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The best guide on how to play Slowbro in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Slowbro Latest Nerfs & Buffs

Version 1.24.2.6 Patch Notes

Slowbro Changes
Stat Buff
• Defense increased from 70–480 to 70–540.
• Sp. Def increased from 60–420 to 60–480.

• Duration of burning increased from 3s to 4s.

• Cooldown decreased from 7s to 6.5s.

Slowbro Stat Buff

Lvl Defense Sp. Def.
5 156 → 169
(+8.3%)
136 → 149
(+9.6%)
10 263 → 292
(+11%)
231 → 259
(+12.1%)
15 480 → 540
(+12.5%)
420 → 480
(+14.3%)

Stat Updates

1.7.1.11 Defense and Sp. Defense increased.
1.16.1.2 HP decreased by 0% to about 5% (Level 1-15). Cooldown reduction decreased from 5% to 0% (Level 4-8) and 10% to 0% (Level 9-15).
1.19.2.6 HP increased from 3225 - 8900 to 3225 - 9350.
1.24.2.6 Defense increased from 70–480 to 70–540. Sp. Def increased from 60–420 to 60–480.

Standard Attack

1.2.1.3 Fixed a bug where the enemy's SP. Defense is getting reduced on hit.

Water Gun

1.7.1.7 Damage increased from 320 to 364 (+14%).
1.19.2.6 Movement speed decrease on self reduced from 35% to 30.

Slack Off

1.14.2.10 HP recovery increased from 9% of max HP to 12% of max HP. Cooldown reduced from 8s to 7s. Attack reduction effect due to burn status increased from 40% to 60%.

Amnesia

1.3.1.7 Amnesia+: Text changed to "Increases Sp. Def"
1.2.1.8 Cooldown reduced from 13s to 8s. HP Recovery increased.
1.12.1.6 Amount to recover saved HP reduced by 22%. Defense increase reduced from 300 to 250. Amnesia +: Special Defense increase reduced from 150 to 125.
1.20.3.10 Cooldown increased from 9s to 9.5s.

Surf

1.2.1.3 Range adjusted.
1.1.1.6 Duration of the effect on the opponent's Pokemon reduced from 3 seconds to 2 seconds (-33%).
1.7.1.7 Cooldown reduced from 9s to 8s.
1.9.1.4 Fixed a bug where the move can be interrupted midway.
1.19.2.6 Slow effect increased from 25% to 30%.
1.24.2.6 Cooldown decreased from 7s to 6.5s.

Scald

1.3.1.7 Damage increased from 2042 → 2163 (+6%). Effects on user increased. Effects on opposing Pokemon increased.
1.1.1.6 Increased the amount of damage from 453x3 + Steam damage 90x5 = 1809 total to 514x3 + Steam damage 100x5 = 2042 total (+13%). Fixed a bug where effect of its Ability, Oblivious, was not activated for steam damage.
1.5.1.6 Damage increased from 2163 to 2263 (+5%). Movement speed decrease strengthened. Attack decrease strengthened.
1.19.2.6 Damage increased by 10%.
1.20.3.10 Damage decreased by 12%.
1.24.2.6 Duration of burning increased from 3s to 4s.

Telekinesis

1.7.1.7 Cooldown reduced from 11s to 9s.
1.7.1.11 Cooldown reduced from 9s to 7.5s. (-1.5s)
1.12.1.3 Fixed a bug where the move doesn't get interrupted after getting hit by a hindrance move.

Oblivious

1.3.1.7 Move description text changes.

Slowbeam

1.5.1.6 Unite Move Charge rate increased from 134s to 122s (-12s).
1.7.1.7 Recharge rate increased.
1.7.1.9 Fixed a bug that activates when used on an opponent's Pokemon that is immune to hindrances.

Slowbro Basic Info

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Slowbro Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
4 Stars.png
1 Star.png
5 Stars.png

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Slowbro License Points

License Points 490

Slowbro's license can be obtained in the License Journey for 490 License Points.

License Journey

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Decent Standard Attack range.
✔︎ Great support skills that can isolate opponents.
Can vary builds based on moveset
✖︎ Low damage output.
✖︎ Low HP for a Defender.

Best Builds for Slowbro

Builds
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Scald Soaker Build

Scald Soaker Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Stats from Items (Lv. 40) Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +63
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
HP: +245
Cooldown: -3.50%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Scald Soaker Build Explanation

This build is centered on staying alive as long as possible with the help of Amnesia to deal as much damage as possible with Scald.

  • Drive Lens provides Slowbro with a decent amount of Sp. Atk., which can stack as it knocks out opponents or gets assist, and a bit of cooldown reduction.
  • Slick Spoon further increases Slowbro's Sp. Atk. stat and improves its damage output by ignoring a portion of its opponent's Sp. Def. It also provides a nice amount of HP.
  • Focus Band improves Slowbro's overall durability through increased defenses and provides more survivability on top of Amnesia.
  • Tenacity Belt can be a replacement for Focus Band, providing the same defense increase but focusing more on durability due to its effect.
  • Eject Button gives Slowbro a quick repositioning tool to set up Slowbeam.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems to maximize Slowbro's move damage and 6 White Emblems for additional HP. This can be achieved by equipping at leas two (2) Emblems that are both Green and White.
  • Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk or HP to maximize Scald's damage but remain as a tank.
  • Attack, and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Scald Soaker Build Damage Test

Items
(@ Lvl 30)
Scald
Damage
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
1947

Since the build is centered on Scald, equipping items that will maximize the move's damage is the ideal item combination. Focus Band is a staple item for the build, leaving only two (2) slots left for consideration.

Although Choice Specs and Slick Spoon did not generate the highest damage possible for Scald, the item combination does not require Slowbro to perform extra tasks like stacking an item or triggering an effect first to maximize damage.

As for alternatives, replacing Choice Specs with Sp. Atk. Specs would be the ideal choice. The item combination produced the best results for Scald. However, it does require Slowbro to fully stack Sp. Atk. Specs first for optimal damage.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken from the Dmg. Taken data of the Training Partner that's shown in the Battle Data tab in the match results screen.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@ Lvl 30)
Scald
Damage
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
1880
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
1947
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1999
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
1874
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1923
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1992

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Support Build

Support Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Stats from Items (Lv. 40) Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +44
Defense: +35
Sp. Def: +35
Movement Speed: +175
HP: +280
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
• HP
• Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
• Attack
• Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Support Build Explanation

This is a flexible support build for Slowbro. By default, Scald and Telekinesis are recommended moveset, however, any move combination will work.

  • Choice Specs provides Slowbro a decent amount of Sp. Atk. and increases its minimum move damage.
  • Exp. Share is Slowbro's core support item, making leveling up for the Pokemon and its lane partner faster. It also gives a decent amount of HP and movement speed.
  • Focus Band improves Slowbro's overall durability and survivability through increased defenses and healing, respectively.
  • Tenacity Belt can be a replacement for Focus Band, providing the same defense increase but focusing more on durability due to its effect.
  • Slick Spoon can be a great replacement for Choice Specs, which outputs almost the same damage as the latter. It also adds more HP for extra durability.
  • Eject Button gives Slowbro a quick repositioning tool to set up Slowbeam.
  • X Speed can also work, giving Slowbro better mobility overall.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems to maximize Slowbro's move damage and 6 White Emblems for additional HP. This can be achieved by equipping at leas two (2) Emblems that are both Green and White.
  • Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk or HP to balance damage and durability.
  • Attack, and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Support Build Damage Test

Items
(@ Lvl 30)
Scald
(@ Lvl 15)
Surf
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs 1702 1393

Since the build's main source of damage is Scald or Surf, equipping items that will maximize the move's damage output is the ideal item combination. Exp. Share and Focus Band are core items for the build, leaving only one item for consideration.

As the results show, Choice Specs will yield the best outcome for Slowbro. Although the item did not produce the highest damage for both moves, its results come in second and are not far from the top score.

As for alternatives, Slick Spoon would be the ideal option. Its results are only slightly lower than the highest one. However, it does compensate via additional HP, which is always great for Slowbro.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken from the Dmg. Taken data of the Training Partner that's shown in the Battle Data tab in the match results screen.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@ Lvl 30)
Scald
(@ Lvl 15)
Surf
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses 1636 1314
Choice Specs 1702 1393
Slick Spoon 1698 1367
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1749 1399

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Slowbro Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier Buddy Barrier gives Slowbro a shield when performing its Unite Move, also granting shields to nearby teammates responding to Slowbro.
Exp. Share.pngExp. Share Exp. Share allows Slowbro to keep with in EXP while it focuses on supporting its allies. It also provides beneficial stats for Slowbro
Shell Bell.pngShell Bell Since most of Slowbro's moves are easy to hit, Shell Bell is a decent item to have for HP regen when in a tight spot. It also gives a small amount of cooldown reduction for Slowbro's moves.
Focus Band.pngFocus Band Focus Band is crucial for tankier Pokemon and Slowbro is no exception. Having a sudden health regen is good for surviving teamfights longer.
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs adds more punch to Slowbro's damage moves based on the Pokemon's Sp. Atk. Stat. Use this if you are looking to make Slowbro more aggressive in combat.
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses Wise Glasses increases Slowbro's Sp. Atk. stat by a significant amount. This makes Pokemon's moves even more deadly .
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon Slick Spoon enhances Slowbro's offense by allowing the Pokemon to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def. It also provides a good mix of offensive and defense via its Sp. Atk. and HP bonuses, which fits well with the Pokemon's gameplay.
Drive Lens.pngDrive Lens Drive Lens provides Slowbro with a large amount of Sp. Atk. and a bit of cooldown reduction.
Tenacity Belt.pngTenacity Belt Tenacity Belt provides Slowbro with a nice amount of Defense and Sp. Def., and its effect works well with the Pokemon's Defender role.
Vanguard Bell.pngVanguard Bell Vanguard Bell provides Slowbro with a decent amount of HP and the ability to restore its HP when it hits opponents with its hindrances, like Slowbeam.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button allows for surprise combos like catching lone enemy pokemon by surprise. It also adds more mobility to Slowbro's kit.
Potion.pngPotion Potion gives that clutch healing which can make or break a game when trying to support allies in a teamfight.
Slow Smoke.pngSlow Smoke Slow Smoke slows down the momentum of any damage dealing enemy pokemon. Giving slowbro wiggle room to isolate and pick targets to bully.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Scald  ImageScald Scald damages and slows enemies in an area. It's great for offensive and defensive situations.
Amnesia  ImageAmnesia Amnesia allows Slowbro to recover a huge portion of its missing HP, making the Pokemon hard to knock out.

This moveset offers offense and defense. Scald deals decent damage in an area while also slowing enemies, making it a great teamfight tool. On the other hand, Amnesia allows Slowbro to tank more damage whilst in the frontlines.

For more crowd control, consider learning Telekinesis and Surf instead.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best for Slowbro?

Surf & Telekinesis 28
Votes
Surf & Amnesia 10
Votes
Scald & Telekinesis 35
Votes
Scald & Amnesia 9
Votes

Let us know why in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Surf & Telekinesis 12
Votes
Surf & Amnesia 6
Votes
Scald & Telekinesis 8
Votes
Scald & Amnesia 50
Votes

How to Play Slowbro

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Take Advantage of Initial Moveset

Use Slowbro's initial moveset to get the upper hand in the lane, allowing it and its team to have a better transition to the mid game and late game.

Secure or Steal Wild Pokemon with Water Gun

Use a fully charged Water Gun to secure or steal wild Pokemon. It does need to be timed properly to get the last hit.

Water Gun: Blastoise Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Slack Off Strategically

Remember that the healing from Slack Off persists even if its cancelled early for any reason, but the healing is reduced. Utilize this mechanic to make stragetic plays and get the upper hand.

Pokemon UNITE - Attention Icon.pngTip Use Slack Off on allied goal zones for faster healing.

Slack Off: Slowbro Move Effect and Cooldown

Stay Beside Damage Dealers

Slowbro's primary job is to make sure its team's damage dealers are protected, giving them space to safely dish out damage during fights. Stay beside or near them and look out for enemies that attempt to target them. Slowbro can also utilize its ranged attacks to help out in dealing damage.

Disable Incoming Enemies

Use Surf and/or Telekinesis to stop enemies attempting to knockout the team's damage dealers.This can leave them open for counter attacks.

Help Dish Out Damage Using Scald

Use Scald to help dish out damage and slow enemies who approach allies. It can also be used just to poke opponents without fully engaging in a fight.

Scald : Slowbro Move Effect and Cooldown

Tank Damage with Amnesia

After taking significant damage, use Amnesia to recover HP and prolong Slowbro's life. Take note that the light blue area in the Pokemon's HP bar indicates how much HP it can recover when the move is used.

Amnesia : Slowbro Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Slowbeam on Key Targets

As a Defender, Slowbro's job is to soak damage for its team and to prevent its allies from getting wiped out. Use Slowbeam on damage dealers such as Attackers and Speedsters to completely stop their assault and put them in a vulnerable position, allowing Slowbro's allies to burst them down.

Remember that Slowbeam pierces through immunities like Unstoppable, making it extremely effective against Pokemon that can gain immunities like Machamp or Blastoise.

