Slowpoke

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It has a pure -type Galarian Form introduced in Generation VIII.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Slowpoke is a mostly pink Pokémon. It stands on four legs, and has a long tail that is used like a fishing pole. Its mouth is a pale brown color.
Galarian Slowpoke's appearance is a result of particles being built from eating Galarica seeds. The main difference is that it has gained yellow markings on its forehead and tail. Its limbs are more generally spread out while its tail remains closer to the ground rather than in a curved shape like Kantonian Slowpoke.
===Natural abilities===
Although slow, Slowpoke is skilled at fishing with its tail, and it does not feel pain if its tail is bitten. It is also implied that their tails can grow back if it is cut off or removed (either during battle, fishing, and/or occasionally by human's). Slowpoke's tails are also a delicacy and worth a lot of money.
===Behavior===
Slowpoke is described as dopey and rarely moves. It doesn't notice when the tail is bitten, cut off and even grown back. It can take them over 5 seconds to react to pain. To catch food, Slowpoke dangle their tails lazily from the shore into the sea. They secrete a sweet substance that attracts fish. However, due to their daftness, they sometimes forget why they were even near the water in the first place. It can take them up to a day to process bites on their tails.
Galarian Slowpoke used to eat the seeds of a certain plant that grew in their habitat. These seeds were in fact Galarica seeds, used to this day as an essential spice for cooking in the Galar region. The Slowpoke in Galar built up particles of this spice in their bodies over several generations, eventually gaining the unique appearance and behavior they are known for today. 
Galarian Slowpoke spend their days wallowing on seashores and riverbanks without thinking about anything in particular. Occasionally, they might get a very sharp look in their eyes, but they will soon revert to their zoned-out expression. It is thought that this behavior is caused by the accumulated Galarica particles stimulating Galarian Slowpoke's brain, resulting in it thinking of something tremendous—only for the Galarian Slowpoke to immediately forget what it had just thought of.
It is said that Galarian Slowpoke love Galarica Cuffs and Galarica Wreaths.
==Evolution==
Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro at level 37, or into Slowking when traded while holding a King's Rock. In the anime, Slowpoke's evolution is quite different. To become Slowbro a Shellder must latch onto Slowpokes tail. To become a Slowking, a Slowpoke must put on a King's Rock and have a Shellder clamp onto it.
Galarian Slowbro evolves into Galarian Slowbro by being given a Galarica Cuff, or Galarian Slowking by being given a Galarica Wreath.
==Game info==
===Game locations===
===Pokédex entries===
===Stats===
===Learnset===
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=====Galarian form=====
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=====Galarian form=====
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====Breeding====
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=====Galarian Form=====
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==Appearance==
===Anime===
*Goh's Slowpoke
==Trivia==
*Despite being portrayed as small or medium in the anime, its Pokédex entries say it is the same size as Muk and Fearow.
*As a result of evolving into Slowking, Slowpoke is one the few unevolved Pokémon that evolves directly into a Pokémon that grants 3 EV's when defeated.
*Slowpoke is one of the 16 Pokémon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
**It is also one of the 5 dual types to become a puppet along with Gengar, Marshtomp, Croagunk, and Stufful.
*Slowpoke is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
*Galarian Slowpoke is the only regional variant that:
**Has a branched evolution.
**Has a different cry from its original form.
**Loses a type from its original form rather than gaining a new type.
***Galarian Slowpoke is also the only mono-type Pokémon that gains a secondary type upon evolution in which the secondary type becomes its primary type.
===Origin===
Slowpoke appears to be based on a stylized hippopotamus. It could also draw inspiration from the sea otter due to it often living at the seaside and its relation with Shellder, as otters are known to consume shellfish. Its ability to regrow its tail may come from axolotls or salamanders, as they are able to regenerate lost limbs.
===Etymology===
Slowpoke is literally "slowpoke", which means a slow and dimwitted person, relating to Slowpoke's personality. It may also be loosely based on "slow" and "Pokémon".
==Gallery==
===Kantonian Form===
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===Galarian Form===
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Category:Pokémon with branched evolutions
Category:Small Pokémon
Category:Light Pokémon
Category:Pokémon with Galarian Forms
Category:Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions