Slowbro vs Slowking
Slowbro and Slowking have the same base stat total (490), they have the same Speed (82 at Level 50), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Slowbro: ½× at best against Slowking; Slowking: ½× at best against Slowbro).
Split evolution of Slowpoke: Water/Psychic either way, by Shellder bite or King’s Rock.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Slowbro | Slowking |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 95 |
| Attack | 75 | 75 |
| Defense | 110 (higher) | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 110 (higher) |
| Speed | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 490 | 490 |
| Bulk | 285 | 285 |
Who has the edge?
Slowbro resists Slowking’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Slowking resists Slowbro’s own-type moves (½× at best).
Slowbro is ahead on
- resists Slowking’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Slowking is ahead on
- resists Slowbro’s own-type moves (½× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Slowbro: Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator; Slowking: Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Slowbro and Slowking both reach 82 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Slowbro | Slowking |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 30 | 30 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 82 | 82 |
Type matchup, both ways
Slowbro (Water/Psychic) attacking Slowking
Water ½×, Psychic ½×. Using only its own types, Slowbro hits Slowking for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and ½× with Psychic moves (not very effective).
Slowking (Water/Psychic) attacking Slowbro
Water ½×, Psychic ½×. Using only its own types, Slowking hits Slowbro for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and ½× with Psychic moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Slowbro: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Slowking: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Slowbro
- Oblivious. Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
- Own Tempo. Prevents confusion.
- Regenerator (hidden ability). Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Slowking
- Oblivious. Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
- Own Tempo. Prevents confusion.
- Regenerator (hidden ability). Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Size, generation and evolution
Slowking is taller (2 m vs 1.6 m for Slowbro), and Slowking is heavier (79.5 kg vs 78.5 kg for Slowbro).
| Detail | Slowbro | Slowking |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 2 m |
| Weight | 78.5 kg | 79.5 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Slowpoke → Slowbro / Slowking | Slowpoke → Slowbro / Slowking |
Slowbro (#0080) is a Water/Psychic-type Hermit Crab Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Slowpoke → Slowbro / Slowking.
Slowking (#0199) is a Water/Psychic-type Royal Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Slowpoke → Slowbro / Slowking.