Competitive Information for Slowpoke [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 Slowpoke? 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!
Unleash the power of Slowpoke, an impressive Pokémon with Water and Psychic typing. Slowpoke is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-typed attacks. Discover Slowpoke's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 60 Hp / 252 Atk / 196 SpD
Moveset:
- Aqua Tail / Dive
- Double-Edge / Return
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
Slowpoke shows a magnificent Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with destructive physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowpoke's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Slowpoke recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Oblivious, Slowpoke cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it.
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Slowpoke? 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: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 60 Hp / 252 Atk / 196 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Aqua Tail / Dive
- Double-Edge / Return
- Zen Headbutt
Slowpoke is a distinguished Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowpoke's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Slowpoke recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Oblivious, Slowpoke cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 196 Hp / 60 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Aqua Tail / Dive
- Double-Edge / Return
- Zen Headbutt
- Trick Room
Slowpoke stands out as a notable Defensive Trick Roomer in single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Slowpoke from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Oblivious, Slowpoke cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it.
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ 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 Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Slowpoke's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Slowpoke
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Slowpoke in 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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