Competitive Information for Slowking [Black/White]
Water / Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be infatuated. Gaining this Ability while infatuated cures it.
This Pokemon cannot be confused.
This Pokemon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Slowking? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Slowking, a cool Pokémon known for its Water and Psychic typing! It's to see Slowking show up as a Black/White opponent. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Slowking's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 216 Def / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Fire Blast / Flamethrower
- Psyshock
- Scald
- Slack Off
Slowking stands out as an awesome Physical Wall in single battles. It's meant to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Slowking last longer regaining it's HP every turn. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Regenerator, Slowking restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out.
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target).
◆ Slack Off is a status move (heals your Slowking by 50% of its max hp).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 212 Hp / 44 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
In single battles, Slowking's Special Sweeper role is an awesome. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Slowking's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Slowking cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Moveset:
- Trick Room
- Fire Blast
- Psychic
- Surf
Dominating single battles, Slowking is a sensational Special Tank. It's primary goal is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Slowking last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Regenerator, Slowking restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out. I think Slowking is one of the best Trick Room users in the game (it's even in the name!). With good bulk and typing, it can set up Trick Room several times, and heal up on the switch thanks to Regenerator. Surf, Psychic, and Fire Blast offer great coverage for a super strong and super slow special sweeper.
◆ Fire Blast is a special 120-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 6 Def / 249 SpA
Moveset:
- Calm Mind
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
- Surf
Slowking shows a phenomenal Special Tank prowess in single battles. It's primary goal is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Own Tempo, Slowking cannot be confused.
◆ Fire Blast is a special 120-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Slowking? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 212 Hp / 44 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
In double battles, Slowking is known as a stunning Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with devastating special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Slowking's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Slowking cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Mystic Water
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 212 Hp / 44 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
Slowking shows a sensational Offensive Trick Roomer prowess in single battles. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowking's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Slowking cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Slowking's water-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Slowking can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Slowking.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Slowking can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Slowking
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Slowking's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Slowking
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psyshock
- Rest
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Slowking in Black and White
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/216/0/40/0/ )
- Modest Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0/ )
- Optimize Slowking's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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