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Revision as of 02:08, 1 January 2010

Slowpoke #079: Slowpoke
Pokémon
#081: Magnemite Magnemite
Slowbro
ヤドラン Yadoran
#080
080Slowbro.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Water Psychic
Category
Hermit Crab Pokémon
Abilities
Oblivious or Own Tempo
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#080
Johto
#081
Hoenn
#256
Regional Browser numbers
Height
5'03"
Imperial
1.6 m
Metric
Weight
173.1 lbs.
Imperial
78.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Pink
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F080.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Monster and
Water 1 groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
2
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 164 Battle Exp.: 1641*

Slowbro (Japanese: ヤドラン Yadoran) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon.

It evolves from Slowpoke starting at level 37. It is one of Slowpoke's two final forms.

Biology

Physiology

Slowbro are physically slightly different Slowpoke, with a Shellder latched to its tail on a symbiotic, almost parasitic relationship with the Slowbro. The extra weight on its tail turned the Slowpoke bipedal. As a result of carrying this burden, its special abilities were developed greatly. Through the symbiotic relationship, the latched Shellder grows in a spiral shell instead of a bivalve. If for any reason it loses its Shellder, it will result in the Slowbro returning to its former Slowpoke self.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Since it cannot fish anymore, it now has to catch prey. It is therefore, slightly faster than an ordinary Slowpoke, and is significantly more powerful. The most notable changes in Slowbro's movepool is the addition of physical fighting moves, such as Brick Break, Ice Punch, and Seismic Toss.

Behavior

Used to dozing off at shorelines and lakesides waiting for fish to bite the tip of its tail, the extra burden of a Shellder turned this Pokémon fisher into a hunter, against its own will.

Habitat

Slowbro tend to live near ponds, lakes, and seashores.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food


Due to the Shellder on its tail preventing it from fishing, Slowbro instead grudgingly swims to catch prey instead.

In the anime

File:Slowbro Anime.png
A Slowbro in the anime
File:EP066shot.jpg
A Slowpoke with a Shellder on its tail that didn't evolve yet

Major Appearances

Professor Westwood V had a Slowbro that evolved from a Slowpoke in The Evolution Solution.

Prima used a Slowbro to help Ash get his Charizard under control in The Mandarin Island Miss Match.

A Slowpoke evolved into Slowbro in "Enlighten Up!".

Several Slowpoke evolve to Slowbro against their will in A Crowning Achievement.

Minor Appearances

A Slowpoke that Ash's missing Pokémon asked for help evolved at the end of Island of the Giant Pokémon.

A Slowbro has appeared in May, We Hardly Drew'd Ya!, under the ownership of Solidad.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP244 Slowbro Ash's Pokédex Slowbro, the Hermit Crab Pokémon. Slowbro are able to use powerful Psychic attacks but generally prefers to avoid conflict.

In the manga

Lorelei uses a Slowbro as part of her team in Pokémon Adventures. 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 Blue's ploy using Horsea.

In the TCG

Main article: Slowbro (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
Blue
Yellow Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again.
Stadium If its tail is bitten by a Shellder, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. The Shellder seems to like its crunchy tail.
Generation II
Gold If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
Silver Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
Crystal An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
Stadium 2 If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro.
LeafGreen The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
Generation IV
Diamond Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
Pearl Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
Platinum Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down.
HeartGold If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
SoulSilver Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Uncommon Route 23 and Cerulean Cave with Super Rod and Seafoam Islands
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Routes 12 and 13 (surfing) and Seafoam Islands
Generation II
Gold Silver
Rare Slowpoke Well
Crystal
Rare Slowpoke Well
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare Two Island, Three Island, Seafoam Islands and Cerulean Cave (LeafGreen only)
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Slowpoke (Pearl only)
Platinum
None Evolve Slowpoke
HeartGold SoulSilver
Rare Slowpoke Well and Safari Zone
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap River
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 18
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Slowpoke
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Surrounded Sea (B1-B20)
Miracle Sea (B1-B18)
Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4)
Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Rumble Gravel Cave

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver King's Rock King's Rock (8%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire King's Rock King's Rock (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl King's Rock King's Rock (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202 300 - 394
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
490
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéthlon stats

Speed
1/1
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Stamina
5/5 ★★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/17 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

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By leveling up

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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TCG-only Moves

Side game data

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Evolution

Slowpoke
Unevolved
Slowpoke
 Water  Psychic 
Rare Candy
Level 37


Slowbro
First Evolution
Slowbro
 Water  Psychic 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 080.png Spr 1y 080.png Spr 1g 080.png Spr b g1 080.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 080.png Spr 2s 080.png Spr 2c 080.png Spr b 2g 080.png
Spr 2g 080 s.png Spr 2s 080 s.png Spr 2c 080 s.png Spr b 2g 080 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 080.png Spr 3e 080.png Spr 3f 080.png Spr b 3r 080.png
Spr 3r 080 s.png Spr 3e 080 s.png Spr 3f 080 s.png Spr b 3r 080 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 080.png Spr 4p 080.png Spr 4h 080.png Spr b 4d 080.png
Spr 4d 080 s.png Spr 4p 080 s.png Spr 4h 080 s.png Spr b 4d 080 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 080.png Spr 5b2 080.png Spr b 5b 080.png
Spr 5b 080 s.png Spr 5b2 080 s.png Spr b 5b 080 s.png
Slowbro For other sprites and images, please see Slowbro images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Despite it being a commonly known and accepted fact that Shellder triggers the evolution, mentioned in most of its Pokédex entries, Slowbro's evolution from Slowpoke has nothing to do with Shellder in the games, unlike how the evolution of Mantyke requires a Remoraid.
  • Slowbro's Pokédex entries imply that if the Shellder is removed, it will revert to its Slowpoke form. It is never mentioned what happens to the Shellder afterwards.
    • This is the only mentioning of a Pokémon possibly devolving anywhere in the Pokémon games.
  • Many Pokémon are noted to evolve by two or more Pokémon combining, such as Metang being formed by two Beldum. However, the anime does not show this and simply spawns the second Pokémon out of nowhere: an example is Morrison's Beldum, which simply evolved into Metang without the need of joining to another Beldum. The evolution of Slowpoke into Slowbro is the only time that evolution by two Pokémon physically merging is shown.
  • Interestingly, in Slowbro's Generation III backsprite and its Generation II sprite, the Shellder doesn't have spots, even though in the Generation III's regular sprite and the Generation II's back sprite, and all other games so far, it does have spots.

Origin

Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs. Slowbro's appearance may also be based on a pygmy hippopotamus, or a giant salamander.

Name origin

Slowbro's name is a combination of slow and bro, short for brother. It may just be used in a general sense, in the same way someone would say "hey, brother!" It could also refer to the brotherly relationship shared by the combined form of Slowpoke and Shellder, or to the fact that it is somewhat based on a hermit crab, as seen on its Pokédex species.

Yadoran may be taken to mean 宿らん, to not lodge/dwell. It is also possible that the yado comes from 宿借り yadokari, hermit crab, or 宿主 yadonushi, (parasitic) host. Also, 鈍感 donkan means thickheaded or solid, and 鈍 don means slow, dull, or stupid.

In other languages

  • German: Lahmus - From lahm (slow) and Muschel (shell or clam).
  • French: Flagadoss - From flagada (soft, weak) and molosse (big dog).
  • Korean: 야도란 Yadoran
  • Chinese (Hong Kong): 大呆獸 - Literally "big slow-witted creature" (as opposed to Slowpoke being little slow-witted creature).

External links

Notes


Slowpoke #079: Slowpoke
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