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)
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Slowbro.

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)
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Slowbro.

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)
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Slowbro.

Evolution chart

(Level 37)
(trade holding Kings Rock)
Galarian Slowpoke#0079
Slowpoke
Galarian Slowpoke
Psychic
(use Galarica Cuff)
Galarian Slowbro#0080
Slowbro
Galarian Slowbro
Poison · Psychic
(use Galarica Wreath)
Galarian Slowking#0199
Slowking
Galarian Slowking
Poison · Psychic

Slowbro changes

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.
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 Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CurseGhostStatus
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
1WithdrawWaterStatus
9YawnNormalStatus
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
15DisableNormalStatus 100
18Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
21HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
24Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
27AmnesiaPsychicStatus
30SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
33Slack OffNormalStatus
36PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
41Psych UpNormalStatus
46Rain DanceWaterStatus
51Heal PulsePsychicStatus
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AcidPoisonSpecial 40 100
1CurseGhostStatus
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1WithdrawWaterStatus
9YawnNormalStatus
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
15DisableNormalStatus 100
18Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
21HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
24Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
27AmnesiaPsychicStatus
30SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
33Slack OffNormalStatus
36PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
39Psych UpNormalStatus
42Rain DanceWaterStatus
45Heal PulsePsychicStatus

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 ArmPoisonSpecial 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 SightPsychicSpecial 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.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
Belly DrumNormalStatus
BlockNormalStatus
StompNormalPhysical 65 100
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
Belly DrumNormalStatus
BlockNormalStatus
StompNormalPhysical 65 100

Moves learnt by TM

Slowbro is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
07ProtectNormalStatus
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
16PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
41Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
46AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
52SnowscapeIceStatus
54PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
73Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
77WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
85RestPsychicStatus
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
92ImprisonPsychicStatus
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
110LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus
129Calm MindPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
138Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
161Trick RoomPsychicStatus
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
13Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
16PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
41Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
45VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
46AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
52SnowscapeIceStatus
54PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
73Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
76Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
77WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
92ImprisonPsychicStatus
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
101Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
110LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus
129Calm MindPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
138Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
161Trick RoomPsychicStatus
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Slowbro learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CurseGhostStatus
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
1WithdrawWaterStatus
9YawnNormalStatus
12ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
15DisableNormalStatus 100
18Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
21HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
24Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
27AmnesiaPsychicStatus
30SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
33Slack OffNormalStatus
36PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
41Psych UpNormalStatus
46Rain DanceWaterStatus
51Heal PulsePsychicStatus

Egg moves

Slowbro learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slowbro gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
Belly DrumNormalStatus
BlockNormalStatus
Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
StompNormalPhysical 65 100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by TM

Slowbro is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Slowbro sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Slowbro sprite from Red & Blue Slowbro sprite from Silver Slowbro sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Slowbro sprite from Diamond & Pearl Slowbro sprite from Black & White Slowbro sprite from X & Y Slowbro sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Slowbro sprite from Sword & Shield Slowbro sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Slowbro Shiny sprite from Silver Slowbro Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Slowbro Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Slowbro Shiny sprite from Black & White Slowbro Shiny sprite from X & Y Slowbro Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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

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