Why does Slowking exist?

199: Slowking You would think Slowking is an evolution of Slowbro, but no. It's a split evolution off of Slowpoke. It basically exists as a “what if” instead of evolving from getting bitten on the tail, what if the Shellder bit onto its head?
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Where does Slowking come from?

Slowking evolves from Slowpoke and is one of its final forms, the other being Slowbro. Galarian Slowking evolves from Galarian Slowpoke. It is one of its final forms, the other being Galarian Slowbro. (For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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What is the story behind Galarian Slowking?

A Shellder bite set off a reaction between the chemicals secreted by Galarian Slowpoke's brain and the spices inside its body, causing Slowpoke to gain the Poison type as it evolved into Galarian Slowking.
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Why is Slowking smart?

Shellder's bite releases venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction that unlocks superior intelligence and extraordinary power. More venom is injected into Slowking every time it yawns. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become.
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Why do people use Slowbro instead of Slowking?

Slowbro is generally better due to the number of threatening physical attackers there are around. Slowking is a pretty good doubles mon, though. Slowking is the opposite; its special defense is really high, but its physical defense is mediocre.
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Why Does This Mythic Exist?

Why didn t Slowbro evolve into Slowking?

Slowking is an alternate evolution for slowpoke, not a second evolution after Slowbro. A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. Slowbro does not evolve. At all.
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Why won t Slowpoke evolve?

To get Slowking, you need to trade Slowpoke while it's holding a King's Rock. Give your Slowpoke the item to hold, and then connect with a friend either online or locally, trade your Slowpoke with them, and then get them to trade it back for your very own Slowking!
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Who can defeat Slowking?

The best Pokemon Go Slowking counters are Mega Gengar, Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Sceptile, Mega Banette & Shadow Chandelure. Login to see your custom results!
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Why does Shellder look different on Slowbro?

Whether it was aware of Mutitus' theory or not, Game Freak made a similar explanation canon years later, via one of Slowbro's 2017 Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Pokédex entries: "Shellder, in its greed to suck out more and more sweetness from Slowbro's tail, has metamorphosed into a spiral-shaped shell."
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What is the weakness of Slowking?

Slowking is a dual-type Pokemon (both Water and Psychic-type). It is weak against Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type Pokemon and is resistant to Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves.
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Why was Galarian Slowking banned?

This was due to a misprint allowing "Slowking's" ability, "Mind Games," to be used from the bench.
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What is on Slowking's head?

Slowking (Japanese: ヤドキング Yadoking) is a dual-type Water/Psychic-type Royal Pokémon that is the evolved form of a Slowpoke when a Shellder clamps on its head while Slowpoke is holding a King's Rock.
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Does Slowking talk?

Like Team Rocket's Meowth, Slowking can speak the human language without using telepathy.
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What is Slowking's hidden ability?

Galarian Slowking Hidden Ability

Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.
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Is Slowking a hippo?

Slowpoke does indeed resemble a stylized pink hippopotamus. It's Slowpoke's evolutions – Slowbro and Slowking – where the snail association emerges. That peculiar creature that becomes attached to Slowpoke to trigger its evolution is repeatedly said to be a Shellder, though it bears little resemblance to one.
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What is Slowking's signature move?

Galarian Slowking's signature move: Eerie Spell!

Eerie Spell is a Psychic-type special move in which the Pokémon attacks with tremendous psychic power. If hit, the opponent doesn't only take damage—it also loses 3 PP from the move it last used.
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What is biting Slowbro's tail?

When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro. When bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, Shellder converts into impregnable armor.
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Why do Shellder bite Slowpoke?

It feeds on Slowbro's sap secretions which taste so sweet it refuses to let go. It will also feed off Slowbro's leftovers. Shellder are apparently attracted to the King's Rock since it is this item that makes the Shellder bite Slowpoke on the head and transform it into a Slowking.
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Why do some Slowpoke have yellow?

Galarica seeds are used as an essential spice for cooking in the Galar region, and their built up particles in the Pokémon's stomach are what has caused Slowpoke's Galarian relatives to have an altered appearance.
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Can Slowking devolve?

While devolution is not possible within the core series games as a mechanic, the notion is referred to by Slowbro's numerous Pokédex entries. Said entries claim that if the Shellder falls off, the Slowbro turns back into a Slowpoke. It is said that if Slowking loses its Shellder, it forgets everything it has learned.
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Who can beat Tyranitar?

The best Pokemon Go Tyranitar counters are Terrakion, Mega Blaziken, Shadow Machamp, Keldeo, Shadow Hariyama & Conkeldurr. Login to see your custom results!
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Should I evolve Slowbro or Slowking?

Both Slowbro and Slowking share the same stats. The only change is their moveset. Slowking will also want to use Confusion for its fast move. However, you want it to use Psychic and Surf for its charged moves.
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Why is Slowpoke wearing a hat?

Shiny Slowpoke wearing a Hat is a featured catch during the event. Along with Shiny Slowpoke wearing a Hat, Pokemon GO players can also get Shiny Pikachu wearing a Detective Hat and Shiny Raichu wearing a Detective Hat.
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Why can't I evolve my Galarian Slowpoke?

Aside from being a rare Pokémon, Galarian Slowpoke can only evolve once Trainers reach an unusual milestone. According to Pokémon GO Wiki, Galarian Slowpoke can't normally be found in the wild and only appears if players use Daily Adventure Incense, which attracts rare wild Pokémon species.
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What are the 4 evolutions of Slowpoke?

It's relatively straightforward, as these evolutions have been doled out across different Generations.
  • Slowbro. Slowbro is Slowpoke's original evolution, also a Water/Psychic-type introduced in Generation 1. ...
  • Slowking. ...
  • Mega Slowbro. ...
  • Galarian Slowbro.
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