Slowpoke 23/108
Pokemon card from Dark Explorers · released May 9, 2012
Slowpoke is a Common Water-type Basic Pokemon card, number 23/108 in Dark Explorers (released May 9, 2012), illustrated by MAHOU. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$31.62 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$31.62.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$8.20 | ~$3.43 | ~$6.35 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$31.62 | ~$16.22 | ~$27.62 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Dark Explorers products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Dark Explorers |
| Number | 23/108 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | MAHOU |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number23/108Card 23 of the 108 in the main Dark Explorers list.
- Set symbol
The small Dark Explorers 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.
- RarityCommon: a black circle.
- Illustrator“Illus. MAHOU” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Big YawnBoth this Pokémon and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.
Shot in the Dark20Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack does nothing.
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Slowpoke printings
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All Slowpoke cards · Dark Explorers price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.