Slaking Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Great League
#1151 of 1152 · F Tier
Ultra League
#848 of 849 · F Tier
Master League
#407 of 409 · F Tier
Great League (Mega Edition)
#1207 of 1208 · F Tier
Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#909 of 910 · F Tier
Master League (Mega Edition)
#468 of 470 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Slaking PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
None of the moves Slaking can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.
Slaking Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
N/A
Energy
12
Duration
4 turns
Archetype
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yawn | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Slaking Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
65
Energy
-40
DPE
1.63
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
120
Energy
-65
DPE
1.85
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
150
Energy
-80
DPE
1.88
Archetype
Gyms & Raids
Power
90
Energy
-50
Duration
3.0s
Damage window
1.4s – 2.8s
DPE
1.8
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-60
DPE
1.5
Archetype
Compare charged moves
50
-33
2.0s
25
140
-100
3.5s
40
150
-100
4.0s
37.5
90
-50
3.0s
30
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Earthquake | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Hyper Beam | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 39.1% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Play Rough | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Slaking carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
75,000
75Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slaking's best PvP moveset?
In Master League, the recommended moveset is Yawn with Body Slam and Earthquake. Slaking's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Slaking learn in Pokémon GO?
Slaking can learn 1 fast move and 4 charged moves. Body Slam is a legacy move that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.
How much does Slaking's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Slaking costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.
