TL;DR. Slowbro is a water/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 490. The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Slowbro in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Slowbro reaches 2,545 CP at level 40 and 2,911 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Slowpoke family appeared on November 17, 2020.
- Slowpoke
- Slowbro by encounter; Mega Slowbro
- Shadow
Shiny Galarian Slowbro only comes from evolving a Shiny Galarian Slowpoke. The first Shiny in the family appeared on March 18, 2023.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 5, 2026, Mega (Mega Slowbro).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Slowbro | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Mar 18 to Mar 25, 2026 | MegaMega Slowbro | Regular rotation |
| Aug 11 to Aug 18, 2025 | MegaMega Slowbro | Regular rotation |
| Feb 11 to Feb 15, 2025 | 3-star | Beloved Buddies |
| Apr 17 to May 2, 2023 | MegaMega Slowbro | Regular rotation |
| Aug 18 to Aug 25, 2022 | MegaMega Slowbro | Regular rotation |
Slowbro in competitive play.
Slowbro is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #255 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Slowbro.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Slowbro, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Slowbro?
Slowbro is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Slowbro weak to?
Slowbro takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Slowbro resistant to?
Slowbro resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Slowbro evolve?
Slowbro evolves from Slowpoke (Level 37) or Slowpoke (Use Galarica Cuff). Slowbro evolves into Mega Slowbro (Mega Evolve with Slowbronite (battle-only)).
What generation is Slowbro from?
Slowbro was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0080.
What are Slowbro's base stats?
Slowbro has HP 95, Attack 75, Defense 110, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 80, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Slowbro's abilities?
Slowbro can have the abilities Oblivious, Own Tempo, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.
Is Slowbro legendary or mythical?
No. Slowbro is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Slowbro's best stat?
Slowbro's highest base stat is Defense at 110, which ranks 20th of 250 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Slowbro good?
Slowbro has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Slowbro as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Slowbro is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Slowbro vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 250 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Slowbro | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 71 | +24 |
| Attack | 75 | 70 | +5 |
| Defense | 110 | 72 | +38 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 78 | +22 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 75 | +5 |
| Speed | 30 | 68 | -38 |
| Total | 490 | 434 | +56 |
Slowbro appears in 41 games.
Every mainline release where Slowbro is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Slowbro.
Every main-series game Slowbro is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Area Two
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake (Grass Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 11 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Water-type & Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Level 37)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildKala'e Bay (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Level 37)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine (Surfing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Level 37)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedTrade
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildCerulean Cave and Berry Forest (surfing)
- WildSeafoam Islands and Cape Brink (tall grass/walking and surfing)
- WildCinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildSlowpoke Well (B2F) (surfing)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildRoute 23 and Cerulean Cave (Super Rod)
- WildSeafoam Islands (walking)
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 12 and 13 (Surf)
- WildSeafoam Islands (walking)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Slowbro: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Slowbro appears in 18 episodes.
From EP017 (1997-07-22) through HZ112 (2025-10-10).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Slowbro partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Slowbro partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Slowbro has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Slowbro sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Slowbro in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Slowbro
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.