Slowbro

Table of contents

Overview and stats
PvE and PvP analysis
Moves and best movesets
CP chart
Pokédex information
Evolution chart
Mega boosts
Power-up costs
Family and forms
Size information
Encounter data
Sprites
Pokédex entries
Frequently asked questions

Slowbro is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,545 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Surf. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Slowbro Stats and Max CP

177 ATK

180 DEF

216 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2877 CP

Lvl 40

2545 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1817 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1454 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1090 CP

Slowbro's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Gym Defender

Water-type

Psychic-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Slowbro Type Chart

Slowbro takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Electric160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Grass160.0%

Slowbro takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Fire62.5%

Ice62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Steel62.5%

Water62.5%

Slowbro best moveset

Water Gun + Surf

Water Gun

Surf

Slowbro's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Surf, with 10.46 DPS and 248.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Slowbro ranks #94 (D Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.


1.	Confusion	Psychic	10.19	11.23	266.5
2.	Water Gun	Psychic	9.99	11.01	261.3
3.	Confusion	Surf	9.78	10.79	255.9
4.	Water Gun	Surf	9.48	10.46	248.1
5.	Confusion	Ice Beam	8.57	9.46	224.3
6.	Confusion	Scald	8.31	9.17	217.5
7.	Water Gun	Ice Beam	8.31	9.17	217.5
8.	Confusion	Water Pulse	8.20	9.05	214.6

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Fast Attacks

Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

Effects
Confusion has no special effects.
See Confusion details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Water Gun has no special effects.
See Water Gun details page ↗

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Drain Punch50332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 40
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Drain Punch details page ↗
Ice Beam95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Ground
Grass
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam details page ↗
Psychic95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Water Pulse65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Water Pulse has no special effects.
See Water Pulse details page ↗
Scald75503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Scald has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Scald details page ↗
Surf *60501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Surf has no special effects.
See Surf details page ↗

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.6s

Damage	40
Energy	40

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.7s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	85
Energy	50

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

More information

The following chart shows Slowbro's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Slowbro's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Slowbro has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Slowbro CP Chart

Slowbro reaches a maximum of 2,545 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,382–1,454 CP, rising to 1,728–1,817 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,037–1,090 CP.

Max CP	2545 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1037 CP - 1090 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1382 CP - 1454 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1382 CP - 1454 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1728 CP - 1817 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Slowbro Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	36 CP	2	112 CP	3	189 CP
4	266 CP	5	343 CP	6	420 CP
7	496 CP	8	573 CP	9	650 CP
10	727 CP	11	800 CP	12	872 CP
13	945 CP	14	1018 CP	15	1090 CP
16	1163 CP	17	1236 CP	18	1308 CP
19	1381 CP	20	1454 CP	21	1527 CP
22	1599 CP	23	1672 CP	24	1745 CP
25	1817 CP	26	1890 CP	27	1963 CP
28	2036 CP	29	2108 CP	30	2181 CP
31	2218 CP	32	2254 CP	33	2290 CP
34	2327 CP	35	2363 CP	36	2399 CP
37	2436 CP	38	2472 CP	39	2508 CP
40	2545 CP	41	2577 CP	42	2609 CP
43	2642 CP	44	2675 CP	45	2708 CP
46	2742 CP	47	2775 CP	48	2809 CP
49	2843 CP	50	2877 CP

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#80
Height	1.6 m
Weight	78.5 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slowpoke	50 Candy	Slowbro
Slowbro	100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Slowbro

Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro which costs 50 Candy.
Slowbro can transform into Mega Slowbro through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Slowbro

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Slowbro's Water and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Slowbro.

Water

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

Slowbro Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Slowbro from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Slowbro in Pokémon GO.

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Slowbro family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Slowbro in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Galarian Shadow Slowpoke

Galarian Shadow Slowbro

Galarian Shadow Slowking

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.78 m	0.8 m	1.6 m	2.4 m	2.8 m

Slowbro's height ranges from 0.78 m to 2.8 m, with the average being 1.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Slowbro in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.784 m	0.8 m
XXS	2′07″	2′07″
XS	0.8 m	1.6 m
XS	2′07″	5′03″
M	1.2 m	2 m
M	3′11″	6′07″
XL	2 m	2.4 m
XL	6′07″	7′10″
XXL	2.4 m	2.8 m
XXL	7′10″	9′02″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	3s
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	5.0%
Attack Timer	8s
Dodge Probability	5.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Slowbro

Slowbro high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Slowbro. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Slowbro Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE's tailis said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
Yellow	Lives lazily by the sea. If the SHELLDER on itstail comes off, it becomes a SLOWPOKE again.
Gold	If the tail-biting SHELLDER is thrown off in a harshbattle, it reverts to being an ordi nary SLOWPOKE.
Silver	Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its abilityto feel pain due to SHELLDER's seeping poison.
Crystal	An attached SHELLDER won't let go because of thetasty 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.
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.
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.
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	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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Slowbro’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon, Slowbro is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Slowbro in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Slowbro in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.232 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 266.466.

How does Slowbro perform in Raids?

Slowbro's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Slowbro rank as a Water-type attacker?

Slowbro is a D-Tier Water-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Slowbro rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Slowbro is a D-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Slowbro?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Slowbro: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Slowbro’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Slowbro’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2545 CP and 2877 CP at Level 50.

Can Slowbro be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Slowbro can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Slowbro Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Slowbro cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.