Slowking (M02)

Slowking (Japanese: ヤドキング Yadoking) is a major supporting character who appeared in The Power of One.

History
Slowking first appeared in The Power of One, narrating the Shamouti Prophecy. He was then seen observing the bad weather occurring after 's capture. Following Zapdos's capture, Slowking witnessed Articuno freezing an island.

When, , , and arrived to the Shamouti Shrine, they met Slowking who told Ash where to put the spheres he found. As Ash only found the Fire and Thunder Spheres, Slowking pointed out that he was one short. Slowking then saw the fighting between and the legendary birds. While Ash went ahead to get the Ice Sphere, Slowking stayed behind with, , and Melody.

After Ash returned with the final sphere, Slowking witnessed Melody revive Lugia and undo the damage done on the island. When Team Rocket survived their fall, Slowking praised them for saving the world and their heroic actions did not go unnoticed.

Slowking appeared again in Slowking's Day, which showed what he does on a daily basis. It was revealed that his interests include coconuts, taking walks, flowers, afternoon naps, the ocean, friends, and the sunset.

Slowking also made a cameo appearance in I Choose You!, which is set in a timeline separate from the main series. It was seen still residing at the Shamouti Shrine.

Personality and characteristics
This Slowking lives on Shamouti Island, and is the guardian of the shrine located on the island. He gave advice on where to find the Ice, Thunder, and Fire Spheres that were needed to calm down the fighting. He later praised the Team Rocket trio, upset that no-one saw them being heroes, telling them that their heroic actions did not go unnoticed.

In the movie adaptations
Slowking appeared in  where he played the same role in the manga as he did in the movie.

In the TCG
Slowking was featured in the TCG as one of Hama-chan's Pokémon. Hama-chan is the nickname of Japanese comedian, who was Slowking's Japanese voice actor.

The following is a list of cards named Hama-chan's Slowking.

Trivia

 * In the dub for the movie, Ash expresses surprise that Slowking talks. The original version does not have Ash expressing any surprise at all.

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For more information on this Pokémon's species, see.

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