Slaking

Slaking is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0289
Type Normal
Species Lazy Pokémon
Height 2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight 130.5 kg (287.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Truant
Local № 0038 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0278 (Black 2/White 2)
0039 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0080 (Scarlet/Violet)
0061 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 3 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 285
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 150
410 504
Attack 160
292 460
Defense 100
184 328
Sp. Atk 95
175 317
Sp. Def 65
121 251
Speed 100
184 328
Total 670 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Slaking.

Evolution chart

(Level 18) (Level 36)

Slaking changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby SLAKING spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this POKéMON reluctantly moves to another spot.
Sapphire Wherever SLAKING live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the POKéMON as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It is the world’s most slothful POKéMON. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
Emerald Hordes of SLAKING gather around trees when fruits come into season. They wait around patiently for ripened fruits to fall out of the trees.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
The world’s laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
The world’s laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there’s no food left within its reach.
Black
White
The world’s laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
Black 2
White 2
This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.
X The world’s laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there’s no food left within its reach.
Y It is the world’s most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
Omega Ruby Slaking spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this Pokémon reluctantly moves to another spot.
Alpha Sapphire Wherever Slaking live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the Pokémon as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It is the world’s laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
Scarlet It is the world’s most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
Violet This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.

Moves learned by Slaking

Moves learnt by level up

Slaking learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EncoreNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Slack OffNormalStatus
1Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
1YawnNormalStatus
17AmnesiaPsychicStatus
23CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
27Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
33CounterFightingPhysical 100
39FlailNormalPhysical 100
45FlingDarkPhysical 100
52Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75
63Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Slaking learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwaggerNormalStatus 85

Egg moves

Slaking learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slaking gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
After YouNormalStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
CurseGhostStatus
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TickleNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Slaking is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
39Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
57False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
64Bulk UpFightingStatus
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
73Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
87TauntDarkStatus 100
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
127Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Slaking learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EncoreNormalStatus 100
1EndureNormalStatus
1FlingDarkPhysical 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus
1Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
1Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
1Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
1Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
1ReversalFightingPhysical 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Slack OffNormalStatus
1SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
1SwaggerNormalStatus 85
1UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
1YawnNormalStatus
6EncoreNormalStatus 100
9Slack OffNormalStatus
14RestPsychicStatus
17AmnesiaPsychicStatus
23CovetNormalPhysical 60 100
27HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
33CounterFightingPhysical 100
39FlailNormalPhysical 100
47FlingDarkPhysical 100
53Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
61Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Slaking learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwaggerNormalStatus 85

Egg moves

Slaking learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slaking gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
After YouNormalStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical 75 95
CurseGhostStatus
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TickleNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Slaking is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Slaking sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Slaking sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Slaking sprite from Diamond & Pearl Slaking sprite from Black & White Slaking sprite from X & Y Slaking sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Slaking Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Slaking Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Slaking Shiny sprite from Black & White Slaking Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Slaking

Ruby
Sapphire
Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth
Black 2
White 2
Pinwheel Forest
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth
Sun
Moon
Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Casseroya Lake

Other languages

English Slaking
Japanese ケッキング (Kekking)
German Letarking
French Monaflèmit
Italian Slaking
Spanish Slaking
Korean 게을킹 (geeulking)
Chinese (Simplified) 请假王
Chinese (Traditional) 請假王

 

English Lazy Pokémon
Japanese ものぐさポケモン
German Müßig-Pokémon
French Pokémon Fainéant
Italian Pokémon Pigrizia
Spanish Pokémon Holgazán
Korean 나태포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 怕麻烦宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 怕麻煩寶可夢

Name origin

slack
slow or lazy; full name sounds like ‘slacking’
king
royalty