Type matchups
Damage Galarian Slowking takes from each attacking type.
As a Poison/Psychic type, Galarian Slowking has 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Poison/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 110
- Sp. Def
- 110
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 490
Galarian Slowking has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (110) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 95 HP, 80 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Galarian Slowking can have the abilities Curious Medicine, Own Tempo and Regenerator.
How to beat Galarian Slowking
Galarian Slowking takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Kingambit hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Galarian Slowking's Poison and Psychic moves. Bisharp hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Galarian Slowking's Poison and Psychic moves. Pawniard hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Galarian Slowking's Poison and Psychic moves.
Evolution
Galarian Slowking is an alternate form of Slowking, so it shares Slowking's evolution line.
Best counters to Galarian Slowking
Other Poison/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Galarian Slowking weak to?
As a Poison/Psychic type, Galarian Slowking takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Galarian Slowking resistant to?
Galarian Slowking resists Poison, Grass, Fairy and Fighting (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Galarian Slowking?
Strong type-based picks include Kingambit, Bisharp and Pawniard, which hit Galarian Slowking with super-effective attacks.