Special
Tank
490Average
30Very Slow
BTier

Slowbro is technically a pre-evolution of its evolution, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.

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.

Base Stats
490Above
HP95
B
Attack75
C
Defense110
B
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def80
C
Speed30
F
Total490
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Slowbro yields +2 Def
HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe
Details
Catch75Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1.6m / 5'03"•78.5kg / 173.1 lbs•172Base XP
Pokedex Entries

The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE’s tail is said to feed on the host’s left over scraps.

Red / Blue

Slowbro Weakness

Excellent

Slowbro is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. The Water/Psychic typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Slowbro's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Gen I Type Chart
  • Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
  • Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
  • Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricGrass
½xResisti
FireWaterIceFightingPsychic
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
Ghost
STAB (5)i
FireGroundRockFightingPoison
2Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Scorei+4
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
ObliviousPrevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
Own TempoPrevents confusion.
RegeneratorHAHeals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Slowbro is the evolved form of Slowpoke, reached at level 37. A Water/Psychic type at 490 stats that still can't breed. 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

2 Forms
Slowpoke
#079Slowpoke
37
Level 37
Slowbro
#080Slowbro
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Slowpoke
WaterPsychic
Slowbro
WaterPsychic
HP
90
95+5
ATK
65
75+10
DEF
65
110+45
SP.ATK
40
100+60
SP.DEF
40
80+40
SPE
15
30+15
BST
315C-Tier
490A-Tier+175
ROLE
Balanced
Tank
TYPE
Physical
Special
Breeding not available · Introduced in Gen 2

Slowbro runs a standard attacker set. A nature nature with flexible EVs EVs shapes the build, while an item brings extra utility. An ability supports the kit from the background.

Best Build

Support
Ability
Not in Gen 1
Item
Not in Gen 1
Nature
Not in Gen 1

Best Slowbro Moveset

  • AmnesiaUtility
  • RestRecovery
  • SurfSTAB
  • Thunder Wave

Recommended Teammates

Exeggutor
ExeggutorGood
Tauros
TaurosGood
Chansey
ChanseyGood

Most of Slowbro's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Psychic and Surf, but Normal and Ice and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Confusion
5010025Psychic
Lv 1
Disable
—5520Normal
Lv 1
Headbutt
7010015Normal
Lv 18
Disable
—5520Normal
Lv 22
Headbutt
7010015Normal
Lv 27
Growl
—10040Normal
Lv 33
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 37
Withdraw
——40Water
Lv 44
Amnesia
——20Psychic
Lv 55
Psychic
9010010Psychic

TM Moves

Src
TM34
Bide+1
——10Normal
TM14
Blizzard
110905Ice
TM08
Body Slam
8510015Normal
TM11
Bubble Beam
6510020Water
TM18
Counter-5
—10020Fighting
TM28
Dig
10010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM10
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM38
Fire Blast
120855Fire
TM27
Fissure
—305Ground
HM05
Flash
—7020Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9510010Ice
TM05
Mega Kick
120755Normal
TM01
Mega Punch
808520Normal
TM31
Mimic
——10Normal
TM16
Pay Day
4010020Normal
TM29
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM46
Psywave
—10015Psychic
TM20
Rage
2010020Normal
TM33
Reflect
——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM19
Seismic Toss
—10020Fighting
TM40
Skull Bash
10010010Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM17
Submission
808025Fighting
TM50
Substitute
——10Normal
HM03
Surf
9510015Water
TM39
Swift
60—20Normal
TM09
Take Down
908520Normal
TM30
Teleport-6
——20Psychic
TM45
Thunder Wave
—10020Electric
TM06
Toxic
—9010Poison
TM49
Tri Attack
8010010Normal
TM12
Water Gun
4010025Water

Egg Moves

Slowbro doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Slowbro can't learn any Tutor moves

high spawn rates for Slowbro across 9 locations in mid-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Slowbro in Red & Blue

The path to Slowbro starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 15-39 via fishing and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Slowpoke
    Step 1Catch Slowpoke
    Celadon City
    BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celadon City
    RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Route 10
    BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 10
    RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Safari Zone - Center
    RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - Center
    BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - East
    RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - East
    BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - North
    RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - North
    BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - West
    BlueSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - West
    RedSuper RodLv.15CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - B2F
    RedGrassLv.30-32CommonMidWater
    EFFORTLESS
    Seafoam Islands - B1F
    RedGrassLv.28-30UncommonMidWater
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    RedGrassLv.29-31UncommonMidWater
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - 1F
    RedGrassLv.30UncommonMidWater
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - 1F
    BlueGrassLv.28RareMidWater
    CHALLENGING
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    RedGrassLv.31-33CommonLateWater
    EFFORTLESS
  2. Slowbro
    Step 2Slowbro ✓
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    BlueSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    RedSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    BlueSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    RedSuper RodLv.23CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Route 23
    RedSuper RodLv.23CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 23
    BlueSuper RodLv.23CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - B2F
    RedGrassLv.37RareLateWater
    CHALLENGING
    Seafoam Islands - 1F
    BlueGrassLv.38RareLateWater
    CHALLENGING
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    RedGrassLv.39RareLateWater
    CHALLENGING
    or 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) and Exeggutor (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 30 Speed, Slowbro won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro at level 37. Slowbro is the final evolution in a 5-stage line starting from Slowpoke. At 490 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.

  • 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.