#080 · Generation 1

Slowbro

Forms & variants

Max CP (L40 / L50): 2,545 / 2,877
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,454 / 1,817
Research CP (L15): 1,090
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Slowbro has a niche: C-tier Great League, C-tier Ultra League (Shadow). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.

Battle roles

C
Great League#383 of 1146 · score 78.8
It is ranked #383 in Great League on PvPoke with Confusion / Drain Punch / Ice Beam.
C
Ultra Leagueshadow#209 of 844 · score 82.2
The Shadow version is ranked #209 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Confusion / Drain Punch / Ice Beam.
–
Master League#307 of 406 · score 52
Ranked #307 of 406; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
1 costume/event variant: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack177

Defense180

Stamina216

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

bug×1.6
dark×1.6
electric×1.6
ghost×1.6
grass×1.6

Resists

fighting×0.625
fire×0.625
ice×0.625
psychic×0.625
steel×0.625
water×0.625

Evolution line

Slowpoke
→50 candySlowbro
→50 candy + King's RockSlowking

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	C	#383 / 1146	78.8	Confusion · Drain Punch · Ice Beam	L22 · 4/13/15
Great LeagueShadow	–	#438 / 1146	77.5	Confusion · Drain Punch · Ice Beam	L22 · 4/13/15
Ultra League	C	#228 / 844	81.7	Confusion · Drain Punch · Ice Beam	L43 · 5/14/15
Ultra LeagueShadow	C	#209 / 844	82.2	Confusion · Drain Punch · Ice Beam	L43 · 5/14/15
Master League	–	#307 / 406	52	Confusion · Surf · Drain Punch	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	–	#328 / 406	49.4	Confusion · Surf · Drain Punch	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#383 / 689	75.4	Confusion · Drain Punch · Ice Beam
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#344 / 689	76.9	Confusion · Drain Punch · Ice Beam
Master Premier	–	#173 / 274	60	Confusion · Surf · Ice Beam	L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadow	–	#213 / 274	54.8	Confusion · Surf · Ice Beam	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
psychicShadow	–	#61 / 248	12.4	217	Confusion · Psychic
waterShadow	–	#62 / 282	11.9	209	Confusion · SurfElite TM
iceShadow	–	#78 / 231	10.5	184	Confusion · Ice Beam
psychic	–	#88 / 248	10.5	220	Confusion · Psychic
water	–	#95 / 282	10.1	211	Confusion · SurfElite TM
ice	–	#112 / 231	8.9	186	Confusion · Ice Beam
fightingShadow	–	#197 / 279	9.1	159	Confusion · Drain Punch
fighting	–	#218 / 279	7.6	160	Confusion · Drain Punch

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Water GunSTAB	water	5	+5	0.5s	10.0	3	+3	1 turn
ConfusionSTAB	psychic	19	+14	1.5s	12.7	16	+14	4 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Water PulseSTAB	water	65	-50	3.0s	1.30	80	-50
PsychicSTAB	psychic	95	-50	3.0s	1.90	75	-55	10% chance: -1 foe Def
Ice Beam	ice	95	-50	3.5s	1.90	90	-55
ScaldSTAB	water	75	-50	3.5s	1.50	85	-50	30% chance: -1 foe Atk
Drain Punch	fighting	50	-33	2.5s	1.52	40	-40	100% chance: +1 own Def
SurfElite TMSTAB	water	60	-50	1.5s	1.20	75	-45

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Costumes & event variants (1)

New Year's Hat (2021)Event costume