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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Slowking]]
* [[Slowking]]
* [[SLOWPOKE reactor]]


==References==
==References==

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Slowpoke and Slowbro
Pokémon series character
File:Slowpoke.png File:Slowbro.png
Slowpoke (top) and Slowbro (bottom)
National Pokédex
Rapidash - Slowpoke (#079) - Slowbro (#080) - Magnemite
First gamePokémon Red and Blue

Slowpoke and Slowbro, known in Japan as Yadon (ヤドン) and Yadoran (ヤドラン), are Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, they first appeared in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise.

Concept and characteristics

Slowpoke and Slowbro were two of several different designs conceived by Game Freak's character development team and finalized by Ken Sugimori for the first generation of Pocket Monsters games Red and Green, which were localized outside of Japan as Pokémon Red and Blue.[1][2] Originally called "Yadon" and "Yadoran" in Japanese, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species "clever and descriptive names" related to their appearance or features when translating the game for western audiences as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children.[3] As a result they were renamed Slowpoke and Slowbro. In the English beta, Slowpoke was once considered to be named "Slowmo".[4] The name is derived from the word "slowpoke", an insult directed at a lazy or sluggish person. This usage has then been reversed, using the Pokémon as a metaphor for such a person in the real world.[5] IGN speculated that the "bro" in Slowbro's name could mean the "slow bro" of Slowpoke or the bro of Shellder.[6]

Slowpoke, known as the Dopey Pokémon, is slow at moving and thinking,[7] and has two separate evolution options. Slowpoke, as its name suggests, is a very slow-witted creature, and requires much patience to tolerate it. They are skilled at fishing using their tails, but they are so easily distracted and so unresponsive to pain they may not notice a bite for a day. Slowpoke tails drip an odd syrup-like fluid which many fish are attracted to. Slowpoke's evolution is based on the Pokémon, Shellder. If a Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail, it will evolve into Slowbro. Its other evolution, Slowking, occurs when a Shellder clamps onto its head while holding a King's Rock.

Slowbro is a slow and dopey Pokémon that evolves from Slowpoke. Its name a portmanteau of slow (as in "slow-witted") and bro (as in "brother", probably relating to the fraternal relationship it shares with the Shellder on its tail). Slowpoke becomes Slowbro when a Shellder clamps down on its tail, yet it is so slow and dopey it is sometimes unaware of the change until it gets out of the water. Its Japanese name is most likely derived from 宿借り yadokari (hermit crab). The Shellder which bites on its tail sucks on the aforementioned syrup, and so it is hard to remove. Also toxins which leak from the bite pass into Slowbro, which numbs its immunity to pain even more. The relationship between Slowpoke and Shellder is symbiotic; being attached to the Slowpoke enables the Shellder to travel on land, whereas the weight of the Shellder on its tail enables the Slowpoke to walk on its hind legs, freeing the use of its arms.

Appearances

In the video games

Slowpoke and Slowbro first appear in Pokémon Red and Blue and later in their remakes Pokémon Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen. When Slowpoke receives enough experience from battles, it evolves into Slowbro. Pokémon Gold and Silver introduce the Pokémon Slowking which evolves from Slowpoke by being traded to another cartridge while holding an item called a "King's Rock". They appear in each subsequent main title in the series. Outside of the main series, Slowpoke and Slowbro appear in Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Trozei!, the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon titles, and Pokémon Rumble. By itself Slowpoke appears in Pokémon Channel, Pokémon Ranger, and PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.

Anime

Both Slowpoke and Slowbro had a debut appearance in the episode named Island of the Giant Pokémon of the Original Series. Later, both had a major role in the episode The Evolution Solution, where Ash and a Professor named Westwood V were investigating the reason behind the evolution of Slowpoke to Slowbro. In an episode named Enlighten Up!, a group of people who were the followers of a religion that was similar to Buddhism, saw Slowpoke's empty head as a sign of enlightenment and worship, also in the same episode, a Slowpoke evolved into a Slowbro. In A Crowning Achievement, multiple Slowpoke evolved into Slowking at the end of the episode. Solidad had a Slowbro that appeared in the Advanced Generation series in three episodes, namely May, We Hardly Drew'd Ya!, Thinning the Hoard! and Channeling the Battle Zone!. Slowbro has also appeared in Pikachu's Vacation and The Power of One.

Reception

Slowpoke and Slowbro are both known for their "very slow" speed,and received generally positive reception mainly for their ability to make up their low speed with their versatility. Official Nintendo Magazine's Chris Scullion wrote that "Slowpoke's not going to be winning any races".[8] IGN wrote that this was countered by their "super-high HP" and Slowbro's "great Defense stats"and named it as one of the most underrated Pokémon in the game.[4][6] IGN's Pokémon Chick wrote that Slowpoke was a great source of experience early in Gold and Silver. She added that while "poor Slowpoke is often overshadowed by its fellow Water/Psychic type Starmie, patient trainers may very well find that this odd Pokemon's unique stats and move options make it worthy of a spot on their particular team".[9] An editor for IGN wrote that thought it was rare, it was "worth the trouble to hunt one down" to evolve into Slowbro or Slowking.[10] GamesRadar's Brett Elston wrote that Slowpoke was "famous for being dimwitted and torturously slow" and that while it's "fun to play with, level up and all that", "odds are you can find a more useful Pokemon".[11] He also called Slowbro's speed stat "hilariously low".[12] GameSpy's Justin Leeper wrote that Slowbro looks like it belongs on the short bus.[13] Author Loredana Lipperini called Slowpoke a pink armadillo, and called Slowbro a stupid Pokémon and "could not even pass the simplest test of intelligence."[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ Staff. "2. 一新されたポケモンの世界". Nintendo.com (in Japanese). Nintendo. p. 2. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  2. ^ Stuart Bishop (May 30, 2003). "Game Freak on Pokémon!". CVG. Archived from the original on February 8, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2008.
  3. ^ Chua-Euan, Howard (November 22, 1999). "PokéMania". TIME. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Pokemon Blue Guide & Walkthrough – Game Boy – IGN". Guides.ign.com. September 30, 1998. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  5. ^ Michael Quiner and Rich Hinz (2001), Proceedings of the 29th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services – The Pokémon of user support: "gotta catch 'em all!", ACM, pp. 150–152
  6. ^ a b "Pokemon Blue Guide & Walkthrough – Game Boy – IGN". Guides.ign.com. September 30, 1998. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  7. ^ Linneman, Jonathan (October 2002), Slow and dopey wins the race The history of Pokémon's Slowpoke family, Scrye, p. 73
  8. ^ "Nintendo Feature: Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver: 10 reasons why fans will love it!". Official Nintendo Magazine. February 23, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  9. ^ "Pokemon Crystal Version Pokemon of the Day: Slowpoke (#79) – IGN FAQs". Faqs.ign.com. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  10. ^ "Pokemon Gold and Silver Strategy Guide – IGNguides". Guidesarchive.ign.com. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  11. ^ "The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 8, Pokemon Black / White Wii Features". GamesRadar. August 24, 2007. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  12. ^ "The complete Pokemon RBY pokedex, part 8, Pokemon Black / White Wii Features". GamesRadar. August 24, 2007. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  13. ^ "Pokemon – Page 1". GameSpy. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  14. ^ Generazione Pokémon: i bambini e l ... – Loredana Lipperini – Google Books. Google Books. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
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