Competitive Information for Slowbro [Sword/Shield]
Water / Psychic
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Slowbro? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Slowbro is a phenomenal Water and Psychic-typed Pokemon. It's super common to find yourself dealing with Slowbro when battling in the 8th generation meta. Slowbro can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Slowbro is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-typed attacks.
Item: Life Orb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Flamethrower
- Scald / Surf
- Protect / Weather Ball
- Trick Room / Expanding Force
Special Tank Slowbro (Popular/Trending)
Slowbro is an awesome Special Tank for single battles. It's designed to take a hefty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Weakness Policy activates if Slowbro is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowbro's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Slowbro cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Slowbro this turn).
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Slowbro on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Special Sweeper Slowbro (Oblivious)
Slowbro is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Slowbro's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowbro's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Slowbro cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws 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).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Slowbro on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 6 Spe
Moveset:
- Yawn
- Dream Eater
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam / Calm Mind
Slowbro Special Tank (Bloody Monday)
Slowbro is a fabulous Special Tank for single battles. It is meant to take a considerable amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Slowbro last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Regenerator, Slowbro restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out.
◆ Dream Eater is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Psychic-type move (Slowbro gains 1/2 hp inflicted. Sleeping target only).
◆ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Slowbro's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Own Tempo
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 252 Hp / 244 SpA / 14 Spe
Moveset:
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball
- Surf
Slowbro Special Tank (Calm Mind Slowbro)
Slowbro is a sensational Special Tank for single battles. It is meant to take a large amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Slowbro last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Own Tempo, Slowbro cannot be confused. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Slowbro's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 147 SpD / 111 Spe
Moveset:
- Scald
- Trick Room
- Swagger
- Fire Blast
Slowbro Special Wall (You Slow Bro?)
Slowbro is an awesome Special Wall for single battles. It is primarily designed to take a mighty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Slowbro last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Oblivious, Slowbro cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
◆ Swagger is a status move (raises the target's attack by 2 stages and confuses it).
◆ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Moveset:
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Slowbro Physical Wall (Bulky)
Slowbro is an outstanding Physical Wall for single battles. This moveset attempts to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Regenerator, Slowbro restores 1/3 of its maximum hp rounded down when it switches out.
◆ Slack Off is a status move (heals your Slowbro by 50% of its max hp).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Slowbro? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Incinerate / Flamethrower
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Doubles Special Sweeper Slowbro (Oblivious)
Slowbro is a stupendous Special Sweeper for double battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Slowbro's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowbro's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Slowbro cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws 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).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Slowbro on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn 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 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Mystic Water
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Ice Beam
- Trick Room
Offensive Trick Room Slowbro (Oblivious)
Slowbro is a phenomenal Offensive Trick Room for single battles. Life Orb boosts the power of Slowbro's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Oblivious, Slowbro cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to intimidate. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Slowbro's water-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws 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).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Slowbro on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Slowbro learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Slowbro can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Slowbro
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Moves: Body Press + Withdraw
- Moves: Body Press + Skull Bash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Slowbro's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
- Skull Bash
- Withdraw
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Slowbro
- Belly Drum
- Drain Punch
- Earthquake
- Expanding Force
- Flamethrower
- Fling
- Heal Pulse
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Muddy Water
- Protect
- Psychic
- Reflect
- Rest
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Stored Power
- Surf
- Teleport
- Toxic
- Trick Room
- Weather Ball
- Yawn
- Zen Headbutt
Common Effort Values for Slowbro in Sword and Shield
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 244/0/12/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Slowbro's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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