Slowbro Build: Best Items & Moveset Guide | Pokemon UNITE

Slowbro is a playable character in Pokemon Unite (Pokemon MOBA). Guide features Slowbro's stats, best items, Slowpoke, moveset, unite move, build, skin & more!

Slowbro Buffs, Nerfs, & Changes

Slowbro Balance Changes (September 28)

Move / Stat	Changes
Water Gun	Changes - Damage dealt to opposing Pokémon increased.
Surf	Changes - Cooldown reduced.
Slowbeam	Changes - Unite Move charge rate increased.

Slowbro Balance Changes (May 30th)

Move / Stat	Changes
Scald	Changes - Damage increased - Increased the rate of decrease in the movement speed on purpose. - Attack decrease strengthened.
Slowbeam	Changes - Unite Move Charge rate increased

Patch Notes: Balance Patch (May 30)

Slowbro Balance Changes (December 20th)

Move / Stat	Changes
Scald	Changes - Damage has been increased from 1809 to 2163 (About 19%)
Amnesia	Changes - Amnesia+ has been upgraded with increased Sp. Def.
Oblivious	Changes - Stats has been Increased.

Patch Notes: Balance Patch (December 20)

Slowbro Move Changes (October 20th)

Move / Stat	Changes
Amnesia	- The cooldown has been reduced from 13 seconds to 9 seconds. - HP recovery has been increased.

Slowbro received some adjustments on the Oct 20th Patch, with its Amnesia move getting a cooldown reduction and an HP recovery increase. This can be considered a decent buff for the Pokemon!

Slowbro Move Changes (September 22nd)

Move / Stat	Changes
Basic Attack	- Fixed a bug where normal attacks, including Enhanced Basic Attacks, would lower the Special Defense of the opponent's Pokémon.
Surf	- Range of the attack has been fixed.

Slowbro has also received bug fixes in the Sept 22 patch. It received bug fixes on its basic attack and Surf move's range as well. These might constitute a slight overall nerf to Slowbro.

August 18th Changes

Move / Stat	Changes
Surf	- Reduced time on stun applied to enemy Pokemon
Scald	- Damage done to enemy Pokemon increased by roughly 13% - Fixed a bug where Slowbro’s passive Oblivious wouldn’t activate from steam (burn) damage.

Slowbro has received some adjustments in the August 18th patch. Scald has seen a clear buff, and Surf saw a slight nerf in the length of the stun.

Slowbro Overview

Slowbro Stats

Offense	(3)
Endurance	(8)
Mobility	(3)
Scoring	(3)
Support	(8)
Total	25

HP, Defense, & Sp. Defense

※ Listed stat values are at level 15

Slowbro Evolution

First ↓	Slowpoke
Final (Lv. 4)	Slowbro

Slowbro Best Builds

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Overview Of Builds

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Lane
Top
Moves
Lv. 4	Surf Has the user charge forward on a wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. This is followed by two more waves that deal damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time. Cooldown: 9 seconds
Lv. 6	Telekinesis Makes opposing Pokemon float with psychic power. If used again, pulls the opposing Pokemon toward the user. Cooldown: 11 seconds
Held Items
Buddy Barrier	・HP +20 (+600) When the Pokemon uses its Unite Move, that Pokemon and the nearby ally Pokemon with the lowest HP are each granted a shield equal to 20% of their max HP.
Muscle Band	・Atk +1 (+15) ・Basic Atk Speed +0% (+7.5%) When basic attacks hit, the damage is increased by 1% of the opposing Pokemon's remaining HP.
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Play As A Support Tank

Slowbro's skills can heavily disrupt enemy movement during clashes. It also helps that it is innately tanky and has a lot of HP to boot. Take advantage of this and lead your teammates during clashes. Use Telekinesis or your Slowbeam to easily remove their damage dealer from play.

Surf Generally Recommended

Although Scald is quite useful overall, the movement gained by Surf can be invaluable. Its AoE CC component is also invaluable in team fights. We feel that there's no competition here and that Surf should be your go-to ability in most games.

Amnesia For Regen

Amnesia will significantly improve your own personal bulk and survivability. Telekinesis can be viable if you're playing with a friend who is on a Speedster, as you can lock down targets and let your carry win easily. However, in most solo queue games, we recommend Amnesia.

