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.
If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, this Pokémon reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x52-62% Dark Pulse 2x79-94% U-turn 2x31-36% Bite 2x40-48% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x66-78% Solar Beam 2x93-109%KO Foul Play 2x52-62% Pollen Puff 2x46-55% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x88-104%KO Solar Beam 2x82-97% Energy Ball 2x61-72% Pollen Puff 2x41-48% | ||
 Cacturne GrassDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 2x109-129%KO Energy Ball 2x82-97% Dark Pulse 2x73-86% Giga Drain 2x69-81% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 2x45-53% Crunch 2x37-44% Bite 2x28-34% Assurance 2x28-34% | ||
 | 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 Switch 2x28-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake21-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityImmunity ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Gligar builds →Knock Off 2x13-16% Earthquake15-18% U Turn 2x14-17% | ||
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 57 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 1 more.
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
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Slowbro. Belch and Belly Drum come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Hydro Pump and coverage across 9 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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)
In Scarlet & Violet, 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. Scald with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, but Slowbro does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Slowbro hits 590 BST.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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