Type matchups
Damage Slowbro takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Psychic type, Slowbro has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Water/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 110
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 490
Slowbro has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (110). With Sp. Atk (100) well above Attack (75), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 95 HP, 110 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Slowbro can have the abilities Oblivious, Own Tempo and Regenerator.
How to beat Slowbro
Slowbro takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water, Psychic and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Celebi hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Psychic moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Slowbro's Psychic moves and resists its Water moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Slowbro's Psychic moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Slowbro is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Slowpoke → Slowbro or Slowking), evolving from Slowpoke.
Best counters to Slowbro
Other Water/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Slowbro weak to?
As a Water/Psychic type, Slowbro takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves.
What is Slowbro resistant to?
Slowbro resists Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water, Psychic and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Slowbro?
Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Slowbro with super-effective attacks.