Mega Slowbro Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Slowbro in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Slowbro
Mega Slowbro is a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with water/psychic typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 28.700 DPS. Mega Slowbro's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega Slowbro can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Slowbro is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Fire, Ice-type moves as Mega Slowbro resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Slowbro is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (28.700 DPS), Mega Gengar (25.733 DPS), and Regieleki (25.176 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Slowbro: After defeating Mega Slowbro, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2110 and 2199 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2625-2736 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Slowbro from raids will have exactly 2199 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Slowbro?
The best counter for Mega Slowbro is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 28.700 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (25.733 DPS) and Regieleki (25.176 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Slowbro?
Mega Slowbro can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Slowbro weak to?
Mega Slowbro is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Slowbro be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Slowbro's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Slowbro from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Slowbro from raids will have 2199 CP at level 20, or 2736 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2110. If you see 2199 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Slowbro worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Slowbro is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Slowbro?
For the best moveset for Mega Slowbro itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Slowbro stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Slowbro without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Slowbro can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (25.176 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (24.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Slowbro in raids?
Mega Slowbro is weather boosted during rainy,windy weather. When boosted, Mega Slowbro is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2625-2736 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.