Is Slowbro Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Slowbro tanks physical hits and fires back with Psychic and Surf. Handles Maylene, Bertha, and Flint's non-Fire members. The low Speed means you always take a hit first, but the bulk is there to absorb it.
Slowpoke has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Slowpoke trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.
Slowpoke trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
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Crasher Wake's team hits Slowpoke's weaknesses hard.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
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Slowpoke trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
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Slowbro has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
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Slowbro has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
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Slowbro has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
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Slowbro has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
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Catch Slowpoke on Route 205 (Poké Radar, Lv 11-12, common).
Your Slowpoke should hit Level 37 before you reach Byron, at typical leveling pace.
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Byron.
How to Get Slowbro in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 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
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x52-61% Absorb 2x11-15% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x52-61% Shadow Ball 2x31-37% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x31-37% Giga Drain 2x28-33% Thief 2x15-19% | ||
 Shinx Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x37-44% Bite 2x20-26% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x83-98% Energy Ball 2x55-66% Shadow Ball 2x48-59% Thief 2x22-28% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x52-62% Absorb 2x10-14% | ||
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
 Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Luxio builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-67% Bite 2x29-34% | ||
 Electrike Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x60-72% Snarl 2x26-31% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-91% Solar Beam 2x67-79% Shadow Ball 2x44-53% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
 Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Luxray builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Bite 2x32-38% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x79-93% Snarl 2x33-40% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x48-57% Absorb 2x9-11% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-91% Solar Beam 2x67-79% Shadow Ball 2x44-53% Thief 2x21-25% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x76-91% Solar Beam 2x67-79% Shadow Ball 2x44-53% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x58-68% X-Scissor 2x42-51% Shadow Claw 2x38-45% Thunderbolt 2x40-47% | ||
Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Luxray builds →Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Bite 2x32-38% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x79-93% Snarl 2x33-40% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x48-57% Absorb 2x9-11% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x73-86% Solar Beam 2x65-77% Shadow Ball 2x43-51% Thief 2x18-21% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x54-65% X-Scissor 2x42-50% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Thunderbolt 2x39-46% | ||
Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Luxray builds →Thunderbolt 2x71-84% Bite 2x30-35% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x75-89% Snarl 2x31-37% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x45-53% Absorb 2x8-10% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x71-84% Solar Beam 2x64-76% Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Thief 2x17-21% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x96-113%KO Shadow Ball 2x42-50% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x54-64% X-Scissor 2x41-49% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Thunderbolt 2x39-46% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x41-49% Shadow Claw 2x27-33% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x113-133%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-60% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x40-47% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x71-83% Solar Beam 2x63-74% Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Thief 2x17-21% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x40-48% Shadow Claw 2x27-32% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x113-133%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-60% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Shadow Ball 2x40-47% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x71-83% Solar Beam 2x63-74% Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Thief 2x17-21% | ||
Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x40-48% Shadow Claw 2x27-32% | ||
 Cacturne GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 2x106-125%KO Dark Pulse 2x71-84% Pin Missile 2x12-14% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x114-134%KO Shadow Ball 2x51-60% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x68-80% Shadow Ball 2x39-46% | ||
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x71-84% Solar Beam 2x63-74% Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Thief 2x17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake14-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Blaziken builds →Close Combat12-14% Flare Blitz12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Slowbro builds →Scald9-10% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Pelipper builds →U Turn 2x10-12% Hurricane23-27% | ||
Slowbro Evolutions
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 63 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 5 more.
BDSP Slowbro Best Moveset
The remake's biggest defensive upgrade. Hidden AbilityRegenerator heals a third of HP every switch-out, and 95/110 physical bulk with Water/Psychic TermStab at 100 Sp. Atk makes the moveset almost impossible to wear down through repeated attacks. Rose from A-tier to S because AbilityRegenerator turns every switch into free recovery the original Gen 4 Slowbro never had.
Best Build
Slowbro best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Teleport
- Future Sight
- Scald
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Though usually dim-witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
Slowbro Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Slowbro looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier tank on our tier list. Teleport with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Slowbro does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Slowbro hits 590 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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