Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Hermit Crab Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro.
If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, this Pokémon reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
Slowbro Weakness
Slowbro is weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Slowbro's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel |
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Dark is super effective against SlowbroView Incineroar → | ||
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Ghost is super effective against SlowbroView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against SlowbroView Rillaboom → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Electric is super effective against SlowbroView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against SlowbroView Jolteon → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Cobalion builds →Volt Switch 2x28-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake21-24% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Slowpoke's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Slowbro is the level-up path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Slowpoke to get eggs. Slowbro and Slowking share the same 490 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Galar
GalarLegends: Z-A Slowbro Best Moveset
Slowbro's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Rocky Helmet gives it chip damage on every physical hit received, and Slack Off handles sustain. Regenerator and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Slowbro best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Calm Mind
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Teleport
- Slack Off
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Protect
- Expanding Force
Moves
Most of Slowbro's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Future Sight and Hydro Pump, but Normal and Rock and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Slowbro in Legends: Z-A
Slowbro Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Slowbro looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier tank on our tier list. Scald with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Slowbro does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Slowbro hits 590 BST.
In Legends: Z-A, Slowbro's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Exeggutor (Grass), and Scyther (Bug), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Slowbro won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Slowbro gets Regenerator, Oblivious, and Own Tempo. But Regenerator is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Slowbro is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Slowbro appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7 and a Galarian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves