Slowking is the king of Water and Psychic-type Pokémon, and its evolution line appears in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. However, you may notice your Slowpoke normally evolves into Slowbro and not Slowking. This may leave you wondering how to evolve Slowpoke into Slowking in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
How to get Slowking in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
To evolve Slowpoke into Slowking in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you must find aKing’s Rock. You must then give Slowpoke theKing’s Rocktoholdandtradeit. Slowpoke will only become Slowking by trade evolution; otherwise, it will evolve into Slowbro by leveling up to level 37. Slowpoke’s evolution will trigger upon completion of the trade, and you will need to trade the Slowking back.
Related:All Trade Evolutions in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The King’s Rock is a held item that gives your Pokémon an additional chance to catch your opponent’s Pokémon to flinch when you hit it with an attack. But it is also the only way to get a Slowking. After defeating four gyms, you can get the King’s Rock from theDelibird Presentsstore inMesagoza.
We recommend trading with a friend, but you’re able to use Reddit through thePokémonTradessubreddit. This is generally asafe wayto trade Pokémon, but make sure youreadtherules, guidelines, and suggestions before initiating a trade. Ensure that any communication is done in the subreddit and not through DM, but be aware you are trading with strangersat your own risk.
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