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slowbro
#080

Slowbro

Hermit Crab Pokémon

WaterPsychic

Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the SHELLDER on its tail bites down.

Base Stats

HP 95
Attack 75
Defense 110
Sp. Atk 100
Sp. Def 80
Speed 30
Total 490

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Hermit Crab Pokémon
Height 1.6 m
Weight 78.5 kg
Base Exp 172
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Waters Edge
Egg Groups Monster ,Water1

Sprites

slowbro Front Front
slowbro Back Back
slowbro Front Shiny Front Shiny
slowbro Back Shiny Back Shiny
slowbro Official Art Official Art
slowbro Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ou Usage: 0.3%
Utility Counter
Moves
Ice Beam / Hidden Power Electric
Thunder Wave / Toxic
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Own Tempo
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
SpD 4
Choice Specs
Moves
Fire Blast / Ice Beam / Slack Off
Item
Choice Specs
Ability
Own Tempo
Nature
Modest
EVs
HP 252
Def 4
SpA 252

Strategy Overview

While Slowbro seems like an odd choice for the OU tier, it can be handy for checking some of the metagame's top threats. When using Slowbro in OU, make sure that it isn't being used in a role where it can be outclassed by Suicune and Vaporeon. Slowbro is a blessing on teams that struggle with Dragon Dance sweepers (excluding Tyranitar), and will see the most use on those teams. With its rock-solid Defense and decent Special Defense, however, it can be used as either a physical wall or a mixed wall. Slowbro does greatly struggle with Scizor, however; Scizor can easily switch in on Slowbro's relatively weak Surf and spam a STAB U-turn. Tyranitar can also be a huge problem for Slowbro, as it can deal hefty damage to it via Crunch. While Slowbro is quite bulky, it will fall to powerful special attacks. Gengar's Shadow Ball and Rotom-A's STAB attacks will deal a hefty hit to Slowbro. Don't let these negative factors discourage you, however, as Slowbro can be a huge asset to a team when used correctly.

Most Used Moves

Surf
98.3%
Psychic
14.6%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
91.9%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc