Slakoth

#0287 in the National Pokédex • Slacker Pokémon

Slakoth

#0287 in the National Pokédex • Slacker Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

230

324

Attack

112

240

Defense

112

240

Sp. Atk

185

Sp. Def

185

Speed

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.

Breloom

Vigoroth

Normal

Shiny

Slakoth

Slacker Pokémon

#0287

Normal

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

24 kg (52.9 lbs)

Abilities

Truant

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Slakoth 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 #0287	Level 18	Vigoroth #0288
Vigoroth #0288	Level 36	Slaking #0289

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches with sharp claws.
Start	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
7	Encore	Normal	Status	-	100	5	Makes the foe re peat 2-6 times.
13	Slack Off	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
19	Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
25	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.
25	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.
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.
38	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.
43	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metronome	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly uses any POKéMON move.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
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.
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.
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.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100	20

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
After You	Normal	Status	-	-	15	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95	10	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
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.
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100	20	Heavily strikes switching POKéMON.
Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Tickle	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Makes the foe laugh to lower ATTACK and DEFENSE.