Slowbro (Japanese: ヤドラン Yadoran) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Slowpoke starting at level 37. It is one of Slowpoke's final forms, the other being Slowking.
Slowbro can Mega Evolve into Mega Slowbro using the Slowbronite.
In Galar, Slowbro has a dual-type Poison/Psychic regional form, introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield's 1.2.0 patch. It evolves from Galarian Slowpoke when exposed to a Galarica Cuff. It is one of Galarian Slowpoke's final forms, the other being Galarian Slowking.
Biology
Slowbro is a bipedal, pink Pokémon with a tan, striped belly and a rounded, tan muzzle. It has large, vacant eyes, curled ears, and two small pointed teeth protruding from its upper jaw. It has three clawed fingers on its hands and two clawed toes on its feet. There is a Shellder attached to its tail. This Shellder has a gray, spiral shell with darker gray spots and small, triangular eyes near the base. There are several spikes across the surface of the Shellder, and it holds onto Slowbro with many sharp teeth. Shellder developed its spiral form in an effort to suck more sweetness out of Slowbro's tail. If its tail or the Shellder attached to it is broken off, Slowbro will revert to its unevolved form, Slowpoke.
Slowbro has lost the capability to feel pain due to the Shellder's poison. While typically lazy and unintelligent, Slowbro apparently becomes inspired when the Shellder bites down on its tail. While it is capable of unleashing powerful psychic attacks, Slowbro is typically rather peaceful and usually prefers not to fight. Because it can no longer fish using its tail, it instead swims to catch its prey and allows the Shellder to feed on its leftover scraps. Slowbro tends to live near ponds, lakes, and seashores.
When Slowbro Mega Evolves, it becomes engulfed by the Shellder so that only its head, arms, and white-tipped tail are visible. Its head pokes out of the Shellder's mouth and is surrounded by the Shellder's enlarged teeth. The Shellder has holes on its sides and an opening at its tip, allowing Mega Slowbro's arms and tail to stick out. Mega Slowbro balances on its tail due to its legs being engulfed. It can move by bouncing, using its tail as a spring. The spikes on the Shellder are now reduced to four on the bottom section of its body and the dark spots only visible on its middle section. Mega Slowbro's energy has gathered into Shellder, which has increased its hardness. This allows it to act as armor so hard that nothing can scratch it. The Slowbro inside is virtually unchanged, but it gains some power and motivation from Shellder's digestive fluids.
In Galar, Galarian Slowbro's appearance is due to Shellder biting Galarian Slowpoke's arm instead of its tail, causing a chemical reaction between the Shellder's poison and the consumed Galarica spices within the Slowpoke's body. The Shellder attached to its arm resembles the Shellder tail of its Kantonian counterpart but smaller, with a purple tip shaped like a stinger. Galarian Slowbro itself has a slight color difference compared to its counterpart, with purple accents on its head, arms and tail.
Galarian Slowbro are considered highly dangerous for its tendency to indiscriminately attack its surroundings, the reason for which is due to its Shellder sometimes unconsciously biting down hard on its arm. While normally zoned out, when facing a strong opponent its body becomes stimulated, and it will sport a sharper expression. Galarian Slowbro attacks by grabbing at its Shellder's tongue, causing the Shellder to fire poisonous liquids from its tip. It attacks at speeds rivaling the quickest of known reflexes.[1]
Galarian Slowbro is the only known Pokémon capable of using the move Shell Side Arm.
In the anime
Main series
Galarian Slowbro in the anime
Major appearances
In The Evolution Solution, Professor Westwood V's Slowbro evolved from a Slowpoke at Seafoam Island. It then defeated Team Rocket with a powerful Mega Punch while they were trying to steal Westwood V's Pokémon.
In The Mandarin Island Miss Match, Prima owns a Slowbro. She first used it to help Ash get his Charizard under control. She then used it as part of a lecture, during which it battled a Trainer's Machamp and defeated it.
In Enlighten Up!, a Slowbro evolved from a Slowpoke. Afterward, it defeated Team Rocket with Confusion and then used the same attack to return a giant, gold Slowpoke statue that Team Rocket had attempted to steal.
In A Crowning Achievement, several Slowpoke evolved into Slowbro after being unable to reach a King's Rock in time.
