblivious, this Pokémon won’t feel any pain if its tail gets eaten. It won’t notice when its tail grows back, either.
Slowpoke is No. 0079 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Water and Psychic-type Dopey Pokémon. Slow-witted and oblivious, this Pokémon won’t feel any pain if its tail gets eaten. It won’t notice when its tail grows back, either. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Slowpoke first belongs to Generation I. Slowpoke does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Hp, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Oblivious, Own Tempo and Regenerator, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Slowpoke at a glance
- Type
- WATERPSYCHIC
- Weak to
- ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×BUG2×GHOST2×DARK2×
- Best base stat
- Hp — 90
- Abilities
- Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Slowbro — Level 37
Slowking — Trade · holding Kings Rock
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Weight
- 36.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 190
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Slowpoke is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Water / Psychic typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day.
A sweet sap leaks from its tail's tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curse | GHOST | — | — |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | Growl | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 15 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 |
| 20 | Confusion | PSYCHIC | 50 | 100 |
| 29 | Disable | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 34 | Headbutt | NORMAL | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | — | — |
| 48 | Psychic | PSYCHIC | 90 | 100 |
