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
- Status
- Slowpoke is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Slowpoke
How to get Slowpoke
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Slowpoke arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Psychic. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Slowpoke's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Slowpoke takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water.
What is Slowpoke's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Slowpoke reaches 1,386 CP at level 50 and 1,226 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Slowpoke?
A 15/15/15 Slowpoke shows 700 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 876 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 525 CP.