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Mega Slowbro Weakness & Counters

Weak toBug2×Ghost2×Grass2×Electric2×Dark2×
Mega Slowbro

Type matchups

Damage Mega Slowbro takes from each attacking type.

As a Water/Psychic type, Mega 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
180
Sp. Atk
130
Sp. Def
80
Speed
30
Total
590

Mega Slowbro has a base stat total of 590, higher than 88% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (180). With Sp. Atk (130) 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, 180 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Mega Slowbro's only ability is Shell Armor.

How to beat Mega Slowbro

Mega 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 Mega Slowbro's Psychic moves and resists its Water moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Mega Slowbro's Psychic moves and resists its Water moves.

Evolution

Mega Slowbro is a Mega Evolution of Slowbro, so it shares Slowbro's evolution line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mega Slowbro weak to?

As a Water/Psychic type, Mega Slowbro takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark moves.

What is Mega Slowbro resistant to?

Mega Slowbro resists Fighting, Steel, Fire, Water, Psychic and Ice moves.

What are the best counters to Mega Slowbro?

Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Mega Slowbro with super-effective attacks.