Slowking #28/106

Great Encounters · Diamond & Pearl · Rare · 2008

Market price: $23.65 (TCGplayer, raw)

Pokémon · Stage 1 · Type: Psychic · 80 HP · Evolves from Slowpoke

Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

Illustrated by Ken Sugimori

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Abilities

Trump Card (Poké-Power)
Once during your turn (before your attack), if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Slowking is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Psych Up — 30 (Psychic, Colorless)
During your next turn, Slowking's Psych Up attack's base damage is 60.

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