Great Encounters·#28·2008
Slowking, the intellectually enhanced Water/Psychic Royal Pokémon, is a celebrated Generation II creature known for its wisdom and unique evolution from Slowpoke. This specific card, number 28 from the 2008 Great Encounters set, is a non-holo rare from the Diamond & Pearl era, distinguished by its powerful "Trump Card" Poké-POWER. Here, visitors will discover Slowking's intriguing Pokédex lore, its card mechanics including HP, attacks, energy costs, weakness, and retreat cost, along with its edition history.
Read more ↓Slowking, the Royal Pokémon, is a fascinating Water/Psychic dual-type introduced in Generation II. It evolves from Slowpoke when traded while holding a King's Rock, showcasing a unique evolutionary method. Slowking is renowned for its exceptional intelligence, believed to be further enhanced by the Shellder that latches onto its head, acting like a crown. This intelligence allows it to understand human speech and even formulate complex plans, distinguishing it significantly from its more lackadaisical pre-evolutions, Slowpoke and Slowbro. In the games, Slowking often plays the role of a wise sage or an intellectual figure, as seen in its significant role in the second Pokémon movie, "Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One," where it speaks human language and guides Ash. Its Psychic typing gives it an advantage against Fighting and Poison types, while its Water typing is strong against Ground, Rock, and Fire. Slowking's unique combination of wisdom and power makes it a memorable and culturally significant Pokémon, representing the unexpected potential that can arise from seemingly simple beginnings.
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