Competitive Information for Slowbro [Scarlet/Violet]
Water / Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be infatuated or taunted. Immune to Intimidate.
This Pokemon cannot be confused. Immune to Intimidate.
This Pokemon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Slowbro? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Slowbro, the awesome Pokémon of Water and Psychic types! It's a sight to see Slowbro out in the 9th generation battlefield. It's an underrated pick that could surprise many in the meta. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-typed attacks. Want to master Slowbro's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Nasty Plot
- Iron Defense
- Psychic Terrain / Slack Off
- Stored Power
When it comes to raid battles, Slowbro shines as an incredible Special Tank. This moveset attempts to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. 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.
◆ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Slowbro's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Psychic Terrain is a status move (5 turns. Grounded: +psychic power, priority-safe).
◆ Slack Off is a status move (heals your Slowbro by 50% of its max hp).
◆ Stored Power is a special STAB-boosted 20-base power Psychic-type move (+ 20 power for each of your Slowbro's stat boosts).
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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:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Surf / Scald
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
In single battles, Slowbro's Special Sweeper role is an astounding. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with potent 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.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Slowbro on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-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).
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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
When it comes to single battles, Slowbro shines as a terrific Special Tank. The intention of this moveset is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Slowbro last longer regaining it's health points 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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Slowbro? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Slowbro stands out as a fabulous Special Sweeper in double battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with forceful 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).
◆ 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).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Twisted Spoon
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Surf / Scald
- Flamethrower
- Trick Room
Slowbro makes an an exquisite Offensive Trick Roomer in 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 Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Slowbro's psychic-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Slowbro on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Slowbro is: Steel, Poison, Fairy, Fighting, Fire or Flying
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Water or Psychic ) could also prove beneficial.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Foul Play
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Foul Play is a physical TERA-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is an extraordinary Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Flamethrower / Tera Blast
- Ice Beam
Slowbro is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is a marvelous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Ice Beam
Slowbro is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Grass Knot
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Grass Knot is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Mud Shot
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Mud Shot is a special TERA-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Ice Beam / Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Slowbro cannot move next turn).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Tera Blast
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
Slowbro is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts 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.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-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).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Slowbro is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Slowbro
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 212 Hp / 252 SpA / 44 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
Slowbro is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is 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.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Slowbro can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Slowbro can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Slowbro
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- 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
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Slowbro's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
- Withdraw
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Slowbro
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Stored Power
Common Effort Values for Slowbro in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Slowbro's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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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