Lane
Bottom
Moves
Lv. 4	Surf Has the user charge forward on a wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. This is followed by two more waves that deal damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time. Cooldown: 9 seconds
Lv. 6	Telekinesis Makes opposing Pokemon float with psychic power. If used again, pulls the opposing Pokemon toward the user. Cooldown: 11 seconds
Held Items
Score Shield	・HP +15 (+450) While Pokemon is attempting to score a goal, it is granted a shield equal to 5% of its max HP and its goals cannot be interrupted while it is shielded.
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Sp. Atk Specs	・Sp. Atk +0.8 (+24) When the Pokemon scores a goal, its Sp. Atk is increased by 8.
Battle Item
X Speed	・For a short time, increases your Pokemon's movement speed and prevents their movement speed from being decreased. (Cooldown: 50s)

Can Still Tank Damage

Slowbro can hold its own during fights. If the enemy has a lot of crowd control skills to deal with, consider taking Amnesia instead of Telekinesis for a tankier alternative.

Lane
Bottom
Moves
Lv. 4	Surf Has the user charge forward on a wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. This is followed by two more waves that deal damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time. Cooldown: 9 seconds
Lv. 6	Amnesia Allows the user to nullify some damage before it takes effect. For a short time after using this move, the user becomes immune to hindrances and gains increased Defense. This move also increases the damage dealt by the next use of Scald or Surf. Cooldown: 9 seconds
Held Items
Choice Specs	・Sp. Atk +10 (+39) Increases the damage of moves by a minimum of 40 when they hit. The higher the Pokemon's Sp. Atk, the more the damage is increased.
Focus Band	・Def +2 (+30) ・Sp. Def 0 (+30) When the Pokemon drops to low HP, then each second for three seconds, it recovers 8% of the HP it had lost.
Score Shield	・HP +15 (+450) While Pokemon is attempting to score a goal, it is granted a shield equal to 5% of its max HP and its goals cannot be interrupted while it is shielded.
Battle Item
Eject Button	・Quickly moves your Pokemon in the designated location. (Cooldown: 70s)

Surf Into The Fray

This build makes use of Slowbro's innate tankiness and the power of Amnesia and Surf. You get into the fight using Surf to throw off enemies, then cast Amnesia to nullify the opponent's moves, then use Surf again for additional damage. You can also use Surf to block enemies from the goal zones or tactically use it to gank.

Amnesia For Counter Measure

You can nullify your opponents before they can deal damage with Amnesia and enhance Surf's damage when used accordingly. With its Held Items and Amnesia's buff, Surf can deal significant damage on any target. Slowbro also becomes immune to hindrances and gains increased Defense, you can opt to use it as an escape tool aside from Eject Button when needed.

Which Moveset Do You Recommend?

Slowbro - Basics & Advanced Tips

Slowbro Basic Mechanics

This section has basic tips and tricks that you must know to effectively control Slowbro. Treat this as a supplement to the Beginner's Guide.

Slowbro Advanced Mechanics

This section is for those looking to up their play with Slowbro. This is a supplement to the Advanced Players Guide.

Slowbro - Strategy Guide

Slowbro Strengths & Weaknesses

Recommended Lanes

The number of ★ shows the level on a particular route area.

Lane	Route Details
Top	Recommendation level: ★★★ Slowbro can learn a lot of hindering moves, and it goes well with ally Attackers that can cause damage. Some moves such as "Telekinesis" can hold an enemy for a while but it does not do damage. With that said, it is recommended to team up with a Pokemon that can do damage while Slowbro stops enemies from their tracks.
Middle	Recommendation level: ★・・ Although Slowbro can learn a lot of debuffing and hindering moves, its damage alone may not be enough to KO them out quickly. Its best to give this area to a much more suitable Pokemon that is adept in jungling.
Bottom	Recommendation level: ★★・ Since Drednaw appears on the bottom lane, the battle with the opposing team tends to be aggressive from the beginning. Slowbro has a slightly lower endurance compared to other Defender-type Pokemon and may not be able to withstand fierce battles, so its recommendation level is a little lower than the upper route.

Slowpoke (Lv 1~) Strategy

Use your basic attack to harass Pokemon on the enemy team while taking out Wild Pokemon. Use Slack Off on cooldown to recover HP when needed. Utilize Slowpoke's long attack range harass enemies that try to close the gap. Always give the last hit to your lane partner as you are the designated Support/Tank of the team.

