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Slowking (Galarian Form) is a dual-type Poison/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Poison / Psychic

Abilities:

• Curious Medicine: Resets ally stat changes when entering battle.
• Hidden Ability - Regenerator: Restores a portion of its HP when withdrawn from battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Galarian Slowking features a pale, mauve body with a shelled head.
• Its head is adorned with a Shellder that has taken over, with eerie glowing eyes and a sinister smile.
• The Shellder’s sinister grip extends around Slowking’s neck, giving it a cape-like appearance.
• Has a bipedal, rotund form with short limbs much like its Kantonian counterpart.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Galarian Slowking is often found in cold, coastal areas in the Galar region.
• Known for its intelligence and ability to concoct potent poisons.
• Communicates through the eerie glow of the Shellder, often seen as a sage or wise figure among other Pokémon.

In Battle:

• Functions well as a special attacker with good defensive capabilities.
• Signature move: Eerie Spell, which not only deals damage but also reduces the opponent's PP of its last move.
• Strong against Fairy and Fighting types due to its dual typing.
• Vulnerable to Dark, Ghost, and Ground types.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Galarian Slowpoke when exposed to a Galarica Wreath.
• Galarian Slowpoke itself evolves from Slowpoke when exposed to a Galarica Cuff to become Galarian Slowbro.

Interesting Facts:

• Unlike the traditional Slowking, the Galarian form has a much darker, mystical aura due to the Shellder's influence.
• The Galarian Slowking is known as the Hexpert Pokémon, highlighting its mystical and arcane abilities.
• It is inspired by alchemists and witch doctors, reflecting a blend of traditional wisdom and mystical power.
• Featured prominently in the "Crown Tundra" expansion of Pokémon Sword and Shield, showcasing its unique regional characteristics.

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• Gold: It has incredible intellect and in­ tuition. 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 ya­ wns, SHELLDER injects more poi­son into it. The poison makes it more intelligent.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Diamond: Being bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
• Pearl: Being bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
• Platinum: Being bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
• 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.
• Black: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
• White: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
• Black-2: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
• White-2: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Sword: Miraculously, this former Slowpoke’s latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain.
• Shield: Slowking can solve any problem presented to it, but no one can understand a thing Slowking says.

199 National

82 Original-Johto

82 Updated-Johto

135 Kalos-Coastal

39 Original-Alola

39 Original-Melemele

20 Original-Ulaula

46 Updated-Alola

46 Updated-Melemele

20 Updated-Ulaula

3 Isle-Of-Armor

326 Paldea

77 Blueberry