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.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Body Slam, Crush Claw and 8 more.
Ground and Dark coverage gives Slaking answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Truant mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Slaking Moveset
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
- Retaliate
- Giga Impact
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Slaking can hit 13 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
moderate rates across 2 encounter spots for Slaking. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Slaking in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Slaking starts with Slakoth at Lv. 55-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Slakoth
Step 2Catch or Evolve VigorothEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2GrassLv.55-57UncommonPostForestAnyEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2GrassLv.55-57UncommonPostForestAnyEASYPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2GrassLv.63-65UncommonPostForestAnyDouble grassEASYPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2GrassLv.63-65UncommonPostForestAnyDouble grassor evolve from Slakoth (Step 1)
Step 3Slaking ✓CHALLENGINGPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2GrassLv.57RarePostForestAnyShaking spotCHALLENGINGPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2GrassLv.57RarePostForestAnyShaking spotor evolve from Vigoroth (Step 2)
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