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.
All the energy from Mega Evolution poured into the Shellder on its tail, leaving Slowpoke to be swallowed whole.
When bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, Shellder converts into impregnable armor. There is virtually no change in 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 | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x60-71% Throat Chop 2x56-67% Bite 2x43-51% Lick 2x15-18% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x42-49% Feint Attack 2x28-34% Thief 2x28-34% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Decidueye builds →Leaf Blade 2x60-71% Spirit Shackle 2x54-64% U-turn 2x32-38% Sucker Punch 2x32-38% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x84-99% Petal Blizzard 2x49-58% Magical Leaf 2x43-51% Razor Leaf 2x30-35% | ||
 Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x48-56% Energy Ball 2x36-42% Giga Drain 2x30-35% Razor Leaf 2x15-18% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Pelipper deals 49-57% with Hurricane.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Excadrill builds →Earthquake29-34% Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam8-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Pelipper builds →Hurricane49-57% Scald18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Gliscor builds →Earthquake18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVictorystar ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Victini builds →U Turn 2x22-26% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 79 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 8 more.
Sun & Moon 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. Regenerator and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Slowbro best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Psyshock
- Fire Blast
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Slack Off
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 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 Sun & Moon
moderate rates across 2 locations for Slowbro in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Slowbro in Sun & Moon
The path to Slowbro starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 5-33 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsMoonGrass Lv.5-7 Route20%EarlyRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsSunGrass Lv.5-7 Route20%EarlyKala'e BayMoonGrass Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyKala'e BaySunGrass Lv.15-18 Water20%EarlyRoute 15SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 15MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 16SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%MidRoute 16MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route20%Mid
Step 2Slowbro ✓Kala'e BaySunGrass Lv.15-18 WaterEarlySOS from SlowpokeKala'e BayMoonGrass Lv.15-18 WaterEarlySOS from Slowpokeor evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
Slowbro Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Slowbro is the evolved form, sitting at 590 BST. Big power spike over base Slowbro (490). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Sun & Moon, 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