Slowking’s shell makes it similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, and hippopotamuses. Its shell “crown” may also be a reference to the mythical sazae-oni, a magical sea demon of Japanese folklore distinguished by its spiny “sazae” or “turban shaped” snail shell. It is also based on a king, as the growth around its neck is based on a king’s ruff while its shell is similar to a crown.
Slowking is a combination of slow and king.
Yadoking is a combination of 宿借り yadokari (hermit crab) and king. Alternatively, it may also derive from 宿主 yadonushi ([parasitic] host), based on its relationship with Shellder in its evolutions.
No: 199
English Name: Slowking
Japanese Name: Yadokingu
Generation: 2
Type: Water, Psychic
Species: Royal Pokémon
Abilities: Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator (hidden ability)
Evolution: Slowpoke > Slowking
Slowking is a bipedal Pokémon with a Shellder latched onto its head. It is primarily pink, with a pale yellow muzzle and scaled belly. Its feet and hands each have a single clawed digit, while the hands also have a clawless thumb. Around its neck is a spiny ruff with alternating red and white stripes. The Shellder on its head has a spiral shape with two horns near the base. A red gem resides in the center of the Shellder.
Shellder’s bite releases venom into Slowpoke’s brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction that unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. More venom is injected into Slowking every time it yawns. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become. However, if the Shellder on its head comes off, it will forget everything it has learned. Slowking’s intelligence can match that of a human and it constantly attempts to learn more. Its inspiration and intuition are also highly developed, and Slowking is able to stay calm in any situation and plan situations with effective results. In the anime, it can understand and speak the human language. According to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide, it has such an easy-going personality that it is never stressed. Slowking lives by the water’s edge. It has been seen eating seaweed and drinking coconut milk.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Gold: It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Pokemon Silver: When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
Pokemon Crystal: Every time it yawns, Shellder injects more poison into it. The poison makes it more intelligent.
Pokemon Stadium 2: It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Pokemon Ruby: Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.
Pokemon Sapphire: Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.
Pokemon Emerald: It undertakes research every day to solve the mysteries of the world. However, it apparently forgets everything if the Shellder on its head comes off.
Pokemon FireRed: When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Pokemon Diamond: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
Pokemon Pearl: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
Pokemon Platinum: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
Pokemon HeartGold: It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Pokemon SoulSilver: When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
Pokemon Black: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
Pokemon White: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
Pokemon Black 2: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
pokemon White 2: Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
Pokemon X: It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Pokemon Y: When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.
Pokemon SUN: A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.
Pokemon MOON: A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.
