Galarian Slowpoke Collector’s Guide: SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH126

Character Intro

Galarian Slowpoke (SWSH126) is a charming Psychic-type Promo from SWSH Black Star Promos with 70 HP. Its kit is straightforward—Everyone Laze Around for team-wide chip healing and Tail Whap for a clean 30—making it a simple yet distinctive pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attacks:
• Everyone Laze Around: Heals 10 damage from each of your Pokémon.
• Tail Whap: Deals 30 damage.
• Flavor Text: Because Galarian Slowpoke eat the seeds of a plant that grows only in Galar, their tails have developed a spicy flavor.
• Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
• Card Number: SWSH126
• Regulation Mark: E
• Image:

Key Printings

This single promotional printing appears in SWSH Black Star Promos as SWSH126. As a Promo rarity card, it’s a special release outside the main expansions. sowsow’s artwork leans into Galarian Slowpoke’s quirky charm with vibrant, playful detail.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by set code “swshp” and card number “SWSH126.” The regulation mark “E” places it within the Sword & Shield era.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, limiting its use in official tournament play. Its healing attack “Everyone Laze Around” can be strategically valuable in casual or themed decks, while “Tail Whap” provides a reliable damage option.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Promo with distinctive artwork, store Galarian Slowpoke SWSH126 in a protective sleeve, out of direct sunlight, and away from moisture and extreme temperatures. Display cases or binders designed for promo cards help preserve condition and color.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: A lineup of special releases alongside the Sword & Shield series. Galarian Slowpoke SWSH126 stands out as a playful Psychic-type promo with light team healing and a memorable spicy-tail flavor note—the set emphasizes characterful promos over competitive staples.