Slowking

ヤドキング · Roigada

SLOWKING undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this POKéMON apparently forgets everything it has learned if the SHELLDER on its head comes off.

Type: Psychicwater
Stage: 2 of 3

Category: Royal Pokémon
Japanese: ヤドキング
Height: 2.0 m
Weight: 79.5 kg
Habitat: Waters-edge
Color: Pink
Shape: Upright

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Slowking.

#0079

Slowpoke

Stage 1

Base form

#0080

Slowbro

Stage 2

From Slowpoke

#0199

Slowking

Stage 2

From Slowpoke

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 095

/255
Attack 075

/255
Defense 080

/255
Sp. Atk 100

/255
Sp. Def 110

/255
Speed 030

/255

§ III

Best Slowking cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 26 cards.

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§ IV

Slowking through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 5G

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

5 cards
Sword & Shield era → Scarlet & Violet era
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02 AK

Aya Kusube

Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

3 cards
Base era → XY era
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03 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

2 cards
Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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04 SK

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

2 cards
Platinum era
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05 TK

Tomokazu Komiya

Tomokazu Komiya has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 1999, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span sets including Expedition Base Set, Neo Destiny, and Skyridge, and extend beyond cards to Pokémon Center merchandise, children’s books, and magazines.

2 cards
Base era → Sword & Shield era
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