Slowbro
Slowbro is a Water/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Slowbro has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go, and a Galarian Form, introduced in the Pokémon Sword/Shield Expansion Pass.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0080 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Psychic |
| Species | Hermit Crab Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Oblivious 2. Own Tempo Regenerator (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0080 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0081 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0080 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0081 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0134 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0038 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0045 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0080 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0325 (Scarlet/Violet) 0138 (Legends: Z-A) 0002 (The Isle of Armor) 0076 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 172 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 490 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0080 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Psychic |
| Species | Hermit Crab Pokémon |
| Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
| Weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shell Armor |
| Local № | 0080 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0081 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0080 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0081 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0134 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0038 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0045 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0080 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0325 (Scarlet/Violet) 0138 (Legends: Z-A) 0002 (The Isle of Armor) 0076 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 207 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Defense | 180 | 328 | 504 | |
| Sp. Atk | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 590 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0080 |
|---|---|
| Type | Poison Psychic |
| Species | Hermit Crab Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 70.5 kg (155.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Quick Draw 2. Own Tempo Regenerator (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0080 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0081 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0080 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0081 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0134 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0038 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0045 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0080 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0325 (Scarlet/Violet) 0138 (Legends: Z-A) 0002 (The Isle of Armor) 0076 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 172 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 95 | 300 | 394 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 490 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Slowbro changes
- In Generation 1, Slowbro has a base Special stat of 80.
- In Generations 1-4, Slowbro has a base experience yield of 164.
- In Generations 2-7, Slowbro has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Slowbro
| Red Blue |
The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE’s tail is said to feed on the host’s left over scraps. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Lives lazily by the sea. If the SHELLDER on its tail comes off, it becomes a SLOWPOKE again. |
| Gold | If the tail-biting SHELLDER is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary SLOWPOKE. |
| Silver | Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to SHELLDER’s seeping poison. |
| Crystal | An attached SHELLDER won’t let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
SLOWBRO’s tail has a SHELLDER firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can’t be used for fishing anymore. This causes SLOWBRO to grudgingly swim and catch prey instead. |
| FireRed | When a SLOWPOKE went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a SHELLDER. That made it evolve into SLOWBRO. |
| LeafGreen | The SHELLDER that latches onto SLOWPOKE’s tail is said to feed on the host’s leftover scraps. |
| Emerald | Its tail has a SHELLDER firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can’t be used for fishing anymore. This forces it to reluctantly swim and catch prey. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the SHELLDER on its tail bites down. |
| HeartGold | If the tail-biting SHELLDER is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary SLOWPOKE. |
| SoulSilver | Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to SHELLDER’s seeping poison. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down. |
| X | An attached Shellder won’t let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail. |
| Y | When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Slowbro’s tail has a Shellder firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can’t be used for fishing anymore. This causes Slowbro to grudgingly swim and catch prey instead. |
| Sun | It spaces out while gazing at the sea. With Shellder’s poison flowing through its body, it becomes even spacier. |
| Moon | Whenever Shellder bites down hard on its tail, it gives Slowbro a flash of inspiration...which it forgets a moment later. |
| Ultra Sun | Spacing out is basically all it does. It turns back into Slowpoke if its tail, along with Shellder, breaks off. |
| Ultra Moon | Shellder, in its greed to suck out more and more sweetness from Slowbro’s tail, has metamorphosed into a spiral-shaped shell. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again. |
| Sword | Slowpoke became Slowbro when a Shellder bit on to its tail. Sweet flavors seeping from the tail make the Shellder feel as if its life is a dream. |
| Shield | Being bitten by a Shellder shocked this Pokémon into standing on two legs. If the Shellder lets go, it seems Slowbro will turn back into a Slowpoke. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Though usually dim-witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down. |
| Scarlet | When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro. |
| Violet | If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, this Pokémon reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke. |
Mega Slowbro
| Sun | All the energy from Mega Evolution poured into the Shellder on its tail, leaving Slowpoke to be swallowed whole. |
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| Moon | When bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, Shellder converts into impregnable armor. There is virtually no change in Slowpoke. |
| Ultra Sun | Tremendous energy strengthened the power of the Shellder on its tail, but it doesn’t really affect Slowpoke. |
| Ultra Moon | Having been swallowed whole by Shellder, Slowbro now has an iron defense. It’s pretty comfortable in there, too. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Under the influence of Shellder’s digestive fluids, Slowpoke has awakened, gaining a great deal of power—and a little motivation to boot. |
Galarian Slowbro
| Sword | A Shellder bite set off a chemical reaction with the spices inside Slowbro’s body, causing Slowbro to become a Poison-type Pokémon. |
|---|---|
| Shield | If this Pokémon squeezes the tongue of the Shellder biting it, the Shellder will launch a toxic liquid from the tip of its shell. |
Moves learned by Slowbro
Moves learnt by level up
Slowbro learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 14 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 18 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 27 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 36 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 45 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 14 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 18 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 27 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 33 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 45 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Slowbro does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Slowbro is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 08 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 24 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 49 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 70 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 76 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 83 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 96 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 97 | Heal Block | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 98 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 102 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 105 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 07 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 08 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 29 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 49 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 70 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 76 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 83 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 89 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 96 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 97 | Heal Block | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 98 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 102 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 105 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Slowbro learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 9 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 15 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 27 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 30 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 33 | Slack Off | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 41 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 46 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | — | — |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 9 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 15 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 18 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 27 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 30 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 33 | Slack Off | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 39 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 45 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Slowbro learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Side Arm | Poison | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by reminder
Slowbro learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Slowbro learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slowbro gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Slowbro is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Slowbro sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Slowbro
| Red Blue |
Route 23, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Route 12, 13, Seafoam Islands |
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Slowpoke Well |
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| LeafGreen | Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Slowpoke |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Seafoam Islands, Slowpoke Well |
| Black White |
Abundant Shrine |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Slowpoke |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Kala'e Bay |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Seafoam Islands |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Slowpoke/Galarian Slowpoke |
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shining Pearl | Evolve Slowpoke/Galarian Slowpoke |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Slowbro questions
- What is a good moveset for Slowbro?
- What is a good moveset for Galarian Slowbro?
- Quagsire, Gyarados or Slowbro in Silver?
- Slowbro and Slowking Pokedex confusion.
- If you evolve Slowpoke to Slowbro can you still evolve it to Slowking?
- Which coverage attacks should I use on this Slowbro set?
- Should I use Slowbro or Slowking for a SoulSilver in-game team?
- Why is Slowbro more commonly used competitively than Slowking?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Slowbro |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ヤドラン (Yadoran) |
| German | Lahmus |
| French | Flagadoss |
| Italian | Slowbro |
| Spanish | Slowbro |
| Korean | 야도란 (yadoran) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 呆壳兽 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 呆殼獸 |
| English |
Hermit Crab Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | やどかりポケモン |
| German | Symbiose-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Symbiose |
| Italian | Pokémon Paguro |
| Spanish | Pokémon Ermitaño |
| Korean | 기생포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 寄居蟹宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 寄居蟹寶可夢 |
Name origin
- slow
- not fast
- bro
- friend, pal





