# Slowking - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C

> Find the best Slowking builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Slowking Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Slowking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Slowking
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Trick Room**: 100.000%
- **Heal Pulse**: 99.715%
- **Chilly Reception**: 99.715%
- **Hydro Pump**: 99.715%
- **Other**: 0.854%

## Common Abilities
- **Regenerator**: 99.715%
- **Oblivious**: 0.285%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.715%
- **Other**: 0.285%

## Common Teammates
- **Ting-Lu**: 99.970%
- **Tatsugiri**: 99.715%
- **Dondozo**: 99.715%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 99.715%
- **Hatterene**: 99.715%

## FAQ for Slowking in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

### What are the top moves for Slowking?
The most common moves for Slowking are Trick Room, Heal Pulse, Chilly Reception, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Slowking?
Slowking is frequently paired with Ting-Lu, Tatsugiri, Dondozo, Grimmsnarl. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Slowking weak to and resistant against?
Slowking is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Slowking?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Slowking?
The top build for Slowking features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 99.715% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Slowking?
Slowking is most effectively run with the ability **Regenerator** (99.715%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.715%).

### What is the most common role for Slowking?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Slowking often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2023regc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Slowking?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Slowking on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Slowking) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - Build teams with Slowking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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