Slowking Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Slowking (ヤドキング)
- Card Type: Stage 1 Pokémon
- Type: Water (💧)
- HP: 130
- Evolution: Evolves from Slowpoke
- Card Number: 028/175
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Oswaldo KATO
Card Statistics
- Pokédex Entry: No. 0199 Royal Pokémon
- Height: 2.0m
- Weight: 79.5kg
- Weakness: Lightning (⚡) ×2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪ (2 Energy)
Attack Details
Mizuni Nagasu (みずにながす)
- Cost: 💧⚪⚪ (1 Water Energy + 2 Colorless Energy)
- Damage: 70
- Effect: Choose up to 2 Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon and put them into their hand.
Card Art Description
The artwork depicts Slowking in a rainy setting near a small building, possibly a shrine. The Pokémon's pink and cream coloring stands out against the moody, overcast background. The rain adds a serene atmosphere to the scene, while Slowking's royal posture and crown emphasize its regal nature.
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Use the attack to disrupt opponent's energy setup
- Good against Pokémon that need multiple energy
- Consider energy acceleration support
- Simple but effective energy control strategy
For Intermediate Players
- Time energy removal for maximum impact
- Combine with other energy disruption cards
- Plan evolution chain carefully
- Use as a tech against energy-heavy decks
For Advanced Players
- Build control-oriented strategies
- Calculate energy removal timing
- Consider recovery options for your own energy
- Tech against common Lightning-type threats
Competitive Tips
- Track opponent's energy attachments
- Time evolution for maximum impact
- Plan energy disruption carefully
- Watch for Lightning-type counters
- Consider tools to enhance survivability
Collection Notes
- Features serene rainy scene artwork
- Showcases Slowking's regal character
- Popular evolution from the original series
- Part of the Scarlet & Violet: Metal Collection