How to Catch or Buy Slowking in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Slowking has always been one of those Pokemon that feels a little mysterious — calm, smart, and somehow always one step ahead of you. In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, that vibe remains the same. It's still a Water/Psychic-type with great Special Defense, strong utility moves, and a surprisingly flexible kit for both exploration and battles.

If you're trying to add Slowking to your roster but aren't sure where to start, here's a clear breakdown of every method, plus a few tips from actual gameplay experience.

What Slowking Is (and Why Players Want It)

• Lumiose Pokedex #139: Slowking
• Type: Water/Psychic
• Height: 6'07”
• Weight: 175.3 lbs
• Evolution Line: Slowpoke → Slowking (via trade while holding King's Rock) or Slowbro (Level 37)
• Personality: Calm, clever, intuitive

Base Stats Total: 490

• HP: 95
• Attack: 75
• Defense: 80
• Sp. Atk: 100
• Sp. Def: 110
• Speed: 30

Slowking is not fast, but it shines as a tanky support-caster. Whether you're dealing with tough boss-style encounters or just want something that can take a hit while you set up moves, Slowking fits right in.

How to Get Slowking in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Unlike Slowbro — which evolves through normal leveling — Slowking can only be obtained through a trade evolution, similar to past Pokemon games.

Step 1: Catch a Slowpoke

You'll need a Slowpoke first. Once you have one (any level that can hold items), you're ready for the next step.

A small tip: 
Try catching a few Slowpokes at once. Having extras makes it easier if you want multiple Slowking builds later (for example, one defensive and one special-attack oriented).

Step 2: Get a King's Rock

Slowking only evolves when traded while holding a King's Rock. 
This item may appear from:

• Certain exploration item drops
• NPC rewards
• Shops after progressing far enough in the story
• Surprise finds in side-quest loot

Since King's Rocks are sometimes limited early on, don't waste it on experimenting — save it for the Slowpoke you actually want to evolve.

Step 3: Use Link Trade With Another Player

When your Slowpoke is holding a King's Rock, use Link Trade with any other player.

Once the trade goes through, it evolves instantly into Slowking. 
Make sure the other player trades it back — ideally someone you trust.

A helpful trick: 
Trade with a friend or a community member with good reviews. Random players usually return the Pokemon, but there's always a little risk.

Can You Catch a Wild Slowking?

As of now, Slowking does not appear as a natural wild spawn in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. If you're wondering why you haven't run into one on your travels — that's why.

The only in-game method is evolving Slowpoke through trade.

Buying Slowking (Optional Shortcut)

If you don't want to deal with trade setups or item hunting, you can simply buy a shiny Slowking or alpha Slowking pokemon from U4GM.

Prices you mentioned (for reference):

• Non-Shiny: $1.99
• Shiny: $2.99
• Alpha: $2.99
• Alpha Shiny: $4.99
• Custom: $7.99

And yes — U4GM is a reliable place to buy Shiny Pokemon Legends ZA, especially if you're looking for specific natures, IVs, or custom builds. Smooth and straightforward.

Is Slowking Worth Using?

Absolutely — especially if you like slower, bulkier Pokemon with high utility.

Pros:

• Great special bulk
• Solid special attack
• Useful in boss fights
• Easy to build around for Trick Room teams
• Iconic Water/Psychic coverage

Cons:

• Very slow
• Needs the King's Rock + trade
• Can struggle against Dark or Ghost-heavy zones

Slowking isn't a flashy sweeper, but it's reliable and surprisingly fun once you learn how to play around its pace.

Summary

If you're the kind of player who enjoys thoughtful, slower-paced Pokemon with high utility (and a great design), Slowking is pretty much perfect. Getting it takes a tiny bit of setup, but once it's on your team, it pulls its weight in every tough fight.

Whether you evolve it yourself or pick one up already trained, Slowking is one of those companions that just feels… wise to have around.