Stats & Training
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.
The way SLAKOTH lolls around makes anyone who watches it feel like doing the same.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x66-78% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x113-135%KO Drain Punch 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x55-65% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Brick Break 2x72-85% Vital Throw 2x67-80% Arm Thrust 2x20-25% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x113-133%KO Drain Punch 2x53-63% Brick Break 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x31-38% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x81-96% Brick Break 2x71-83% Vital Throw 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x187-221%KO Focus Blast 2x129-152%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO Vital Throw 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x157-186%KO Focus Blast 2x102-121%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Karate Chop 2x55-66% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x99-117%KO Focus Blast 2x110-131%KO Drain Punch 2x52-62% Brick Break 2x52-62% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x129-152%KO Focus Blast 2x78-93% Brick Break 2x67-79% Vital Throw 2x61-72% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x25-31% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO Focus Blast 2x131-155%KO Submission 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x160-189%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x81-96% Karate Chop 2x55-65% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x99-118%KO High Jump Kick 2x87-102%KO Focus Blast 2x112-133%KO Drain Punch 2x53-62% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x131-155%KO Focus Blast 2x75-90% Brick Break 2x68-80% Vital Throw 2x63-74% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x46-56% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x182-215%KO Focus Blast 2x125-148%KO Submission 2x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x153-180%KO Focus Blast 2x101-120%KO Brick Break 2x77-92% Karate Chop 2x54-63% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x94-111%KO High Jump Kick 2x83-98% Focus Blast 2x107-126%KO Drain Punch 2x47-57% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x125-148%KO Focus Blast 2x75-88% Brick Break 2x64-76% Vital Throw 2x61-73% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x26-32% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x129-153%KO Cross Chop 2x127-150%KO Submission 2x102-120%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Focus Blast 2x104-123%KO Cross Chop 2x106-125%KO Brick Break 2x81-95% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x97-115%KO High Jump Kick 2x85-101%KO Focus Blast 2x113-134%KO Drain Punch 2x51-60% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x129-153%KO Close Combat 2x104-123%KO Focus Blast 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x66-79% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Heracross can KO Slakoth with Close Combat (221-261%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slakoth View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x221-261%KO Megahorn111-130%KO Stone Edge61-72% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Crush Claw, Curse and 6 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Slakoth Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slakoth won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Double-Edge and Mega Kick anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Slakoth Locations
Finding Slakoth at low spawn rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in early-game areas, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Slakoth in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Slakoth Guide
Level 18 gets you Vigoroth. Quick enough that Slakoth barely slows you down.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
You can find Slakoth in HeartGold & SoulSilver. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
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.
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