151·#79·2023
Slowpoke, the beloved Dopey Pokémon, is a Water/Psychic type from Generation I, renowned for its slow reactions and endearing, vacant expression, evolving into Slowbro or Slowking. This specific card, #79 from the 2023 151 set, is a common variant that stands out for its charming artwork and its place in a highly anticipated nostalgic collection. Here, you'll discover Slowpoke's Pokédex lore, the card's exact attacks with their energy costs and effects, its weakness, and a detailed history of this edition.
Read more ↓Slowpoke, the Dopey Pokémon, is a Water- and Psychic-type creature first introduced in Generation I. It is known for its perpetually vacant expression and incredibly slow reactions. Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro when a Shellder bites its tail, or into Slowking when a Shellder bites its head while holding a King's Rock. Its natural habitat includes coastal areas, rivers, and lakes, where it often spends its days fishing with its tail, though it's so slow it rarely notices a bite. Slowpoke's diet primarily consists of water plants and small aquatic creatures. In the games and anime, Slowpoke is often portrayed as a rather clueless but endearing Pokémon, sometimes sought after for its tail, which is considered a delicacy in some regions. Its presence in the Pokémon world highlights themes of patience and simple living, often providing comic relief due to its sluggish disposition. As a Water/Psychic type, it has interesting matchups, being weak to Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, and Dark types, while resisting Fighting, Fire, Water, Ice, and Psychic attacks. Its unique evolutionary methods and memorable personality have cemented its place as a beloved and culturally significant Pokémon.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