Slowbro (Lv 4~) Strategy

Choice Between Crowd Control Or Defender Build

At level 4, Slowbro will need to determine its build going forward. If your team needs a defender, pick Surf. If your team is lacking in overall crowd control, choose Scald. Your choice will affect the direction of your build, so pick wisely. Also, start advancing toward the Drednaw or Rotom based on your lane.

If You Choose Surf (Defender Build)
Lv 6: AmnesiaRecovery Negates some damage taken. Gain a defense boost and resistance to hindrances after use. Damage of Surf and Scald increases.
If You Choose Scald (Crowd Control Build)
Lv 6: TelekinesisHindrance Makes opposing Pokemon float with psychic power. If used again, pulls the opposing Pokemon toward the user

You Can Use Surf To Escape

Aside from getting you into the thick of the fight, Surf can be used to run away from enemy pursuers. Aim it to the direction that you want to go to get jump a short distance.

Slowbro (Lv 9~) Strategy

How To Use Unite Move: Slowbeam

Slowbeam is Slowbro's Unite Move that unlocks once it reaches level 9. It basically ties down an enemy while granting Slowbro a shield & making it immune to enemy status ailments. Slowbeam is a more powerful version of Telekinesis so use it to bind and disable enemy attackers or support to cripple the enemy team!

Strategy Will Depend On Build

Your late-game strategy will depend on your build. If you go for the Defender (Surf + Amnesia) Build, your priorities should be guarding goals, as well as taking down Rotom, Drednaw or Zapdos. If you go for the Crowd Control (Scald + Telekinesis) Build, stick with your teammates to push or defend.

Surf + Amnesia (Defender Build)

This build focuses on Slowbro's Amnesia move that creates a huge shield and closes in using Surf. Note that it's vital to use Amnesia before Surf as the former increases the latter's damage; flipping the order will waste Surf's potential damage increase. This is a stable defender build that can absorb huge amounts of damage and slow down several Pokemon at a wide range - though you won't be doing much damage on your own.

Telekinesis + Scald (Crowd Control Build)

This build will focus on crowd control and harassing enemies. Disrupt enemy lines using Telekinesis while inflicting damage with Scald when opponents gets close. Beware that you'll lose a lot of defense power without Amnesia, so try not to push too hard.

Telekinesis + Surf (CC + Root Build)

This third build utilizes both Telekinesis and Surf. You can use this to quickly hold an enemy in place. Use Surf to initiate an attack, then quickly perform a Telekinesis to root an enemy. Be aware of your surroundings when initiating as using Telekinesis also disables Slowbros movement.

Slowbro - Timing Specific Guide

What To Do At Every Stage Of The Game

This section will teach you which specific Wild Pokemon to kill in order, as well as exactly what to do at various stages of the game. This guide is based on the Surf/Telekinesis Build!

10:00~9:40

Choose Water Gun as your first skill, make your way to the middle. While doing so, KO the Aipoms - once you've reached the 3rd & 4th Aipom you can attack them both with Water Gun. Since you're a Defender, try to give the last hit to your allies.

9:40~7:00

If you haven't reached level 4 yet, try to avoid attacking enemies and farm instead. Once you've reached level 4 you'll evolve into Slowbro and learn Surf. We recommend attacking aggressively at this point. Also, when using Slack Off you'll be defenseless, so make sure to use it when at your goal zone or in the grass.

7:00~Until Defeating Drednaw's 1st Appearance

Surf is a dash attack which stuns & reduces movement speed of opponents. In the battle against Drednaw, use Surf to create an opportunity for your allies to attack. Also, if your opponent is running low on HP, use Telekinesis to catch them and prevent them from escaping.

After Defeating 1st Drednaw～Zapdos Fight

Slowbro's Unite move binds the target for 3 seconds, immobilizing them while dealing damage. It's a powerful Unite Move which can be used as a counter to your opponent's Unite move. Taking one enemy out of the fight can be very effective if done carefully!

Slowbro Counters

Pokemon Slowbro Is Weak Against

Charizard

Absol

Greninja

Cinderace

How To Play Against Slowbro

Best Matchups For Slowbro

Pokemon Slowbro Is Strong Against

Gengar

Pikachu

Absol

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Best Teammates For Slowbro

Machamp

Eldegoss

Mr. Mime

Wigglytuff

Tips When Allied With Slowbro

Slowbro Moves & Unite Move

Basic Attack & Passive

Basic Attack
Range: Long Becomes a boosted attact with every third attack. When this boosted attack hits, it deals damage to nearby opposing Pokemon and decreases their movement speed for a short time.
Passive
Oblivious When the Pokemon receives damage, the HP loss is gradual. When damaging an opposing Pokemon with a move, the Pokemon nullifies some of this pending damage before it takes effect, and it also decreases the opposing Pokemon's Sp. Def for a short time.

Level 1 or 3 Moves (Choose Order)

Water Gun Melee Shoots water forcefully, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time when it hits. Holding down the button for this move increases its area of effect and damage. Cooldown: 5 seconds Damage: 642

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damage of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage (not holding)	Damage (while holding)
6	276	552
7	297	596
8	320	642

Slack Off Recovery Has the user slack off, continually restoring its HP for a short time. If this slacking off is interrupted, the HP restoration effect continues at decreased power. Cooldown: 11 seconds Damage: 0

Detailed Move HP Recovery

These are the actual hp recovery of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Recovery Amount
1	576
2	600
3	624
4	768
5	804

Level 4 Moves (Choose One)

ScaldMelee Shoots boiling water, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and creating steam when it hits. Opposing Pokemon inside the steam's area of effect are left burned and have their movement speed decreased for a short time. Cooldown: 5 seconds Damage: 1809

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage	Burn Damage x No. Of Times
5	725	39 x 5 times
6	755	41 x 5 times
7	790	43 x 5 times
8	829	46 x 5 times
9	942	55 x 5 times
10	995	59 x 5 times
11	1054	63 x 5 times
12	1125	69 x 5 times
13	1206	75 x 5 times
14	1304	83 x 5 times
15	1417	92 x 5 times

SurfDash Has the user charge forward on a wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. This is followed by two more waves that deal damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time. Cooldown: 9 seconds Damage: 2151

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage
4	1035
5	1089
6	1152
7	1218
8	1296
9	1377
10	1473
11	1578
12	1698
13	1830
14	1980
15	2151

Level 6 Moves (Choose One)

AmnesiaRecovery Allows the user to nullify some damage before it takes effect. For a short time after using this move, the user becomes immune to hindrances and gains increased Defense. This move also increases the damage dealt by the next use of Scald or Surf. Cooldown: 9 seconds Damage: 0

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Lv	Damage (Scald)	Damage (Surf)
6	883	1266
7	943	1338
8	1009	1425
9	1078	1512
10	1158	1620
11	1247	1734
12	1346	1866
13	1604	2013
14	1738	2178
15	1899	2364

TelekinesisHindrance Makes opposing Pokemon float with psychic power. If used again, pulls the opposing Pokemon toward the user. Cooldown: 11 seconds Damage: 0

Unite Move (Level 9)

SlowbeamHindrance Has the user stare at one of the opposing team's Pokemon and attack continually, dealing damage and binding it. Grants the user a shield and makes the user immune to hindrances while it's using this move. Cooldown: 1 seconds Damage: 3240

Detailed Move Damage

These are the actual damages of this move without any Held Items equipped.

Slowbro Skins

Slowbro - Training Style

Slowbro - Gardening Style

Slowbro - Wanderer Style

Other Pokemon Of The Same Role

Blastoise	Crustle	Greedent	Mamoswine
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List Of All Pokemon
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Machamp	Gengar	Snorlax
Lucario	Talonflame	Alolan Ninetales
Mr. Mime	Absol	Garchomp
Crustle	Cinderace	Eldegoss
Greninja	Slowbro	Wigglytuff
Cramorant	Zeraora	Gardevoir
Blissey	Blastoise	Mamoswine
Sylveon	Greedent	Decidueye
Tsareena	Dragonite	Trevenant
Aegislash	Hoopa	Duraludon
Azumarill	Espeon	Delphox
Glaceon	Tyranitar	Buzzwole
Mew	Dodrio	Scizor
Clefable	Zoroark	Sableye

Items

All Held Items
Leftovers	Muscle Band	Shell Bell
Focus Band	Score Shield	Sp. Atk Specs
Attack Weight	Aeos Cookie	Scope Lens
Exp. Share	Rocky Helmet	Assault Vest
Float Stone	Wise Glasses	Buddy Barrier
Energy Amplifier	Razor Claw	Choice Specs
Weakness Policy	-	-

List Of All Battle Items

All Battle Items
Eject Button	Potion	X-Attack
X-Speed	Full Heal	Goal-Getter
Fluffy Tail	Slow Smoke	-