Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Slowbro-Galar

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Slowbro-Galar.

PoisonPsychic
Slowbro-Galar Pokémon sprite

Slowbro-Galar

#0080

Quick answer

Slowbro-Galar is best pressured by Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ground×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Ground×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Ground type iconGround2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fighting type iconFighting0.25x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Kingambit Pokémon sprite

Kingambit

#0983

Best overallResists both STABsSlow but bulky
DarkSteel
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Poison 0x, Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Poison 0x, Psychic 0x

135 offense · 50 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Psychic 0x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Krookodile Pokémon sprite

Krookodile

#0553

Resists both STABsBudget option
GroundDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Ground-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ground-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeGround×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Psychic 0x

117 offense · 92 Speed

Overqwil Pokémon sprite

Overqwil

#0904

Resists both STABsBudget option
DarkPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Poison 0.5x, Psychic 0x

115 offense · 85 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ground×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ground type pageGhost type pageDark type page

Counter notes for Slowbro-Galar

  • Slowbro-Galar is a Poison / Psychic Pokémon with 30 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Ground, Ghost, and Dark attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Slowbro-Galar has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Poison / Psychic STAB.
  • Known abilities include Quick Draw, Own Tempo, and Regenerator. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Poison / Psychic unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Slowbro-Galar has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Slowbro and Slowbro-Mega. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Fighting×0.25Grass×0.5Poison×0.5Fairy×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Slowbro-Galar weakness chartSlowbro-Galar PokédexPoison / Psychic countersGround type pageGhost type pageDark type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Slowbro-Galar?

Slowbro-Galar is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ground, Ghost, and Dark (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Poison / Psychic STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Slowbro-Galar?

Ground, Ghost, and Dark are the strongest attacking types against Slowbro-Galar, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Slowbro-Galar super-effectively?

Slowbro-Galar has 3 super-effective attacking options: Ground, Ghost, and Dark. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Poison / Psychic STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Slowbro-Galar counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Slowbro-Galar?

Avoid relying on Fighting, Grass, Poison, and Fairy attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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