Slaking Pokémon|Development, Weak Point, Moveset, Statistics, And More!
Slaking
Slaking is a Normal-type Pokemon that was introduced in Gen III. Slaking Evolution, the one that seems lazy but its Moveset, Stats, Abilities tells some other story though yes its laziness can be a weakness for you.
About Slaking
- National No: 289
- Type: Normal
- Height: 2.0m
- Weight: 130.5kg
- Abilities: Truant
- Japanese Name: Kekking
- Local no:
- 038(Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
- 278(Black 2, White 2)
- 039(Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
- Catch rate: 45
- Base Friendship: 70
- Base Exp: 252
- Growth rate: slow
- Egg groups: field
- Gender: 50% male and 50% female
- Egg cycles: 15(3599-3855 steps)
Slaking Changes In Different Generations
- In Gen 3-4: it has a base exp yield of 210
Slaking Pokedex Stats
- HP: 150
- Attack: 160
- Defense: 100
- Special ATk: 95
- Special Def: 65
- Speed: 100
- Total: 670
Moves Learned By Slaking
Moves Learned By Levelling Up
| Lvl | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
| 1 | Encore | Normal | Status | – | 100 |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Slack Off | Normal | Status | – | – |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | Status | – | – |
| 7 | Encore | Normal | Status | – | 100 |
| 13 | Slack Off | Normal | Status | – | – |
| 19 | Feint Attack | Dark | Special | 60 | |
| 25 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status | – | – |
| 31 | Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 36 | Swagger | Normal | Status | – | 85 |
| 37 | Counter | Fighting | Physical | – | 100 |
| 43 | Flail | Normal | Physical | – | 100 |
Moves Learned By TM
| TM | Move | Cat. | Type | Power | Acc. |
| 01 | Focus Punch | Physical | Fighting | 150 | 100 |
| 03 | Water Pulse | Special | Water | 60 | 100 |
| 05 | Roar | Status | Normal | – | – |
| 06 | Toxic | Status | Poison | – | 90 |
| 08 | Bulk Up | Status | Fighting | – | – |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Physical | Normal | 60 | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Status | Fire | – | – |
| 12 | Taunt | Status | Dark | – | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Special | Ice | 90 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Special | Ice | 110 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Physical | Normal | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Status | Normal | – | – |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Status | Water | – | – |
| 21 | Frustration | Physical | Normal | – | 100 |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Special | Grass | 120 | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Special | Electric | 90 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Special | Electric | 110 | 70 |
| 26 | Earthquake | Physical | Ground | 100 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Physical | Normal | – | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Physical | Ghost | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Physical | Fighting | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Status | Normal | – | – |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Special | Electric | 60 | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Special | Fire | 90 | 100 |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Special | Fire | 110 | 85 |
| 40 | Aerial Ice | Physical | Flying | 60 | |
| 42 | Facade | Physical | Normal | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Physical | Normal | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Status | Psychic | – | – |
| 45 | Attract | Status | Normal | – | 100 |
How To Find Slaking?
| Ruby Sapphire | Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth |
| Black 2 White 2 | Pinwheel Forest |
| X Y | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth |
| Sun Moon | Evolve Slakoth/Vigoroth |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sword Shield | Location data not yet available |
How To Evolve?
Slaking Evolves into Vigoroth starting at the 18th level, which then evolves into Slaking starting at the 36th level.
How Much Useful Is My Slaking?
Well, Slaking’s sole purpose is to destroy. It’s not a great Pokemon as it is hindered by Truant but can be a beast in the right hands. Slaking pokemon is a Pokemon that is best used with caution. It’ll either be the star of your team or the weakest link.
Well, I would say no it is not worth it. I got OHKO because of the truant several times. If you still want a Slaking pokemon, don’t evolve it. Keep it as a Vigoroth pokemon.
What Pokemons Are Good Against Slaking?
Given below are some of the names of the Pokemons which are good:
- Lucario,
- Conkeldurr,
- Breloom,
- Machamp,
- Blaziken.
What Is The Best Moveset Of This Slaking?
Well, The best moves for Slaking pokemon are Yawn and Hyper Beam when attacking Pokemon in Gyms. This move combination has got the highest total DPS and is also the best move set for PVP battles.
So, does the Moveset, weakness, and other information seem worthy of Slaking Evolution? Then right away head to Slaking Evolution.
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