slowpoke-galar #10164
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slowpoke-galar
Generation I · #10164 — Dopey Pokémon
Galarian Slowpoke is a pure Psychic-type regional variant of the classic Generation I Pokémon Slowpoke, introduced in the 1.1.0 patch of Pokémon Sword and Shield. Unlike its Water/Psychic counterpart, this form has abandoned its aquatic nature entirely, becoming a specialized Psychic-type entity with distinctly different characteristics and evolution methods. The transformation reflects the influence of Galar's unique environmental and cultural forces on this otherwise universal species. As the Dopey Pokémon with a National Pokédex number of 079, Galarian Slowpoke maintains the same gentle, sluggish demeanor its ancestors are famous for, though with an enhanced connection to psychic phenomena rather than water-based abilities.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
36.0kg
Category
Dopey Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
waters-edge
Abilities
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Prevents confusion.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Slowpoke-galar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Galarian Slowpoke retains the characteristic pink coloration and overall body structure of its standard form, standing 1.2 meters tall and weighing 36.0 kilograms. The transition to a pure Psychic type, however, subtly alters its physiology in ways that distinguish it from the Water/Psychic original. While maintaining the same base stats distribution—90 HP, 65 Attack, 65 Defense, 40 Special Attack, 40 Special Defense, and 15 Speed for a total of 315—the removal of Water-type properties means this form loses the corresponding type resistances and weaknesses. The extremely low Speed stat of 15 remains one of the defining characteristics, making Galarian Slowpoke one of the slowest Pokémon in existence, a trait that emphasizes its dopey nature and delayed reactions. Its biology suggests a creature operating on a completely different mental and physical wavelength from most other Pokémon, with psychic energies possibly replacing the water affinity that normally flows through its evolutionary line.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Slowpoke-galar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Galarian Slowpoke maintains a balanced 50/50 male-to-female gender ratio, allowing for straightforward breeding mechanics that enable trainers to produce new generations through normal breeding methods. With a base happiness value of 70 and a hatch counter of 20 egg cycles, Galarian Slowpoke requires approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps to hatch from an egg, making it a moderately time-consuming species to breed. The creature belongs to both the Monster and Water 1 egg groups, which grants breeding compatibility with a wide range of Pokémon species despite its classification as a pure Psychic type. This dual egg-group membership allows for diverse movepool inheritance possibilities, potentially enabling offspring to learn moves from compatible parents that they might not otherwise access. The breeding system provides players with opportunities to develop Slowpoke with optimized natures and individual values, supporting competitive training endeavors for those willing to invest the necessary time in cultivation.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
sword shield
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
x y
tm03
colosseum
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
+655 more TMs/HMs
slowpoke-galar's Evolution Chain
Slowpoke-galar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Galarian Slowpoke evolves into Galarian Slowbro when exposed to a Galarica Cuff, a Galar-specific evolutionary item that triggers the transformation process. Alternatively, it can evolve into Galarian Slowking when exposed to a Galarica Wreath, offering trainers two distinct evolutionary paths depending on their preferred competitive or aesthetic goals. These evolution methods differ fundamentally from the standard Slowpoke line, which evolves into Slowbro at level 37 or Slowking when traded while holding a King's Rock. The Galarica items are exclusive to the Galar region and represent the distinctive evolutionary mechanisms that have shaped regional variants throughout the world. These Galarian evolutions presumably maintain and enhance the Psychic typing, creating a fully-realized psychic-focused evolutionary line that diverges completely from the Water/Psychic pathway of traditional Slowpoke evolution.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Slowpoke-galar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Galarian Slowpoke exhibits the same absent-minded and lethargic behavior documented in the standard form, wandering through the world without apparent purpose or awareness. According to various Pokédex entries, these creatures are so oblivious to their surroundings that they often spend entire days simply loafing about, apparently content to waste time without worrying about consequences. The psychic typing suggests these Slowpoke may be naturally attuned to mental and supernatural phenomena rather than water environments, possibly inhabiting areas with strong psychic energy or mystical significance within Galar. Their docile nature and tendency to ignore external stimuli mean they are vulnerable to predation, yet they seem perfectly content with this state. The shift from water-loving creatures to psychically-inclined ones indicates that Galarian Slowpoke may frequent different habitats within the region, perhaps seeking out locations of psychic concentration rather than bodies of water.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.
Generation II
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.
It is always so absent-minded that it won't react, even if its flavorful tail is bitten.
