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| Slowbro is a bipedal, pink {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{p|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 [[Devolution|revert]] to its unevolved form, {{p|Slowpoke}}. | | Slowbro is a bipedal, pink {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{p|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 [[Devolution|revert]] to its unevolved form, {{p|Slowpoke}}. |
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| 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|ponds, lakes, and seashores}}. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Slowbro usually sleeps at the same time Shellder bites its tail.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref> On occasion, Slowbro sleeps even when Shellder is still awake. | | 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|ponds, lakes, and seashores}}. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Slowbro usually sleeps at the same time Shellder bites its tail.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> On occasion, Slowbro sleeps even when Shellder is still awake. |
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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. These Slowbro can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
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. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Slowbro usually sleeps at the same time Shellder bites its tail.[1] On occasion, Slowbro sleeps even when Shellder is still awake.
Forms
Slowbro has a regional form, Galarian Slowbro, and can Mega Evolve into Mega Slowbro.
- Galarian Slowbro
In Galar, Slowbro's appearance differs due to Shellder biting its arm instead of its tail, causing a chemical reaction between the Shellder's poison and the consumed Galarica spices within the Slowpoke's body.[2] The Shellder attached to its arm resembles the Shellder tail of its Kantonian counterpart, but is smaller, with a purple tip shaped like a stinger, and lacking visible pupils. Galarian Slowbro itself has a slight color difference compared to its counterpart, being pinker, with purple accents on its head, arms, and tail.
Galarian Slowbro is 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. Another reason is that Shellder feels bliss when biting hard enough to absorb Galarian Slowbro's poison. However, Shellder will occasionally faint from the seeping poison, and Galarian Slowbro occasionally lashes out due to the itching caused by said poison. 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.[2] They can also be found in the Coastal Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Galar's regional life is simulated.
Galarian Slowbro is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Shell Side Arm. It is also the only known Pokémon that can have Quick Draw as an Ability.
- Mega Slowbro
As Mega Slowbro, 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 spare dots are 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.
Evolution
Slowbro evolves from Slowpoke and is one of its final forms, the other being Slowking.
Galarian Slowbro evolves from Galarian Slowpoke. It is one of Galarian Slowpoke's final forms, the other being Galarian Slowking.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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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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Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
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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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If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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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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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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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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The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
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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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If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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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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Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
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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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An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
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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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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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It spaces out while gazing at the sea. With Shellder's poison flowing through its body, it becomes even spacier.
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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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Spacing out is basically all it does. It turns back into Slowpoke if its tail, along with Shellder, breaks off.
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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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Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again.
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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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When bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, Shellder converts into impregnable armor. There is virtually no change in Slowpoke.
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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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Having been swallowed whole by Shellder, Slowbro now has an iron defense. It's pretty comfortable in there, too.
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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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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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If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, this Pokémon reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
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Shellder seems blissful over the taste of Slowbro even though the toxins seeping from the bite have caused Shellder to faint.
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Shellder bites down hard on Slowbro’s arm to suck out more poison. This seems to cause itching, so Slowbro occasionally lashes out.
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In side games
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Slowbro
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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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- 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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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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- 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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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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- 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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Learnset
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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- 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 or an alternate form 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 or an alternate form of Slowbro
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowbro
- 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
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by 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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Special moves
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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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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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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Water
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Points to befriend: 12
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Berry:
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Primary ingredient:
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| Main skill: Energizing Cheer S
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Mega Slowbro
Galarian Slowbro
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Slowbro
Galarian Slowbro
Sprites
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 An Evolution in Taste!, 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
Slowbro debuted at the end of Island of the Giant Pokémon, where it was revealed to have 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!.
A Trainer's Slowbro appeared in It's... Champion Time!.
A Trainer's Slowbro appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Slowbro appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.
A Slowbro appeared in Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!, during a flashback where Friede got one whilst fishing.
A Galarian Slowbro appeared in Song Within the Mist. It reappeared in Lapras's Feelings for its Friends.
Pokédex entries
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Slowbro
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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 Hoopa Distorts, Jinga of the Draconid people used a Slowbro to fight Ruby and Latios. He later Mega Evolved it into Mega Slowbro in Slowbro Has an Idea.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
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)
Other appearances
- Main article: Slowbro (UNITE)
Slowbro is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged defender that starts as Slowpoke, which evolves into Slowbro at level 4.
Trivia
- Despite it being a commonly known and accepted fact that Shellder triggers its evolution, mentioned in most of its Pokédex entries, Slowbro's evolution from Slowpoke has nothing to do with Shellder in the core series, unlike how the evolution of Mantyke requires a Remoraid.
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 being mentioned in the games.
- Slowbro is the only Pokémon to have both a Mega Evolution and a regional form.
- Slowbro, its Galarian form, and their evolutionary relatives are the only Psychic-type Pokémon in the Monster Egg Group.
- Galarian Slowbro and its evolutionary relative, Galarian Slowking, are the only pink Poison-type Pokémon.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Its physical appearance may be based on hippopotamuses, giant otters, and giant salamanders. 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. Slowbro's shell and lifestyle may be based on hermit crabs, further supported by its category as the Hermit Crab Pokémon.
Slowbro's relationship with Shellder may be inspired by leeches.
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 resembles depictions of arm cannons in fictional media.
Name origin
Slowbro may be a combination of slow and bro (short for brother).
Yadoran was named after the famous Yugoslavian singer-songwriter Jadranka Stojaković, who had worked for Konami during her residence in Japan. Her name is transliterated into Japanese as ヤドランカ Yadoranka, which is dialectal for "wouldn't you reside?". A former colleague of hers who later joined Game Freak brought her name to mind while naming Slowbro.[3] The name may also involve 宿借り yadokari (hermit crab), 宿主 yadonushi (parasitic host), and 鈍 don (dull).
In other languages
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ヤドラン Yadoran
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From ヤドランカ Yadoranka and possibly 宿借り yadokari, 宿主 yadonushi, and 鈍 don
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Flagadoss
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From flagada and molosse
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Slowbro
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Same as English name
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Lahmus
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From lahm and Muschel
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Slowbro
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Same as English name
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야도란 Yadoran
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Transcription of Japanese name
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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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See also
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Gold Leaf (100%)
King's Rock (2%)
For other sprites and images, please see Slowbro images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