In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, Solidad used a Slowbro to stop an Aipom and put it in Ash's hand. In Thinning the Hoard!, Slowbro was able to defeat a Girafarig and a Zangoose during the Kanto Grand Festival. In Channeling the Battle Zone!, it took on May's Combusken and Munchlax with Pidgeot; they won the match.
In JN097, a Slowbro was seen on Slowpoke Island. In the same episode, Galarian Slowbro made its debut as a visitor to the same island.
Minor appearances
Mega Slowbro in the anime
At the end of Island of the Giant Pokémon, a Slowbro evolved from the Slowpoke that Ash's Pokémon previously asked for help.
In Pokémon Fashion Flash, a Slowbro was on Scissor Street.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Slowbro was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
A Slowbro appeared in A Friend In Deed.
In The Power of One, multiple Slowbro sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Slowbro appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Slowbro appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Slowbro appeared in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.
A Slowbro that can Mega Evolve appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
A Trainer's Slowbro appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
In The Island Whisperer!, a Slowbro evolved from a Slowpoke.
A Slowbro appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Slowbro competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Multiple Slowbro appeared in a fantasy in Slowking's Crowning!.
A Slowbro capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy in An Adventure of Mega Proportions!.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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Slowbro
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Ash's Pokédex
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Slowbro, the Hermit Crab Pokémon. Slowbro are able to use powerful Psychic attacks, but generally prefers to avoid conflict.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Slowbro in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Mega Slowbro was ambushed by a Mega Sharpedo.
In the manga
Mega Slowbro in Pokémon Adventures
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
In Ash vs. Gary, Ash caught a giant Slowpoke. He later traded it to Gary Oak for a photo of his sister May. After this, they found out that Slowpoke had evolved into a Slowbro.
Pokémon Adventures
In Sigh for Psyduck, Koga's Gastly used multiple Slowbro corpses.
In Playing Horsea, Lorelei owns multiple Slowbro for her Ice-type army. 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 Green's ploy using Horsea.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Slowbro was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In Omega Alpha Adventure 6, Jinga used a Slowbro to fight Ruby. He later Mega Evolved it into Mega Slowbro in Omega Alpha Adventure 7.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
Shu caught a Slowbro in GDZ22.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Slowbro appeared in Save The Chansey!.
In Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, a Slowbro participated in a baseball match.
A Slowbro appeared in To the Pokémon League!!, under the ownership of Lorelei.
In the TCG
- Main article: Slowbro (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#080
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The Shellder that is latched onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again.
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| Stadium
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If its tail is bitten by a Shellder, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. The Shellder seems to like its crunchy tail.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#081
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| Gold
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If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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| Silver
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Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
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| Crystal
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An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
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| Stadium 2
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If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#080
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| Ruby
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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
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| Emerald
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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
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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
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The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#081
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| Diamond
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Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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| Pearl
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| HeartGold
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If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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| SoulSilver
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Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
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| Black
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Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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| White
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Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
Coastal #134
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Hoenn
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An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
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| Y
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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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| Omega Ruby
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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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Alola
SM: #038
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Alola
USUM: #045
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Kanto
#080
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| Sun
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It spaces out while gazing at the sea. With Shellder's poison flowing through its body, it becomes even spacier.
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| Moon
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Whenever Shellder bites down hard on its tail, it gives Slowbro a flash of inspiration...which it forgets a moment later.
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| Ultra Sun
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Spacing out is basically all it does. It turns back into Slowpoke if its tail, along with Shellder, breaks off.
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| Ultra Moon
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Shellder, in its greed to suck out more and more sweetness from Slowbro's tail, has metamorphosed into a spiral-shaped shell.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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| Mega Slowbro
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| Sun
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All the energy from Mega Evolution poured into the Shellder on its tail, leaving Slowpoke to be swallowed whole.
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| Moon
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When bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, Shellder converts into impregnable armor. There is virtually no change in Slowpoke.
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| Ultra Sun
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Tremendous energy strengthened the power of the Shellder on its tail, but it doesn't really affect Slowpoke.
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| Ultra Moon
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Having been swallowed whole by Shellder, Slowbro now has an iron defense. It's pretty comfortable in there, too.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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Under the influence of Shellder's digestive fluids, Slowpoke has awakened, gaining a great deal of power–and a little motivation to boot.
