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.
Lives lazily by the sea. If the SHELLDER on its tail comes off, it becomes a SLOWPOKE again.
Slowbro Weakness
ExcellentSlowbro 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.
- 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
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
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
Best Slowbro Moveset
- Amnesia
- Rest
- Surf
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Slowbro tops out at moderate rates across 3 locations in early-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Slowbro in Yellow
To get Slowbro, start by catching Slowpoke through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 15-31. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeEASYRoute 12Surfing on waterLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 13Surfing on waterLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYSeafoam Islands - 1FGrassLv.28-30UncommonMidWaterEASYSeafoam Islands - B1FGrassLv.29UncommonMidWaterCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - B2FGrassLv.31RareLateWater
Step 2Slowbro ✓HARDRoute 12Surfing on waterLv.15-20RareEarlyRouteHARDRoute 13Surfing on waterLv.15-20RareEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGSeafoam Islands - B2FGrassLv.31RareLateWateror 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 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