Slowpoke in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Slowpoke’s X/Y locations, Water/Psychic typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Slowpoke is Kalos Coastal #133 and National #079. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Water / Psychic.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 40 |
| Speed | 15 |
| Total | 315 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 12 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 23–25 | — |
| Route 12 | X and Y | Yellow flowers | 27 | — |
| Azure Bay | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 25–27 | — |
| Azure Bay | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 13 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Slowpoke | Slowbro | Level 37 |
| Slowpoke | Slowking | Trade while holding King’s Rock |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Oblivious | Regular ability |
| Own Tempo | Regular ability |
| Regenerator | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Monster / Water 1 |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 190 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | HP +1 |
| Height / weight | 1.2 m / 36 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Curse |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 1 / start | Yawn |
| 5 | Growl |
| 9 | Water Gun |
| 14 | Confusion |
| 19 | Disable |
| 23 | Headbutt |
| 28 | Water Pulse |
| 32 | Zen Headbutt |
| 36 | Slack Off |
| 41 | Amnesia |
| 45 | Psychic |
| 49 | Rain Dance |
| 54 | Psych Up |
| 58 | Heal Pulse |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Psyshock | Psychic | Special |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM92 | Trick Room | Psychic | Status |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Belch, Belly Drum, Block, Future Sight, Me First, Mud Sport, Sleep Talk, Snore, Stomp, Wonder Room, Zen Headbutt.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Slowpoke’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.