Slowking 48 / 147 Pokemon Card from Burning Shadows Set
Slowking is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It is illustrated by artist Eri Yamaki and is part of the Burning Shadows set from the Sun & Moon…
- Set: Burning Shadows
- Number: 48/147
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Slowking Pokémon Card
Slowking is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Burning Shadows set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 48/147 and is classified as Rare. The Burning Shadows set was released on August 5, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.”.
Slowking Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Slowking
Card number: 48/147
Set: Burning Shadows
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 120
Artist: Eri Yamaki
Release date: August 5, 2017
National Pokédex number: 199
Why Collect the Slowking Pokémon Card?
Slowking is a solid addition to the Burning Shadows set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Slowking Pokémon Card
Slowking was illustrated by Eri Yamaki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Slowking Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Slowking is about $0.70. Recent listings range from roughly $0.41 (low) to
For context, the Burning Shadows set has a median card value near $0.47 and an average near $8.24, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +4% over the last 7 days and +30% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Burning Shadows set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Slowking Pokémon Card
Whether Slowking is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Slowking Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Slowking are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Slowking
Slowking appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Southern Islands 14 (around