Stats & Training
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.
An attached Shellder won’t let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro.
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 |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Excadrill builds →Earthquake29-34% Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake21-24% Rock Slide10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed15-18% Flare Blitz16-19% Snarl 2x22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemLife Orb NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Slowbro View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz16-19% | ||
X & Y Evolution
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 75 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 8 more.
X & Y Slowbro Best Moveset
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
Slowbro best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Heal Pulse
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Slowbro in X & Y
You're catching Slowpoke first, not Slowbro. Slowpoke appears at solid 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 X & Y
To get Slowbro, start by catching Slowpoke through walking encounters at Lv. 13-27. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeAzure BayXGrass Lv.13 WaterUncommonEarlyHorde battleAzure BayYGrass Lv.13 WaterUncommonEarlyHorde battleRoute 12YGrass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidRoute 12XGrass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidAzure BayXGrass Lv.25-27 WaterCommonMidAzure BayYGrass Lv.25-27 WaterCommonMidRoute 12YGrass Lv.24 RouteRareMidYellow FlowerRoute 12XGrass Lv.27 RouteRareMidYellow Flower
Step 2Slowbro ✓
Slowbro Guide
In X & Y, 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. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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.
In X & Y, 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 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