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Cards/Slowbro
Slowbro card from the Pitch Black set
Illustration by CHORISO. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Slowbro

A sturdy Psychic type that rewards careful hand management with massive damage.

Psychic130 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Slowbro has 130 HP and evolves from Slowpoke.

It can use Zen Headbutt for 110 damage using three Colorless energy.

It can use All Out for 50 plus 160 more damage if you have no cards in your hand.

Signature attack

Zen Headbutt

No game text. (110 damage)

The key feature is the All Out attack which deals huge damage when your hand is empty. This forces players to play carefully and discard cards before using this powerful move.

Attacks

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All Out50+

If you have no cards in your hand, this attack does 160 more damage.

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Zen Headbutt110

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on discarding cards or running out of hand space deliberately. It works well in control strategies where you manage resources tightly.

Strengths
  • •High damage potential
  • •Sturdy HP
  • •Simple attack cost
Watch out for
  • •Weak to Darkness types
  • •Requires empty hand for max power
  • •Needs three energy for basic attacks
Pro tip

Play cards from your hand before using All Out to maximise the extra 160 damage.

From the Pokédex

Slowbro is known for its calm and gentle nature, often sleeping near water.

Note for the parent

Ask your child if they have any cards left in their hand before Slowbro attacks, as that changes the damage significantly.

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