#0079 · Gen 1 · 315 BST
Slowpoke
An early-evolution Water/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base HP. Common ability: Oblivious.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
165/76/76/54/54/31
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
197/128/128/101/101/73
Abilities
The Pokémon is oblivious, and that keeps it from being infatuated or falling for taunts.
This Pokémon has its own tempo, and that prevents it from becoming confused.
Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Slowpoke
Slowpoke is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 315. An early-evolution Water/Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base HP. Common ability: Oblivious.
Best stat: HP (90 base)
Slowpoke's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Attack and 15 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Oblivious
- Own Tempo
- Regenerator
How to use Slowpoke competitively
Open the damage calculator with Slowpoke selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Slowpoke appears in the species dropdown. Drop Slowpoke into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0079 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / Psychic |
| Abilities | Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator |
| Base Stat Total | 315 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 90 / 65 / 65 / 40 / 40 / 15 |