The Slowpoke & Slowbro full art cards in this guide are the two 2019 SR prints and the Art Rare prints from 2023 and 2026. Slowpoke has never been the flashiest Pokemon in the franchise, and its cards mostly stay true to that reputation — slow attacks, condition-based effects, nothing that dominates a tournament report. And yet the Japanese card database keeps finding reasons to print it: a TAG TEAM chase card in 2019, a spot in one of the most-searched Japanese sets of the last three years, and a Galarian VMAX that swaps the family’s usual laid-back Water typing for Darkness and a one-shot poison swing entirely.
That range is what makes the Slowpoke line worth tracking as a family rather than card by card. The same evolution line shows up in a TAG TEAM SR pair, a Standard-rarity 151 print, a Tera ex, and a Galarian VMAX with its own secret-rarity chase prints — four very different collecting tiers built around the same three Pokemon.
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One thing worth clearing up before the breakdown: Slowking is not part of the Pokemon 151 (SV2a) set. That set covers only the original Kanto Pokedex, and Slowking’s evolution belongs to Johto — so if you’re specifically after a Japanese Slowking card, 151 isn’t where to look.
Slowpoke and Slowbro both appear in Pokemon 151 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order). Slowking doesn’t share that set — its highest-profile Japanese print is a Galarian VMAX from Twin Warriors (S5a), and the family’s highest-rarity Japanese print is the TAG TEAM SR pair from 2019’s Miracle Twin.
- The Slowpoke & Slowbro full art prints are the two 2019 SR prints and the Art Rares from 2023 and 2026, each with set mark, number, rarity and illustrator.
- Pokemon 151 is the box that carries both Slowpoke and Slowbro; our box prices are current as of October 22, 2026.
- The Japanese Pokemon card list is the hub for set card lists.
USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Slowpoke & Slowbro Full Art Cards: Every Japanese SR and AR Print
Collectors use “full art” for prints whose artwork fills the whole card face. Japanese sets do not print those words: the official card database prints only a rarity code, and the full-art treatments are the SR (full-art ex and Supporter cards), SAR (Special Art Rare), AR (Art Rare), CHR / CSR (Character Rare) and the gold UR and rainbow HR printings.
| Card | Set mark · number | Rarity | Illustrator | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slowbro (Art Rare) | M5 087/072 | AR | Mékayu | not listed |
| Slowpoke (Art Rare) | SV1V 082/078 | AR | Toshinao Aoki | not listed |
| Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX (full art) | SM11 095/094 | SR | ConceptLab | not listed |
| Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX (special art) | SM11 096/094 | SR | Miki Tanaka | not listed |
See our full art Pokemon cards guide for how the term is used across Japanese sets, and our Slowpoke and Psyduck GX SA 096/094 card guide for the Miracle Twin special-art print.
Every Japanese Slowpoke, Slowbro & Slowking Print Worth Knowing
Japanese Slowpoke, Slowbro and Slowking prints, newest to oldest:
| Card | Set / Number | Rarity | Year | Illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slowbro (Art Rare) | M5 087/072 | AR | 2026 | Mékayu |
| Slowking ex | SV2P 030/071 | RR | 2023 | 5ban Graphics |
| Slowpoke (Art Rare) | SV1V 082/078 | AR | 2023 | Toshinao Aoki |
| Slowbro | SV2a 080/165 | Standard | 2023 | OKACHEKE |
| Galarian Slowking VMAX | S5a 047/070 | RRR | 2021 | 5ban Graphics |
| Slowpoke & Slowbro (Pokemon GO) | S10b 019 / 020 | Standard | 2022 | — |
| Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX | SM11 011/094 | RR | 2019 | Mitsuhiro Arita |
The pattern across the family: Slowpoke and Slowbro get a steady stream of Standard and Art Rare prints tied to whatever Scarlet & Violet-era set they show up in, while Slowking’s biggest Japanese moments are tied to its Galarian form, and the family’s biggest chase-card moment overall is the Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX TAG TEAM pairing rather than the mainline sets that carry the other two.
