Slowpoke 55/62

Name: Slowpoke #55 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-55
Price: 7.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Psychic Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 2.3 packs (43.5%) Evolves To: Slowbro, Slowking

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

7.95 $0.22 (2.69%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.94 $0.23 (32.39%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	293.89	1.55%	x37
PSA9	55.47	33.66%	x7.0
PSA8.5	10.03	84.99%	x1.3
PSA8	31.11	18.56%	x3.9
PSA7	20.87	5.83%	x2.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	197.99	4.33%	x211
PSA9	54.21	67.73%	x58
PSA8.5	79.95	—	x85
PSA8	20.15	19.66%	x21
PSA7	21.39	7.56%	x23

About Slowpoke

Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Slowpoke
National Pokédex #79
Card Number 55/62
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorMiki Tanaka
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves To
Slowbro, Slowking
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Spacing Out
Flip a coin. If heads, remove a damage counter from Slowpoke. This attack can't be used if Slowpoke has no damage counters on it.
Scavenge
Discard 1 Psychic Energy card attached to Slowpoke in order to use this attack. Put a Trainer card from your discard pile into your hand.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Slowpoke calmly resting on a vast green field under a bright blue sky, its cheerful expression and relaxed posture complementing the serene, simple landscape dotted with fluffy white clouds.

Playability Overview

Slowpoke offers defensive value with its coin-flip healing and the ability to recycle Trainer cards, encouraging a patient, resource-focused playstyle despite its low HP and attack power.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lazy LagoonThis Slowpoke card has such a laid-back vibe with its playful pink hue and whimsical background. It really captures the essence of a lazy day by the water. Pair it with other chill Pokémon like Snorlax and Lickitung for a perfect lazy afternoon vibe. Avoid placing it with anything too intense—let it shine in its own relaxed corner.Additional Binder Suggestions: Water / Relaxed / Pastel / Lazy Day / Chill Vibes