Mega Slowbro vs Slowbro
Water
PsychicTypeSameWaterPsychic- 95HP=95
- 75Attack=75
- 110Defense+70180
- 100Sp. Atk+30130
- 80Sp. Def=80
- 30Speed=30
- 490Total+100590
- ObliviousAbility 1Shell Armor
- Own TempoAbility 2
- RegeneratorHidden
How to get the Slowbronite
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireGiftShoal Cave
Entrance room, from the old man near the entrance after trading for Shell Bell for the first time
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonBuyBattle Tree64 BPAfter becoming Champion
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go EeveeBuyIndigo Plateau30,000 Poké DollarsAfter beating the Elite Four
Sold for 30,000 Poké Dollars by the stone salesman at Indigo Plateau, after you beat the Elite Four
Legends: Z-AFindBleu District
Aymlis Park
Mega Slowbro Moves
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Mega Slowbro cleanly, with Future Sight and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of Mega Slowbro's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Dream Eater and Surf, but Normal and Ice and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Mega Slowbro cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Mega Slowbro cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Mega Slowbro Weakness
Mega Slowbro is weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Mega Slowbro's physical bulk (base 180 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 |
What is Mega Slowbro Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Mega Slowbro
Dragapult can KO Mega Slowbro with Shadow Ball (100-118%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (120-142%).
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Slowbro View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x13-15% Draco Meteor81-95% Shadow Ball 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Slowbro View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x94-110%KO Thunderbolt 2x120-142%KO Shadow Ball 2x71-84% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Slowbro View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x29-34% Extreme Speed11-13% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mega Slowbro View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x78-92% Draco Meteor63-75% Flash Cannon13-15% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Mega Slowbro View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x82-97% Sludge Bomb49-58% | ||
Evolution
Slowpoke's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Slowbro is the level-up path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Slowbro and Slowking share the same 490 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. In battle, Slowbro holding Slowbronite Mega Evolves into Mega Slowbro. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
GalarGalarGalarShiny Mega Slowbro
A shiny Slowbro becomes a shiny Mega Slowbro when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Slowbro.
Shiny Slowbro can be hunted across 20 games. The strongest verified route is 1/37 via DexNav Chaining in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Normal
Shiny
Shiny Slowbro Odds & Hunting Methods
20 of 20 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mega Slowbro
4 encounter spots for Slowbro starting from late-game routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Where To Catch Slowbro in Legends: Z-A
To get Slowbro, start by catching Slowpoke through walking encounters at Lv. 24-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Moderate rates across 1 location for Slowbro in late-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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Slowbro starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 39+ via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Slowbro ✓Seafoam Islands - Area 3Lv.39-44GrassRate 10%Seafoam Islands - Area 1Lv.39-44GrassRate 5%Seafoam Islands - Area 2Lv.39-44GrassRate 5%or evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
Slowbro turns up across 1 location in early-game routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
Where To Catch Slowbro in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Slowbro starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 4-55 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Slowbro.
1 location for Slowbro in early-game routes. Scroll the list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route.
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.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sun & Moon for Slowbro.
Base Stats
Mega Slowbro has 590 base stats in total. Defense leads at 180, and Speed is lowest at 30.
Under the influence of Shellder
Mega Slowbro Event Distributions
Slowbro reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
These distributions give Slowbro. Mega Slowbro appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Slowbronite.
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Game Availability
Mega Slowbro first appeared in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is in 5 games: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee and Legends: Z-A.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASDebut
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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