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 Poison/Psychic-type regional form. 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.
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 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 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. However, it 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.
When Slowbro Mega Evolves, it becomes engulfed by the Shellder so that only its head, arms, and white-tipped tail are visible. Its head pokes out of the mouth of the Shellder and is surrounded by Shellder's now larger teeth. The spiral Shellder now has an opening at its tip, allowing the tail of Slowbro 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 spots 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 an armor so hard that nothing can scratch it. Slowpoke is virtually unchanged, but it gains some power and motivation from Shellder's digestive fluids.
In Galar, Galarian Slowbro's appearance is due to Shellder biting its arm instead of tail, causing a chemical reaction with the consumed Galarica spices within its body. The Shellder attached to its arm resembles the Shellder tail from its Kantonian counterpart but smaller with a purple tip shaped like a stinger and even lacks pupils. It has a slight color difference with purple spots on its forehead. Its mouth and paws are also purple, while its belly remains gray.
Galarian Slowbro are considered highly dangerous due to it indiscriminately attacking its surroundings, the reason for which is due to Shellder sometimes unconsciously biting down hard on its arm. While normally zoned out, its expression will quickly change when facing a strong opponent due to the stimulus jolt from its nervous system. Galarian Slowbro can move with speed that puts the quickest of known reflexes to shame in order to fire a liquid poison shot from Shellder's tip.[1]Slowbro releases the poison liquid by grabbing Shellder's tongue who launches it.
Galarian Slowbro is the only known Pokémon capable of using the move Shell Side Arm.
In the anime
In the main series
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. Afterwards, 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.
Minor appearances
At the end of Island of the Giant Pokémon, a Slowbro 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.
Pokédex entries
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Slowbro
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Ash's Pokédex
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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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In the 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
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
Ash caught a giant Slowpoke in Ash vs. Gary. 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.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Multiple Slowbro debuted in Sigh for Psyduck as corpses used by Koga's Gastly.
Slowbro physically debuted under the ownership of Lorelei in Playing Horsea, where many were used 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.
A Slowbro appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Jinga, a Draconid, used a Slowbro to fight against Ruby in Omega Alpha Adventure 6, and later Mega Evolved it into Mega Slowbro in Omega Alpha Adventure 7.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu caught a Slowbro in GDZ22.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Slowbro appeared in Save The Chansey!.
A Slowbro appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
A Slowbro appeared in To the Pokémon League!!, under the ownership of Lorelei.
In the TCG
- Main article: Slowbro (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
#080
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The Shellder that is latched onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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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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| Stadium
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If its tail is bitten by a Shellder, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. The Shellder seems to like its crunchy tail.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#081
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| Gold
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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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| Silver
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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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| Crystal
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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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| Stadium 2
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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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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#—
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Kanto
#080
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| Ruby
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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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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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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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| FireRed
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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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| LeafGreen
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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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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
#—
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Johto
#081
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| Diamond
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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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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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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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| SoulSilver
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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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| Generation V
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Unova
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| Black
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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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| White
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| Black 2
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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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Kalos
Coastal #134
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Hoenn
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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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| Y
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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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| Omega Ruby
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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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Alola
SM: #038
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Alola
USUM: #045
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Kanto
#080
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| Sun
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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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| Moon
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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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| Ultra Sun
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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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| Ultra Moon
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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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| Let's Go Pikachu
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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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| Let's Go Eevee
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| Mega Slowbro
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| Moon
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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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| Ultra Sun
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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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| Ultra Moon
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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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| Let's Go Pikachu
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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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Galar
Isle of Armor #002
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Slowpoke became Slowbro when a Shellder bit on to its tail. Sweet flavors seeping from the tail make the Shellder feel as if its life is a dream.
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Being bitten by a Shellder shocked this Pokémon into standing on two legs. If the Shellder lets go, it seems Slowbro will turn back into a Slowpoke.
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| Galarian Slowbro
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A Shellder bite set off a chemical reaction with the spices inside Slowbro's body, causing Slowbro to become a Poison-type Pokémon.
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If this Pokémon squeezes the tongue of the Shellder biting it, the Shellder will launch a toxic liquid from the tip of its shell.
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Game locations
In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Slowbro
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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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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Other Pokémon with this total
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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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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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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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Other Pokémon with this total
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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
| Stat
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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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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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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Other Pokémon with this total
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Slowbro
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Galarian 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 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 of Slowbro
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Slowbro
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowbro in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Slowbro in that game.
- 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 in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Slowbro in that game.
- 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 of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor 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 of Slowbro
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see 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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Side game data
Evolution
Slowbro
Galarian Slowbro
Forms
Mega Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Galarian Slowbro.
- 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.
- 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 its Slowpoke form.
- 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 or Slowking is the only time that evolution by two Pokémon physically merging is shown.
- Slowbro is the only Pokémon to have both a Mega Evolution and a regional form.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs, though it is physically similar to giant otters, giant salamanders, and hippopotamuses. 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.
Its parasitic relationship with Shellder may be inspired by leeches. Interestingly enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs.
Galarian Slowbro's Poison typing may be a reference to cone snails, which have cone-shaped shells and are highly venomous.
Name origin
Slowbro is a combination of slow and bro (short for brother). It may just be used in a general sense, or it could refer to the brotherly/symbiotic relationship shared by the combined form of Slowpoke and Shellder.
Yadoran may be taken to mean 宿らん (to not lodge/dwell). It may also reference 宿借り yadokari (hermit crab) or 宿主 yadonushi ([parasitic] host).
In other languages
| Language
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Title
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 Japanese
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ヤドラン Yadoran
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From 宿借り yadokari or 宿主 yadonushi; possibly 宿らん
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 French
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Flagadoss
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From flagada and molosse
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 Spanish
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Slowbro
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Same as English name
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 German
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Lahmus
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From lahm and Muschel
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 Italian
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Slowbro
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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야도란 Yadoran
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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呆河馬 / 呆河马 Dāihémǎ
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Means "Slow-witted hippopotamus"
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 Cantonese Chinese
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大呆獸 Daaihdāaisau
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Literally "Big slow-witted creature"
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| More languages
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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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Related articles
Notes
External links
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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%)
Slowbronite (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Slowbro images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
