Slowking
Slowking is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Delta Species (#28). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $64.00 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2005. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Slowking suits collectors working on Delta Species who need the Rare slot. Treat $64.00 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Slowking from Delta Species?
Slowking is a Pokémon card in Delta Species numbered 28. It evolves from Slowpoke. National Pokédex #199. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Slowking worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $64.00 for Slowking. Low and high spread runs $38.99 to $509.90. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $64.00; Normal: $3.83. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Delta Species |
|---|---|
| Number | 28 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $64.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.67 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $64.00 |
| Normal | $3.83 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Slowpoke |
| Psychic Option | ColorlessColorless 20+ If Slowking has a Water Energy card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage. If Slowking has a Psychic Energy card attached to it, discard a Special Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon, if any. |
| Prize Shift | Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose a card from your hand and put it as a Prize card face up. If you do, choose 1 of your face-down Prize cards without looking and put it into your hand. This power can't be used if Slowking is affected by a Special Condition or if all of your Prize cards are face up. |
| Weakness | Lightning ×2 |
How collectible is Slowking?
Slowking is listed as Rare in Delta Species. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Slowking?
Catalog fields: set Delta Species, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Slowking (#28) is a chase-tier Rare printing in Delta Species. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Slowking is catalogued as Rare printing in Delta Species, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $64.00 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $64.00; Normal: $3.83).
- Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $64.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Slowking worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $64.00 for ungraded Slowking from Delta Species. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Slowking from?
Slowking is listed in Delta Species (EX) as card #28. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Slowking?
Our catalog lists Slowking as Rare in Delta Species. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Slowking good for collectors or players?
Slowking includes gameplay stats in Delta Species. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Should I grade Slowking?
Grading only makes sense when Slowking appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $64.00, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Slowking?
Finish variants of Slowking carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $64.00; Normal: $3.83 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.