Slowpoke
Water/Psychic-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Slowbro for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Slowpoke takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 414
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 700 CP
Slowpoke moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic Best STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Slowpoke raid guide
Best counters against Slowpoke
How to get Slowpoke
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Slowpoke knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 28 | 1,060 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,147 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 829 | 893 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 503 | 543 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 666 | 718 |
Is Slowpoke good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Slowpoke has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (98 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Slowpoke deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 54 |
| Lv 3 | 91 |
| Lv 4 | 128 |
| Lv 5 | 165 |
| Lv 6 | 202 |
| Lv 7 | 239 |
| Lv 8 | 276 |
| Lv 9 | 313 |
| Lv 10 | 350 |
| Lv 11 | 385 |
| Lv 12 | 420 |
| Lv 13 | 455 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 490 |
| Lv 15 | 525 |
| Lv 16 | 560 |
| Lv 17 | 595 |
| Lv 18 | 630 |
| Lv 19 | 665 |
| Lv 20 | 700 |
| Lv 21 | 735 |
| Lv 22 | 771 |
| Lv 23 | 806 |
| Lv 24 | 841 |
| Lv 25 | 876 |
| Lv 26 | 911 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 946 |
| Lv 28 | 981 |
| Lv 29 | 1,016 |
| Lv 30 | 1,051 |
| Lv 31 | 1,069 |
| Lv 32 | 1,086 |
| Lv 33 | 1,104 |
| Lv 34 | 1,121 |
| Lv 35 | 1,139 |
| Lv 36 | 1,156 |
| Lv 37 | 1,174 |
| Lv 38 | 1,191 |
| Lv 39 | 1,209 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,226 |
| Lv 41 | 1,242 |
| Lv 42 | 1,257 |
| Lv 43 | 1,273 |
| Lv 44 | 1,289 |
| Lv 45 | 1,305 |
| Lv 46 | 1,321 |
| Lv 47 | 1,337 |
| Lv 48 | 1,353 |
| Lv 49 | 1,370 |
| Lv 50 | 1,386 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0079
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 36.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0079_POKEMON_SLOWPOKE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slowpoke in Pokemon GO?
Slowpoke's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Slowpoke's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Slowpoke takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type moves. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Slowpoke's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Slowpoke reaches 1,386 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,226 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Slowpoke?
A perfect 15/15/15 Slowpoke shows 700 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 876 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Slowpoke better than regular Slowpoke?
Shadow Slowpoke deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Slowpoke in Pokemon GO?
Slowpoke spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Slowpoke be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Slowpoke depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.