TAG TEAM Chase Cards: Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX (Miracle Twin)
Miracle Twin (SM11), released May 31, 2019, is where the Slowpoke line got its biggest chase-card moment to date: Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX, a Water-type, 250 HP TAG TEAM card at 011/094, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its attack Ditch and Splash lets you discard any number of Supporter cards from your hand, dealing 40 damage for each one discarded — a hand-disruption attack that scales with how aggressively you’re willing to burn resources. Its GX attack, Dokidoki Time GX, attaches six extra Water Energy to this Pokemon, then flips ten coins and deals 100 damage for each heads.
Two SR prints of the same card sit above the standard RR. 095/094 is a full-art version illustrated by ConceptLab, and 096/094 is a special-art version illustrated by Miki Tanaka, showing Slowpoke and Psyduck at a riverside with a Shellder eyeing Psyduck’s tail — the same visual gag that later carried over to the pair’s English release, Unified Minds #35/#217/#218.
Sealed Miracle Twin is currently listed at ¥187,999 (~$1,221) in our catalog.
The 151 Twins: Slowpoke and Slowbro in Pokemon 151
Pokemon 151 (SV2a), released June 16, 2023, is one of the most-searched Japanese sets among English-speaking collectors — our Pokemon 151 best cards guide covers the set’s chase cards in full. Slowpoke sits at 079/165 and Slowbro at 080/165, both at Standard rarity — neither gets an Art Rare or Special Art Rare treatment in this set.
Slowbro is a Psychic-type, 130 HP Stage 1 evolving from Slowpoke, illustrated by OKACHEKE. Its attack Big Yawn puts both Active Pokemon to sleep, and Leisurely Tackle deals 160 damage — but only if Slowbro didn’t evolve this turn, a built-in setup cost that rewards patient play over a fast evolve-and-swing line.
Slowking is not part of the 151 checklist. The set only covers the original Kanto Pokedex, and Slowking’s evolution belongs to the Johto region — its Japanese prints live in other sets.
The Pokemon 151 Booster Box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is the box that carries both the Slowpoke and Slowbro prints.
Slowking ex and the Tera Line (Snow Hazard)
Snow Hazard (SV2P), released April 14, 2023, carries the family’s other 2023 chase card: Slowking ex at 030/071 in RR rarity, with an SR version reprinting the same card at 086/071. It’s a Psychic-type, 270 HP Stage 1 and a Tera Pokemon, meaning it takes no damage from opponents’ attacks while sitting on the Bench — a defensive trait that lets you set it up safely before bringing it Active. Its attack Wisdom Head deals 130-plus damage and lets you search your deck for two cards, illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
The Snow Hazard Sealed option is currently listed at ¥12,985 (~$84) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
The Galarian Line: Slowking VMAX (Twin Warriors)
Twin Warriors (S5a), released March 19, 2021, is where the family breaks its usual pattern entirely. Galarian Slowking VMAX at 047/070 is a Darkness-type, 320 HP card — a full typing swap from the Water and Psychic prints everywhere else in this guide. Its attack Max Super Poison poisons the opponent’s Active Pokemon and adds twelve damage counters at the next Pokemon Checkup, turning a normally slow-drip status condition into a one-shot swing. It’s illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
The set also carries a Galarian Slowking V at 046/070, and secret-rarity versions at #79 and #80 — giving the Galarian line three collecting tiers inside one box.
Sealed Twin Warriors is currently listed at ¥41,417 (~$269), and it’s the box to check if you’re after any of the three Galarian Slowking prints specifically.
Modern Prints: Pokemon GO, Violet ex, and Abyss Eye
Three more recent sets round out sourcing options if you’re after a Slowpoke or Slowbro tied to a specific release rather than the 151 twins above. Pokemon GO (S10b), released June 17, 2022, reprints both Slowpoke (card 019) and Slowbro (card 020) at Standard rarity — the crossover set built around the mobile game’s collaboration content. Sealed Pokemon GO is currently listed at ¥21,955 (~$143).
