Slakoth
#287 in the National Pokédex • Slacker Pokémon
Details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 56 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Slakoth #287 | Level 18 | ![]() Vigoroth #288 |
![]() Vigoroth #288 | Level 36 | ![]() Slaking #289 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, 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. |
| 6 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| 9 | Slack Off | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 14 | Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses. |
| 17 | Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 22 | Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| 25 | Chip Away | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. |
| 30 | Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 33 | Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power. |
| 38 | Play Rough | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| 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, raising both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack 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. This 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 barriers, 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 | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| 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 to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | 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. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After You | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Gunk Shot | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
Breeding
| 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. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Crush Claw | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 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, 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 | The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s 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 | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack 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 | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Power-Up Punch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. |
| Retaliate | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. |
| Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
Traits
Truant
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon can’t use a move the following turn if it uses one.
Skips every second turn.





































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