Slowbro (Pokémon)

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Slowbro ヤドラン Yadoran #080
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Psychic Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Hermit Crab Pokémon
Abilities Oblivious or Own Tempo Own Tempo Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #080 Johto #081 Hoenn #256 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5'03" Imperial 1.6 m Metric 5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 173.1 lbs. Imperial 78.5 kg Metric 173.1 lbs./78.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Monster and Water 1 groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 164 Battle Exp.: 1641*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Slowbro (Japanese: ヤドラン Yadoran) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon.

It evolves from Slowpoke starting at level 37. It is one of Slowpoke's two final forms.

Biology

Physiology

Slowbro are physically slightly different Slowpoke, with a Shellder latched to its tail on a symbiotic, almost parasitic relationship with the Slowbro. The extra weight on its tail turned the Slowpoke bipedal. As a result of carrying this burden, its special abilities were developed greatly. Through the symbiotic relationship, the latched Shellder grows in a spiral shell instead of a bivalve. If for any reason it loses its Shellder, it will result in the Slowbro returning to its former Slowpoke self.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Since it cannot fish anymore, it now has to catch prey. It is therefore, slightly faster than an ordinary Slowpoke, and is significantly more powerful. The most notable changes in Slowbro's movepool is the addition of physical fighting moves, such as Brick Break, Ice Punch, and Seismic Toss.

Behavior

Used to dozing off at shorelines and lakesides waiting for fish to bite the tip of its tail, the extra burden of a Shellder turned this Pokémon fisher into a hunter, against its own will.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Slowbro tend to live near ponds, lakes, and seashores. The best place to find them is in Kanto and Johto.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Due to the Shellder on its tail preventing it from fishing, Slowbro instead grudgingly swims to catch prey instead.

In the anime

File:Slowbro Anime.png

A Slowbro in the anime

Major appearances

Professor Westwood V had a Slowbro that evolved from a Slowpoke in The Evolution Solution.

Prima used a Slowbro to help Ash get his Charizard under control in The Mandarin Island Miss Match.

A Slowpoke evolved into Slowbro in Enlighten Up!.

Several Slowpoke evolve to Slowbro against their will in A Crowning Achievement.

Minor appearances

A Slowpoke that Ash's missing Pokémon asked for help evolved at the end of Island of the Giant Pokémon.

A Slowbro has appeared in May, We Hardly Drew'd Ya!, under the ownership of Solidad.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP244 Slowbro Ash's Pokédex Slowbro, the Hermit Crab Pokémon. Slowbro are able to use powerful Psychic attacks but generally prefers to avoid conflict.

In the manga

Lorelei uses a Slowbro as part of her team in Pokémon Adventures. With the Shellder clamped onto its tail, Lorelei explains that her Slowbro has sharpened senses and is capable of looking in all directions, thanks to the extra pair of eyes, allowing it to discover Blue's ploy using Horsea.

In the TCG

Main article: Slowbro (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps. Blue Yellow Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again. Stadium If its tail is bitten by a Shellder, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. The Shellder seems to like its crunchy tail.
Generation II Gold If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke. Silver Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison. Crystal An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail. Stadium 2 If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
Generation III Ruby Slowbro's tail has a Shellder firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can't be used for fishing anymore. This causes Slowbro to grudgingly swim and catch prey instead. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald Its tail has a Shellder firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can't be used for fishing anymore. This forces it to reluctantly swim and catch prey. FireRed When a Slowpoke went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a Shellder. That made it evolve into Slowbro. LeafGreen The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
Generation IV Diamond Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the Shellder on its tail bites down. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke. SoulSilver Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Route 23 and Cerulean Cave with Super Rod and Seafoam Islands Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Routes 12 and 13 (surfing) and Seafoam Islands
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Slowpoke Well Crystal Rare Slowpoke Well
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Two Island, Three Island, Seafoam Islands and Cerulean Cave (LeafGreen only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Slowpoke (Pearl only) Platinum None Evolve Slowpoke HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Slowpoke Well, Safari Zone and Seafoam Islands Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	River
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 18 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Slowpoke
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Surrounded Sea (B1-B20) Miracle Sea (B1-B18) Deep Miracle Sea (B1-B4) Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Gold Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	King's Rock (8%)
Crystal
Diamond	Pearl	King's Rock (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/1 ★	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

TCG-only moves

• Psybeam

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 080.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Bountiful Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP ......? ......? 26%-50% HP ......? ......! ......? ......! 1%-25% HP ......! ......! ......! ......! Level up ...!! ...!! Leveled!! Up!! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up ...!! ...!! Leveled!! Up!!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Slowpoke  Water  Psychic

Level 37 →

First evolution Slowbro  Water  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Slowbro images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Despite it being a commonly known and accepted fact that Shellder triggers the evolution, mentioned in most of its Pokédex entries, Slowbro's evolution from Slowpoke has nothing to do with Shellder in the games, unlike how the evolution of Mantyke requires a Remoraid.
• Slowbro's Pokédex entries imply that if the Shellder is removed, it will revert to its Slowpoke form. It is never mentioned what happens to the Shellder afterwards.
  • This is the only mentioning of a Pokémon possibly devolving anywhere in the Pokémon games.
• Many Pokémon are noted to evolve by two or more Pokémon combining, such as Metang being formed by two Beldum. However, the anime does not show this and simply spawns the second Pokémon out of nowhere: an example is Morrison's Beldum, which simply evolved into Metang without the need of joining to another Beldum. The evolution of Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking is the only time that evolution by two Pokémon physically merging is shown.

Origin

Slowbro's shell and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs. Slowbro's appearance may also be a reference to the mythical sazae-oni, a magical sea demon of Japanese folklore distinguished by its spiny "sazae" or "turban shaped" snail shell.

Name origin

Slowbro's name is a combination of slow and bro, short for brother. It may just be used in a general sense, in the same way someone would say "hey, brother!" It could also refer to the brotherly relationship shared by the combined form of Slowpoke and Shellder, or to the fact that it is somewhat based on a hermit crab, as seen on its Pokédex species.

Yadoran may be taken to mean 宿らん, to not lodge/dwell. It is also possible that the yado comes from 宿借り yadokari, hermit crab, or 宿主 yadonushi, (parasitic) host. Also, 鈍感 donkan means thickheaded or solid, and 鈍 don means slow, dull, or stupid.

In other languages

• German: Lahmus - From lahm (slow) and Muschel (shell or clam).
• French: Flagadoss - From flagada (soft, weak) and molosse (big dog).
• Korean: 야도란 Yadoran
• Chinese (Taiwan): 呆河馬 Dāi Hé Mǎ - Literally "Slow-witted hippopotamus".
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 大呆獸 - Literally "big slow-witted creature" (as opposed to Slowpoke being little slow-witted creature).

Notes

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