Great Encounters / #28/106
Printed language: English · Pokémon
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Slowking owes its intelligence to the bite of the Shellder attached to its head. The toxins are said to have awakened mental abilities that Slowpoke had not yet shown. It tries to solve puzzles every day and remains calm when faced with problems. Yet some entries say a brilliant idea immediately slips away; if Shellder leaves, it supposedly even forgets its research. The Pokédex makes this wisdom remarkable but closely tied to its companion.
Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.Pokémon Ultra Moon tells of intelligence contests between Slowking and Oranguru that often end in a tie. Pokémon Omega Ruby gives it an unexpected limitation: Shellder leaving its head would make it forget everything it has learned.
Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.
Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.Poke-POWER
Once during your turn (before your attack), if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Slowking is affected by a Special Condition.Cost: Psychic · Colorless
Damage: 30
During your next turn, Slowking's Psych Up attack's base damage is 60.Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.
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