Slowking (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Slowking (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Slowking (Galarian)
Slowking (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.933 DPS.
Slowking (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Fairy, Grass-type moves as Slowking (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is Mega Gengar (36.933 DPS), Primal Groudon (36.300 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (33.857 DPS).
Catching Slowking (Galarian): After defeating Slowking (Galarian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1516 and 1591 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1885-1979 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Slowking (Galarian) from raids will have exactly 1591 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 (Galarian)?
The best counter for Slowking (Galarian) is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 36.933 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (36.300 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (33.857 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Slowking (Galarian)?
Slowking (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) weak to?
Slowking (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Fairy, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Slowking (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Slowking (Galarian)'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 (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Slowking (Galarian) from raids will have 1591 CP at level 20, or 1979 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1516. If you see 1591 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Slowking (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Slowking (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Slowking (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Slowking (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Slowking (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (31.909 DPS) and Blacephalon (31.000 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 (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Slowking (Galarian) is not currently available. Poison-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.