Master League PvP guide
Slowking Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Slowking is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #372. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Surf and Scald.
Master League
#372
Situational
Type
Water/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,877
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SLOWKING
Is Slowking Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowking is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #372.
Slowking is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #443.
Slowking PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #723 | 68.8 | Confusion, Surf, Blizzard |
| Ultra League | #443 | 73.9 | Confusion, Surf, Blizzard |
| Master LeagueBest | #372 | 44.5 | Confusion, Surf, Scald |
Best Moveset for Slowking in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Slowking is Confusion with Surf and Scald.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Slowking in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Slowking PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Surf
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Scald
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Slowking Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Slowking wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Terrakion644
- Conkeldurr592
Difficult Matchups
Slowking Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Slowking's Water/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- electric1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Slowking in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Slowking in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Slowking's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
89% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
48% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Ratings are shown from Slowking's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Slowking.
Best Teammates for Slowking in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Slowking should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Slowking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slowking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Slowking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slowking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Slowking
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 2,002,540 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,999,129 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 1,498 | 22.5 | 1,995,575 | |
| #4 | 1/15/10 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,992,913 | |
| #5 | 0/12/15 | 1,496 | 22.5 | 1,992,164 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 45.5 | 4,317,488 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 45 | 4,313,210 | |
| #3 | 0/13/12 | 2,498 | 46 | 4,298,507 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 2,499 | 46 | 4,297,673 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,500 | 46 | 4,296,601 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,877 | 50 | 5,128,688 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,869 | 50 | 5,102,387 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,871 | 50 | 5,102,252 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,862 | 50 | 5,101,976 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,862 | 50 | 5,076,086 |
Slowking Stats in Pokémon GO
Slowking's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Slowking 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 112.2
- Defense
- 122.3
- HP
- 146
Ultra League
Slowking 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 45.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 144.8
- Defense
- 158.7
- HP
- 188
Master League
Slowking 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,877
- Attack
- 161.3
- Defense
- 163.9
- HP
- 194
Slowking Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Slowking in Pokémon GO PvP
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Slowking Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slowking in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowking's recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Surf and Scald.
Is Slowking good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowking is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #372.
What counters Slowking in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Dialga (Origin) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Slowking in Master League.
What is Slowking weak to in Pokémon GO?
Slowking is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).