Slowbro
ヤドラン Yadoran
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
2
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
164
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Slowbro (Japanese: ヤドラン Yadoran) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon.
It evolves from Slowpoke starting at level 37.
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 fisher into a 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 with a
Shellder on its tail that didn't evolve yet
Major Appearances
Professor Westwood V 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.
A Slowpoke evolved into Slowbro in "Enlighten Up!".
Several Slowpoke evolve to Slowbro against their will in A Crowning Achievement.
Minor Appearances
A Slowpoke that Ash's missing Pokémon asked for help evolved at the end of Island of the Giant Pokémon.
A Slowbro has appeared in May, We Hardly Drew'd Ya!, under the ownership of Solidad.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP244
| Slowbro
| Ash's Pokédex
| Slowbro, the Hermit Crab Pokémon. Slowbro are able to use powerful Psychic attacks but generally prefers to avoid conflict.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
Lorelei uses a Slowbro as part of her team in Pokémon Adventures. 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.
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| Blue
| The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
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| Yellow
| Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again.
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| Stadium
| If its tail is bitten by a Shellder, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. The Shellder seems to like its crunchy tail.
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| II
| Gold
| If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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| Silver
| Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
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| Crystal
| An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
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| Stadium 2
| If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro.
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| LeafGreen
| The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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| Pearl
| Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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| Platinum
| Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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| HeartGold
| If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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| SoulSilver
| Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 155 - 202
| 300 - 394
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| 72 - 139
| 139 - 273
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| 103 - 178
| 202 - 350
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 31 - 90
| 58 - 174
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Slowpoke is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Snorlax
Bastiodon
| Block
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 5
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Snorlax
Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed
| Belly Drum
| Normal
| Status
| —
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| 10
| Cute
| 0
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Psyduck, Golduck
Marill, Azumarill
Delibird
| Future Sight*
| Psychic
| Special
| 80
| 90%
| 15
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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| Lickitung, Lickilicky
| Me First
| Normal
| Status
| —
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| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Relicanth
Wooper, Quagsire
Shellos, Gastrodon
| Mud Sport
| Ground
| Status
| —
| —%
| 15
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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Lapras
Seel, Dewgong
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Milotic
| Safeguard
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 25
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Snorlax
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
| Sleep Talk
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Lickitung, Lickilicky
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Tropius
| Stomp
| Normal
| Physical
| 65
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Snorlax
Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein
| Snore
| Normal
| Special
| 40
| 100%
| 15
| Cute
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Psyduck, Golduck
Cranidos, Rampardos
Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo
| Zen Headbutt
| Psychic
| Physical
| 80
| 90%
| 15
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Despite it being a commonly known and accepted fact that Shellder triggers the evolution, mentioned in most of its Pokédex entries, Slowbro's evolution from Slowpoke has nothing to do with Shellder in the games, unlike the evolution of Mantyke.
- Slowbro's Pokédex entries imply that if the Shellder is removed, it will revert to its Slowpoke form. It is never mentioned what happens to the Shellder afterwards.
- This is the only mentioning of a Pokemon possibly devolving anywhere in the Pokemon games.
- On a related note, it is highly unlikely that any Pokémon will ever devolve in the anime or games.
- Many Pokémon are noted to evolve by two or more Pokémon combining, such as Metang being formed by two Beldum. However, the anime does not show this and simply spawns the second Pokémon out of nowhere: an example is Morrison's Beldum, which simply evolved into Metang without the need of joining to another Beldum. The evolution of Slowpoke into Slowbro is the only time that evolution by two Pokémon physically merging is shown.
- Interestingly, in Slowbro's Generation III backsprite and its Generation II sprite, the Shellder doesn't have spots, even though in the Generation III's regular sprite and the Generation II's back sprite, and all other games so far, it does have spots.
Origin
Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs. Slowbro's appearance may also be based on a pygmy hippopotamus.
Name origin
Slowbro's name is a combination of slow and bro, short for brother. It may just be used in a general sense, in the same way someone would say "hey, brother!" It could also refer to the brotherly relationship shared by the combined form of Slowpoke and Shellder, or to the fact that it is somewhat based on a hermit crab, as seen on its Pokédex species.
Yadoran may be taken to mean 宿らん, to not lodge/dwell. It is also possible that the yado comes from 宿借り yadokari, hermit crab, or 宿主 yadonushi, (parasitic) host. Also, 鈍感 donkan means thickheaded or solid, and 鈍 don means slow, dull, or stupid.
In other languages
- German: Lahmus - From lahm (slow) and Muschel (shell or clam).
- French: Flagadoss - From flagada (soft, weak) and molosse (big dog).
- Korean: 야도란 Yadoran
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 大呆獸 - Literally "big slow-witted creature" (as opposed to Slowpoke being little slow-witted creature).
External links
Notes
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Slowbro images on Bulbagarden Archives.
