Slowking 49 / 108 Pokemon Card from Dark Explorers Set

Slowking — Dark Explorers 49/108 Pokémon TCG card

Slowking is a Psychic-type Pokémon and a Stage 1 evolution with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist Shin Nagasawa and is part of the Dark Explorers set from…

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About the Slowking Pokémon Card

Slowking is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 49/108 and is classified as Rare. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.

The card includes the flavor text: “Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.”.

Slowking Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Slowking

Card number: 49/108

Set: Dark Explorers

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Psychic

HP: 90

Artist: Shin Nagasawa

Release date: May 9, 2012

National Pokédex number: 199

Why Collect the Slowking Pokémon Card?

Slowking is a solid addition to the Dark Explorers 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 Shin Nagasawa.

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 $6.09. Recent listings range from roughly $7.00 (low) to $500 (high), with a mid-point near $38.70. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Dark Explorers set has a median card value near

.99 and an average near $34.07, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -26% over the last 7 days and -48% 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 Dark Explorers 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.

PSA has graded 13 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 7.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

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.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 13 copies to date.

Other Printings of Slowking

Slowking appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Southern Islands 14 (around 04), Neo Genesis 14 (around 03) and Aquapolis H22 (around

80).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Slowking Pokémon Card

The Slowking pokémon card is a Rare card from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dark Explorers set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.09; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Slowking card from?

Slowking is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 49/108 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Slowking card?

Slowking is classified as Rare.

How much is the Slowking 49/108 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $6.09, within a recent range of roughly $7.00 to $500. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Slowking card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 13 copies so far, with about 7.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Slowking?

PSA has graded 13 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 7.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Slowking 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.

When was the Dark Explorers set released?

The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.

Are there other printings of Slowking?

Yes. Slowking appears on 16 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.