Ultra League PvP guide
Slowbro Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Slowbro is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #250. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Drain Punch and Ice Beam.
Ultra League
#250
Viable pick
Type
Water/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,877
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SLOWBRO
Is Slowbro Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowbro is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #250.
Slowbro is also a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #310 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #379.
Slowbro PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #379 | 78.3 | Confusion, Drain Punch, Ice Beam |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #250 | 80.9 | Confusion, Drain Punch, Ice Beam |
| Master League | #310 | 52.1 | Confusion, Surf, Drain Punch |
Best Moveset for Slowbro in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Slowbro is Confusion with Drain Punch and Ice Beam.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Slowbro in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Slowbro PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Drain Punch
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Ice Beam
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Slowbro Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Slowbro wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon672
- Feraligatr567
- Virizion508
- Florges502
Difficult Matchups
- Skeledirge219
- Corviknight316
- Jellicent334
- Mimikyu348
- Tinkaton424
Slowbro Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Slowbro's Water/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- electric1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Slowbro in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Slowbro in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Slowbro's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Resisted
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
23% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
55% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
52% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
Ratings are shown from Slowbro's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Slowbro.
Best Teammates for Slowbro in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Slowbro should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Slowbro's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slowbro's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Slowbro
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 2,002,540 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,999,129 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 1,498 | 22.5 | 1,995,575 | |
| #4 | 1/15/10 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,992,913 | |
| #5 | 0/12/15 | 1,496 | 22.5 | 1,992,164 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,500 | 45.5 | 4,317,488 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 45 | 4,313,210 | |
| #3 | 0/13/12 | 2,498 | 46 | 4,298,507 | |
| #4 | 0/14/11 | 2,499 | 46 | 4,297,673 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,500 | 46 | 4,296,601 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,877 | 50 | 5,128,688 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,869 | 50 | 5,102,387 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 2,871 | 50 | 5,102,252 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,862 | 50 | 5,101,976 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 2,862 | 50 | 5,076,086 |
Slowbro Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slowbro (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/13/14 | 100.00% | 998 at L15 | 1,499 at L15 | 8651,499 0/13/14#1 · L13 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #561 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/12/15 | 100.00% | 1,663 at L25 | 2,500 at L25 | 1,5292,500 0/12/15#1 · L23 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #344 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 2,877 at L50 | 4,245 at L50 | 2,8774,296 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #146 |
Slowbro Stats in Pokémon GO
Slowbro's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Slowbro 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 112.2
- Defense
- 122.3
- HP
- 146
Ultra League
Slowbro 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 45.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 144.8
- Defense
- 158.7
- HP
- 188
Master League
Slowbro 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,877
- Attack
- 161.3
- Defense
- 163.9
- HP
- 194
Slowbro (Mega)
Slowbro (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Slowbro (Mega) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 115.9
- Defense
- 140.7
- HP
- 119
Ultra League
Slowbro (Mega) 0/12/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 149.6
- Defense
- 181
- HP
- 154
Master League
Slowbro (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,245
- Attack
- 200.8
- Defense
- 230.2
- HP
- 194
Slowbro Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Slowbro in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water / Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Master League #386
Same Water / Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Ultra League #368
Same Water / Psychic typing · Psychic-type fast move · Ultra League #227
Same Water / Psychic typing · Psychic-type fast move · Ultra League #177
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Ultra League #351
Shares Psychic typing · Same Confusion fast move · Ultra League #804
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Slowbro Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slowbro in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowbro's recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Drain Punch and Ice Beam.
Is Slowbro good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slowbro is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #250.
What counters Slowbro in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skeledirge, Corviknight and Jellicent are among the strongest current counters to Slowbro in Ultra League.
What is Slowbro weak to in Pokémon GO?
Slowbro is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).