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Slakoth in Pokémon Black & White

#287 in the National Pokédex • Slacker Pokémon

Slakoth in the National Pokédex
Slakoth sprite

Normal

Shiny Slakoth sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Slacker Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

24 kg (52.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0287

Slakoth in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

60

112

240

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

35

67

185

Sp. Def

35

67

185

Speed

30

58

174

Total

280

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Slakoth, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Slakoth doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
56

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Slakoth

Slakoth

#287

Level 18

Vigoroth

Vigoroth

#288

Vigoroth

Vigoroth

#288

Level 36

Slaking

Slaking

#289

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Dream Park transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Dream Park catalog; Truant ability, Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

White Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave5-

Requires the corresponding resident and available grass or water in White Forest; the population changes through Entralink

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Dream Park transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Dream Park catalog; Truant ability, Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartYawn

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Normal--10
7Encore

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Normal-1005
13Slack Off

The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.

Normal--10
19Faint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark60-20
25Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
31Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010040
37Chip Away

Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Normal7010020
43Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
49Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Normal-10015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

Ice120705
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1207010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM83Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal--15
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
Crush Claw

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

Normal759510
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
Hammer Arm

The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

Fighting1009010
Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
Slash

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

Normal7010020
Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015
Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting100505

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.

Poison120705

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

Electric60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Dark801005

Historical Dream World: Dream Park

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Dark801005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Truant

Ability Slot 1

Pokémon can’t attack on consecutive turns.

Skips every second turn.

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