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Slowking Galar

Slowking Galar

POISONPSYCHIC
HP
95
Atk
65
Def
80
SpA
110
SpD
110
Spe
30
Forms / Variants
SlowkingSlowking

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus20.3%
  2. Sludge BombPOISONSpecial15.2%
  3. Chilly ReceptionICEStatus11.9%
  4. PsychicPSYCHICSpecial8.9%

Best Ability / Item

RegeneratorSitrus BerrySitrus Berry
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Trick Room

    PSYStatus

    The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

    20.25%
  • #2

    Sludge Bomb

    POISpecial90 BP

    The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

    15.21%
  • #3

    Chilly Reception

    ICEStatus0 BP

    The user tells a chillingly bad joke before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting. This summons a snowstorm lasting five turns.

    11.87%
  • #4

    Psychic

    PSYSpecial90 BP

    The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    8.93%
  • #5

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    6.66%
  • #6

    Heal Pulse

    PSYStatus

    The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target's HP by up to half its max HP.

    4.40%
  • #7

    Eerie Spell

    PSYSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also drains 3 PP from the move last used by the target.

    3.11%
  • #8

    Acid Spray

    POISpecial40 BP

    The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

    2.82%
  • #9

    Psychic Noise

    PSYSpecial75 BP

    The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.

    2.46%
  • #10

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    2.12%
  • #11

    Other

    22.17%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    8.10%
  • #2

    Sassy 32/0/0/2/32/0

    6.03%
  • #3

    Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0

    5.41%
  • #4

    Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

    4.23%
  • #5

    Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0

    2.92%
  • #6

    Calm 32/0/0/2/32/0

    2.84%
  • #7

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    2.67%
  • #8

    Sassy 32/0/23/11/0/0

    2.52%
  • #9

    Relaxed 31/0/32/0/3/0

    2.26%
  • #10

    Relaxed 32/0/19/0/15/0

    2.01%
  • #11

    Other

    61.01%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Regenerator

    The Pokémon has a little of its HP restored when withdrawn from battle.

    75.27%
  • #2

    Oblivious

    The Pokémon is oblivious, keeping it from being infatuated, falling for taunts, or being affected by Intimidate.

    21.15%
  • #3

    Own Tempo

    The Pokémon sticks to its own tempo, preventing it from becoming confused or being affected by Intimidate.

    3.58%

Top Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    22.06%
  • #2
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    20.50%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    19.44%
  • #4
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.

    13.29%
  • #5
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ground-type attack to halve the damage.

    8.28%
  • #6
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    3.98%
  • #7
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    3.22%
  • #8
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.

    1.61%
  • #9
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    1.45%
  • #10
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ghost-type attack to halve the damage.

    1.22%
  • #11

    Other

    4.95%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.50%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.73%
  • #3
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.48%
  • #4
    Crabominable-MegaCrabominable-Mega
    FIGICE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.74%
  • #5
    SylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.32%
  • #6
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.65%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.43%
  • #8
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    2.75%
  • #9
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.64%
  • #10
    Scrafty-MegaScrafty-Mega
    DARFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    2.59%
  • #11

    Other

    56.17%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Slowking Galar in the current VGC format?

**To use Slowking Galar effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Poison/Psychic type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Slowking Galar appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Slowking Galar fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Regenerator, Sitrus Berry and Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0. Its frequent moves include Trick Room, Sludge Bomb, Chilly Reception, Psychic, Protect, and Heal Pulse. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Slowking Galar has important weaknesses to dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Incineroar, Sinistcha, Farigiraf, Crabominable-Mega, and Sylveon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Slowking Galar. Open the Slowking Galar teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Slowking Galar with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Slowking Galar in VGC

What is the best moveset for Slowking Galar?

The best moveset for Slowking Galar in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Trick Room, Sludge Bomb, Chilly Reception, Psychic.

How to counter Slowking Galar in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Slowking Galar can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Slowking Galar?

The best item for Slowking Galar is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Slowking Galar come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon