#079 Slowpoke
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Slowpoke Yadon
ヤドン
National: #079
Johto: #080
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Oblivious & Own Tempo
Oblivious: The Pokémon cannot be under the ATTRACT condition while having this ability.
Own Tempo: The Pokémon cannot be Confused while having this ability.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Dopey Pokémon 3'11" 79.4lbs 190 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 HP Point(s)
Pink 60
Damage Taken
*1 *0.5 *0.5 *2 *2 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *2 *1 *2 *1 *2 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups

Lagging Tail
- 5%
Monster
Water 1
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day.
SoulSilver A sweet sap leaks from its tail's tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Trade from LeafGreen
Sapphire Trade from LeafGreen
Emerald Trade from LeafGreen
FireRed Trade from LeafGreen
LeafGreen Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Five Isle Meadow, Icefall Cave Floor 1, Kindle Road, Ruin Valley, Seafoam Island Floors 1 & Basements 1, 2, 3 & 4, Treasure Beach, Water Path (Grass)
Routes 6, 22, 23 & 25, Celadon City, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Viridian City, Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave Floor 1 & Basement 1, Icefall Cave Floor 1, Safari Zone Areas 1, 2, 3 & Center, Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4 (Surf)
Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 22, 23 & 25, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Lavender Town, One Island, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave Floor 1 & Basement 1, Five Isle Meadow, Green Path, Icefall Cave Floor 1, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, Outcast Island, Resort Gorgeous, Ruin Valley, Safari Zone Areas 1, 2, 3 & Center, Seafoam Island Basements 3 & 4, S.S. Anne, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Water Labyrinth, Water Path (Fish)
Colosseum Trade from LeafGreen
XD Trade from LeafGreen
Diamond Transfer from GBA Games, Trade with Pearl
Pearl Route 205 Details
Platinum Route 205 North (PokeRadar) Details
HeartGold Slowpoke Well, Tohjo Falls
Safari Zone
Details
SoulSilver Slowpoke Well, Tohjo Falls
Safari Zone
Details
PokéWalker Beautiful Beach Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Curse----10--
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Yawn----10--
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
6Growl--10040--
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
11Water Gun4010025--
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
15Confusion501002510
The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
20Disable--8020--
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
25Headbutt701001530
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
29Water Pulse601002020
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
34Zen Headbutt80901520
The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.
39Slack Off----10--
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
43Amnesia----20--
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
48Psychic901001010
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
53Rain Dance----5--
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
57Psych Up----10--
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM04 Calm Mind -- -- 20 --
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM20 Safeguard -- -- 25 --
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75 15 30
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM29 Psychic 90 100 10 10
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100 15 10
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85 5 10
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48 Skill Swap -- -- 10 --
The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.
TM55 Brine 65 100 10 --
If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM67 Recycle -- -- 10 --
The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
TM70 Flash -- 100 20 --
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73 Thunder Wave -- 100 20 --
A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM86 Grass Knot ?? 100 20 --
The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM92 Trick Room -- -- 5 --
The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
HM03 Surf 95 100 15 --
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM05 HGSS Whirlpool 15 70 15 --
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dive 80 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Icy Wind 55 95 15 100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Trick -- 100 10 --
The user catches the foe off guard and swaps the foe's held item with its own.
Zen Headbutt 80 90 15 20
The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift 60 -- 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Aqua Tail 90 90 10 --
The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Signal Beam 75 100 15 10
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Block -- -- 5 --
The user blocks the foe's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Safeguard----25--Details
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
Belly Drum----10--Details
The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
Future Sight809015--Details
Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.
Stomp651002030Details
The foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
Mud Sport----15--Details
The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
Sleep Talk----10--Details
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore401001530Details
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Me First----20--Details
The user tries to cut ahead of the foe to steal and use the foe's intended move with greater power.
Block----5--Details
The user blocks the foe's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Zen Headbutt80901520Details
The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 90 65 65 40 40 15
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 63 - 105 63 - 105 40 - 82 40 - 82 18 - 60
Lv. 100 290 - 384 121 - 206 121 - 206 76 - 161 76 - 161 31 - 116
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 70 - 117 70 - 117 45 - 92 45 - 92 20 - 67
Lv. 100 290 - 384 135 - 229 135 - 229 85 - 179 85 - 179 35 - 129
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 77 - 128 77 - 128 49 - 101 49 - 101 22 - 73
Lv. 100 290 - 384 148 - 251 148 - 251 93 - 196 93 - 196 38 - 141

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