Slowbro Best Moveset
110 Defense at 100 Sp. Atk with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of max HP every time it switches out. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold creates one of the most durable physical answers in the format. The moveset absorbs physical hits, fires back with Psychic and Water TermStab, and pivots out to heal. Tera changes the type matchup without losing Regenerator.
Amnesia doubled Special in one turn in Gen I (Red & Blue), covering both Sp. Atk and Sp. Def. Slowbro became nearly unkillable after a single boost.
Support Moveset
- Amnesia
- Rest
- Surf
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
The Special split meant Amnesia now only boosted Sp. Def, not Sp. Atk. Slowbro was still bulky enough to wall physical attackers, just less threatening offensively.
Support Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Surf
- Rest
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Own Tempo prevented confusion. Slack Off provided reliable recovery, and Slowbro's 110 Defense tanked physical hits all day in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire).
Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Stayed consistent in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Slack Off kept it healthy, and few physical attackers could break through 110 Defense without a super-effective hit.
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Slack Off
- Trick Room
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Regenerator arrived as a hidden ability and was a perfect fit. Switch out, heal a third of your HP, switch back in. Free recovery without spending a turn.
Wall Moveset
- Slack Off
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Mega Slowbro was a defensive wall, but even base Slowbro with Regenerator reached the top tier in Gen VI (X & Y). Fairy-type couldn't threaten its Psychic STAB.
Best Moves
Best Build
Slowbro best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Lost some ground in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) as stronger wallbreakers emerged. Still effective but not quite the force it was in the previous gen.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Ice Beam
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Back at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Regenerator plus Teleport pivoting made Slowbro one of the best defensive pivots in the entire game.
Wall Moveset
- Teleport
- Future Sight
- Scald
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Teleport kept it useful in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) but the metagame was faster. Slowbro still worked as a physical wall, just not as dominant.
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Psychic
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Slowbro Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Slowbro
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Cinderace builds →U Turn 2x24-29% Sucker Punch 2x24-29% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Infernape builds →Close Combat12-15% Mach Punch4-5% Drain Punch8-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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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
Galar
How to Get Slowbro
6 encounter spots for Slowbro at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Slowbro in SV
To get Slowbro, start by catching Slowpoke through walking encounters at Lv. 23-80. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.23-56OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.23-56OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.23-56OverworldRate 18%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.62Overworld
Step 2Slowbro ✓Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.37-56OverworldRate 10%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.37-56OverworldRate 6%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.37-56OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
1 encounter spots for Slowbro at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Slowbro in LZA
To get Slowbro, start by catching Slowpoke through walking encounters at Lv. 30-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch SlowpokeWild Zone 10Lv.30-32OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 11Lv.30-31OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Slowbro ✓Wild Zone 11Lv.42-44OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
You're catching Slowpoke first, not Slowbro. Slowpoke appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Slowbro in BDSP
The path to Slowbro starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 11-63 via walking and special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeRoute 205 - NorthLv.11-12Using PokeRadarShining PearlRate 22%Dazzling CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameFountainspring CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CaveShining PearlPost-game
Step 2Slowbro ✓
Slowbro doesn't appear wild. Catch Slowpoke instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 37 to get Slowbro. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Slowbro in SwSh
Step 1Catch SlowpokeFields of Honor - BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 100%All Weather
Step 2Slowbro ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Slowbro egg.
Base Stats
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.
Slowbro Guide
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.
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.
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 6 and a Galarian form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
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 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves