Gen 6 Slowbro [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

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[OVERVIEW]
With excellent defensive stats alongside a solid Water and Psychic typing, Slowbro is a great choice for taking on threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Metagross, and Mega Medicham. With recovery from Slack Off and Regenerator, Slowbro can absorb a lot of damage and still sustain itself for a long time, allowing it to function as an all-around defensive pivot. Its very wide supportive movepool lets it take on various foes comfortably. The defensive boost Slowbro gets after Mega Evolving, combined with the ability Shell Armor and its access to boosting moves like Calm Mind, makes it a very viable bulky sweeper. Despite all this, Slowbro's typing renders it weak to common Knock Off and Pursuit users like Weavile, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slowbro's typing also makes it vulnerable to both U-turn and Volt Switch, making it very easy to gain momentum on. Its mediocre Special Defense also makes it vulnerable to special attackers such as Mega Manectric, Serperior, and Thundurus. Lastly, Slowbro fears status such as poison and burn, moves that can put it on a timer, like Toxic, and moves like Taunt that can stop it from recovering health or inflicting its own status.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Thunder Wave / Toxic
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald has a chance to cripple a large range of Pokemon such as Mega Metagross, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slack Off allows Slowbro to stay healthy and, when combined with Regenerator, makes it increasingly hard to wear down. Ice Beam reliably hits Gliscor as well as Dragon- and Grass-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, and Serperior. On the other hand, Psychic enables Slowbro to deal with Volcanion and Keldeo better, especially the Substitute variants. Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to cripple Pokemon that can otherwise switch comfortably in on it such as Mega Charizard Y, Clefable, and Serperior. Toxic instead of Thunder Wave helps with Thunder Wave-immune foes that switch into Slowbro, such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Zapdos, while also inflicting status on Ground-types like Gastrodon and Seismitoad. Finally, Future Sight and Flamethrower give Slowbro more versatility, such as providing wallbreaking support and hitting Ferrothorn, respectively.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread allows Slowbro to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Keldeo's Hydro Pump after Stealth Rock and Mega Charizard Y's Solar Beam from full health. The rest of the EVs are thrown into physical bulk to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers and Regenerator enhance Slowbro's longevity. Alternatively, Rocky Helmet is a solid option to chip down foes like Excadrill, Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Medicham.

Usage Tips
========

Use this set as a defensive pivot. Slowbro checks setup Pokemon like Dragonite, Mega Charizard X, and Gliscor. It supports its teammates with status moves such as Scald, Toxic, and Thunder Wave. Rocky Helmet can be used to wear down physical attackers and put them in the range of Slowbro's teammates. Make sure to scout for status moves from common status users like Clefable, Heatran, and Amoonguss to ensure Slowbro's survivability. Be mindful of Pursuit trappers, especially Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile, as they threaten to beat Slowbro quickly and leave your team vulnerable to physical attackers.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits well on bulkier teams like balance, bulky offense, and stall. It is able to act as the team's physical wall and is a countermeasure to strong Fighting-types, such as Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Keldeo. Pokemon that can assist Slowbro in dealing with Electric-types like Rotom-W, Grass-types like Serperior, and Dark-types like Tyranitar are appreciated. Magic Guard Clefable is a great partner because its mixed bulk and Fairy typing allow it to handle threats like Mega Gyarados, Latios, and Rotom-W. It also can absorb the status moves that Slowbro does not want to take. Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss can face off against Grass- and Electric-types Slowbro tends to struggle with, like Serperior and Rotom-W. Other partners include special sponges like Tornadus-T and Gliscor. Tornadus-T forms a nice Regenerator core with Slowbro, while Gliscor is able to absorb Electric-type and status moves once Toxic Orb is activated. Excadrill can check certain Electric-types like Rotom-W as well as Fairy-types like Clefable and Mega Altaria. It also can remove entry hazards with Rapid Spin, which Slowbro appreciates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Leftovers / Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald can spread burns, crippling physical attackers like Garchomp, Kyurem-B, and Bisharp. Psyshock hits Rotom-W, Keldeo, and Volcanion. It is especially useful when facing other Calm Mind users such as Clefable, as it allows Slowbro to win Calm Mind wars. Calm Mind helps further to let Slowbro set up and deal with special attackers like Mega Diancie, Zapdos, and Keldeo. Slack Off allows Slowbro to sustain itself, allowing it to absorb attacks and wall a variety of Pokemon including Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny.

Set Details
========

This set allows Slowbro to be as bulky as possible. 44 Special Defense EVs allow Slowbro to avoid a 2HKO from Thundurus's Thunderbolt after two Calm Minds and without Leftovers. It also avoids a 2HKO from Mega Alakazam's Shadow Ball after one Calm Mind and minimizes Volt Switch damage from Thundurus, Zapdos, and Rotom-W. The remaining physical bulk is enough to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers allows Slowbro to set up more comfortably. However, Slowbronite can be used instead to overpower Dark-type Pokemon that rely on Knock Off for damage, such as Weavile, Crawdaunt, and Bisharp, especially after Mega Evolving. Regenerator helps to increase the longevity even further.

Usage Tips
========

While still being able to function as a pivot and a wall, this Slowbro set can check Clefable as well through utilizing the combination of Calm Mind and Psyshock. Given the opportunity, Slowbro can set up with Calm Mind and become a sweeper. Calm Mind can also be used to better match up versus Pokemon like Volcanion and Tornadus-T better while allowing Slowbro to deliver stronger hits on possible switch-ins like Zapdos and Rotom-W. When used as Mega Slowbro, make sure to remove Toxic users or Pokemon whose STAB moves threaten it in a meaningful way, and it can become a defensive behemoth with the increased Defense from the Mega Evolution and the Special Defense raise from Calm Mind.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits on every team but hyper offense. Especially when used as Mega, it can function as both a late-game sweeper and a physical wall. As a support Pokemon, it appreciates teammates that switch into Dark-types like Tyranitar, Weavile, and Bisharp. Therefore, Keldeo, Mega Scizor, and Clefable are good partners. Magic Guard Clefable is a good partner too because it can absorb status moves, threaten Mega Gyarados, and switch in against Zapdos and Rotom-W. Excadrill can remove entry hazards, which would limit Slowbro's option to pivot and heal with Regenerator, and can set up Stealth Rock itself, which chips down Pokemon like Landorus-T, Weavile, and Zapdos. Heal Bell users like Chansey and Clefable can help to get rid of unwanted status conditions and therefore are good partners for Slowbro.

[SET]
name: Offensive Tank Slowbro
move 1: Slack Off
move 2: Scald
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Future Sight / Psychic
item: Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpA

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a spammable STAB move because of its chance to burn foes, whittling down and crippling switch-ins. Slack Off keeps Mega Slowbro healthy. Flamethrower hits Grass-types, such as Ferrothorn, Serperior, and Amoonguss. Future Sight allows Mega Slowbro to overload damage on a later turn and be a threatening pivot too. Psychic is the more consistent move and gives Slowbro a better matchup against Pokemon such as Keldeo, Rotom-W, and Volcanion. Ice Beam and Grass Knot are alternative options that can provide more coverage over a secondary STAB move. Ice Beam provides more immediate damage against Dragonite, while Grass Knot provides more immediate damage against Mega Gyarados, Gastrodon, and opposing Slowbro.

Set Details
========

136 Defense EVs with a Bold nature give Slowbro enough bulk to tank attacks from Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Bisharp, as well as Weavile after Mega Evolving. The Special Attack investment allows Slowbro to 2HKO Serperior and Assault Vest Bisharp with Flamethrower, though it needs to Mega Evolve to 2HKO the latter. It can also 2HKO Gliscor with Scald after Poison Heal recovery.

Usage Tips
========

Offensive tank Mega Slowbro can consider Mega Evolving right away to take advantage of the jump in Special Attack and, to a lesser extent, the jump in physical bulk. This depends on whether it is more advantageous to keep Regenerator and have Slowbro be able to pivot. Mega Slowbro typically should be using Scald to land chip damage and potential burns on its foes, but it is also recommended to try to predict switch-ins and hit them with the appropriate coverage moves. For example, it might be better to hit Serperior and Ferrothorn with Flamethrower or use Future Sight for a delayed impact, instead of fishing for a burn on the switch.

Team Options
========

Offensive Tank Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and bulky offense builds. Pokemon that are able to deal with Electric- and Grass-types such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Serperior are greatly appreciated. Teammates like specially defensive Heatran and Clefable work just fine. Good checks to Dark-types like Mega Gyarados, Weavile, and Tyranitar, such as Keldeo, are very helpful as well. Pokemon that can remove entry hazards like Excadrill and Zapdos help Mega Slowbro to stay healthy. Additionally, both Zapdos and Excadrill help with the Electric-type issue, with Excadrill also being able to deal with Fairy-types like Mega Altaria and Clefable.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Eject Button can be used on Slowbro for a one-use momentum grabbing tool. Protect can be used on sets with Toxic and Leftovers, helping Slowbro scout for Pursuit, stall a turn of Toxic, and get an extra turn of recovery. A Double Dance set on Mega Slowbro with Iron Defense and Calm Mind is viable, especially with a cleric teammate or Rest instead of Slack Off.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Thundurus, Rotom-W, and Zapdos can deal a large amount of damage to Slowbro and, when using Volt Switch, can pivot into other threats. However, in the right situation, Calm Mind Slowbro variants can increase their Special Defense to a point where they are not threatened anymore.

**Dark-types**: Tyranitar, Weavile, Bisharp, Crawdaunt, Mega Gyarados, and Hydreigon pose a threat to Slowbro due to their Dark-type STAB moves OHKOing it. The ones running Pursuit can also Pursuit trap it, potentially removing it from the game or dealing a huge amount of damage.

**Grass-types**: Pokemon like Serperior, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss are able to switch into most of Slowbro's moves while dealing a lot of damage back. The majority of them, however, do not appreciate being hit by Ice Beam or Flamethrower, burned by Scald, or paralyzed by Thunder Wave. Poison-types like Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss are also threatened by Psychic and Future Sight.

**Dragon-types**: If Slowbro lacks Ice Beam, Dragon-types like Latios, Latias, and Hydreigon can easily switch in and shrug off any damage, especially if they carry Roost. They can also proceed to threaten Slowbro with an OHKO or 2HKO. Kyurem and Kyurem-B deserve a special mention, since they take neutral from Ice Beam and can be unbothered by burn with special sets.

**Bug-types**: Bug-types such as Mega Heracross, Volcarona, and Mega Scizor can deal a lot of damage to or outright OHKO Slowbro. Mega Scizor in particular can deal great damage with U-turn while providing momentum and avoiding status from Scald or Thunder Wave.

**Status**: Poison or burns can limit Slowbro's potential to recover significantly and therefore put it on a timer.

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[OVERVIEW]
With excellent defensive stats alongside a solid Water and Psychic typing, Slowbro is an excellent great choice for taking on threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Metagross, and Mega Medicham. With recovery from Slack Off and the ability Regenerator, Slowbro can absorb a lot of damage and still sustain for a long time, allowing it to funcation as an all-around defensive pivot. Its very wide offensive and supportive movepool lets it take on various foes comfortably. The defensive boost Slowbro gets after Mega Evolving, combined with the ability Shell Armor and its access to boosting moves like Calm Mind, make it a very viable bulky sweeper.
Despite all this, Slowbro's typing renders it weak to common Knock Off and Pursuit users like Weavile, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Its typing also makes it vulnerable to both U-turn and Volt Switch, making it very easy to gain momentum on. Slowbro's mediocre Special Defense also makes it vulnerable to special attackers such as Mega Manectric, Serperior, and Thundurus. Lastly, Slowbro fears status such as Toxic or burn, moves that can put it on a timer, like Toxic, and moves like Taunt that can stop it from recovering health or inflicting its own status.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Thunder Wave / Toxic

item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a reliable STAB move with a chance to cripple a large range of Pokemon such as Mega Metagross, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slack Off allows Slowbro to stay healthy and, when combined with Regenerator, makes it increasingly hard to wear down. Ice Beam reliably hits Ground-types like Garchomp and Gliscor as well as Dragon- and Grass-types such as Dragonite, Serperior, and Garchomp. On the other hand, Psychic is a strong STAB that enables Slowbro to deal with Volcanion and Keldeo better, especially the Substitute variants. (Reordered it) Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to cripple Pokemon that can otherwise switch comfortably on it such as Mega Charizard Y, Clefable, and Serperior. reliable method of stopping Speed-boosting Pokemon, such as Mega Charizard X and or cripple common switch-ins like Serperior or Clefable. Toxic instead of Thunder Wave helps with foes that switch into Slowbro and are immune to Thunder Wave, such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Zapdos. Finally, Future Sight and Flamethrower are alternative options that give Slowbro more versatility, such as providing wallbreaking support and hitting Ferrothorn, respectively.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread allows Slowbro to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Keldeo's Hydro Pump after Stealth Rock and Mega Charizard Y's Solar Beam from full. The rest is thrown into physical bulk to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham that lack Thunder Punch, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers and Regenerator enhance Slowbro's longevity. Alternatively, Rocky Helmet is also a solid option to chip down foes like Excadrill, Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Medicham.

Usage Tips
========

Use this set as a defensive pivot. Slowbro checks setup Pokemon like Dragonite, Mega Charizard-X and Gliscor. It supports its teammates with status inflicting moves such as Scald, Toxic, and Thunder Wave. Rocky Helmet can be used to wear down physical attackers and put them in the range of Slowbro's teammates. Make sure to scout for status moves from common status users like Clefable, Heatran, and Amoonguss to ensure Slowbro's survivability. Be mindful with of Pursuit trappers, especially Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile as they threaten to beat Slowbro quickly and leave your team vulnerable to physical attackers.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits well on bulkier teams like balance, bulky offense, and stall. It is able to act as the team's physical wall and is a countermeasure to strong Fighting-types, such as Mega-Medicham, Mega Lopunny and Keldeo. Pokemon that can assist Slowbro in dealing with Electric-types like Rotom-W, Grass-types like Serperior, and Dark-types like Tyranitar are appreciated. Magic Guard Clefable is a great partner because its mixed bulk and Fairy typing allow it to handle threats like Mega Gyarados, Latios, and Rotom-W. It also can absorb the status moves that Slowbro does not want to take. Tyranitar can eliminate Ghost-types, Latios, and Latias for Slowbro with Pursuit while also dealing with threats like Volcarona, Mega Charizard Y, and Thundurus with Stone Edge. Choice Scarf Magnezone plays a similar role as Tyranitar in the sense that it can trap Pokemon that annoy Slowbro, such as Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, while also threatening Mega Medicham, Thundurus, and Mega Charizard Y, all while providing momentum with Volt Switch. Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss can face off against the Grass- and Electric-types Slowbro tends to struggles with, like Serperior and Rotom-W, while also appreciating Slowbro's ability to take on Fire-types and the common Fighting- and Psychic-types, like Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, and Mega Gallade. Other partners include special sponges like Tornadus-T and Gliscor. (SM -> P) Tornadus-T forms a nice Regenerator core with Slowbro, while Gliscor is able to absorb status and Electric-type moves. Excadrill can check certain Electric-types as well as Fairy-types like Clefable and Mega Altaria. It also can remove entry hazards with Rapid Spin, which Slowbro appreciates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Leftovers / Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a reliable STAB move that can spread burns, crippling physical attackers like Garchomp, Kyurem-B, and Bisharp. Psyshock is another reliable STAB that hits Rotom-W, Keldeo, and Volcanion. It is especially useful when facing other Calm Mind users such as Clefable, allowing it to win Calm Mind wars. Calm Mind helps further to let Slowbro set up and deal with special attackers like Mega Diancie, Zapdos, and Keldeo. Slack Off allows Slowbro to sustain, which allows it to absorb attacks and wall a variety of Pokemon including Mega-Medicham and Mega Lopunny.

Set Details
========

This set allows Slowbro to be as bulky as possible. 44 SpD allows Slowbro to avoid a 2HKO from Thundurus's Thunderbolt after 2 Calm Minds and without Leftovers. It also avoids a 2HKO from Mega Alakazam's Shadow Ball after 1 Calm Mind, and minimizes Volt Switch damage from Thundurus, Zapdos, and Rotom-Wash. It even allows to set up vs Thunderbolt Thundurus, as long it is Leftovers and does not run Nasty Plot. Same goes for Mega Alakazam, after a Calm Mind Slowbro does not get 2HKO from Shadow Ball. The remaining physical bulk is enough to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham that lack Thunder Punch, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers is the item of choice allowing Slowbro to set up more comfortably. However, Slowbronite can be used instead to overpower Dark-type Pokemon that rely on Knock Off for damage, such as Weavile, Crawdaunt, and Bisharp, especially after Mega Evolving. Regenerator helps to increase the longevity even further.

Usage Tips
========

(you need to reword this, they wont allow copy/paste)
Use this set as a defensive pivot. Slowbro checks setup Pokemon like Dragonite, Mega Charizard-X and Gliscor. It supports his team with status inflicting moves like Scald and Thunder Wave. Rocky Helmet can be used to wear down physical attackers and put them in range of Slowbro's teammates. Make sure to scout for status moves from common status users like Clefable, Heatran, and Amoonguss to ensure Slowbro's survivability. Be mindful with Pursuit trappers, especially Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile threaten can beat Slowbro quickly and leave your team vulnerable to physical attackers.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits on every team but Hyper Offense. Especially when used as Mega, it can function as both a late game sweeper and a physical wall. As a support it appreciates Pokemon that switch into Dark-types like Tyranitar, Weavile, and Bisharp. Therefore Keldeo, Mega Scizor, and Clefable are good partners. Weavile and Assault Vest Bisharp can help with Serperior, Latios, Mega Latias, Thundurus and Zapdos and therefore work well with Slowbro. Magic Guard Clefable is a good partner to, because it can absorb status moves, threatens Mega Gyarados and is switch against Zapdos and Rotom-W. Excadrill can remove entry hazards which would limit Slowbro’s option to pivot and heal with Regenerator, plus setting up Stealth Rock himself, which chip down Pokemon like Landorus-T, Weavile and Zapdos. Heal Bell users like Chansey, Blissey, and Clefable can help to get rid of unwanted status conditions and therefore are good partners for Slowbro.

[SET]
name: Offensive Tank Bro
move 1: Slack Off
move 2: Scald
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Future Sight / Psychic / Grass Knot
item: Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpA

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a spammable STAB move because of its chance to burn foes, whittling down and crippling switch-ins. Slack Off is provides recovery move to keep Mega Slowbro healthy. Flamethrower hits Grass-types, such as Ferrothorn, Serperior, and Amoonguss. Future Sight allows Mega Slowbro to overload damage in on a later turn and be a threatening pivot too. Psychic is the more consistent move, that gives it a better match up against Pokemon such as Keldeo, Rotom-Wash, and Volcanion. Ice Beam and Grass Knot are alternative options that can provide more coverage over a secondary STAB. Ice Beam provides more immediate damage against Dragonite, while Grass Knot provides more immediate damage against Mega Gyarados and opposing Slowbros.

Set Details
========

136 EVs into Defense with a Bold nature give Slowbro enough bulk to tank attacks from Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Bisharp, as well as Weavile after Mega Evolving. The Special Attack investment allows Slowbro to 2HKO Serperior with Flamethrower and Assault Vest Bisharp, latter after Mega Evolving. It makes it also makes it strong enough to 2HKO Gliscor with Scald even after Poison Heal recovery. Future Sight will be strong enough to put Bold Clefable into Scald range.

Usage Tips
========

Offensive tank Mega Slowbro can consider Mega Evolving right away to take advantage of the huge jump in Special Attack and, to a lesser extent, the jump in physical bulk. This depends whether it is more advantageous to keep Regenerator and have Slowbro being able to pivot. Mega Slowbro typically should be using Scald to land chip damage and potential burns on its foes, but it is also recommended to try to predict switch-ins and hit them with the appropriate coverage moves. For example, it might be better to hit Serperior and Ferrothorn with Flamethrower, or use Future Sight for an delayed impact, instead of fishing for a burn on the switch. This set is best used by tanking a lot of attacks while dishing out a lot of damage and healing when appropriate.

Team Options
========

Offensive Tank Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and bulky offense builds. Pokemon that are able to deal with Electric- and Grass-types such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Serperior are greatly appreciated. Teammates like specially defensive Heatran and Clefable work just fine. Good checks to Dark-types like Mega Gyarados, Weavile, and Tyranitar, such as Keldeo, are very helpful as well. Pokemon that can remove entry hazards like Excadrill and Zapdos help Mega Slowbro to stay healthy. Additionally, both Zapdos and Excadrill help with the Electric-type issue, with Excadrill also being able to deal with Fairy-types like Mega Altaria and Clefable.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

When not using the defensive set, Toxic is significantly less useful than Thunder Wave, as it cannot hit Mega Metagross, Ferrothorn, or Amoonguss and is less immediately crippling to offensive threats like Mega Pinsir. It is still viable, though, to wear down foes like Rotom-W, Zapdos, and other Slowbro or Mega Slowbro. Due to Slowbro's low Speed and fantastic defensive stats, it is a viable option as a Trick Room setter.
Eject Button can be used on Slowbro for a one-use momentum grabbing tool. Protect can be used on sets with Toxic and Leftovers, which helps Slowbro scout for Pursuit and stall a turn of Toxic while getting an extra turn of recovery. A double dance set on Mega Slowbro with Iron Defense and Calm Mind is viable, especially with a cleric teammate or Rest instead of Slack Off.

Checks and Counters
===================

Grass-types: Grass-types like Mega Venusaur, Tangrowth, and Serperior can soak up almost any of Slowbro's moves while dealing a lot of damage back. The majority of them, however, do not appreciate being hit by Flamethrower or Ice Beam, burned by Scald, or paralyzed by Thunder Wave.

Electric-types: Electric-types, including Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Magnezone, can deal a large amount of damage to Slowbro. However, the majority of them do not appreciate switching into Scald too many times.

Dragon-types: If Slowbro lacks Ice Beam, Dragon-types like Latios, Latias, and Hydreigon can easily switch in and shrug off any damage, especially if they carry Roost. They can also proceed to threaten Slowbro with an OHKO or 2HKO. Kyurem and Kyurem-B deserve a special mention since it they take neutral from Ice Beam and can be unbothered by burn with special sets.

Chip Damage and Status: If Slowbro lacks Rest or a teammate that can clear status, Burn, poison, and Toxic put it on a timer, forcing it to recover more often then it wants to. This is compounded with hazards, Volt Switch or U-turn, and sand chip. Sets that lack Leftovers are especailly weak to chip damage, and even Leftovers can be knocked off.

Taunt: When Mega Evolved, Slowbro relies on Slack Off and Rest to heal, meaning Taunt users like Gliscor and Heatran are able to stop Mega Slowbro from recovering or setting up Calm Mind. This makes it more vulnerable to Pokemon that it would normally switch into like Thunder Punch Mega Metagross and Mega Medicham. Taunt also prevents regular Slowbro from healing outside of Regenerator and spreading status through moves like Thunder Wave.

Dark- and Bug-types: Dark-types like Tyranitar, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gyarados, Hydreigon, Crawdaunt, and Weavile all threaten Slowbro. Tyranitar and Weavile are specifically dangerous as they can pursuit trap Slowbro as well. Ghost-types like Gengar and Jellicent can also prove to be problematic, as Shadow Ball from Gengar does a lot of damage, and Jellicent can absorb Scald and Taunt and potentially burn Slowbro with its own Scald. Bug-types, including Mega Heracross, Volcarona, and Mega Scizor, can deal a lot of damage to or outright KO Slowbro as well. Mega Scizor in particular can deal great damage with U-Turn while providing momentum and avoiding status from Scald or Thunder Wave. A lot of Pokemon that Slowbro can typically check can also run a super effective coverage move to hit it, such as Thunder Punch from Mega Metagross, Hidden Power Bug or Grass from Choice Specs Keldeo, and Thunder Punch from Mega Medicham. A lot of moves mentioned here become less threatening when Slowbro is Mega Evolved, as Pokemon like Choice Band Weavile, Thunder Punch Mega Metagross, and Thunder Punch Mega Medicham cannot 2HKO it anymore. However, do keep in mind that Mega Slowbro loses Regenerator after Mega Evolving; this makes residual damage very troublesome, as it has to constantly stay at a high enough health percentage to avoid being 2HKOed as it switches into these Pokemon.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Grammar checked by:

QC 1/2 for now. Let the second QC deal with that one paragraph you have to rewrite. Paprikaflow
 
[OVERVIEW]
With excellent defensive stats alongside a solid Water and Psychic typing, Slowbro is a great choice for taking on threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Metagross, and Mega Medicham. With recovery from Slack Off and the ability Regenerator, Slowbro can absorb a lot of damage and still sustain for a long time, allowing it to funcation as an all-around defensive pivot. Its very wide supportive movepool lets it take on various foes comfortably. The defensive boost Slowbro gets after Mega Evolving, combined with the ability Shell Armor and its access to boosting moves like Calm Mind, make it a very viable bulky sweeper.
Despite all this, Slowbro's typing renders it weak to common Knock Off and Pursuit users like Weavile, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Its typing also makes it vulnerable to both U-turn and Volt Switch, making it very easy to gain momentum on. Slowbro's mediocre Special Defense also makes it vulnerable to special attackers such as Mega Manectric, Serperior, and Thundurus. Lastly, Slowbro fears status such as Toxic or burn, moves that can put it on a timer, like Toxic, and moves like Taunt that can stop it from recovering health or inflicting its own status.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Thunder Wave / Toxic
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a reliable STAB move with a chance to cripple a large range of Pokemon such as Mega Metagross, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slack Off allows Slowbro to stay healthy and, when combined with Regenerator, makes it increasingly hard to wear down. Ice Beam reliably hits Gliscor as well as Dragon- and Grass-types such as Dragonite, Serperior, and Garchomp. On the other hand, Psychic is a strong STAB move that enables Slowbro to deal with Volcanion and Keldeo better, especially the Substitute variants. Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to cripple Pokemon that can otherwise switch comfortably on it such as Mega Charizard Y, Clefable, and Serperior. Toxic instead of Thunder Wave helps with foes that switch into Slowbro and are immune to Thunder Wave, such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Zapdos while also inflicting staus on ground types like Gastrodon and Seismitoad. Finally, Future Sight and Flamethrower are alternative options that give Slowbro more versatility, such as providing wallbreaking support and hitting Ferrothorn, respectively.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread allows Slowbro to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Keldeo's Hydro Pump after Stealth Rock and Mega Charizard Y's Solar Beam from full. The rest is thrown into physical bulk to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers and Regenerator enhance Slowbro's longevity. Alternatively, Rocky Helmet is also a solid option to chip down foes like Excadrill, Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Medicham.

Usage Tips
========

Use this set as a defensive pivot. Slowbro checks setup Pokemon like Dragonite, Mega Charizard-X and Gliscor. It supports its teammates with status inflicting moves such as Scald, Toxic, and Thunder Wave. Rocky Helmet can be used to wear down physical attackers and put them in the range of Slowbro's teammates. Make sure to scout for status moves from common status users like Clefable, Heatran, and Amoonguss to ensure Slowbro's survivability. Be mindful of Pursuit trappers, especially Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile as they threaten to beat Slowbro quickly and leave your team vulnerable to physical attackers.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits well on bulkier teams like balance, bulky offense, and stall. It is able to act as the team's physical wall and is a countermeasure to strong Fighting-types, such as Mega-Medicham, Mega Lopunny and Keldeo. Pokemon that can assist Slowbro in dealing with Electric-types like Rotom-W, Grass-types like Serperior, and Dark-types like Tyranitar are appreciated. Magic Guard Clefable is a great partner because its mixed bulk and Fairy typing allow it to handle threats like Mega Gyarados, Latios, and Rotom-W. It also can absorb the status moves that Slowbro does not want to take. Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss can face off against Grass- and Electric-types Slowbro tends to struggles with, like Serperior and Rotom-WOther partners include special sponges like Tornadus-T and Gliscor. Tornadus-T forms a nice Regenerator core with Slowbro, while Gliscor is able to absorb status and Electric-type moves and status moves once toxic orb is activated. Excadrill can check certain Electric-types like Zapdos as well as Fairy-types like Clefable and Mega Altaria. It also can remove entry hazards with Rapid Spin, which Slowbro appreciates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Leftovers / Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a reliable STAB move that can spread burns, crippling physical attackers like Garchomp, Kyurem-B, and Bisharp. Psyshock is another reliable STAB that hits Rotom-W, Keldeo, and Volcanion. It is especially useful when facing other Calm Mind users such as Clefable, allowing it to win Calm Mind wars. Calm Mind helps further to let Slowbro set up and deal with special attackers like Mega Diancie, Zapdos, and Keldeo. Slack Off allows Slowbro to sustain, which allows allowing it to absorb attacks and wall a variety of Pokemon including Mega-Medicham and Mega Lopunny.

Set Details
========

This set allows Slowbro to be as bulky as possible. 44 SpD allows Slowbro to avoid a 2HKO from Thundurus's Thunderbolt after 2 Calm Minds and without Leftovers. It also avoids a 2HKO from Mega Alakazam's Shadow Ball after 1 Calm Mind, and minimizes Volt Switch damage from Thundurus, Zapdos, and Rotom-Wash. The remaining physical bulk is enough to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers is the item of choice allowing Slowbro to set up more comfortably. However, Slowbronite can be used instead to overpower Dark-type Pokemon that rely on Knock Off for damage, such as Weavile, Crawdaunt, and Bisharp, especially after Mega Evolving. Regenerator helps to increase the longevity even further.

Usage Tips
========

While still being able to function as a pivot and a defensive wall, this Slowbro set allows it to check Clefable aswell, utilizing the combination of Calm Mind and Psyshock. Given the opportunity Slowbro can setup with Calm Mind and become a sweeper. Calm Mind can also be used to resist Pokemon like Volcanion or Tornadus-T better, while increasing its SpA, allowing it to deliver stronger hits on possible switch-ins like Zapdos or Rotom-W. When used as Mega Slowbro make sure that there are no more Toxic users or Pokemon whos STAB move threaten it in an existential way and become a defensive Behemoth with the increased Def from the mega evolution and the SpD raise from Calm Mind.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits on every team but Hyper Offense. Especially when used as Mega, it can function as both a late game sweeper and a physical wall. As a support it appreciates Pokemon that switch into Dark-types like Tyranitar, Weavile, and Bisharp. Therefore Keldeo, Mega Scizor, and Clefable are good partners. Magic Guard Clefable is a good partner to, because it can absorb status moves, threatens Mega Gyarados and is switch against Zapdos and Rotom-W. Excadrill can remove entry hazards which would limit Slowbro’s option to pivot and heal with Regenerator, plus setting up Stealth Rock himself, which chip down Pokemon like Landorus-T, Weavile and Zapdos. Heal Bell users like Chansey and Clefable can help to get rid of unwanted status conditions and therefore are good partners for Slowbro.

[SET]
name: Offensive Tank Bro
move 1: Slack Off
move 2: Scald
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Future Sight / Psychic
item: Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpA

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a spammable STAB move because of its chance to burn foes, whittling down and crippling switch-ins. Slack Off provides recovery to keep Mega Slowbro healthy. Flamethrower hits Grass-types, such as Ferrothorn, Serperior, and Amoonguss. Future Sight allows Mega Slowbro to overload damage on a later turn and be a threatening pivot too. Psychic is the more consistent move, that gives it a better match up against Pokemon such as Keldeo, Rotom-Wash, and Volcanion. Ice Beam and Grass Knot are alternative options that can provide more coverage over a secondary STAB. Ice Beam provides more immediate damage against Dragonite, while Grass Knot provides more immediate damage against Mega Gyarados, Gastrodon and opposing Slowbros.

Set Details
========

136 EVs into in Defense with a Bold nature give Slowbro enough bulk to tank attacks from Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Bisharp, as well as Weavile after Mega Evolving. The Special Attack investment allows Slowbro to 2HKO Serperior with Flamethrower and Assault Vest Bisharp, latter after Mega Evolving. It also makes it strong enough to 2HKO Gliscor with Scald after Poison Heal recovery.

Usage Tips
========

Offensive tank Mega Slowbro can consider Mega Evolving right away to take advantage of the jump in Special Attack and, to a lesser extent, the jump in physical bulk. This depends whether it is more advantageous to keep Regenerator and have Slowbro being able to pivot. Mega Slowbro typically should be using Scald to land chip damage and potential burns on its foes, but it is also recommended to try to predict switch-ins and hit them with the appropriate coverage moves. For example, it might be better to hit Serperior and Ferrothorn with Flamethrower, or use Future Sight for an delayed impact, instead of fishing for a burn on the switch.

Team Options
========

Offensive Tank Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and bulky offense builds. Pokemon that are able to deal with Electric- and Grass-types such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Serperior are greatly appreciated. Teammates like specially defensive Heatran and Clefable work just fine. Good checks to Dark-types like Mega Gyarados, Weavile, and Tyranitar, such as Keldeo, are very helpful as well. Pokemon that can remove entry hazards like Excadrill and Zapdos help Mega Slowbro to stay healthy. Additionally, both Zapdos and Excadrill help with the Electric-type issue, with Excadrill also being able to deal with Fairy-types like Mega Altaria and Clefable.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Eject Button can be used on Slowbro for a one-use momentum grabbing tool. Protect can be used on sets with Toxic and Leftovers, which helps Slowbro scout for Pursuit and stall a turn of Toxic while getting an extra turn of recovery. A double dance set on Mega Slowbro with Iron Defense and Calm Mind is viable, especially with a cleric teammate or Rest instead of Slack Off.

Checks and Counters
===================

Electric-types: Electric-types like Thundurus, Rotom-W, and Zapdos, can deal a large amount of damage to Slowbro and, when using Volt Switch, pivot into other threats. However, given the right situation, Calm Mind Slowbro varients can be able to increase their SpD to a point where they are not threatened anymore.

Dark-types: Tyranitar, Weavile, Bisharp, Crawdaunt, Mega Gyarados, and Hydreigon pose a threat to Slowbro. Their Dark-type STAB moves can OHKO Slowbro. The ones running Pursuit also posses the ability to trap it, potentially removing it from the game or dealing a huge amount of damage.

Grass-types: Pokemon like Serperior, Mega Venusaur, and Amoongus are able to switch into most of Slowbro's moves while dealing a lot of damage back. The majority of them, however, do not appreciate being hit by Ice Beam, Flamethrower, burned by Scald, or paralyzed by Thunder Wave. Pokemon like Mega Venusaur and Amoongus that are Poison-types aswell are threatend by Psychic and Future Sight too.

Dragon-types: If Slowbro lacks Ice Beam, Dragon-types like Latios, Latias, and Hydreigon can easily switch in and shrug off any damage, especially if they carry Roost. They can also proceed to threaten Slowbro with an OHKO or 2HKO. Kyurem and Kyurem-B deserve a special mention since it they take neutral from Ice Beam and can be unbothered by burn with special sets.

Bug-types: Such as Mega Heracross, Volcarona, and Mega Scizor, can deal a lot of damage to or outright KO Slowbro. Mega Scizor in particular can deal great damage with U-Turn while providing momentum and avoiding status from Scald or Thunder Wave.

Status: Poison or Burns can limit Slowbro's potential to recover significantly and therefore put it on a timer.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
Mark 2/2 when done
 
[OVERVIEW]
With excellent defensive stats alongside a solid Water and Psychic typing, Slowbro is a great choice for taking on threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Metagross, and Mega Medicham. With recovery from Slack Off and the ability Regenerator, Slowbro can absorb a lot of damage and still sustain for a long time, allowing it to funcation function as an all-around defensive pivot. Its very wide supportive movepool lets it take on various foes comfortably. The defensive boost Slowbro gets after Mega Evolving, combined with the ability Shell Armor and its access to boosting moves like Calm Mind, make makes it a very viable bulky sweeper.
Despite all this, Slowbro's typing renders it weak to common Knock Off and Pursuit users like Weavile, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Its Slowbro's typing also makes it vulnerable to both U-turn and Volt Switch, making it very easy to gain momentum on. Slowbro's Its mediocre Special Defense also makes it vulnerable to special attackers such as Mega Manectric, Serperior, and Thundurus. Lastly, Slowbro fears status such as Toxic or poison and burn, moves that can put it on a timer, like Toxic, and moves like Taunt that can stop it from recovering health or inflicting its own status.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Thunder Wave / Toxic
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is has a reliable STAB move with a chance to cripple a large range of Pokemon such as Mega Metagross, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slack Off allows Slowbro to stay healthy and, when combined with Regenerator, makes it increasingly hard to wear down. Ice Beam reliably hits Gliscor as well as Dragon- and Grass-types such as Dragonite, Serperior Garchomp, and Garchomp Serperior. On the other hand, Psychic is a strong STAB move that enables Slowbro to deal with Volcanion and Keldeo better, especially the Substitute variants. Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to cripple Pokemon that can otherwise switch comfortably in on it such as Mega Charizard Y, Clefable, and Serperior. Toxic instead of Thunder Wave helps with Thunder Wave-immune foes that switch into Slowbro and are immune to Thunder Wave, such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Zapdos, (AC) while also inflicting status on ground types Ground-types like Gastrodon and Seismitoad. Finally, Future Sight and Flamethrower are alternative options that give Slowbro more versatility, such as providing wallbreaking support and hitting Ferrothorn, respectively.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread allows Slowbro to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Keldeo's Hydro Pump after Stealth Rock and Mega Charizard Y's Solar Beam from full health. The rest is of the EVs are thrown into physical bulk to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers and Regenerator enhance Slowbro's longevity. Alternatively, Rocky Helmet is also a solid option to chip down foes like Excadrill, Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Medicham.

Usage Tips
========

Use this set as a defensive pivot. Slowbro checks setup Pokemon like Dragonite, Mega Charizard-X Charizard X and Gliscor. It supports its teammates with status inflicting status-inflicting moves such as Scald, Toxic, and Thunder Wave. Rocky Helmet can be used to wear down physical attackers and put them in the range of Slowbro's teammates. Make sure to scout for status moves from common status users like Clefable, Heatran, and Amoonguss to ensure Slowbro's survivability. Be mindful of Pursuit trappers, especially Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile, (AC) as they threaten to beat Slowbro quickly and leave your team vulnerable to physical attackers.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits well on bulkier teams like balance, bulky offense, and stall. It is able to act as the team's physical wall and is a countermeasure to strong Fighting-types, such as Mega-Medicham Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny and Keldeo. Pokemon that can assist Slowbro in dealing with Electric-types like Rotom-W, Grass-types like Serperior, and Dark-types like Tyranitar are appreciated. Magic Guard Clefable is a great partner because its mixed bulk and Fairy typing allow it to handle threats like Mega Gyarados, Latios, and Rotom-W. It also can absorb the status moves that Slowbro does not want to take. Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss can face off against Grass- and Electric-types Slowbro tends to struggles struggle with, like Serperior and Rotom-WOther Rotom-W. Other partners include special sponges like Tornadus-T and Gliscor. Tornadus-T forms a nice Regenerator core with Slowbro, while Gliscor is able to absorb Electric-type moves and status moves once toxic Toxic Orb is activated. Excadrill can check certain Electric-types like Rotom-W as well as Fairy-types like Clefable and Mega Altaria. It also can remove entry hazards with Rapid Spin, which Slowbro appreciates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Leftovers / Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a reliable STAB move that can spread burns, crippling physical attackers like Garchomp, Kyurem-B, and Bisharp. Psyshock is another reliable STAB that hits Rotom-W, Keldeo, and Volcanion. It is especially useful when facing other Calm Mind users such as Clefable, allowing as it allows Slowbro to win Calm Mind wars. Calm Mind helps further to let Slowbro set up and deal with special attackers like Mega Diancie, Zapdos, and Keldeo. Slack Off allows Slowbro to sustain itself, allowing it to absorb attacks and wall a variety of Pokemon including Mega-Medicham Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny.

Set Details
========

This set allows Slowbro to be as bulky as possible. 44 SpD allows Special Defense EVs allow Slowbro to avoid a 2HKO from Thundurus's Thunderbolt after 2 two Calm Minds and without Leftovers. It also avoids a 2HKO from Mega Alakazam's Shadow Ball after 1 one Calm Mind (RC) and minimizes Volt Switch damage from Thundurus, Zapdos, and Rotom-Wash Rotom-W. The remaining physical bulk is enough to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers is the item of choice allowing to allow Slowbro to set up more comfortably. However, Slowbronite can be used instead to overpower Dark-type Pokemon that rely on Knock Off for damage, such as Weavile, Crawdaunt, and Bisharp, especially after Mega Evolving. Regenerator helps to increase the longevity even further.

Usage Tips
========

While still being able to function as a pivot and a defensive wall, this Slowbro set allows it to can check Clefable aswell (RC) as well through utilizing the combination of Calm Mind and Psyshock. Given the opportunity, (AC) Slowbro can setup set up with Calm Mind and become a sweeper. Calm Mind can also be used to resist better match up versus Pokemon like Volcanion or Tornadus-T better (RC) while increasing its SpA (RC) allowing it Slowbro to deliver stronger hits on possible switch-ins like Zapdos or and Rotom-W. When used as Mega Slowbro, (AC) make sure that there are no more to remove Toxic users or Pokemon whos whose STAB move moves threaten it in an existential a meaningful way, (AC) and it can become a defensive Behemoth behemoth with the increased Def Defense from the Mega Evolution and the SpD Special Defense raise from Calm Mind. my understanding of this sentence: "Get rid of toxic users and super effective attackers, and mega slowbro can become a defensive behemoth". if you meant something else, lmk

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits on every team but Hyper hyper offense. Especially when used as Mega, it can function as both a late game late-game sweeper and a physical wall. As a support Pokemon, (AC) it appreciates Pokemon teammates that switch into Dark-types like Tyranitar, Weavile, and Bisharp. Therefore, (AC) Keldeo, Mega Scizor, and Clefable are good partners. Magic Guard Clefable is a good partner to (RC) too because it can absorb status moves, threatens threaten Mega Gyarados, (AC) and is switch switches in against Zapdos and Rotom-W. Excadrill can remove entry hazards which would limit Slowbro’s Slowbro's option to pivot and heal with Regenerator, plus setting and can set up Stealth Rock himself itself, which chip chips down Pokemon like Landorus-T, Weavile, (AC) and Zapdos. Heal Bell users like Chansey and Clefable can help to get rid of unwanted status conditions and therefore are good partners for Slowbro.

[SET]
name: Offensive Tank Bro Slowbro
move 1: Slack Off
move 2: Scald
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Future Sight / Psychic
item: Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpA

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a spammable STAB move because of its chance to burn foes, whittling down and crippling switch-ins. Slack Off provides recovery to keep Mega Slowbro healthy. Flamethrower hits Grass-types, such as Ferrothorn, Serperior, and Amoonguss. Future Sight allows Mega Slowbro to overload damage on a later turn and be a threatening pivot too. Psychic is the more consistent move (RC) that and gives it Slowbro a better match up match-up against Pokemon such as Keldeo, Rotom-Wash Rotom-W, and Volcanion. Ice Beam and Grass Knot are alternative options that can provide more coverage over a secondary STAB move. Ice Beam provides more immediate damage against Dragonite, while Grass Knot provides more immediate damage against Mega Gyarados, Gastrodon and opposing Slowbros Slowbro.

Set Details
========

136 Defense EVs into in Defense with a Bold nature give Slowbro enough bulk to tank attacks from Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Bisharp, as well as Weavile after Mega Evolving. The Special Attack investment allows Slowbro to 2HKO Serperior with Flamethrower and Assault Vest Bisharp with Flamethrower, latter after though it needs to Mega Evolving. It also makes it strong enough to Evolve to 2HKO the latter. It can also 2HKO Gliscor with Scald after Poison Heal recovery.

Usage Tips
========

Offensive tank Mega Slowbro can consider Mega Evolving right away to take advantage of the jump in Special Attack and, to a lesser extent, the jump in physical bulk. This depends on whether it is more advantageous to keep Regenerator and have Slowbro being be able to pivot. Mega Slowbro typically should be using Scald to land chip damage and potential burns on its foes, but it is also recommended to try to predict switch-ins and hit them with the appropriate coverage moves. For example, it might be better to hit Serperior and Ferrothorn with Flamethrower (RC) or use Future Sight for an a delayed impact, instead of fishing for a burn on the switch.

Team Options
========

Offensive Tank Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and bulky offense builds. Pokemon that are able to deal with Electric- and Grass-types such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Serperior are greatly appreciated. Teammates like specially defensive Heatran and Clefable work just fine. Good checks to Dark-types like Mega Gyarados, Weavile, and Tyranitar, such as Keldeo, are very helpful as well. Pokemon that can remove entry hazards like Excadrill and Zapdos help Mega Slowbro to stay healthy. Additionally, both Zapdos and Excadrill help with the Electric-type issue, with Excadrill also being able to deal with Fairy-types like Mega Altaria and Clefable.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Eject Button can be used on Slowbro for a one-use momentum grabbing tool. Protect can be used on sets with Toxic and Leftovers, which helps helping Slowbro scout for Pursuit, (AC) and stall a turn of Toxic, (AC) and get while getting an extra turn of recovery. A double Double Dance set on Mega Slowbro with Iron Defense and Calm Mind is viable, especially with a cleric teammate or Rest instead of Slack Off.

Checks and Counters
===================
format all of these like so
**Electric-types**:
Electric-types: Electric-types like Thundurus, Rotom-W, and Zapdos (RC) can deal a large amount of damage to Slowbro and, when using Volt Switch, can pivot into other threats. However, given the right situation, Calm Mind Slowbro varients variants can be able to increase their SpD Special Defense to a point where they are not threatened anymore.

Dark-types: Tyranitar, Weavile, Bisharp, Crawdaunt, Mega Gyarados, and Hydreigon pose a threat to Slowbro (RP) Their due to their Dark-type STAB moves can OHKO Slowbro OHKOing it. The ones running Pursuit can also posses the ability to Pursuit trap it, potentially removing it from the game or dealing a huge amount of damage.

Grass-types: Pokemon like Serperior, Mega Venusaur, and Amoongus Amoonguss are able to switch into most of Slowbro's moves while dealing a lot of damage back. The majority of them, however, do not appreciate being hit by Ice Beam (RC) or Flamethrower, burned by Scald, or paralyzed by Thunder Wave. Pokemon Poison-types like Mega Venusaur and Amoongus Amoonguss that are Poison-types aswell are threatend threatened by Psychic and Future Sight too.

Dragon-types: If Slowbro lacks Ice Beam, Dragon-types like Latios, Latias, and Hydreigon can easily switch in and shrug off any damage, especially if they carry Roost. They can also proceed to threaten Slowbro with an OHKO or 2HKO. Kyurem and Kyurem-B deserve a special mention, (AC) since it they take neutral from Ice Beam and can be unbothered by burn with special sets.

Bug-types: Such Bug-types such as Mega Heracross, Volcarona, and Mega Scizor (RC) can deal a lot of damage to or outright KO OHKO Slowbro. Mega Scizor in particular can deal great damage with U-Turn U-turn while providing momentum and avoiding status from Scald or Thunder Wave.

Status: Poison or Burns burns can limit Slowbro's potential to recover significantly and therefore put it on a timer.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/paprikaflow.591583/
Quality checked by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/alpha1013.565035/
Grammar checked by:
GP Team done
will recheck after
 
[OVERVIEW]
With excellent defensive stats alongside a solid Water and Psychic typing, Slowbro is a great choice for taking on threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Metagross, and Mega Medicham. With recovery from Slack Off and the ability Regenerator, Slowbro can absorb a lot of damage and still sustain for a long time, allowing it to funcation function as an all-around defensive pivot. Its very wide supportive movepool lets it take on various foes comfortably. The defensive boost Slowbro gets after Mega Evolving, combined with the ability Shell Armor and its access to boosting moves like Calm Mind, make makes it a very viable bulky sweeper.
Despite all this, Slowbro's typing renders it weak to common Knock Off and Pursuit users like Weavile, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Its Slowbro's typing also makes it vulnerable to both U-turn and Volt Switch, making it very easy to gain momentum on. Slowbro's Its mediocre Special Defense also makes it vulnerable to special attackers such as Mega Manectric, Serperior, and Thundurus. Lastly, Slowbro fears status such as Toxic or poison and burn, moves that can put it on a timer, like Toxic, and moves like Taunt that can stop it from recovering health or inflicting its own status.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Thunder Wave / Toxic
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is has a reliable STAB move with a chance to cripple a large range of Pokemon such as Mega Metagross, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slack Off allows Slowbro to stay healthy and, when combined with Regenerator, makes it increasingly hard to wear down. Ice Beam reliably hits Gliscor as well as Dragon- and Grass-types such as Dragonite, Serperior Garchomp, and Garchomp Serperior. On the other hand, Psychic is a strong STAB move that enables Slowbro to deal with Volcanion and Keldeo better, especially the Substitute variants. Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to cripple Pokemon that can otherwise switch comfortably in on it such as Mega Charizard Y, Clefable, and Serperior. Toxic instead of Thunder Wave helps with Thunder Wave-immune foes that switch into Slowbro and are immune to Thunder Wave, such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Zapdos, (AC) while also inflicting status on ground types Ground-types like Gastrodon and Seismitoad. Finally, Future Sight and Flamethrower are alternative options that give Slowbro more versatility, such as providing wallbreaking support and hitting Ferrothorn, respectively.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread allows Slowbro to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Keldeo's Hydro Pump after Stealth Rock and Mega Charizard Y's Solar Beam from full health. The rest is of the EVs are thrown into physical bulk to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers and Regenerator enhance Slowbro's longevity. Alternatively, Rocky Helmet is also a solid option to chip down foes like Excadrill, Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Medicham.

Usage Tips
========

Use this set as a defensive pivot. Slowbro checks setup Pokemon like Dragonite, Mega Charizard-X Charizard X and Gliscor. It supports its teammates with status inflicting status-inflicting moves such as Scald, Toxic, and Thunder Wave. Rocky Helmet can be used to wear down physical attackers and put them in the range of Slowbro's teammates. Make sure to scout for status moves from common status users like Clefable, Heatran, and Amoonguss to ensure Slowbro's survivability. Be mindful of Pursuit trappers, especially Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile, (AC) as they threaten to beat Slowbro quickly and leave your team vulnerable to physical attackers.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits well on bulkier teams like balance, bulky offense, and stall. It is able to act as the team's physical wall and is a countermeasure to strong Fighting-types, such as Mega-Medicham Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny and Keldeo. Pokemon that can assist Slowbro in dealing with Electric-types like Rotom-W, Grass-types like Serperior, and Dark-types like Tyranitar are appreciated. Magic Guard Clefable is a great partner because its mixed bulk and Fairy typing allow it to handle threats like Mega Gyarados, Latios, and Rotom-W. It also can absorb the status moves that Slowbro does not want to take. Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss can face off against Grass- and Electric-types Slowbro tends to struggles struggle with, like Serperior and Rotom-WOther Rotom-W. Other partners include special sponges like Tornadus-T and Gliscor. Tornadus-T forms a nice Regenerator core with Slowbro, while Gliscor is able to absorb Electric-type moves and status moves once toxic Toxic Orb is activated. Excadrill can check certain Electric-types like Rotom-W as well as Fairy-types like Clefable and Mega Altaria. It also can remove entry hazards with Rapid Spin, which Slowbro appreciates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Leftovers / Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a reliable STAB move that can spread burns, crippling physical attackers like Garchomp, Kyurem-B, and Bisharp. Psyshock is another reliable STAB that hits Rotom-W, Keldeo, and Volcanion. It is especially useful when facing other Calm Mind users such as Clefable, allowing as it allows Slowbro to win Calm Mind wars. Calm Mind helps further to let Slowbro set up and deal with special attackers like Mega Diancie, Zapdos, and Keldeo. Slack Off allows Slowbro to sustain itself, allowing it to absorb attacks and wall a variety of Pokemon including Mega-Medicham Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny.

Set Details
========

This set allows Slowbro to be as bulky as possible. 44 SpD allows Special Defense EVs allow Slowbro to avoid a 2HKO from Thundurus's Thunderbolt after 2 two Calm Minds and without Leftovers. It also avoids a 2HKO from Mega Alakazam's Shadow Ball after 1 one Calm Mind (RC) and minimizes Volt Switch damage from Thundurus, Zapdos, and Rotom-Wash Rotom-W. The remaining physical bulk is enough to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers is the item of choice allowing to allow Slowbro to set up more comfortably. However, Slowbronite can be used instead to overpower Dark-type Pokemon that rely on Knock Off for damage, such as Weavile, Crawdaunt, and Bisharp, especially after Mega Evolving. Regenerator helps to increase the longevity even further.

Usage Tips
========

While still being able to function as a pivot and a defensive wall, this Slowbro set allows it to can check Clefable aswell (RC) as well through utilizing the combination of Calm Mind and Psyshock. Given the opportunity, (AC) Slowbro can setup set up with Calm Mind and become a sweeper. Calm Mind can also be used to resist better match up versus Pokemon like Volcanion or Tornadus-T better (RC) while increasing its SpA (RC) allowing it Slowbro to deliver stronger hits on possible switch-ins like Zapdos or and Rotom-W. When used as Mega Slowbro, (AC) make sure that there are no more to remove Toxic users or Pokemon whos whose STAB move moves threaten it in an existential a meaningful way, (AC) and it can become a defensive Behemoth behemoth with the increased Def Defense from the Mega Evolution and the SpD Special Defense raise from Calm Mind. my understanding of this sentence: "Get rid of toxic users and super effective attackers, and mega slowbro can become a defensive behemoth". if you meant something else, lmk

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits on every team but Hyper hyper offense. Especially when used as Mega, it can function as both a late game late-game sweeper and a physical wall. As a support Pokemon, (AC) it appreciates Pokemon teammates that switch into Dark-types like Tyranitar, Weavile, and Bisharp. Therefore, (AC) Keldeo, Mega Scizor, and Clefable are good partners. Magic Guard Clefable is a good partner to (RC) too because it can absorb status moves, threatens threaten Mega Gyarados, (AC) and is switch switches in against Zapdos and Rotom-W. Excadrill can remove entry hazards which would limit Slowbro’s Slowbro's option to pivot and heal with Regenerator, plus setting and can set up Stealth Rock himself itself, which chip chips down Pokemon like Landorus-T, Weavile, (AC) and Zapdos. Heal Bell users like Chansey and Clefable can help to get rid of unwanted status conditions and therefore are good partners for Slowbro.

[SET]
name: Offensive Tank Bro Slowbro
move 1: Slack Off
move 2: Scald
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Future Sight / Psychic
item: Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpA

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a spammable STAB move because of its chance to burn foes, whittling down and crippling switch-ins. Slack Off provides recovery to keep Mega Slowbro healthy. Flamethrower hits Grass-types, such as Ferrothorn, Serperior, and Amoonguss. Future Sight allows Mega Slowbro to overload damage on a later turn and be a threatening pivot too. Psychic is the more consistent move (RC) that and gives it Slowbro a better match up match-up against Pokemon such as Keldeo, Rotom-Wash Rotom-W, and Volcanion. Ice Beam and Grass Knot are alternative options that can provide more coverage over a secondary STAB move. Ice Beam provides more immediate damage against Dragonite, while Grass Knot provides more immediate damage against Mega Gyarados, Gastrodon and opposing Slowbros Slowbro.

Set Details
========

136 Defense EVs into in Defense with a Bold nature give Slowbro enough bulk to tank attacks from Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Bisharp, as well as Weavile after Mega Evolving. The Special Attack investment allows Slowbro to 2HKO Serperior with Flamethrower and Assault Vest Bisharp with Flamethrower, latter after though it needs to Mega Evolving. It also makes it strong enough to Evolve to 2HKO the latter. It can also 2HKO Gliscor with Scald after Poison Heal recovery.

Usage Tips
========

Offensive tank Mega Slowbro can consider Mega Evolving right away to take advantage of the jump in Special Attack and, to a lesser extent, the jump in physical bulk. This depends on whether it is more advantageous to keep Regenerator and have Slowbro being be able to pivot. Mega Slowbro typically should be using Scald to land chip damage and potential burns on its foes, but it is also recommended to try to predict switch-ins and hit them with the appropriate coverage moves. For example, it might be better to hit Serperior and Ferrothorn with Flamethrower (RC) or use Future Sight for an a delayed impact, instead of fishing for a burn on the switch.

Team Options
========

Offensive Tank Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and bulky offense builds. Pokemon that are able to deal with Electric- and Grass-types such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Serperior are greatly appreciated. Teammates like specially defensive Heatran and Clefable work just fine. Good checks to Dark-types like Mega Gyarados, Weavile, and Tyranitar, such as Keldeo, are very helpful as well. Pokemon that can remove entry hazards like Excadrill and Zapdos help Mega Slowbro to stay healthy. Additionally, both Zapdos and Excadrill help with the Electric-type issue, with Excadrill also being able to deal with Fairy-types like Mega Altaria and Clefable.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Eject Button can be used on Slowbro for a one-use momentum grabbing tool. Protect can be used on sets with Toxic and Leftovers, which helps helping Slowbro scout for Pursuit, (AC) and stall a turn of Toxic, (AC) and get while getting an extra turn of recovery. A double Double Dance set on Mega Slowbro with Iron Defense and Calm Mind is viable, especially with a cleric teammate or Rest instead of Slack Off.

Checks and Counters
===================
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**Electric-types**:
Electric-types: Electric-types like Thundurus, Rotom-W, and Zapdos (RC) can deal a large amount of damage to Slowbro and, when using Volt Switch, can pivot into other threats. However, given the right situation, Calm Mind Slowbro varients variants can be able to increase their SpD Special Defense to a point where they are not threatened anymore.

Dark-types: Tyranitar, Weavile, Bisharp, Crawdaunt, Mega Gyarados, and Hydreigon pose a threat to Slowbro (RP) Their due to their Dark-type STAB moves can OHKO Slowbro OHKOing it. The ones running Pursuit can also posses the ability to Pursuit trap it, potentially removing it from the game or dealing a huge amount of damage.

Grass-types: Pokemon like Serperior, Mega Venusaur, and Amoongus Amoonguss are able to switch into most of Slowbro's moves while dealing a lot of damage back. The majority of them, however, do not appreciate being hit by Ice Beam (RC) or Flamethrower, burned by Scald, or paralyzed by Thunder Wave. Pokemon Poison-types like Mega Venusaur and Amoongus Amoonguss that are Poison-types aswell are threatend threatened by Psychic and Future Sight too.

Dragon-types: If Slowbro lacks Ice Beam, Dragon-types like Latios, Latias, and Hydreigon can easily switch in and shrug off any damage, especially if they carry Roost. They can also proceed to threaten Slowbro with an OHKO or 2HKO. Kyurem and Kyurem-B deserve a special mention, (AC) since it they take neutral from Ice Beam and can be unbothered by burn with special sets.

Bug-types: Such Bug-types such as Mega Heracross, Volcarona, and Mega Scizor (RC) can deal a lot of damage to or outright KO OHKO Slowbro. Mega Scizor in particular can deal great damage with U-Turn U-turn while providing momentum and avoiding status from Scald or Thunder Wave.

Status: Poison or Burns burns can limit Slowbro's potential to recover significantly and therefore put it on a timer.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/paprikaflow.591583/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rufflespro.193716/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/alpha1013.565035/
Grammar checked by:
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[OVERVIEW]
With excellent defensive stats alongside a solid Water and Psychic typing, Slowbro is a great choice for taking on threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Metagross, and Mega Medicham. With recovery from Slack Off and Regenerator, Slowbro can absorb a lot of damage and still sustain itself for a long time, allowing it to function as an all-around defensive pivot. Its very wide supportive movepool lets it take on various foes comfortably. The defensive boost Slowbro gets after Mega Evolving, combined with the ability Shell Armor and its access to boosting moves like Calm Mind, makes it a very viable bulky sweeper. remove extra line
Despite all this, Slowbro's typing renders it weak to common Knock Off and Pursuit users like Weavile, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slowbro's typing also makes it vulnerable to both U-turn and Volt Switch, making it very easy to gain momentum on. Its mediocre Special Defense also makes it vulnerable to special attackers such as Mega Manectric, Serperior, and Thundurus. Lastly, Slowbro fears status such as poison and burn, moves that can put it on a timer, like Toxic, and moves like Taunt that can stop it from recovering health or inflicting its own status.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Ice Beam / Psychic
move 4: Thunder Wave / Toxic
item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald has a chance to cripple a large range of Pokemon such as Mega Metagross, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Slack Off allows Slowbro to stay healthy and, when combined with Regenerator, makes it increasingly hard to wear down. Ice Beam reliably hits Gliscor as well as Dragon- and Grass-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, and Serperior. On the other hand, Psychic enables Slowbro to deal with Volcanion and Keldeo better, especially the Substitute variants. Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to cripple Pokemon that can otherwise switch comfortably in on it such as Mega Charizard Y, Clefable, and Serperior. Toxic instead of Thunder Wave helps with Thunder Wave-immune foes that switch into Slowbro, such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Zapdos, while also inflicting status on Ground-types like Gastrodon and Seismitoad. Finally, Future Sight and Flamethrower give Slowbro more versatility, such as providing wallbreaking support and hitting Ferrothorn, respectively.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread allows Slowbro to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Keldeo's Hydro Pump after Stealth Rock and Mega Charizard Y's Solar Beam from full health. The rest of the EVs are thrown into physical bulk to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers and Regenerator enhance Slowbro's longevity. Alternatively, Rocky Helmet is a solid option to chip down foes like Excadrill, Mega Metagross, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Medicham.

