Slaking
Slaking is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Lazy Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 289 |
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Type | Normal |
Species | Lazy Pokémon |
Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
Weight | 130.5 kg (287.7 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Truant |
Local № | 038 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 278 (Black 2/White 2) 039 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 3 HP |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 252 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 150 | 410 | 504 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Slaking changes
- In Generations 3-4, Slaking has a base experience yield of 210.
- In Generations 3-7, Slaking has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
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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. |
Moves learned by Slaking
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. |
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1 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 |
1 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
1 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Slack Off | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
1 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
1 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
1 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Slack Off | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
14 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
27 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
33 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
39 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
53 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
61 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Slaking learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
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 egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Slaking is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
Moves learnt by level up
Slaking learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 |
1 | Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Slack Off | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
1 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
9 | Slack Off | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
14 | Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
27 | Chip Away | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
33 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
39 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
53 | Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
61 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Slaking learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Slaking learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slaking egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 |
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tickle | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Slaking can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Gunk Shot | Poison | ![]() | 120 | 80 |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Slaking. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 | Level up |
Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 | Level up |
Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 | Level up |
Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Level up |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 | Level up |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 | Move tutor |
Moves learnt by TM
Slaking is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
23 | Smack Down | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
60 | Quash | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Slaking can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — TM |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Slaking sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Slaking
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth |
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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 |
Answers to Slaking questions
- I think I may've found Slaking's true niche..?
- Why is Slaking so strong?
- What is a good moveset for Slaking?
- How does Solarbeam work with Slaking?
- Where do you get Slakoth in soul silver?
- If slacking uses giga impact does he need to wait two turns?
- Is Protect a good strategy for beating Slaking?
- Would this be good for Slaking?
- Does slaking "recharge" after using Giga Impact?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Slaking |
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Japanese | ケッキング (Kekking) |
German | Letarking |
French | Monaflèmit |
Name origin
- slack
- slow or lazy; full name sounds like ‘slacking’
- king
- royalty