Slaking

#289 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Lazy Pokémon

Slaking

#289 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Lazy Pokémon

Stats

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

150

Attack

160

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

Sp. Def

Speed

100

Total

670

Vigoroth

Nincada

Normal

Shiny

Slaking

Lazy Pokémon

#289

Normal

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

13.1 kg (28.9 lbs)

Abilities

Truant

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Slaking takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fighting

2×

Resists

Ghost

0×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slakoth #287	Level 18	Vigoroth #288
Vigoroth #288	Level 36	Slaking #289

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
Start	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
Start	Slack Off	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
Start	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
Start	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
Start	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90	10	The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
Start	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Start	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
Start	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100	10	Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
19	Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
25	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.
27	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
31	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100	25	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
36	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
37	Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
37	Chip Away	Normal	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	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
49	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
55	Punishment	Dark	Physical	-	100	5	This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.
61	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90	10	The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85	5	An attack that may cause a burn.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Taunt	Dark	Status	-	100	20	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100	20	The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.
Round	Normal	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.
Incinerate	Fire	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
Quash	Dark	Status	-	100	15	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
Retaliate	Normal	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.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	90	20	A move that may cause paralysis.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Metronome	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly uses any POKéMON move.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100	10	A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100	10	An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.
Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	-	100	10	The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater its damage.
Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100	10	The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100	20
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20
Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100	20
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.
High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

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Weak to

Resists

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