An Art Rare Slowpoke prints in Violet ex (SV1V), released January 20, 2023, at 082/078, illustrated by Toshinao Aoki — a Water-type, 70 HP card with the attacks Rest (heal 30 damage, then fall Asleep) and Headbutt (20 damage). The set’s regular-rarity print of the same card sits at 019/078. The Violet ex Sealed option is currently listed at ¥11,401 (~$74).
The newest print in this guide comes from 2026’s Abyss Eye (M5): an Art Rare Slowbro at 087/072, illustrated by Mékayu, Psychic-type, 130 HP, with the attack All Out dealing 50 damage, plus 160 more if you have no cards in hand (210 total). The set’s regular-rarity prints of the same evolution line sit at Slowpoke 028/072 and Slowbro 029/072. The Abyss Eye Sealed option is currently listed at ¥9,818 (~$64) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
Where the Slow Line Fits the Wider Japanese Market
None of the Slowpoke-family prints here carry a Character Rare treatment, and none predate the mid-2010s — but both of those categories are common elsewhere in the Japanese card market. Our CHR character rare cards guide explains how that rarity tier compares to Art Rare and SR prints, and our Japanese old-back Pokemon cards guide covers the vintage side of the market for collectors building further back than the sets in this guide.
If you’re weighing raw versus graded versions of any of the higher-value prints — the Miracle Twin SR pair or the Galarian Slowking VMAX in particular — our PSA10 vs raw Japanese Pokemon cards guide breaks down how condition affects value on cards at this rarity tier.
Where to Buy Japanese Slowpoke and Slowbro Cards
The direct route is sealed product. The box that carries both Slowpoke and Slowbro is the Pokemon 151 Booster Box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
For the other prints covered in this guide, sealed boxes from each source set are also in our catalog: SM11 Miracle Twin for the TAG TEAM SR pair, S5A Twin Warriors for the Galarian Slowking VMAX, SV2P Snow Hazard (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) for Slowking ex, S10B Pokemon GO, SV1V Violet ex, and M5 Abyss Eye (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) for the newest prints. If you’re after a specific single, sourcing requests go through our Quick Order page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slowking included in the Pokemon 151 (SV2a) set?
No. Pokemon 151 only covers the original Kanto Pokedex, and Slowking’s evolution belongs to the Johto region, so it isn’t part of that set’s checklist. Slowpoke (079/165) and Slowbro (080/165) are both in 151.
What is the rarest Slowpoke Pokemon card?
The two SR-rarity Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX prints from 2019’s Miracle Twin — a full-art version at 095/094 illustrated by ConceptLab and a special-art version at 096/094 illustrated by Miki Tanaka — sit above the set’s standard RR print of the same TAG TEAM card.
Is there a Galarian Slowking card from Japan?
Yes. Twin Warriors (S5a), released March 2021, includes a Galarian Slowking VMAX at 047/070 (RRR), a Galarian Slowking V at 046/070, and secret-rarity versions at #79 and #80 — a Darkness-type card, a break from the family’s usual Water and Psychic typing.
Where can I buy Japanese Slowpoke and Slowbro cards?
We ship Japanese sealed product worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. Pokemon 151, the set carrying both Slowpoke and Slowbro, is currently listed at ¥54,998 (~$357) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) for the Sealed option, with sealed boxes from the family’s other source sets also in our catalog; sourcing requests for singles go through our Quick Order page.
Which Slowpoke and Slowbro cards are full art?
The full-art prints in this guide are the Slowbro Art Rare M5 087/072, the Slowpoke Art Rare SV1V 082/078, and the two Slowpoke & Psyduck-GX SR prints from Miracle Twin, SM11 095/094 (full art) and SM11 096/094 (special art). Collectors use “full art” for prints whose artwork fills the whole card face.
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