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.
Fighting 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast27-32% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle3-3% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
| ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureCalm Moves View Politoed builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Kilowattrel builds →Volt Switch32-37% Thunderbolt41-48% Hurricane50-59% Air Slash34-40% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Slaking best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Body Slam
- Knock Off
- Bulk Up
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Giga Impact
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Double Edge
- Protect
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Ice Punch
- Giga Impact
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Giga Impact
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Play Rough
- Retaliate
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Giga Impact
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Play Rough
- Retaliate
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 SlakothSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-22 Route5%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-22 Route5%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.7-22 Route5%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.7-22 Route5%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve VigorothSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-55 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-55 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.22-55 Route6%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.22-55 Route6%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.22-55 Route6%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.22-55 Route6%Midor evolve from Slakoth (Step 1)
Step 3Slaking ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.52-56 Water1%PostCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.52-56 Water1%Postor 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 has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Slaking spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves