Stats & Training
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.
This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.
Slaking Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x26-31% Double Kick 2x20-24% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x80-95% Jump Kick 2x62-73% Aura Sphere 2x55-65% Drain Punch 2x46-55% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x16-19% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x16-19% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x25-29% Arm Thrust 2x10-12% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x27-33% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x32-39% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x73-87% Brick Break 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x54-63% Brick Break 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x31-37% Force Palm 2x24-29% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x53-62% Brick Break 2x40-47% Wake-Up Slap 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x51-61% Brick Break 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x30-35% Force Palm 2x24-29% Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x15-18% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x15-18% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x53-63% Hammer Arm 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x40-47% Wake-Up Slap 2x38-44% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x31-36% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x26-31% Double Kick 2x20-24% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x16-19% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x20-24% Double Kick 2x16-19% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x73-87% Brick Break 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x53-63% Hammer Arm 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x40-48% Wake-Up Slap 2x38-45% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Slaking for 65-76%. Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (103-121%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x65-76% Mach Punch 2x35-41% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x103-121%KO Extreme Speed23-27% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Body Slam, Crush Claw and 8 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Slaking Best Moveset
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
Slaking best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Pursuit
- Retaliate
- Giga Impact
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Slaking in Black 2 & White 2
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 VigorothPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.55-57 ForestUncommonPostAnyPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Grass Lv.55-57 ForestUncommonPostAnyPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.63-65 ForestUncommonPostAnyDouble grassPinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Grass Lv.63-65 ForestUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Slakoth (Step 1)
Step 3Slaking ✓Pinwheel Forest - insideWhite 2Grass Lv.57 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.57 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Vigoroth (Step 2)
Slaking Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Slaking B-Tier: a solid option in Black 2 & White 2 for the right team. At 670 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Earthquake with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, 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.
Game Availability
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