Physical
Balanced
30Speed · Very Slow

Is Slakoth Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Normal from Hoenn, trade-only. AbilityTruant attacks every other turn. Vigoroth at 18 drops Truant. Slaking at 36 gets it back with massive stats. The skip-turn cycle is the entire identity.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTEETEEEGEETEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8SlakothTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Tough

Brock's typing presses Slakoth's defenses.

Even
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Risky
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

Even
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
You Win
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Even
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Tough

Erika's typing presses Slakoth's defenses.

Risky
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Risky
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Risky
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.

Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
Even
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
Levitate
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Even
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
Levitate
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
Even
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
Even
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Risky
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Good

Slakoth has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Even
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
Even
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
Even
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Risky
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

You Win
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Even
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Tough

Agatha's typing presses Slakoth's defenses.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
Even
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
Levitate
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
Levitate
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Slakoth trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

You Win
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Risky
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Even
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Even
Blastoise
Lv 75
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpIce BeamEarthquakeRain Dance
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Slakoth cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Slakoth locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Brock
    • TUTORNormalMega Kick18075%5
    • TUTORNormalMega Punch12085%20
  • After Erika
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
  • After Giovanni
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20

How to Get Slakoth in FireRed & LeafGreen

Petalburg Woods in Hoenn is where Slakoth lives. FireRed and LeafGreen skip the sloth entirely, so a trade from any Hoenn save is needed to start the family.

How to Obtain Slakoth in FRLG

  1. Slakoth
    Step 1Slakoth
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Petalburg Woods, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from Emerald
    Available
    Catch in Emerald via Walking · Petalburg Woods, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Headbutt special · Route 25 · Post-National Dex.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black & White via Walking · White Forest.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Petalburg Woods.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Eterna Forest · Swarm active.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Five).
    HOME TRANSFER
    Not Tradeable
    Pokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Slakoth can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
  2. Vigoroth
    Step 2Evolve into Vigoroth
  3. Slaking
    Step 3Evolve into Slaking

Slakoth Weakness

Slakoth's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Slakoth's physical bulk (base 60 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Slakoth Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Slakoth Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Slakoth Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Slakoth

Slakoth Evolutions

Slakoth kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Vigoroth all the way to Slaking. For breeding, quick to hatch with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 390 total stats over Slakoth. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Slakoth
#287Slakoth
18
Transfer Only
Vigoroth
#288Vigoroth
36
Transfer Only
Slaking
#289Slaking
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Slakoth
Normal
Vigoroth
Normal
Slaking
Normal
HP
60
80+20
150+70
ATK
60
80+20
160+80
DEF
60
80+20
100+20
SP.ATK
35
55+20
95+40
SP.DEF
35
55+20
65+10
SPE
30
90+60
100+10
BST
280D-Tier
440C-Tier+160
670B-Tier+230
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Sweeper
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Slakoth easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Crush Claw, Curse and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

FRLG Slakoth Best Moveset

Normal with AbilityTruant acting only every other turn. Stats too low to survive the skip turns. Vigoroth drops Truant before Slaking reimplements it at massive stats.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Truant
Item
Leppa BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Slakoth

Slakoth best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Double EdgeUtility
  • Aerial AceCoverage
  • BlizzardCoverage
  • Body SlamSTAB

Moves List

Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slakoth won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Double-Edge and Mega Kick anchor the STAB core.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Scratch
D6010035Normal
Lv 1
Yawn
C10Normal
Lv 7
Encore
C1005Normal
Lv 13
Slack Off
D10Normal
Lv 19
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Lv 25
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Lv 31
Covet
9010025Normal
Lv 37
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Lv 43
Flail
D10015Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
S6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
S120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
D7510015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
C20Fighting
HM01
Cut
D759530Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
C10510020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
D120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
D9510015Fire
TM01
Focus Punch-3
C15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM22
Solar Beam
D12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Body Slam
S12710015Normal
Egg
Crush Claw
C1129510Normal
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Slash
C10510020Normal
Egg
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Egg
Snore
6010015Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
S12710015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
S18010015Normal
Tutor
Mega Kick
C180755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
1208520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP60
C
Attack60
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def35
F
Speed30
F
Total280
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight24.0 kg
Base XP56
Abilities
Truant
Skips every second turn.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

It sleeps for 20 hours every day. Making drowsy those that see it is one of its abilities.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Slakoth FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Slakoth isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Slakoth appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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