Usage Tips
========

Use this set as a defensive pivot. Slowbro checks setup Pokemon like Dragonite, Mega Charizard X, (AC) and Gliscor. It supports its teammates with status-inflicting moves such as Scald, Toxic, and Thunder Wave. Rocky Helmet can be used to wear down physical attackers and put them in the range of Slowbro's teammates. Make sure to scout for status moves from common status users like Clefable, Heatran, and Amoonguss to ensure Slowbro's survivability. Be mindful of Pursuit trappers, especially Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile, as they threaten to beat Slowbro quickly and leave your team vulnerable to physical attackers.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits well on bulkier teams like balance, bulky offense, and stall. It is able to act as the team's physical wall and is a countermeasure to strong Fighting-types, such as Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, (AC) and Keldeo. Pokemon that can assist Slowbro in dealing with Electric-types like Rotom-W, Grass-types like Serperior, and Dark-types like Tyranitar are appreciated. Magic Guard Clefable is a great partner because its mixed bulk and Fairy typing allow it to handle threats like Mega Gyarados, Latios, and Rotom-W. It also can absorb the status moves that Slowbro does not want to take. Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss can face off against Grass- and Electric-types Slowbro tends to struggle with, like Serperior and Rotom-W. Other partners include special sponges like Tornadus-T and Gliscor. Tornadus-T forms a nice Regenerator core with Slowbro, while Gliscor is able to absorb Electric-type and status moves once Toxic Orb is activated. Excadrill can check certain Electric-types like Rotom-W as well as Fairy-types like Clefable and Mega Altaria. It also can remove entry hazards with Rapid Spin, which Slowbro appreciates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Scald
move 2: Slack Off
move 3: Psyshock
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Leftovers / Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald can spread burns, crippling physical attackers like Garchomp, Kyurem-B, and Bisharp. Psyshock hits Rotom-W, Keldeo, and Volcanion. It is especially useful when facing other Calm Mind users such as Clefable, as it allows Slowbro to win Calm Mind wars. Calm Mind helps further to let Slowbro set up and deal with special attackers like Mega Diancie, Zapdos, and Keldeo. Slack Off allows Slowbro to sustain itself, allowing it to absorb attacks and wall a variety of Pokemon including Mega Medicham and Mega Lopunny.

Set Details
========

This set allows Slowbro to be as bulky as possible. 44 Special Defense EVs allow Slowbro to avoid a 2HKO from Thundurus's Thunderbolt after two Calm Minds and without Leftovers. It also avoids a 2HKO from Mega Alakazam's Shadow Ball after one Calm Mind and minimizes Volt Switch damage from Thundurus, Zapdos, and Rotom-W. The remaining physical bulk is enough to deal with Pokemon like Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Metagross. Leftovers is the item of choice to allow allows Slowbro to set up more comfortably. However, Slowbronite can be used instead to overpower Dark-type Pokemon that rely on Knock Off for damage, such as Weavile, Crawdaunt, and Bisharp, especially after Mega Evolving. Regenerator helps to increase the longevity even further.

Usage Tips
========

While still being able to function as a pivot and a defensive wall, this Slowbro set can check Clefable as well through utilizing the combination of Calm Mind and Psyshock. Given the opportunity, Slowbro can set up with Calm Mind and become a sweeper. Calm Mind can also be used to better match up versus Pokemon like Volcanion or and Tornadus-T better while allowing Slowbro to deliver stronger hits on possible switch-ins like Zapdos and Rotom-W. When used as Mega Slowbro, make sure to remove Toxic users or Pokemon whose STAB moves threaten it in a meaningful way, and it can become a defensive behemoth with the increased Defense from the Mega Evolution and the Special Defense raise from Calm Mind.

Team Options
========

Slowbro fits on every team but hyper offense. Especially when used as Mega, it can function as both a late-game sweeper and a physical wall. As a support Pokemon, it appreciates teammates that switch into Dark-types like Tyranitar, Weavile, and Bisharp. Therefore, Keldeo, Mega Scizor, and Clefable are good partners. Magic Guard Clefable is a good partner too because it can absorb status moves, threaten Mega Gyarados, and switches switch in against Zapdos and Rotom-W. Excadrill can remove entry hazards, (AC) which would limit Slowbro's option to pivot and heal with Regenerator, and can set up Stealth Rock itself, which chips down Pokemon like Landorus-T, Weavile, and Zapdos. Heal Bell users like Chansey and Clefable can help to get rid of unwanted status conditions and therefore are good partners for Slowbro.

[SET]
name: Offensive Tank Slowbro
move 1: Slack Off
move 2: Scald
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Future Sight / Psychic
item: Slowbronite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpA

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Scald is a spammable STAB move because of its chance to burn foes, whittling down and crippling switch-ins. Slack Off provides recovery to keep keeps Mega Slowbro healthy. Flamethrower hits Grass-types, such as Ferrothorn, Serperior, and Amoonguss. Future Sight allows Mega Slowbro to overload damage on a later turn and be a threatening pivot too. Psychic is the more consistent move and gives Slowbro a better match-up matchup against Pokemon such as Keldeo, Rotom-W, and Volcanion. Ice Beam and Grass Knot are alternative options that can provide more coverage over a secondary STAB move. Ice Beam provides more immediate damage against Dragonite, while Grass Knot provides more immediate damage against Mega Gyarados, Gastrodon, (AC) and opposing Slowbro.

Set Details
========

136 Defense EVs with a Bold nature give Slowbro enough bulk to tank attacks from Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, and Bisharp, as well as Weavile after Mega Evolving. The Special Attack investment allows Slowbro to 2HKO Serperior and Assault Vest Bisharp with Flamethrower, though it needs to Mega Evolve to 2HKO the latter. It can also 2HKO Gliscor with Scald after Poison Heal recovery.

Usage Tips
========

Offensive Tank tank Mega Slowbro can consider Mega Evolving right away to take advantage of the jump in Special Attack and, to a lesser extent, the jump in physical bulk. This depends on whether it is more advantageous to keep Regenerator and have Slowbro be able to pivot. Mega Slowbro typically should be using Scald to land chip damage and potential burns on its foes, but it is also recommended to try to predict switch-ins and hit them with the appropriate coverage moves. For example, it might be better to hit Serperior and Ferrothorn with Flamethrower or use Future Sight for a delayed impact, instead of fishing for a burn on the switch.

Team Options
========

Offensive Tank Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and bulky offense builds. Pokemon that are able to deal with Electric- and Grass-types such as Rotom-W, Thundurus, and Serperior are greatly appreciated. Teammates like specially defensive Heatran and Clefable work just fine. Good checks to Dark-types like Mega Gyarados, Weavile, and Tyranitar, such as Keldeo, are very helpful as well. Pokemon that can remove entry hazards like Excadrill and Zapdos help Mega Slowbro to stay healthy. Additionally, both Zapdos and Excadrill help with the Electric-type issue, with Excadrill also being able to deal with Fairy-types like Mega Altaria and Clefable.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Eject Button can be used on Slowbro for a one-use momentum grabbing tool. Protect can be used on sets with Toxic and Leftovers, helping Slowbro scout for Pursuit, stall a turn of Toxic, and get an extra turn of recovery. A Double Dance set on Mega Slowbro with Iron Defense and Calm Mind is viable, especially with a cleric teammate or Rest instead of Slack Off.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Thundurus, Rotom-W, and Zapdos can deal a large amount of damage to Slowbro and, when using Volt Switch, can pivot into other threats. However, given in the right situation, Calm Mind Slowbro variants can increase their Special Defense to a point where they are not threatened anymore.

**Dark-types**: Tyranitar, Weavile, Bisharp, Crawdaunt, Mega Gyarados, and Hydreigon pose a threat to Slowbro due to their Dark-type STAB moves OHKOing it. The ones running Pursuit can also Pursuit trap it, potentially removing it from the game or dealing a huge amount of damage.

**Grass-types**: Pokemon like Serperior, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss are able to switch into most of Slowbro's moves while dealing a lot of damage back. The majority of them, however, do not appreciate being hit by Ice Beam or Flamethrower, burned by Scald, or paralyzed by Thunder Wave. Poison-types like Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss that are also threatened by Psychic and Future Sight.

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**Dragon-type**s: If Slowbro lacks Ice Beam, Dragon-types like Latios, Latias, and Hydreigon can easily switch in and shrug off any damage, especially if they carry Roost. They can also proceed to threaten Slowbro with an OHKO or 2HKO. Kyurem and Kyurem-B deserve a special mention, since they take neutral from Ice Beam and can be unbothered by burn with special sets.

**Bug-types**: Bug-types such as Mega Heracross, Volcarona, and Mega Scizor can deal a lot of damage to or outright OHKO Slowbro. Mega Scizor in particular can deal great damage with U-turn while providing momentum and avoiding status from Scald or Thunder Wave.

**Status**: Poison or burns can limit Slowbro's potential to recover significantly and therefore put it on a timer.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/paprikaflow.591583/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rufflespro.193716/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/alpha1013.565035/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/adorluigi.528364/
implement and we're good :blobthumbsup:
 
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