Slowking 12 / 123 Pokemon Card from HeartGold & SoulSilver Set
Slowking is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It is illustrated by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki and is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, card number…
Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: 12/123
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Slowking Pokémon Card
Slowking is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 12/123 and is classified as Rare Holo. The HeartGold & SoulSilver set was released on February 10, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.”.
Slowking Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Slowking
Card number: 12/123
Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 80
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Release date: February 10, 2010
National Pokédex number: 199
Why Collect the Slowking Pokémon Card?
Slowking is a solid addition to the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
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
7.29. Recent listings range from roughly $84.99 (low) to $329 (high), with a mid-point near 50. 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver set has a median card value near
2.78 and an average near
5.47, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -17% over the last 7 days and -38% 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 130 copies of this card, of which 4 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 3.1%. 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 Holo 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 130 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 Holo card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HeartGold & SoulSilver set. Its current aggregated market price is about
7.29; 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 12/123 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Slowking card?
Slowking is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Slowking 12/123 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
7.29, within a recent range of roughly $84.99 to $329. 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 130 copies so far, with about 3.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Slowking?
PSA has graded 130 copies, of which 4 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 3.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Slowking card?
Rare Holo 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver set released?
The HeartGold & SoulSilver set was released on February 10, 2010.
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.
