Slowking 28/106
Pokemon card from Great Encounters · released Feb 1, 2008
Slowking is a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 28/106 in Great Encounters (released Feb 1, 2008), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$29.81 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$23.65 to ~$29.81, up 26.0%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$4.50 | ~$1.38 | ~$4.25 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$29.81 | ~$14.99 | ~$27.86 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Great Encounters |
| Number | 28/106 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Psychic |
| HP | 80 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Slowpoke |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number28/106Card 28 of the 106 in the main Great Encounters list.
- Set symbol
The small Great Encounters symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: Trump CardOnce during your turn (before your attack), if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Slowking is affected by a Special Condition.
Psych Up30During your next turn, Slowking's Psych Up attack's base damage is 60.
Weakness: Psychic +20 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Slowking printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.