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Galar
Isle of Armor #002
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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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.
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| Shield
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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.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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Though usually dim-witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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| Shining Pearl
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| Galarian Slowbro
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| Sword
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A Shellder bite set off a chemical reaction with the spices inside Slowbro's body, causing Slowbro to become a Poison-type Pokémon.
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| Shield
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If this Pokémon squeezes the tongue of the Shellder biting it, the Shellder will launch a toxic liquid from the tip of its shell.
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Game locations
In side games
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| Purchase for 6,000 Aeos Coins/460 Aeos Gems
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Slowbro
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 490
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.
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Mega Slowbro
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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180
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166 - 255
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328 - 504
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 590
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Galarian Slowbro
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 490
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Slowbro
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Galarian Slowbro
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Learnset
Slowbro is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Slowbro
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Galarian Slowbro
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
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Slowbro
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Galarian Slowbro
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
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Slowbro
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowbro in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Slowbro in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowbro in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Slowbro in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Galarian Slowbro
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowbro in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Slowbro in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
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Slowbro
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowbro
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Slowbro
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 58
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Base Defense: 58
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Base Speed: 60
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Mega Slowbro
Galarian Slowbro
Evolution
Slowbro
Galarian Slowbro
Forms
Mega Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
- Mega Slowbro was first accidentally revealed on the official Korean Pokémon website on August 12, 2014, two days prior to its official release by Junichi Masuda.
- Mega Slowbro is tied with Cloyster for the highest base Defense stat of all Water-type Pokémon.
- Slowbro's tail has an attached Shellder - the pre-evolved form of Cloyster - which grows to engulf it during Mega Evolution. This may have been an intended parallel.
- Mega Slowbro also has the highest base Defense stat of all Psychic-type Pokémon.
- Slowbro's Pokédex entries state that if the Shellder is removed, it will revert to a Slowpoke. This is a rare example of devolution.
- 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 or Slowking is the only time that evolution by two Pokémon physically merging is shown in the anime.
- Slowbro is the only Pokémon to have both a Mega Evolution and a regional form.
- In Pokémon GO, which features both, Galarian Slowbro cannot Mega Evolve.
- Slowbro, its Galarian form and their evolutionary relatives are the only Psychic-type Pokémon in the Monster Egg Group.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, and hippopotamuses. Slowbro's appearance may also be a reference to the mythical sazae-oni, a magical sea demon of Japanese folklore distinguished by its spiny "sazae" or "turban shaped" snail shell.
Its parasitic relationship with Shellder may be inspired by leeches. Interestingly enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs.
Galarian Slowbro's Poison-type might draw inspiration from cone snails, which have cone-shaped shells and are highly venomous. The shell's position on Slowbro's arm and use for ranged attacks could be an imitation of arm cannons in fictional media.
Name origin
Slowbro may be a combination of slow and bro (clipping of brother).
Yadoran may be a combination of 宿借り yadokari (hermit crab), 宿主 yadonushi (parasitic host), and 鈍 don (dull).
In other languages
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Title
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 Japanese
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ヤドラン Yadoran
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From 宿借り yadokari or 宿主 yadonushi, and 鈍 don
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 French
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Flagadoss
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From flagada and molosse
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 Spanish
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Slowbro
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Same as English name
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 German
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Lahmus
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From lahm and Muschel
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 Italian
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Slowbro
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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야도란 Yadoran
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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呆殼獸 / 呆壳兽 Dāikéshòu*
呆河馬 / 呆河马 Dāihémǎ*
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From 呆 dāi, 殼 / 壳 ké, and 獸 / 兽 shòu
From 呆 dāi and 河馬 / 河马 hémǎ
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 Cantonese Chinese
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呆殼獸 Ngòihhoksau*
大呆獸 Daaihngòihsau*
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From 呆 ngòih, 殼 hok, and 獸 shòu
From 大 daaih, 呆 ngòih, and 獸 shòu
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 Hindi
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स्लोब्रो Slowbro
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Слоубро Sloubro
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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ยาโดรัน Yadoran
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
Gold Leaf (100%)
King's Rock (2%)
Slowbronite (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Slowbro images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
