Slowking

🎯 Best Counters Against Slowking

Top Pokémon to use when battling Slowking in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
5	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
8	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
9	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
10	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155

📖 Complete Slowking Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Slowking (#199) is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,911 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Slowking can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Slowking in 2026.

📊 Slowking Stats Analysis

Slowking's Attack stat is 177 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Slowking to contribute meaningful damage.

With 180 Defense (Good) and 216 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 573. This gives Slowking reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Slowking's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Slowking Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Slowking depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Blizzard (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Slowking has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Slowking has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Slowking PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Slowking can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Bug types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Slowking reaches 2,545 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Slowking faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Slowking Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Slowking's effectiveness depends on its typing and 177 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Slowking use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Slowking in Pokémon GO

Slowking can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Slowking Evolution Guide

Slowking is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Slowpoke (#079)
• Slowbro (#080) — 50 Candy
• Slowking (#199) ← current

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Slowking

Shadow Slowking is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Slowking's effective Attack becomes ~212. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Slowking in Pokémon GO

Shiny Slowking is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Slowking gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,728 - 1,817 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Slowking

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.