Slowking Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Slowking in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Slowking
Slowking is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Psychic typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 40.900 DPS.
Slowking can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Slowking is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Fire, Ice-type moves as Slowking resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Slowking is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (40.900 DPS), Regieleki (36.941 DPS), and Mega Gengar (36.933 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Slowking: After defeating Slowking, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1417 and 1490 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1763-1854 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Slowking from raids will have exactly 1490 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Slowking?
The best counter for Slowking is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 40.900 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (36.941 DPS) and Mega Gengar (36.933 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Slowking?
Slowking can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Slowking weak to?
Slowking is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Slowking be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Slowking's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Slowking from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Slowking from raids will have 1490 CP at level 20, or 1854 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1417. If you see 1490 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Slowking worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Slowking is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Slowking?
For the best moveset for Slowking itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Slowking stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Slowking without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Slowking can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (36.941 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (34.200 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Slowking in raids?
Weather boost information for Slowking is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.