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 knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Slowbro good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Slowbro has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (180 Defense / 216 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Slowbro deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Surf (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Slowbro's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Slowbro takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type moves. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Slowbro's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Slowbro reaches 2,877 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,545 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Slowbro?
A perfect 15/15/15 Slowbro shows 1,454 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,817 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Slowbro better than regular Slowbro?
Shadow Slowbro deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Slowbro in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Slowpoke (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Slowbro be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Slowbro depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.