
Slowking is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and is card number 14 in the Southern Islands set, released in the…
Slowking is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Southern Islands set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 14/18. The Southern Islands set was released on July 31, 2001.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its nonchalant reaction to everything somehow gives this Pokémon an imposing presence.”.
Card name: Slowking
Card number: 14/18
Set: Southern Islands
Series: Other
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 70
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: July 31, 2001
National Pokédex number: 199
Slowking is most often collected as part of a complete Southern Islands set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Slowking was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Slowking is about
For context, the Southern Islands set has a median card value near $53.60 and an average near $88.94, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +35% over the last 7 days and +57% 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 Southern Islands set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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 2,651 copies of this card, of which 53 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 2.0%. 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.
Slowking appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Neo Genesis 14 (around 03), Aquapolis H22 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Slowking pokémon card is from the Southern Islands set (Other series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Southern Islands set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Slowking is from the Southern Islands set (Other series), numbered 14/18.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2,651 copies so far, with about 2.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 2,651 copies, of which 53 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 2.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
The Southern Islands set was released on July 31, 2001.
Yes. Slowking appears on 16 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.