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

1. Track opponent's energy attachments
2. Time evolution for maximum impact
3. Plan energy disruption carefully
4. Watch for Lightning-type counters
5. 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