Slowpoke (#079)
Slowpoke (#079) is a Water/Psychic-type Dopey Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Slowpoke in Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F), Seafoam Islands (B3F), and Seafoam Islands (B4F) and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Celadon City (50%, Lv 15). It evolves into Slowbro at level 37. Its best stat is HP (90), and its base stat total of 275 ranks #111 of 151.

Slowpoke is remarkably slow-witted, taking a full five seconds to even register that it has been attacked.
Where to find Slowpoke in Pokémon Red
- Celadon City: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Route 10: Super Rod, Lv 15, 50% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B3F): walking, Lv 31–33, 35.2% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B2F): walking, Lv 30–32, 29.7% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (East): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (North): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (West): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (Center): Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (1F): walking, Lv 30, 19.9% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B1F): walking, Lv 28–30, 14.8% of encounters.
- Seafoam Islands (B4F): walking, Lv 29–31, 14.8% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | #17 of 151 | |
| Attack | 65 | #82 of 151 | |
| Defense | 65 | #71 of 151 | |
| Special | 40 | #122 of 151 | |
| Speed | 15 | #151 of 151 | |
| Total | 275 | #111 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Slowpoke
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass Bug |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice Fighting Psychic |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | Disable | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 22 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 27 | Growl | Normal | — | 100% | 40 |
| 33 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 40 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | 100% | 20 |
| 48 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM05 | Flash | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM30 | Teleport | Psychic | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Slowpoke in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Slowpoke in Seafoam Islands (B1F), Seafoam Islands (B2F), Seafoam Islands (B3F), and Seafoam Islands (B4F) and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Celadon City (50%, Lv 15).
What type is Slowpoke?
Slowpoke is Water/Psychic type. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass, and Bug and is immune to Ghost.
What level does Slowpoke evolve?
Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro at level 37.
What moves does Slowpoke learn?
Slowpoke starts with Confusion and learns Disable (Lv 18), Headbutt (Lv 22), Growl (Lv 27), Water Gun (Lv 33), Amnesia (Lv 40), and Psychic (Lv 48) by leveling up. It can learn 30 TMs and HMs.
What are Slowpoke's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 65, Defense 65, Special 40, Speed 15, for a total of 275.
What's the catch rate of Slowpoke?
Slowpoke's catch rate is 190 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.