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Slowbro
ヤドラン (Yadoran)
Hermit Crab Pokémon
Water/Psychic
5′03″
173.1 lbs.
50% ♀/50% ♂
SLOW-bro
The Shellder that latches onto Slowpoke's tail is said to feed on the host's leftover scraps.
Lives lazily by the sea. If the Shellder on its tail comes off, it becomes a Slowpoke again.
If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.
Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder's seeping poison.
An attached Shellder won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.
95
75
110
30
80
390
95
75
110
30
100
80
490
Bug (2x), Grass (2x), and Electric (2x)
Normal (1x), Flying (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Fighting (½x), Fire (½x), Water (½x), Psychic (½x), and Ice (½x)
Ghost (0x)
Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Grass (2x), Electric (2x), and Dark (2x)
Normal (1x), Flying (1x), Poison (1x), Ground (1x), Rock (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Fighting (½x), Steel (½x), Fire (½x), Water (½x), Psychic (½x), and Ice (½x)
None
Rare
Celadon City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, and Route 10
Rare
Celadon City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, and Route 10
Rare
Routes 12, and 13, and Seafoam Islands
Rare
Slowpoke Well
Rare
Slowpoke Well
Rare
Slowpoke Well
Gold Leaf (Trade from Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions)
King's Rock (8%)
Monster
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Cubone, Marowak, Lickitung, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Kangaskhan, Lapras, Snorlax, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos, Slowking, Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar
Water 1
Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Seel, Dewgong, Horsea, Seadra, Lapras, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire, Slowking, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Delibird, Mantine, and Kingdra
Confusion
Start
Start
Psychic
50
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
Disable
Start/18
Start/18
Normal
-
80%
20 (max. 32)
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Headbutt
Start/22
Start/22
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Growl
27
27
Normal
-
100%
40 (max. 64)
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
Water Gun
33
33
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Withdraw
37
37
Water
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
Amnesia
44
44
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Psychic
55
55
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Curse
Start
Start
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Tackle
Start
Start
Normal
35
95%
35 (max. 56)
A physical attack in which the user charges, and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Growl
Start/6
Start/6
Normal
-
100%
40 (max. 64)
The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target's Attack stat is lowered.
Water Gun
Start/15
Start/15
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Confusion
20
20
Psychic
50
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.
Disable
29
29
Normal
-
80%
20 (max. 32)
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Headbutt
34
34
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Withdraw
37
37
Water
-
-%
40 (max. 64)
The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
Amnesia
46
46
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Psychic
54
54
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Mega Punch
TM01
TM01
Normal
80
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick
TM05
TM05
Normal
120
75%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Double-Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Bubblebeam
TM11
TM11
Water
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Water Gun
TM12
TM12
Water
40
100%
25 (max. 40)
The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Ice Beam
TM13
TM13
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
Blizzard
TM14
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Hyper Beam
TM15
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Pay Day
TM16
TM16
Normal
40
100%
20 (max. 32)
Numerous coins are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. Money is earned after battle.
Submission
TM17
TM17
Fighting
80
80%
25 (max. 40)
The user grabs the foe, and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.
Counter
TM18
TM18
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Seismic Toss
TM19
TM19
Fighting
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Earthquake
TM26
TM26
Ground
100
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
Fissure
TM27
TM27
Ground
Varies
30%
5 (max. 8)
The user opens up a fissure in the ground, and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.
Dig
TM28
TM28
Ground
80
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Psychic
TM29
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Teleport
TM30
TM30
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon. It may also be used to warp to the last Poké Center visited.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Reflect
TM33
TM33
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Fire Blast
TM38
TM38
Fire
120
85%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Swift
TM39
TM39
Normal
60
-
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Skull Bash
TM40
TM40
Normal
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the foe on the next turn.
Dream Eater
TM42
TM42
Psychic
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Thunder Wave
TM45
TM45
Electric
-
100%
20 (max. 32)
A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
Psywave
TM46
TM46
Psychic
-
80%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity.
Tri Attack
TM49
TM49
Normal
80
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. May also paralyze, burn, or freeze the target.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Surf
HM03
HM03
Water
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Strength
HM04
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Flash
HM05
HM05
Normal
-
100%
20 (max. 32)
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
Dynamic Punch
TM01
Fighting
100
50%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is punched with the user's full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
Headbutt
TM02
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Curse
TM03
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Toxic
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Zap Cannon
TM07
Electric
120
50%
5 (max. 8)
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage, and cause paralysis.
Rock Smash
TM08
Fighting
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Psych Up
TM09
Normal
-
-
10 (max. 16)
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
Hidden Powder
TM10
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day
TM11
Fire
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Snore
TM13
Normal
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Blizzard
TM14
Ice
120
70%
5 (max. 8)
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
Hyper Beam
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Icy Wind
TM16
Ice
55
95%
15 (max. 24)
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protect
TM17
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance
TM18
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Endure
TM20
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration
TM21
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Iron Tail
TM23
Steel
100
75%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Earthquake
TM26
Ground
100
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
Return
TM27
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Dig
TM28
Ground
80
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Psychic
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Ball
TM30
Ghost
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Mud-Slap
TM31
Ground
20
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage, and lower its accuracy.
Double Team
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Ice Punch
TM33
Ice
75
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Swagger
TM34
Normal
-
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Fire Blast
TM38
Fire
120
85%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Swift
TM39
Normal
60
-%
20 (max. 32)
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Dream Eater
TM42
Psychic
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
Rest
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Attract
TM45
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack.
Fury Cutter
TM49
Bug
10
95%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Nightmare
TM50
Ghost
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
Surf
HM03
Water
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
Strength
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Flash
HM05
Normal
-
10%
20 (max. 32)
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
Belly Drum
Yes
Yes
Snorlax, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, and Politoed
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
Future Sight
Yes
Yes
Psyduck, Golduck, Marill, Azumarill, and Delibird
Psychic
80
90%
15 (max. 24)
Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.
Safeguard
Yes
Yes
Lapras, Seel, Dewgong, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Chikorita, Bayleef, and Meganium
Normal
-
-%
25 (max. 40)
The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
Stomp
Yes
Yes
Lickitung, Rhyhorn, and Rhydon
Normal
65
100%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
Flamethrower
Fire
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
Ice Beam
Ice
95
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
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.
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 Ice Punch, and Seismic Toss.
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.
Slowbro tend to live near ponds, lakes, and seashores.
Due to the Shellder on its tail preventing it from fishing, Slowbro instead grudgingly swims to catch prey instead.
Slowbro's shell, and lifestyle are somewhat similar to hermit crabs. Slowbro's appearance may also be based on a pygmy hippopotamus.
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.