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Shadow Slowbro

Shadow Slowbro (Shadow)Water Psychic
  • rain
  • windy
Shadow Slowbro is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1454 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1090 CP

Shadow Slowbro's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
#60
PsychicPsychic-type
#69
Great LeagueGreat League
#435
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#215
Master LeagueMaster League
#381

Shadow Slowbro Type Chart

Shadow Slowbro takes increased damage from:Shadow Slowbro takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Shadow Slowbro takes reduced damage from:Shadow Slowbro takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Slowbro best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Surf

Water
WaterWater Gun
WaterSurf
Shadow Slowbro's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Surf, with 12.35 DPS and 244.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Slowbro ranks #60 (C Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

Confusion + Psychic

Psychic
PsychicConfusion
PsychicPsychic
Shadow Slowbro's best Psychic-type moveset is Confusion / Psychic, with 13.37 DPS and 264.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Slowbro ranks #69 (C Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsychic11.9013.37264.4
2.WaterWater GunPsychicPsychic11.6213.05258.0
3.PsychicConfusionWaterSurf11.4212.83253.7
4.WaterWater GunWaterSurf10.9912.35244.2
5.PsychicConfusionIceIce Beam10.0311.27222.8
6.PsychicConfusionWaterScald9.7210.93216.0
7.WaterWater GunIceIce Beam9.6610.86214.7
8.PsychicConfusionWaterWater Pulse9.5910.78213.1
1–8 of 14

Fast Attacks

  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Confusion has no special effects.
    See Confusion details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

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

Charged Attacks

  • FightingDrain Punch50332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Drain Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Drain Punch details page ↗
  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
  • WaterWater Pulse65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Water Pulse has no special effects.
    See Water Pulse details page ↗
  • WaterScald75503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Scald
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scald details page ↗
  • WaterSurf *60501.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Surf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Surf has no special effects.
    See Surf details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Slowbro's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Slowbro has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Slowbro CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Slowbro reaches a maximum of 2,545 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,327–1,454 CP, rising to 1,659–1,817 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,037–1,090 CP.

Max CPMax CP2545 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1037 CP - 1090 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1382 CP - 1454 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1327 CP - 1454 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1659 CP - 1817 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
136 CP2112 CP3189 CP
4266 CP5343 CP6420 CP
7496 CP8573 CP9650 CP
10727 CP11800 CP12872 CP
13945 CP141018 CP151090 CP
161163 CP171236 CP181308 CP
191381 CP201454 CP211527 CP
221599 CP231672 CP241745 CP
251817 CP261890 CP271963 CP
282036 CP292108 CP302181 CP
312218 CP322254 CP332290 CP
342327 CP352363 CP362399 CP
372436 CP382472 CP392508 CP
402545 CP412577 CP422609 CP
432642 CP442675 CP452708 CP
462742 CP472775 CP482809 CP
492843 CP502877 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#80
Height1.6 m
Weight78.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SlowpokeSlowpoke
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
SlowbroSlowbro
SlowbroSlowbro
  • 100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Slowbro (Mega)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.
How to purify Shadow Slowbro
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Slowbro

Photobomb

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

Water Water

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore 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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Slowbro Candy360 Shadow Slowbro Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Slowbro Candy12 Shadow Slowbro Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Slowbro Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Slowbro Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Slowbro Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Slowbro Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Slowbro Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Slowbro Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Slowbro Candy-

Shadow Slowbro Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Slowbro from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Slowbro in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Slowbro family

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

SlowpokeSlowpoke
SlowbroSlowbro
SlowkingSlowking
Galarian Slowpoke (Galarian)Galarian Slowpoke
Galarian Slowbro (Galarian)Galarian Slowbro
Galarian Slowking (Galarian)Galarian Slowking
Galarian Shadow Slowpoke (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow Slowpoke
Galarian Shadow Slowbro (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow Slowbro
Galarian Shadow Slowking (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow Slowking
Mega Slowbro (Mega)Mega Slowbro
Shadow Slowpoke (Shadow)Shadow Slowpoke
Shadow Slowbro (Shadow)Shadow Slowbro
Shadow Slowking (Shadow)Shadow Slowking

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer3s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Slowbro

Shadow Slowbro high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Slowbro Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow SlowbroShadow SlowbroShadow SlowbroShadow Slowbro

Shadow Slowbro Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueThe SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
YellowLives lazily by the sea. If the SHELLDER on its tail comes off, it becomes a SLOWPOKE again.
GoldIf the tail-biting SHELLDER is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordi­ nary SLOWPOKE.
SilverNaturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to SHELLDER's seeping poison.
CrystalAn attached SHELLDER won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
Ruby, SapphireSLOWBRO’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.
EmeraldIts 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.
FireRedWhen a SLOWPOKE went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a SHELLDER. That made it evolve into SLOWBRO.
LeafGreenThe SHELLDER that latches onto SLOWPOKE’s tail is said to feed on the host’s leftover scraps.
Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumThough usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the SHELLDER on its tail bites down.
HeartGoldIf the tail-biting SHELLDER is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary SLOWPOKE.
SoulSilverNaturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to SHELLDER’s seeping poison.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
XAn attached Shellder won’t let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
YWhen a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro.
Omega RubySlowbro’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 SapphireSlowbro’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.
SunIt spaces out while gazing at the sea. With Shellder’s poison flowing through its body, it becomes even spacier.
MoonWhenever Shellder bites down hard on its tail, it gives Slowbro a flash of inspiration...which it forgets a moment later.
Ultra SunSpacing out is basically all it does. It turns back into Slowpoke if its tail, along with Shellder, breaks off.
Ultra MoonShellder, 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.
SwordSlowpoke 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.
ShieldBeing 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 Shadow Slowbro’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Slowbro in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Slowbro in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.374 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 264.382.

How does Shadow Slowbro perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Slowbro rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Slowbro is a C-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #60. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Shadow Slowbro rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Shadow Slowbro is a C-Tier Psychic-type attacker, ranking at number #69. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Slowbro?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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 Shadow Slowbro’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

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

Can Shadow Slowbro be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Slowbro can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Slowbro Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Slowbro cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.