Slaking has the stats to dominate any format it's allowed in. 160 base Attack stands out, and the rest of the spread doesn't have obvious weak points either. Known as the Lazy Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 3.
Raw Attack carries Slaking's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Def barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Lazy Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It is the world’s most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.
Slaking Weakness
GoodFighting-type moves hit Slaking for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Slaking's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
End of the line. Slaking caps a three-stage chain that started at Slakoth. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+100 over Slakoth), and Slaking peaks at 670 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Slaking to get Slakoth eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
The game plan is straightforward: click Bulk Up, then sweep. Leftovers and Truant support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Slaking hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Slaking Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Body Slam
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Slaking can hit 17 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Slaking can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Slaking can hit 14 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Slaking can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Slaking tops out at low spawn rates across 2 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Slaking in Scarlet & Violet
To get Slaking, start by catching Slakoth through walking encounters at Lv. 7-56. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlakothMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.7-225%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.7-225%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.7-225%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.7-225%EarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve VigorothMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.22-556%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.22-556%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.22-556%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.22-556%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.22-556%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.22-556%MidRouteor evolve from Slakoth (Step 1)
Step 3Slaking ✓HARDCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.52-561%PostWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.52-561%PostWateror evolve from Vigoroth (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Slaking. The 3-stage chain runs through Slakoth, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Slaking isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Slakoth from Ruby, Emerald, or Scarlet. The evolution path from Slakoth to Slaking is covered in the steps below.
Slaking doesn't appear wild. Catch Slakoth instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 36 to get Slaking. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
We rate Slaking B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 670 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 160 Attack stands out.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Slaking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Slaking has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Truant skips every second turn — that's the one you want on Slaking. It's the only ability Slaking has.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Slaking is a physical attacker with base 160 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
Slaking appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Slaking spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A