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Slowbro

Hermit Crab Pokémon

BaseMegaGalarian
Slowbro official artwork
Official art

Slowbro is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric and Dark, with a base stat total of 490. In Pokémon Champions it’s #137 on the Doubles ladder and #102 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

WaterPsychic
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
78.5 kg 173.1 lbs
Base stat total
490 Higher than 65% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#137 Doubles ▼4 · #102 Singles ▼1Usual set Slowbronite · Quiet · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
Being bitten by a Shellder shocked this Pokémon into standing on two legs. If the Shellder lets go, it seems Slowbro will turn back into a Slowpoke.
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Base stats

HP95170–202300–394
Atk7585–139139–273
Def110117–178202–350
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe3045–9058–174
Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon
HP95Atk75Def110Spe30SpD80SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

WaterPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Bug (because of Psychic)Dark (because of Psychic)Electric (because of Water)Ghost (because of Psychic)Grass (because of Water)

Resists

½×
Fighting (because of Psychic)Fire (because of Water)Ice (because of Water)Psychic (because of Psychic)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Slowbro outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Slowbro against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Slowbro · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82Slowbro · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50Slowbro · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#137 of 262 used

▼ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Slowbronite (80.9%) · (49.0%) · Quiet (32.2%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (15.9%)

MovesTrick RoomScaldSlack OffExpanding Force

Singles

#102 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Slowbronite (71.7%) · (87.5%) · Bold (69.0%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (27.8%)

MovesSlack OffScaldIron DefenseBody Press

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Slowbro, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Slowbro: 0.4% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.4% of teams · rank #126 · Singles · about 197 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Bold
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
  1. Scald
  2. Slack Off
  3. Body Press
  4. Nasty Plot

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.4%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.4%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.8%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 99.5%
  • 0.5%

Stat Points

  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD35.1%
  • Bold 30 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA / 2 SpD29.9%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA20.7%
  • Modest 31 HP / 11 Def / 21 SpA / 3 SpD5.4%

These 4 cover 91.1% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Evolution

  1. #0079SlowpokeWaterPsychic
    1. Level 37
      #0080SlowbroWaterPsychic
      1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Slowbronite
        #0080Mega SlowbroWaterPsychic
    2. Trade holding King's Rock
      #0199SlowkingWaterPsychic

Moves

Level up 18

1CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40
9YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10
12Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
15DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
18Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
21Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
24Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
27AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
30SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
33Slack OffHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
36Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
41Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
46Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
51Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 68

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 1

EggFuture SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10

Biology

Slowpoke has fished up a Shellder with its tail, which shocked it into evolving and made it stand on two legs. The Shellder has transformed into a spiral-shaped shell to suck more sweet fluids from the Slowbro's tail. If the Shellder were to detach itself from Slowbro in any way, it would devolve back to Slowpoke.

Being slow-witted to begin with, the Slowbro does not feel pain in its tail because of Shellder's seeping poison. Since its tail has been bitten by Shellder, it has to grudgingly swim for prey instead. Whenever Shellder bites harder on its tail, it gives Slowbro a flash of inspiration, which it forgets a moment later.

Forms

Mega Slowbro

WaterPsychic
BST 590

HoldsSlowbronite

The original form of Slowbro consisted of a Shellder latched onto a Slowpoke's tail. With Shellder now taking up the majority of Slowpoke's body, it is apparently under Shellder's digestive fluid and it acts like a comfortable iron defense for it.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Hermit Crab Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Pink
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Kanto#080Original Johto#081Updated Johto#081Coastal Kalos#134Original Alola#038Original Melemele#038Original Ula’ula#019Updated Alola#045Updated Melemele#045Updated Ula’ula#019Let’s Go Kanto#080Isle of Armor#002Paldea#325Blueberry#076Lumiose#138

  1. Being bitten by a Shellder shocked this Pokémon into standing on two legs. If the Shellder lets go, it seems Slowbro will turn back into a Slowpoke.

    Shield

  2. Slowpoke became Slowbro when a Shellder bit on to its tail. Sweet flavors seeping from the tail make the Shellder feel as if its life is a dream.

    Sword

  3. Shellder, in its greed to suck out more and more sweetness from Slowbro’s tail, has metamorphosed into a spiral-shaped shell.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Spacing out is basically all it does. It turns back into Slowpoke if its tail, along with Shellder, breaks off.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Whenever Shellder bites down hard on its tail, it gives Slowbro a flash of inspiration...which it forgets a moment later.

    Moon

  6. It spaces out while gazing at the sea. With Shellder’s poison flowing through its body, it becomes even spacier.

    Sun

  7. Though usually dim witted, it seems to become inspired if the SHELLDER on its tail bites down.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  8. The SHELLDER that latches onto SLOWPOKE’s tail is said to feed on the host’s leftover scraps.

    LeafGreen

  9. When a SLOWPOKE went hunting in the sea, its tail was bitten by a SHELLDER. That made it evolve into SLOWBRO.

    FireRed · Y

  10. Its tail has a SHELLDER firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can’t be used for fishing anymore. This forces it to reluctantly swim and catch prey.

    Emerald

  11. SLOWBRO’s tail has a SHELLDER firmly attached with a bite. As a result, the tail can’t be used for fishing anymore. This causes SLOWBRO to grudgingly swim and catch prey instead.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  12. An attached SHELLDER won't let go because of the tasty flavor that oozes out of its tail.

    Crystal · X

  13. Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to SHELLDER's seeping poison.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  14. If the tail-biting SHELLDER is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary SLOWPOKE.

    Gold · HeartGold

  15. Lives lazily by the sea. If the SHELLDER on its tail comes off, it becomes a SLOWPOKE again.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  16. The SHELLDER that is latched onto SLOWPOKE's tail is said to feed on the host's left over scraps.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

English
Slowbro
Japanese
ヤドラン
Japanese (romaji)
Yadoran
Korean
야도란
Chinese (Traditional)
呆殼獸
Chinese (Simplified)
呆壳兽
French
Flagadoss
German
Lahmus
Spanish
Slowbro
Italian
Slowbro

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

2 Def
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
172
Medium

Breeding

MonsterWater 1
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Slowpoke: Level 37.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Green 4 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Red 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 areas
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 areas
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18
Moon 1 area
  • Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18
Sun 1 area
  • Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18
White 1 area
  • Abundant ShrineSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 1 area
  • Abundant ShrineSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
SoulSilver 4 areas
  • Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–42
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing · Lv 35–50
  • Slowpoke Well (B1F)Surfing · Lv 15–30
HeartGold 4 areas
  • Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
  • Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–42
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing · Lv 35–50
  • Slowpoke Well (B1F)Surfing · Lv 15–30
LeafGreen 9 areas
  • Berry ForestSurfing · Lv 35–40
  • Cape BrinkSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–40
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 40–55
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 50–65
  • Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 25–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
  • Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–40
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–40
Crystal 1 area
  • Slowpoke Well (B1F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
Silver 1 area
  • Slowpoke Well (B1F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
Gold 1 area
  • Slowpoke Well (B1F)Surfing · Lv 20–24
Yellow 3 areas
  • Road 12Surfing · Lv 15–20
  • Road 13Surfing · Lv 15–20
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Blue 4 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Red 5 areas
  • Cerulean Cave (1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Cerulean Cave (B1F)Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Road 23Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 23
  • Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
  • Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.