Slowbro
Water/Psychic-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Mega Slowbro for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
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 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
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,454 CP
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
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Slowbro is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Slowbro
How to get Slowbro
- Evolve from
- Slowpoke · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Slowbro arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Slowbro
- 100 Mega Energy for the first evolution
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 63 | 2,199 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 63 | 2,381 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,417 | 1,490 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,763 | 1,854 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,417 | 1,490 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,071 | 1,127 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,417 | 1,490 |
Slowbro in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Slowbro in Mega Raids | 18 Mar 2026 | Featured shiny | Yes |
Is Slowbro good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
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
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 78.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 10 released forms
- Game ID
- V0080_POKEMON_SLOWBRO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slowbro in Pokemon GO?
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.
What are Slowbro's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Slowbro takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water.
What is Slowbro's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Slowbro reaches 2,877 CP at level 50 and 2,545 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Slowbro?
A 15/15/15 Slowbro shows 1,454 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,817 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,090 CP.
How do you get Slowbro in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Slowpoke (50 Candy). Its most recent event was Mega Slowbro in Mega Raids (March 2026).
Can Slowbro be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Slowbro is in the game. It could be shiny in Mega Slowbro in Mega Raids (March 2026).