Generation III
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.
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.
It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.
Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes five seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
Generation IV
Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.
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.
Generation V
Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.
Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.
Generation VI
It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.
It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day.
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.
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.
Generation VII
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.
There are some places where Slowpoke is worshiped because of a long-standing belief that whenever Slowpoke yawns, it rains.
Alolan home cooking involves drying Slowpoke tails and then simmering them into a salty stew.
Although their tails, which fall off naturally, can easily be found lying around, they’re a precious ingredient for cooking.
Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.
Generation VIII
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.
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.
Slowpoke-galar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Slowpoke derives from the creature's defining characteristic—its incredibly slow movement and delayed reaction time, combined with the term 'poke' referencing Pokémon in general. The Japanese name 'Yadon' (ヤドン) is believed to reference 'yado' (宿), meaning lodging or dwelling, reflecting the Pokémon's tendency to remain stationary for extended periods. Galarian Slowpoke's design maintains this conceptual foundation while introducing a psychic aesthetic that sets it apart visually and thematically from the water-loving original. The dopey appearance—with its vacant eyes and curled ears—emphasizes the disconnect between its body and mind, suggesting a consciousness operating at a profoundly different pace. The regional variant represents an adaptation to Galar's specific environmental and magical conditions, where psychic energy may have influenced the species' development differently than in other regions, resulting in a creature that is psychically-attuned rather than aquatic-dependent.
Learnable Moves
Slowpoke-galar can learn 78 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| belch | poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| belly drum | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| slack off | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Slowpoke-galar Competitive Battle Guide
Galarian Slowpoke occupies a challenging niche in competitive Pokémon, severely hampered by its abysmal 15 Speed stat—the lowest among most viable competitive options. With equally mediocre offensive stats of 65 Attack and 40 Special Attack, complemented by identical 65 Defense and 40 Special Defense values, Galarian Slowpoke struggles to deal significant damage or reliably absorb hits in standard competitive formats. However, its three available abilities offer some strategic potential: Gluttony allows it to consume held Berries at half health rather than the standard quarter threshold, Own Tempo provides immunity to confusion, and the hidden ability Regenerator restores one-third of its maximum HP upon switching, enabling it to function as a defensive pivot. Its 90 HP stat provides a reasonable foundation for defensive building, allowing it to survive multiple hits if properly trained and supported by teammates. Competitive viability primarily depends on utilizing Regenerator for prolonged staying power while relying on support moves and status effects rather than direct damage output, making it a niche choice for creative or non-standard team compositions.
Commonly Asked Questions About Slowpoke-galar
What type is Slowpoke-galar?
Slowpoke-galar is a psychic type Pokemon.
What does Slowpoke-galar evolve into?
Slowpoke-galar does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Slowpoke-galar's weaknesses?
Slowpoke-galar is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Slowpoke-galar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Slowpoke has maintained cultural significance since its introduction in Generation I, becoming one of the franchise's most recognizable and beloved creatures despite its apparent uselessness. The character has been featured prominently throughout the Pokémon animated series, appearing in numerous episodes as a recurring Pokémon with comedic timing centered around its delayed reactions and forgetful nature. Its dopey, harmless demeanor has made it a fan favorite across generations, spawning merchandise, fan art, and memes celebrating its incompetence and charming obliviousness. The introduction of Galarian Slowpoke in Pokémon Sword and Shield refreshed interest in the species by providing a new regional interpretation while maintaining the core aspects that made it endearing to players worldwide. The variant's psychic typing offers fresh competitive and narrative possibilities while preserving the essential character that has defined Slowpoke throughout the franchise's history.
Where to Find Slowpoke-galar in Every Pokémon Game
Galarian Slowpoke was introduced in the 1.1.0 patch update to Pokémon Sword and Shield, making it available through the completion of the main game's DLC content. These Slowpoke can be found within Blueberry Academy's Terarium, a facility that houses Pokémon from various regions within controlled environments, reflecting the Galar region's scientific and magical innovations. The species maintains the high catch rate of 190 shared with its standard form, making it relatively easy to capture once encountered, though obtaining one requires progression through the post-game DLC storyline. Players seeking Galarian Slowpoke must navigate the Terarium's various biomes and environmental challenges to locate and capture specimens. The availability pattern reflects modern Pokémon distribution strategies that integrate regional variants into specific post-game content, rewarding dedicated players who complete additional narrative content beyond the main storyline.