Slack Off (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Effects
Slack Off recovers up to 50% of the user's maximum HP.
Changes
- In Generations 3-8, Slack Off has 10 PP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Slack Off turns into Z-Slack Off and eliminates any stat drops applied to the user, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Slack Off |
|---|---|
| Japanese | なまける (Namakeru) |
| German | Tagedieb |
| French | Paresse |
| Italian | Pigro |
| Spanish | Relajo |
| Korean | 게으름피우기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 偷懒 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 偷懶 |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user slacks off and restores its HP by half its full HP. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Slack Off at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0449 / Ground
Level 52
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Slack Off as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
