Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Slowbro [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Water/Psychic-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
2x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Slowbro? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Slowbro, a magnificent Pokémon with Water and Psychic attributes! Slowbro is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Slowbro performs in battles.
Slowbro stands out as an incredible Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Oblivious, Slowbro cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Slowbro's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive). ◆ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Confusion is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target). ◆ Ice Punch is a special 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Slowbro? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Slowbro makes an a top-notch Special Sweeper in double battles. It's designed to overwhelm foes with potent special moves. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Oblivious, Slowbro cannot be infatuated. Gaining this ability while infatuated cures it. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Slowbro's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive). ◆ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Confusion is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target). ◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage). ◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target). ◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Slowbro can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Slowbro.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Slowbro can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Slowbro
Moves: Swagger + Psych up
Moves: Belly drum + Rest
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Yawn + Protect
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Slowbro's stats
Amnesia
Belly Drum
Calm Mind
Curse
Withdraw
Most notable and possible best moves for Slowbro
Earthquake
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Slowbro in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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