Slowking Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #12

Character Intro

Slowking from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Holo card with 80 HP. It features the Poké-Power Second Sight and the attack Psyshock. This card is numbered 12 in its series.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Slowpoke)
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.

Key Printings

This Slowking is a HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Holo (card 12) featuring holographic foil on the artwork. Illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, the piece highlights Slowking’s tranquil intelligence.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this specific Slowking card. It is identified by the set code “hgss1” and the card number “12.” The card’s Poké-Power, “Second Sight,” and its attack “Psyshock” are distinguishing gameplay features.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Strategic note: Second Sight lets you reorder the top three cards of an opponent’s deck before attacking, offering tactical depth. Overall tournament status remains unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a top loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches. Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set features Slowking as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique Poké-Power and a paralyzing attack. The card fits the set’s theme of revisiting Johto region Pokémon with updated mechanics and artwork.