Moreover, you can use Eject Button to quickly get to range and lock down your target.

Slowbeam: Slowbro Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top and Bottom Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
  • Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 4 and learn your first move.
  • At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.

Level 6 to 9

  • Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
  • Once you reach level 6, learn your second move.
  • Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns, otherwise secure Regieleki.
  • Upon reaching level 9, learn your Unite Move.

Level 10+

  • Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
  • Reach at least level 13 or max level if possible before or when Groudon spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
  • Make sure that your Unite Move is available when Groudon spawns.
  • Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.

Slowbro Combos

Lift and Surf Combo

Lift and Surf Combo
Telekinesis  Icon ► Surf Icon ► Standard Attack Icon ~

Pokemon UNITE - Slowbro Lift and Surf Combo
Telekinesis ► Surf ► Standard Attack ~
This is Slowbro's bread and butter combo, especially if you're starting a fight. Use Telekinesis to immobilize an opponent. Then, use the move's second activation to pull the opponent close to you. Use Surf to deal the full amount of damage while also stunning them in place. Remember to continuously bombard them with Standard Attacks while they are stunned. You can also choose to use Eject Button at the start to surprise your opponents.

Ultimate Lockdown Combo

Ultimate Lockdown Combo
Surf Icon ► Telekinesis  Icon ► Slowbeam Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Slowbro Ultimate Lockdown Combo
This is similar to the Lift and Surf combo, but with the addition of Slowbeam to ensure that the unlucky Pokemon caught in this combo will stay glued to one spot. Prioritize landing this combo on high damage dealing opponents like Speedsters and Attackers. If this combo connects during a teamfight, your team can practically wipe out the target with little effort.

Matchups & Counters for Slowbro

Slowbro Matchups

Hard Counter
Alolan NinetalesCinderaceDelphoxInteleonMega Mewtwo Y
Fair Matchup
AegislashAlolan RaichuArmarougeArticunoAzumarillBlastoiseBuzzwoleChandelureComfeyCrustleDecidueyeDragapultDragoniteEspeonGardevoirGlaceonGoodraGreedentGreninjaHo-OhLaprasLatiasLatiosMamoswineMewMorpekoPikachuReshiramScizorSkeledirgeSnorlaxTrevenantTsareenaTyphlosionUmbreonVenusaurZapdos
Good Matchup
AbsolAlcremieBlazikenBlisseyCeruledgeCharizardClefableComfeyCramorantDarkraiDhelmiseDodrioDuraludonEldegossEmpoleonFalinksFeraligatrGalarian RapidashGarchompGengarGyaradosHoopaLeafeonLucarioMachampMega Charizard XMega Charizard YMega GyaradosMega LucarioMega Mewtwo XMeganiumMeowscaradaMeowthMetagrossMimikyuMiraidonMoltresMorpekoMr. MimePalkiaPawmotPsyduckQuaquavalSableyeSirfetchSolgaleoSuicuneSylveonTalonflameTinkatonTyranitarUrshifuWigglytuffZacianZeraoraZoroark
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Slowbro.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter by Kiting

Although a durable Pokemon, Slowbro has poor mobility, making Slowbro vulnerable to long-ranged attacks.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Cinderace ImageCinderace Rating: ★★★★★
• Can kite Slowbro with fast ranged attacks.
• Can dodge Slowbro's moves with Flame Charge or Feint.
Mega Mewtwo Y ImageMega Mewtwo Y Rating: ★★★★
• Can push back Slowbro with Future Sight and kite it with strong and fast ranged attacks.
• Can dodge Slowbro's moves with Teleport or become immune to them using Psystrike.
Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales Rating: ★★★★
• Can freeze Slowbro and prevent it from setting up its moves using Avalanche and Blizzard.

Even Matchups for Slowbro

Slowbro is sturdy enough to sustain plenty of hits thanks to its high defenses. Make use of its arsenal of crowd control moves during brawls to open opponents up for its allies to follow through.

Find an Opening and Disable Them

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Alolan Raichu ImageArmarouge ImageChandelure ImageDecidueye ImageDragapult ImageEspeon ImageGardevoir ImageGlaceon ImageGreninja ImageLatias ImageLatios ImageMew ImagePikachu ImageReshiram ImageSkeledirge ImageTyphlosion ImageVenusaur ImageZapdos Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have high damage potential. However, they are fragile and have low mobility, making them vulnerable to disables.
• Dodge their moves or attacks as much as possible or tank them with Amnesia.
• Wait or find an opening where they are exposed and can get easily caught with Slowbro's disabling moves.

