289: Slaking

Essentials

Slaking

Lazy Pokémon

Abilities

Truant: Skips every second turn.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 289
Original Hoenn: 38
Updated Unova: 278
New Hoenn: 39

Names

Japanese: ケッキング (kekkingu)
: ケッキング
Official roomaji: Kekking
Korean: 게을킹
Chinese: 請假王
: 请假王
French: Monaflèmit
German: Letarking
Spanish: Slaking
Italian: Slaking

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Field

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

252

Effort points

3 HP

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Slakoth	Vigoroth Level up, starting at level 18	Slaking Level up, starting at level 36

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	150	99.0	473	504
Attack	160	98.4	388	419
Defense	100	82.1	268	299
Special Attack	95	74.8	258	289
Special Defense	65	44.2	198	229
Speed	100	84.3	268	299
Total	670	96.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 10/13/15

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: The world’s laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
: This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.

: The world’s laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there’s no food left within its reach.
: It is the world’s most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
: Slaking spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this Pokémon reluctantly moves to another spot.
: Wherever Slaking live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the Pokémon as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Lazy Pokémon
Color: Brown
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

6'6.7"
2.0 m

Weight

1305

287.7 lb
130.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Black 2

Pinwheel Forest, inside

White 2

Pinwheel Forest, inside

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 80
Rate: 10

Moves

Normal moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Slaking's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
			—	—			Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
—	—	—					Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—					Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
—	—	—					Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
					0	0	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					—	—	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					—	—	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
						—	Punishment			5	*	100%		Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.
			—	—	—	—	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
			—	—	—		Punishment			5	*	100%		Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.
			—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			—	—	—	—	Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
			—	—	—	—	Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Slack Off			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
7	7	7	7	6	6	6	Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
13	13	13	13	9	9	9	Slack Off			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
19	19	19	19	14	14	14	Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
25	25	25	25	17	17	17	Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
31	31	31	31	23	23	23	Covet			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
				27	27	27	Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
				33	33	33	Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
36	36	36	36	36			Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		37	37				Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
37	37	43	43				Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
43	43	49	49	39	39	39	Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
	49	55	55	47	47	47	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
	55	61	61	53	53	53	Punishment			5	*	100%		Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.
	61	67	67	61	61	61	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
Level up, learned by Vigoroth but not Slaking
			—	—	—	—	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
13	13	13	13	9	9	9	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
19	19	19	19	14	14	14	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
25	25	25	25	17	17	17	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
31	31	31	31	23	23	23	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
43	43	49	49	37	37	37	Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
49	49	55	55	43	43	43	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Level up, learned by Slakoth but not Slaking
				38	38	38	Play Rough			10	90	90%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Attack by one stage.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Slakoth but not Slaking
							After You			15	—	—		Makes the target act next this turn.
							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Crush Claw			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
							Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
							Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
							Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
							Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							After You			15	—	—		Makes the target act next this turn.
							Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
							Covet			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
							Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
							Gunk Shot			5	120	80%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
							Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
							Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
							Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
							Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
							Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
							Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
Tutor, learned by Vigoroth but not Slaking
							Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
					01	01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
		01	01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
03	03						Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08	08	08	08	08	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
12	12	12	12	12	12	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
		23	23	23	23	23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
24	24	24	24	24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
30	30	30	30	30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34	34						Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
35	35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		47	47	47	47	47	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
		48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	52	52	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
		59	59	59			Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
		60	60	60	60	60	Quash			15	—	100%		Makes the target act last this turn.
	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		67	67	67			Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
		78	78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		83					Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			98	98			Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
			100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6			H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	H8						Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.