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.
If the tail-biting SHELLDER is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary SLOWPOKE.
Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to SHELLDER’s seeping poison.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Plusle Electric | D | |
 Minun Electric | D | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x16-20% Absorb 2x20-25% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x25-30% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x28-34% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x46-54% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Budew builds →Mega Drain 2x25-30% Bullet Seed 2x11-15% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Thunder 2x50-59% Thunderbolt 2x43-51% X-Scissor 2x46-54% Shadow Claw 2x41-49% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x96-114%KO Energy Ball 2x72-85% Bite 2x30-35% Vine Whip 2x34-41% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 2x82-97% Energy Ball 2x65-77% Bullet Seed 2x14-16% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 2x61-73% Energy Ball 2x47-57% Magical Leaf 2x34-41% Razor Leaf 2x27-32% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 2x78-93% Energy Ball 2x61-73% Vine Whip 2x27-32% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Thunder 2x50-60% Thunderbolt 2x41-49% X-Scissor 2x44-53% Shadow Ball 2x38-44% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x93-110%KO Energy Ball 2x70-83% Bite 2x28-33% Payback 2x24-29% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 2x81-97% Energy Ball 2x62-73% Mega Drain 2x31-37% Bullet Seed 2x13-17% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 2x62-73% Energy Ball 2x48-57% Magical Leaf 2x33-40% Razor Leaf 2x24-30% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Energy Ball 2x59-70% Vine Whip 2x28-33% Bullet Seed 2x17-20% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Thunder 2x48-57% Thunderbolt 2x40-48% X-Scissor 2x41-50% Shadow Ball 2x36-42% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x88-105%KO Energy Ball 2x67-80% Bite 2x26-31% Feint Attack 2x26-31% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 2x79-94% Energy Ball 2x61-72% Mega Drain 2x28-33% Bullet Seed 2x11-14% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 2x58-69% Energy Ball 2x44-52% Magical Leaf 2x30-36% Razor Leaf 2x23-28% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 2x74-88% Energy Ball 2x56-66% Knock Off 2x23-28% Vine Whip 2x26-30% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Thunder 2x48-57% Thunderbolt 2x40-48% X-Scissor 2x43-51% Shadow Ball 2x36-43% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x92-108%KO Energy Ball 2x69-81% Bite 2x26-31% Feint Attack 2x26-31% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Energy Ball 2x60-71% Mega Drain 2x29-34% Bullet Seed 2x12-15% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 2x60-71% Energy Ball 2x46-54% Magical Leaf 2x31-37% Razor Leaf 2x23-27% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 2x75-89% Energy Ball 2x56-66% Knock Off 2x23-28% Vine Whip 2x25-30% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Thunder 2x47-55% Thunderbolt 2x38-45% X-Scissor 2x41-49% Shadow Ball 2x34-40% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x87-103%KO Energy Ball 2x66-78% Bite 2x25-30% Feint Attack 2x25-30% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 2x76-91% Energy Ball 2x57-68% Mega Drain 2x28-33% Bullet Seed 2x13-15% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Chikorita builds →Solar Beam 2x57-68% Energy Ball 2x43-50% Magical Leaf 2x29-35% Razor Leaf 2x21-25% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Bellsprout builds →Solar Beam 2x72-86% Energy Ball 2x55-66% Knock Off 2x23-27% Thief 2x21-25% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Thunder 2x48-57% Thunderbolt 2x39-46% X-Scissor 2x43-51% Shadow Ball 2x36-42% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x90-107%KO Energy Ball 2x68-80% Crunch 2x34-41% Bite 2x25-30% | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 2x98-115%KO Energy Ball 2x74-87% Knock Off 2x18-22% Thief 2x17-20% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x86-102%KO Energy Ball 2x66-78% Knock Off 2x25-30% Thief 2x25-29% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Oddish builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Energy Ball 2x59-70% Giga Drain 2x49-59% Mega Drain 2x28-33% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Bronzong's Explosion hits Slowbro for 40-47%. Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 105-124%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Bronzong builds →Explosion40-47% Earthquake16-19% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Flygon builds →Earthquake24-28% Outrage28-34% U Turn 2x22-26% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x105-124%KO Focus Blast26-30% Explosion25-30% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Heat Wave13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
Breeding
Breed with Slowbro to get Slowpoke eggs easily using 63 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belly Drum, Block, Future Sight and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Slowbro Best Moveset
Slowbro's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Slack Off handles sustain. Owntempo and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Slowbro best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Slack Off
- Trick Room
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Slowbro cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Slowbro in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Slowbro appears at moderate rates across 4 spots in early-game water routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Slowbro in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Slowpoke is your first catch on the way to Slowbro. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 5-50 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeSlowpoke Well - 1FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.5-25 Cave100%EarlySlowpoke Well - 1FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.5-25 Cave100%EarlySlowpoke Well - B1FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave100%EarlySlowpoke Well - B1FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.10-25 Cave100%EarlySlowpoke Well - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.6-8 CaveUncommonEarlySlowpoke Well - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.6-8 CaveUncommonEarlyTohjo FallsHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.20 Water30%MidTohjo FallsSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.20 Water30%MidTohjo FallsHeartGoldGrass Lv.20-23 WaterUncommonMidTohjo FallsSoulSilverGrass Lv.20-23 WaterUncommonMidSlowpoke Well - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.21-23 CaveUncommonMidSlowpoke Well - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.21-23 CaveUncommonMid
Step 2Slowbro ✓Slowpoke Well - B1FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.15-30 Cave10%EarlySlowpoke Well - B1FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.15-30 Cave10%EarlySeafoam Islands - B4FHeartGoldSurfing on water Lv.35-50 Water10%LateSeafoam Islands - B4FSoulSilverSurfing on water Lv.35-50 Water10%Lateor evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
Slowbro Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Slowbro looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier tank on our tier list. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Slowbro does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Slowbro hits 590 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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