Disrupt Their Attacks/Combos

All-Rounders
Aegislash ImageAzumarill ImageBuzzwole ImageDragonite ImageScizor ImageTsareena Image
How to Beat
• All-Rounders excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or moves to deal damage. They are also durable. However, they have to come close to their targets first to attack or do their combos, putting them in range of Slowbro's disabling moves.
• Disrupt their attacks or combos with Surf, Telekinesis, or Slowbeam but make sure there are allies nearby to follow up.
• Slow them and deal damage using Scald.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Articuno ImageBlastoise ImageCrustle ImageGoodra ImageGreedent ImageHo-Oh ImageLapras ImageMamoswine ImageSnorlax ImageTrevenant ImageUmbreon Image
How to Beat
• Much like Slowbro, these Pokemon are extremely durable and have crowd control moves, making them a difficult target to take down. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Slowbro.
• Keep them in place with Surf, Telekinesis, or Slowbeam and allow Slowbro's allies to finish them off.

Easy Matchups for Slowbro

Slowbro has a lot of disabling moves. Pokemon that are susceptible to disables are easy targets for Slowbro.

Find an Opening and Disable Them

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Cramorant ImageDuraludon ImageMiraidon ImageSuicune ImageSylveon Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have high damage potential. However, they are fragile, have low mobility, and tend to move quite close to the frontlines when they attack, making them vulnerable to disables.
• Wait or find an opening where they are exposed and can get easily caught with Slowbro's disabling moves.

Disrupt Their Attacks/Combos

All-Rounders
Blaziken ImageCeruledge ImageCharizard ImageDhelmise ImageEmpoleon ImageFalinks ImageFeraligatr ImageGarchomp ImageGyarados ImageLucario ImageMachamp ImageMega Charizard X ImageMega Charizard Y ImageMega Gyarados ImageMega Lucario ImageMega Mewtwo X ImageMetagross ImageMimikyu ImageMoltres ImagePalkia ImagePawmot ImageQuaquaval ImageSirfetchSolgaleo ImageTinkaton ImageTyranitar ImageUrshifu ImageZacian Image
How to Beat
• All-Rounders excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or moves to deal damage. They are also durable. However, they have to come close to their targets first to attack or do their combos, putting them in range of Slowbro's disabling moves.
• Disrupt their attacks or combos with Surf, Telekinesis, or Slowbeam but make sure there are allies nearby to follow up.
• Slow them and deal damage using Scald.

Disable Them When They Approach or Miss Their Attempt

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage
Absol ImageDarkrai ImageDodrio ImageGalarian Rapidash ImageGengar ImageLeafeon ImageMeowscarada ImageMeowth ImageMorpeko ImageTalonflame ImageZeraora ImageZoroark Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, they are susceptible to getting disabled since they have to come close to their targets to damage them and become vulnerable when they miss their burst damage attempt.
• Use Surf, Telekinesis, or Slowbeam once they approach to prevent them from attacking but make sure there are allies nearby to follow up.
• Alternatively, Slowbro can also wait for them to miss their attempt before disabling them.

Aim for Them First

Supporters
Alcremie ImageBlissey ImageClefable ImageComfey ImageEldegoss ImageHoopa ImageMeganium ImageMr. Mime ImagePsyduck ImageSableye ImageWigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Slowbro, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• Target them first with Slowbro's disabling moves to temporarily remove them from the fight or allow allies to burst them down.

Best Teammates for Slowbro

Pokemon Explanation
Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales
Delphox ImageDelphox
High Damaging Snipers
These Pokemon have powerful burst attacks and are capable of stunning enemies from a safe distance. Slowbro can lead the charge for these Pokemon while they deal damage and secure objectives.
Blissey ImageBlissey
Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime
Shields and Sustain
These Pokemon are capable of providing buffs, shields, and AoE heals during fights. This allows Slowbro to become sturdier and easily dominate lanes.
Crustle ImageCrustle
Snorlax ImageSnorlax
Tanky Disablers
As fellow Defenders that have disabling abilities, these Pokemon can lead the charge, soak up damage, and help Slowbro setup its attacks with their disabling moves.
Absol ImageAbsol
Zoroark ImageZoroark
High Burst Damagers
These Pokemon help contribute damage through pinning down enemies with combos and burst attacks. While it's still recommended to go with either a Defender or Supporter ally, Speedsters are a huge help when trying to dominate lanes as early as possible.
Tsareena ImageTsareena
Urshifu ImageUrshifu
Hard-hitting Initiators
These Pokemon are very dependable allies as they have means to buff or sustain themselves. Whether it's securing objectives or pushing lanes, Tsareena and Urshifu are built to initiate clashes, stun enemies, and create openings for their teammates.

