Slowbro (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Slowbro (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Slowbro (Galarian)
Slowbro (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Poison/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 41.867 DPS.
Slowbro (Galarian) 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: Slowbro (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Fairy, Grass-type moves as Slowbro (Galarian) 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 Slowbro (Galarian) is Mega Gengar (41.867 DPS), Primal Groudon (41.400 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (38.857 DPS).
Catching Slowbro (Galarian): After defeating Slowbro (Galarian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1360 and 1432 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1692-1781 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Slowbro (Galarian) from raids will have exactly 1432 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 Slowbro (Galarian)?
The best counter for Slowbro (Galarian) is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 41.867 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (41.400 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (38.857 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Slowbro (Galarian)?
Slowbro (Galarian) 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 Slowbro (Galarian) weak to?
Slowbro (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Fairy, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Slowbro (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Slowbro (Galarian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Slowbro (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Slowbro (Galarian) from raids will have 1432 CP at level 20, or 1781 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1360. If you see 1432 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Slowbro (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Slowbro (Galarian) 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 Slowbro (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Slowbro (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Slowbro (Galarian) 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 Slowbro (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Slowbro (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (36.636 DPS) and Blacephalon (35.714 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 Slowbro (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Slowbro (Galarian) is not currently available. Poison-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.