Nothing fancy in Slowbro's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of Slowbro's tail.
Slowbro is weak to Ground, Ghost, and Dark. The Poison/Psychic typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Slowbro's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
 | 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 Switch16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x46-54% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityImmunity ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Gligar builds →Knock Off 2x14-17% Earthquake 2x33-39% U Turn8-9% | ||
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
GalarBreeding
Breed with Slowbro to get Slowpoke eggs easily using 81 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
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
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
Wall Moveset
- Teleport
- Future Sight
- Scald
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Slack Off
- Trick Room
- Flamethrower
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Teleport
- Future Sight
- Scald
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Slack Off
- Trick Room
- Flamethrower
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Slowbro cleanly, with Gunk Shot and Sludge Wave anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Slowbro cleanly, with Future Sight and Gunk Shot anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Slowbro cleanly, with Belch and Future Sight anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Slowbro cleanly, with Future Sight and Belch anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
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 Scarlet & Violet
To get Slowbro, start by catching Slowpoke through walking encounters at Lv. 23-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water36%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route36%MidCasseroya Lake - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidCasseroya Lake - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%Mid
Step 2Slowbro ✓Casseroya Lake - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water10%LateCasseroya Lake - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water10%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water6%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water6%LateCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water6%LateCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.37-56 Water6%Lateor evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
Slowbro can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Slowpoke from Red, Yellow, or LeafGreen and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 - NorthUsing PokeRadar Lv.11-12 Route22%EarlyDazzling CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-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 Sword & Shield
Step 1Catch SlowpokeFields of Honor - BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15100%EarlyAll WeatherFields of Honor - BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15100%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Slowbro ✓
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.
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 Golem (Ground), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. 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, Quick Draw, 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. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, 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.
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