Shadow Slowbro
Water/Psychic-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 573.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Surf
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Surf is an Elite TM move. Surf costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Slowbro takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 573
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,454 CP
Shadow Slowbro moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.5s | 20 | 1.52 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Surf Best STAB Elite | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Surf is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Slowbro
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 524 | 612 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 877 | 981 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,360 | 1,490 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,692 | 1,854 |
Is Shadow Slowbro good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Slowbro has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 112 |
| Lv 3 | 189 |
| Lv 4 | 266 |
| Lv 5 | 343 |
| Lv 6 | 420 |
| Lv 7 | 496 |
| Lv 8 | 573 |
| Lv 9 | 650 |
| Lv 10 | 727 |
| Lv 11 | 800 |
| Lv 12 | 872 |
| Lv 13 | 945 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,018 |
| Lv 15 | 1,090 |
| Lv 16 | 1,163 |
| Lv 17 | 1,236 |
| Lv 18 | 1,308 |
| Lv 19 | 1,381 |
| Lv 20 | 1,454 |
| Lv 21 | 1,527 |
| Lv 22 | 1,599 |
| Lv 23 | 1,672 |
| Lv 24 | 1,745 |
| Lv 25 | 1,817 |
| Lv 26 | 1,890 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,963 |
| Lv 28 | 2,036 |
| Lv 29 | 2,108 |
| Lv 30 | 2,181 |
| Lv 31 | 2,218 |
| Lv 32 | 2,254 |
| Lv 33 | 2,290 |
| Lv 34 | 2,327 |
| Lv 35 | 2,363 |
| Lv 36 | 2,399 |
| Lv 37 | 2,436 |
| Lv 38 | 2,472 |
| Lv 39 | 2,508 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,545 |
| Lv 41 | 2,577 |
| Lv 42 | 2,609 |
| Lv 43 | 2,642 |
| Lv 44 | 2,675 |
| Lv 45 | 2,708 |
| Lv 46 | 2,742 |
| Lv 47 | 2,775 |
| Lv 48 | 2,809 |
| Lv 49 | 2,843 |
| Lv 50 | 2,877 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0080
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 78.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0080_POKEMON_SLOWBRO_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Slowbro in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowbro's best moveset is Confusion with Surf. Surf is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Slowbro's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowbro takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water.
What is Shadow Slowbro's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowbro reaches 2,877 CP at level 50 and 2,545 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Slowbro: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Slowbro?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Slowbro shows 573 CP (level 8), or 945 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,454 CP, or 1,817 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Slowbro in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Slowbro is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Slowbro with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.