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1. “When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.”

   First printed on Neo Genesis #14 · 2000 · Illus. Ken Sugimori · on 2 cards

   • Neo Genesis #142000 · $79.48
   • BREAKpoint #212016 · $1.24

2. “Its nonchalant reaction to everything somehow gives this Pokémon an imposing presence.”

   First printed on Southern Islands #14 · 2001 · Illus. Naoyo Kimura

   • Southern Islands #142001 · $349.08

3. “Each time it yawns, the Shellder on its head releases an enzyme that makes it grow even smarter.”

   First printed on Neo Destiny #20 · 2002 · Illus. Tomokazu Komiya

   • Neo Destiny #202002 · $47.62

4. “Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.”

   First printed on Great Encounters #28 · 2008 · Illus. Ken Sugimori · on 2 cards

   • Great Encounters #282008 · $3.63
   • Dark Explorers #492012 · $6.00

5. “It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.”

   First printed on HeartGold SoulSilver #12 · 2010 · Illus. Sumiyoshi Kizuki · on 2 cards

   • HeartGold SoulSilver #122010 · $58.93
   • Call of Legends #322011 · $5.43

6. “A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.”

   First printed on Burning Shadows #48 · 2017 · Illus. Eri Yamaki

   • Burning Shadows #482017 · $0.56

7. “This Pokémon is so famed for its intellect that a proverb still persists in some regions: "When in doubt, ask Slowking."”

   First printed on Lost Thunder #55 · 2018 · Illus. sowsow

   • Lost Thunder #552018 · $2.94

8. “While chanting strange spells, this Pokémon combines its internal toxins with what it's eaten, creating strange potions.”

   First printed on Chilling Reign #98 · 2021 · Illus. Naoki Saito

   • Chilling Reign #982021 · $0.49

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