Slowbro (Pokémon)
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| Slowbro ヤドラン Yadoran | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #080 |
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| Johto Dex | #081 |
| Hoenn Dex | #256 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Water / Psychic |
| Species | Hermit Crab Pokémon |
| Height | 5′03″ (1.6m) |
| Weight | 173.1 lbs. (78.5kg) |
| Abilities | Oblivious |
| Own Tempo | |
| Egg groups | Monster |
| Water 1 | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 Def |
| Exp. yield | 164 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Pink |
| Catch rate | 75 |
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Slowbro (Japanese: ヤドラン Yadoran) is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Slowbro are physically slightly different Slowpoke, with a Shellder latched to its tail on a symbiotic, almost parasitic relationship with the Slowbro. The extra weight on its tail turned the Slowpoke bipedal. As a result of carrying this burden, its special abilities were developed greatly. Through the symbiotic relationship, the latched Shellder grows in a spiral shell instead of a bivalve. If for any reason it loses its Shellder, it will result in the Slowbro returning to its former Slowpoke self.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Since it cannot fish anymore, it now has to catch prey. It is therefore, slightly faster than an ordinary Slowpoke, and is significantly more powerful. The most notable changes in Slowbro's movepool is the addition of physical fighting moves, such as Brick Break, Ice Punch and Seismic Toss.
Behavior
Used to dozing off at shorelines and lakesides waiting for fish to bite the tip of its tail, the extra burden of a Shellder turned this Pokémon into a fisher and hunter, against its own will.
Habitat
Slowbro tend to live near ponds, lakes and seashores.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
A Slowpoke that Ash's missing Pokémon asked for help evolved at the end of Island of the Giant Pokémon.
Professor Westwood had a Slowbro that evolved from a Slowpoke in The Evolution Solution.
Prima used a Slowbro to help Ash get his Charizard under control in The Mandarin Island Miss Match.
Several Slowpoke evolve to Slowbro in A Crowning Achievement.
A Slowbro has appeared in May, We Hardly Drew'd Ya!, under the ownership of Solidad.
In the manga
Lorelei uses a Slowbro as part of her team in Pokémon Special. With the Shellder clamped onto its tail, Lorelei explains that her Slowbro has sharpened senses and is capable of looking in all directions, thanks to the extra pair of eyes, allowing it to discover Blue's ploy using Horsea.
In the TCG
- Main article: Slowbro (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | Red | The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps. |
| Blue | ||
| Yellow | Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again. | |
| Stadium | If its tail is bitten by a Shellder, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. The Shellder seems to like its crunchy tail. | |
| II | 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. | |
| Stadium 2 | If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke. | |
| III | 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. |
| 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. | |
| IV | Diamond | Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down. |
| Pearl | Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
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| I | Pokémon Red and Blue | Rare | Celadon City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, and Route 10 |
| Pokémon Yellow | Rare | Routes 12 and 13, and Seafoam Islands | |
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Rare | Slowpoke Well |
| Pokémon Crystal | Rare | Slowpoke Well | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | Rare | Two Island, Three Island, and Seafoam Islands (LeafGreen only) | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Slowpoke |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Pond |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Snap | River |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 18 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Slowpoke |
Base stats
| HP: | 95 | |
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| Attack: | 75 | |
| Defense: | 110 | |
| Special: | 80 | |
| SpAtk: | 100 | |
| SpDef: | 80 | |
| Speed: | 30 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 0.
Learnset
Slowpoke is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
In Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald
- Body Slam
- Counter
- Double-Edge
- Dream Eater
- Mega Kick
- Mega Punch
- Mimic
- Seismic Toss
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
Pokémon Emerald Only
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve |
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Bountiful Sea |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | ......? ......? | |
| 26%-50% HP | ......? ......! ......? ......! | |
| 1%-25% HP | ......! ......! ......! ......! | |
| Level Up | ...!! ...!! Leveled!! Up!!
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Evolution
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Level 37
Slowbro
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Sprites
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