Slowbro is technically a pre-evolution of its evolution, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, adding extra value. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1.
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.
Under the influence of Shellder’s digestive fluids, Slowpoke has awakened, gaining a great deal of power—and a little motivation to boot.
Slowbro Weakness
VulnerableSlowbro is weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Slowbro to get Slowpoke eggs easily from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Slowbro's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Slack Off handles sustain. Regenerator and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Most of 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates across 6 locations 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. 39-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.39-4420%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.39-4420%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.39-4420%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.39-4420%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.39-4415%LateWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.39-4415%LateWater
Step 2Slowbro ✓MODERATESeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.39-4410%LateWaterMODERATESeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.39-4410%LateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.39-445%LateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 1Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.39-445%LateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.39-445%LateWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.39-445%LateWateror evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
At 490 BST, Slowbro is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Slowking before bringing it to any serious fight.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
Slowbro appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Slowbro appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7 and a Galarian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A