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Slowbro Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Water Gun ImageWater Gun
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Melee
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: No Charge: 313, Full Charge: 627
Final Damage: No Charge: 364, Full Charge: 728
Shoots water forcefully, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time when it his. Holding down the button for this move increases its area of effect and damage.
Surf ImageSurf
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 6.5s
Starting Damage: 1035
Final Damage: 2151
Has the user charge forward on a wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. This is followed by two more waves that deal damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time.
Upgrade: The second and third waves become larget and also throw opposing Pokemon like the first wave does.
Scald  ImageScald
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Melee
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 1093
Initial damage: 265 x 3, Burn damage: 56 x 5
Final Damage: 2493
Initial damage: 598 x 3, Burn damage: 128 x 5
Shoots boiling hot water, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and creating steam when it hits. Opposing Pokemon inside the stream's area of effect are left burned and have their movement speed decreased for a short time.
Upgrade: Increases the vapor's area of effect.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Slack Off ImageSlack Off
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Recovery
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 11s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
Has the user slack off, continually restoring its HP for a short time. While the user is slacking off, if the user moves, performs a basic attack, uses a move, has a hindrance inflicted on it, or is otherwise interrupted, the HP restoration effect continues at decreased power.
Telekinesis  ImageTelekinesis
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 7.5s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
Makes opposing Pokemon float with psychic power. If used again, pulls the opposing Pokemon toward the user.
Upgrade: Increases this move's speed and range.
Amnesia  ImageAmnesia
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 8
Move Type: Recovery
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 9.5s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
Has the user recover some of its HP using its stored-up lost HP. For a short time after this move, the user becomes immune to hindrances and gains increased Defense.
Upgrade: Increases Sp. Def.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Slowbeam ImageSlowbeam
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 112
Starting Damage: 2100
350 x 6
Final Damage: 3240
540 x 6
Has the user stare at one of the opposing team's Pokemon and attack continually, dealing damage and binding it. Grants the user a shield and makes the user immune to hindrances while it's using this move.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack.When this boosted attack hits, it deals damage to nearby opposing Pokemon and decreases their movement speed for a short time.

Ability (Passive)

Oblivious ImageOblivious All Evolution Stages
Has the Pokemon store up lost HP for a short time. When hitting an opposing Pokemon with a move, the Pokemon recovers some of its HP using the stored-up HP, and it also decreases the opposing Pokemon's Sp. Def for a short time.

Slowbro Stats & Evolutions

Slowbro Evolutions

1st Evolution Final Evolution
Slowpoke.pngSlowpoke
(Lv. 1)
Slowpoke.pngSlowbro
(Lv. 4)

Slowbro Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3225 70 60 150
2 3361 80 69 153
3 3517 92 80 157
4 4309 153 134 175
5 4516 169 149 180
6 4754 187 165 186
7 5027 208 184 192
8 5342 233 205 199
9 5704 260 230 207
10 6120 292 259 217
11 6599 329 291 228
12 7150 371 329 241
13 7784 420 373 256
14 8513 476 423 273
15 9350 540 480 292

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Slowbro Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
SlowbroTraining StyleTraining Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
SlowbroBonfire StyleBonfire Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350 / Holowear Ticket 18
SlowbroTuxedo StyleTuxedo Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
SlowbroGardening StyleGardening Style
SlowbroProfessor StyleProfessor Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1200
SlowbroWanderer StyleWanderer Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1050
SlowbroPorcelain StylePorcelain Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
SlowbroChampion StyleChampion Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 2199

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Slowbro Achievements

Oblivious Achievement

Oblivious
Pokemon Move
Slowbro ImageSlowbro Oblivious ImageOblivious
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In a single battle, recover 5000 or more HP with Oblivious (5/10/20 battles total)
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Comment

28 thecarnageofheros thecarnageofheros 10 months

I personally prefer scald telekinesis because I find that I don’t have to rely on my own team so I can kill them and I can soak damage and if I do have to, I can use my unite or telekinesis. It’s also really good early game.

27 ,kbudsvfbju ,kbudsvfbju over 2 years

Telekinesis plus scald is best!

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