How Do I Get a New Slowking? A Comprehensive Guide
Getting a Slowking, the regal evolution of Slowpoke, involves a bit more than just leveling up. The process is unique, requiring both a special item and a trade. Here’s the straightforward answer: To get a new Slowking, you need a Slowpoke holding a King’s Rock. Then, you must trade that Slowpoke to another player. Upon being traded, the Slowpoke will evolve into Slowking. If you’re trading with a friend, they can simply trade it back to you, and you’ll have your very own Slowking.
This process might seem a little complex, so let’s break down each step and address some common questions.
Evolution Mechanics and Prerequisites
The Key: King’s Rock
The King’s Rock is a crucial item needed for evolving Slowpoke into Slowking. This isn’t just a level-up evolution. Without the King’s Rock, a traded Slowpoke will not evolve. Where you obtain the King’s Rock varies depending on the specific Pokémon game you are playing.
Trading is Essential
The second pivotal element in getting a Slowking is the trading process. Evolution through trading is a mechanic used with other Pokémon as well and adds an element of interactivity to the game. It means you’ll need to connect with another player, either locally or online, to complete the evolution.
Steps to Get Your Slowking
- Obtain a Slowpoke: The first step is to catch or obtain a Slowpoke. This Pokemon can be found in a variety of locations depending on the game version you are playing.
- Find a King’s Rock: Next, you must acquire the King’s Rock. This item is typically found through exploration, or by battling specific Pokemon, again depending on the game you are playing.
- Give Slowpoke the King’s Rock: Once you have both the Slowpoke and the King’s Rock, give the Slowpoke the item to hold.
- Find a Trading Partner: You’ll need to find another player with whom you can trade. This can be a friend or someone online.
- Trade Slowpoke: Trade your Slowpoke (holding the King’s Rock) with your trading partner.
- Receive Your Slowking: Upon the trade, your Slowpoke will evolve into a Slowking. If you traded with a friend, they can now trade your Slowking back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Slowking
What are the variations of Slowking?
Slowking is one of the final forms of Slowpoke, the other being Slowbro. However, there are also Galarian forms of Slowpoke and its evolutions. Galarian Slowking evolves from Galarian Slowpoke, with the other final form being Galarian Slowbro.
How do you get a Galarian Slowking?
In Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC, you’ll have the opportunity to obtain a Galarian Slowking. Unlike regular Slowking, Galarian Slowpoke evolves using the Galarica Wreath. Galarian Slowpoke are found around the Isle of Armor, they evolve into Galarian Slowbro using a Galarica Cuff, but if you want Galarian Slowking you will need the Galarica Wreath.
How do I get a Galarian Slowking in Pokémon GO?
To add a Galarian Slowking to your Pokédex in Pokémon Go, you first need to have a Galarian Slowpoke. To evolve it, you need 50 Slowpoke candy and you need to catch 30 Psychic-type Pokémon while the Galarian Slowpoke is your buddy.
What is the difference between Slowking and Slowbro?
While both are final evolutions of Slowpoke, they have some differences. Slowbro is generally a bulky water type, while Slowking is better with offense or offense building. For example, Slowbro learns Withdraw, while Slowking learns Nasty Plot. Slowking also learns slack off.
Why is my Slowpoke Yellow?
You may have a Galarian Slowpoke. This form has a yellow tail tip and head, including worry lines.
What does shiny Slowpoke look like?
A shiny Galarian Slowpoke is yellow with a darker forehead. A regular shiny Slowpoke is pink, similar to its original form but with a lighter hue. A Shiny Galarian Slowbro has a golden Shellder attached to it, as well as a purple and orange body.
What type is Galarian Slowking?
Unlike regular Slowking which is a water/psychic-type, Galarian Slowking is a poison and psychic-type.
Where can I find wild Slowking?
Unfortunately, Slowking is not available in the wild in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The only way to get it is via a 5-star or 6-star Tera Raid.
Is Galarian Slowking a zombie?
Many players have observed that Galarian Slowking gives off zombie-like qualities, with some considering it the headcrab zombie of Pokemon.
Can you have a female Slowking?
Slowking does not have any visible differences to differentiate between male and female.
Is Slowking better than Slowbro?
In general, Slowking is better for offense or offense building, whereas Slowbro is a good bulky water type. Slowbro also gets a mega evolution which further enhances its defense abilities. Slowking gets nasty plot which is a very powerful move if you can make it work.
Can a Pokémon devolve?
Devolution is the process of a Pokémon reverting to its previous form. While interesting, this is not a feature in the games or anime and is therefore impossible.
Why did my Slowpoke stop evolving?
If you have a Galarian Slowpoke that you obtained at the train station without buying an expansion pack, you won’t be able to evolve it without obtaining a Galarica Cuff from a friend who has the expansion pack.
What was the Slowpoke bitten by?
A Shellder is what bites Slowpoke to turn it into Slowbro or Slowking. It is theorized that the Shellder’s goal is to suck more and more sweetness from the Slowpoke’s tail, which results in a spiral shaped shell on Slowbro.
Why is Slowking banned?
In the early days of the Pokémon TCG, Slowking (Neo Genesis) was banned due to a misprint with its ability. The ability “Mind Games,” was supposed to be used from the bench. However, due to a misprint, players could flip a coin whenever their opponent played a trainer card, which would cause the trainer card to be removed from play if the coin landed on heads.
Conclusion
Getting a Slowking requires specific steps, but the process is very rewarding. From collecting the King’s Rock to trading with a friend, this evolution method encourages player interaction. Whether you are striving to complete your Pokédex or just wanting to add this royal Pokémon to your team, understanding the steps and variations available will help you get the Slowking you desire. Good luck on your journey and enjoy your new Slowking!