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Slowpoke(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. In the Eighth Pokémon generation, Slowpoke gained a Galarian form, which is pure Psychic.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Slowpoke is a pink Pokémon that resembles a cross between a salamander and a hippopotamus. It has vacant eyes that never seem focused, curled ears, and a rounded, tan muzzle. It has four legs, each of which ends in a single white claw. Its long, tapering tail has a white tip. This tail drips a sweet, sappy substance that is attractive to many species of fish. Slowpoke uses the tail as a fishing lure. The tail often breaks off, but it will grow back. Slowpoke tails are considered a delicacy and commonly used as a cooking ingredient: in Alola, they are often dried and used in home-cooked stews, while in Galar, they are smoked and packaged as a curry ingredient. Slowpoke is also known to dive underwater to hunt, but is often itself caught instead.
Slowpoke has a notoriously dim intellect and often forgets what it was doing. It takes a long time to respond to outside stimuli. For example, it can take up to five seconds to process pain and can take an entire day to notice when its tail has been bitten. Slowpoke is commonly found at the water's edge. In some places, it is believed that Slowpoke's yawn causes rain. This Pokémon is worshiped in those areas. Its vacant expression is said to help some people relax, whilst causing irritation to others. It is posited that those who lead hectic lives are most likely to become relaxed.
Galarian Slowpoke[]
Galarian Slowpoke's body is a slightly different shade of pink, and it has gained yellow colorations on its forehead and tail. This tail is always down and said to have a spicy taste. Much like its Kantonian counterpart, Galarian Slowpoke are known to relax on seashores and riverbanks without a care in the world. However, sometimes it will get a very sharp look in its eyes as if it is about to think of something tremendous, although it will quickly forget and return to its normal expression afterward.
It is believed that this behavior, along with the spicy taste of its tail, is a result of Galarica particles built up from its diet of native Galarica seeds affecting its brain and body. This diet also affects Slowpoke's two different evolutions, including the Shellder that attaches to it, which is induced by either the Galarica Cuff or the Galarica Wreath. Due to the scent of the spice emanating from its tail, the Galarian Slowpoke often has difficulties while fishing.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
- Pokémon Channel: A Slowpoke is the very slow weatherman.
- Pokémon Pinball: A Slowpoke appears on the Blue Table. Once hit with the pinball, it allows for the evolution of one of the captured Pokémon.
- Pokémon Ranger: Slowpoke is Murph's partner Pokémon.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Slowpoke and Slakoth are the members of Team Slacker, the zero-motivation exploration team.
In the anime[]
Other media[]
Interestingly, in 2014, Game Freak had an event where a musician performed a reggae mix of Slowpoke saying its name in Japanese along with some lyrics. It turned into a viral video. On October 2014, Nintendo released a Slowpoke Song. It has the instrumental version of the song playing in the background.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
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First Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Red and Blue | Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack. |
Pokémon Yellow | Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time. |
Pokémon Stadium | A dopey Pokémon that remains in a daze except when fishing with its tail. Awake or asleep, there is little difference. |
Second Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Gold | It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day. |
Pokémon Silver | A sweet sap leaks from its tail's tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on. |
Pokémon Crystal | It is always so absent-minded that it won't react, even if its flavorful tail is bitten. |
Third Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Ruby | Slowpoke uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this Pokémon often forgets what it's doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water's edge. |
Pokémon Sapphire | Slowpoke uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this Pokémon often forgets what it's doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water's edge. |
Pokémon Emerald | It catches prey by dipping its tail in water at the side of a river. But it often forgets what it is doing and spends entire days just loafing at water's edge. |
Pokémon FireRed | It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail. |
Pokémon LeafGreen | Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack. |
Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
Pokémon Pearl | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
Pokémon Platinum | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
Pokémon HeartGold | It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | A sweet sap leaks from its tail's tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
Pokémon White | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
Pokémon Black 2 | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
Pokémon White 2 | Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail. |
Pokémon Y | It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day. |
Pokémon Omega Ruby | Slowpoke uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this Pokémon often forgets what it's doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water's edge. |
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Slowpoke uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this Pokémon often forgets what it's doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water's edge. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sun | Its long tail often breaks off. It doesn't really feel any pain, though, and the tail grows back, so Slowpoke isn't particularly bothered. |
Pokémon Moon | Alolan home cooking involves drying Slowpoke tails and then simmering them into a salty stew. |
Game locations[]
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Pokémon Red and Blue | Route 10, Celadon City, and Safari Zone (Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Yellow | Routes Route 12 and 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon LeafGreen | Routes 6, 22, 23, 25, Viridian City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cerulean Cave, Four Island,Icefall Cave, Cape Brink, Berry Forest (surfing) Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, , Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Cerulean Cave, One Island, Four Island, Five Island, Cape Brink, Berry Forest, Icefall Cave, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Outcast Island, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower (Super Rod) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon HeartGold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon SoulSilver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fifth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sixth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon X | Azure Bay (Horde Encounter) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Y | Azure Bay (Horde Encounter) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pokémon Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Moon |
Evolution[]
Normal[]
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Galar form[]
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Base Stats[]
HP | 90 |
Attack | 65 |
Defense | 65 |
Sp. Attack | 40 |
Sp. Defense | 40 |
Speed | 15 |
Total | 315 |
Moveset[]
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Trivia[]
- In December 2018 Slowpoke was appointed the Pokémon ambassador for Kagawa Prefecture. Slowpoke's Japanese name, Yadon, sounds similar to the word "udon," a staple food of Kagawa.[1]