Slakoth Best Moveset
Normal at 60 Attack with AbilityTruant forcing it to skip every other turn. The ability makes competitive play impossible because opponents get free turns. The moveset exists to evolve. Vigoroth loses Truant but Slaking regains it with 160 Attack that can't be used consistently.
Slakoth saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Slakoth's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran truant with Leppaberry, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Slakoth best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Double Edge
- Aerial Ace
- Blizzard
- Body Slam
Slakoth saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Slakoth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran truant with Quickpowder, favoring a Jolly nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Slam
- Aerial Ace
- Blizzard
- Brick Break
Slakoth saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Slakoth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Truant with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Brick Break
- Flamethrower
- Bulk Up
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Slakoth saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Slakoth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran truant with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Slam
- Aerial Ace
- Blizzard
- Brick Break
Slakoth saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Slakoth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Truant with Normalgem, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Yawn
- Body Slam
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Slakoth saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Slakoth maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran truant with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Thief
- Take Down
- Protect
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Slakoth Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Slakoth
Urshifu can KO Slakoth with Close Combat (228-268%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x228-268%KO Close Combat 2x228-268%KO | ||
Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed Slakoth easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Slakoth
moderate rates for Slakoth across 8 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Slakoth in SV
The path to Slakoth starts with Slakoth at Lv. 7-80 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Slakoth ✓South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.7-22OverworldRate 5%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.7-22OverworldRate 5%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.63Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into VigorothSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.22-55OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.22-55OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.22-55OverworldRate 6%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Slakoth (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into SlakingCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.52-56OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Vigoroth (Step 2)
Slakoth's scattered across 2 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Slakoth can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Slakoth from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Slakoth in USUM
- Step 1Slakoth ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Petalburg Woods. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Petalburg Woods. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Headbutt special · Route 25 · Post-National Dex. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · White Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Petalburg Woods. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Eterna Forest · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Vigoroth
Step 3Evolve into Slaking
You're catching Slakoth first, not Slakoth. Slakoth appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Slakoth's spread. It leans physical with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The way Slakoth lolls around makes anyone who watches it feel like doing the same.
Slakoth Guide
For a casual playthrough, Slakoth works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Vigoroth. That's where the stats start mattering.
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves