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Slaking in Pokémon X & Y

#289 in the X and Y Pokédex • Lazy Pokémon

Slaking in the National Pokédex
Slaking sprite

Normal

Shiny Slaking sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

The world’s laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there’s no food left within its reach.

Pokémon Y

It is the world’s most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Lazy Pokémon

Abilities

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

130.5 kg (287.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0289

Slaking in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

150

410

504

Attack

160

292

460

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

95

175

317

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

100

184

328

Total

670

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 Slaking, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Slaking doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 HP
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
252

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

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

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

Normal4010035
StartEncore

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

Normal-1005
StartYawn

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

Normal--10
StartSlack Off

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

Normal--10
StartHammer Arm

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

Fighting1009010
StartFling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
StartPunishment

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Dark-1005
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 max HP.

Normal--10
19Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
25Amnesia

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

Psychic--20
31Covet

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

Normal6010025
36Swagger

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

Normal-9015
37Chip Away

Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. 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. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
55Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
61Punishment

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Dark-1005
67Hammer Arm

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

Fighting1009010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

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

Dark--15
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
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, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

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 next turn.

Grass12010010
TM23Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

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

Electric1107010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
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. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM38Fire Blast

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

Fire110855
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

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. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM47Low Sweep

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6510020
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

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.

Fire6010015
TM60Quash

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

Dark-10015
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 move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
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. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

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

Normal509530
HM04Strength

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

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
After You

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

Normal--15

Slakoth — breeding

Body Slam

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

Normal8510015

Slakoth — breeding

Crush Claw

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

Normal759510

Slakoth — breeding

Curse

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

Ghost--10

Slakoth — breeding

Endure

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

Normal--10

Vigoroth — level up (level 25)

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Vigoroth — level up (level 1)

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Vigoroth — level up (level 49)

Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015

Vigoroth — level up (level 19)

Night Slash

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

Dark7010015

Slakoth — breeding

Pursuit

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

Dark4010020

Slakoth — breeding

Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015

Vigoroth — level up (level 1)

Slash

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

Normal7010020

Vigoroth — level up (level 31)

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Slakoth — breeding

Tickle

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

Normal-10020

Slakoth — breeding

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Vigoroth — level up (level 1)

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
After You

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

Normal--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

After You

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

Normal--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Body Slam

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

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crush Claw

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

Normal759510

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Curse

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

Ghost--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dynamic Punch

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

Fighting100505

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fire Punch

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

Fire7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fire Punch

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

Fire7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

Normal188015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

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

Poison120805

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gunk Shot

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

Poison120805

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Headbutt

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

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ice Punch

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

Ice7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ice Punch

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

Ice7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fighting-10020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mega Kick

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

Normal120755

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mega Punch

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

Normal808520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Night Slash

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

Dark7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pursuit

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

Dark4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Seismic Toss

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

Fighting-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Slash

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

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Sucker Punch

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

Dark801005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Thunder Punch

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

Electric7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Thunder Punch

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

Electric7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Tickle

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

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Water Pulse

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

Water6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Water Pulse

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

Water6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Work Up

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

Normal--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Truant

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon can’t attack on consecutive turns.

Skips every second turn.

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