Slakoth
#287 in the Black and White Pokédex • Slacker Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It spends nearly all its time in a day sprawled out. Just seeing it makes one drowsy.
Pokémon White
It spends nearly all its time in a day sprawled out. Just seeing it makes one drowsy.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Slakoth #287 | Level 18 |  Vigoroth #288 |
Vigoroth #288 | Level 36 |  Slaking #289 |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Yawn | |  Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| 7 | Encore | | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. |
| 13 | Slack Off | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. |
| 19 | Feint Attack |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| 25 | Amnesia |  | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 31 | Covet | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 40 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| 37 | Chip Away | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. |
| 43 | Counter |  | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 49 | Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After You | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Crush Claw | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense. |
| Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Hammer Arm | | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however. |
| Night Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Pursuit | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Tickle | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| TM01 | Hone Claws | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam |  | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM56 | Fling | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | | Special | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM67 | Retaliate | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM83 | Work Up | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
Truant
Ability Slot 1
Pokémon can’t attack on consecutive turns.
Skips every second turn.