Slaking Pokemon Guide

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Slaking Pokemon Guide

Slaking is a Normal-type Pokemon. This guide covers Slaking’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and future Pokemon game availability.

Normal Form

Slaking

Shiny Form

Shiny Slaking

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Slaking guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Slaking Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Slaking Description

Slaking is the final evolution of Slakoth and Vigoroth. It is a Normal-type Pokemon known for enormous stats, especially HP and Attack, balanced by the limiting Truant ability.

Competitive Overview

Is Slaking Good in Competitive?

Slaking can hit extremely hard when it gets to act, using its huge Attack stat and strong Normal-type moves to pressure teams. In some formats, it can be built around pivoting, support or short burst damage.

Slaking’s biggest issue is Truant, which makes it skip every other turn and gives opponents clear chances to respond.

Slaking Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Slaking, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Slaking

National Dex

#0289

Type

Normal

Species

Lazy Pokemon

Height

6’07” / 2.0 m

200 cm

Weight

287.7 lbs / 130.5 kg

130.5 kg

Abilities

Truant

Slaking Stats

Slaking has a stat spread that reflects its role in the Pokemon series. Use the shortcode below to view its latest stat data.

150

Attack

160

Defense

100

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

100

Slaking Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Slaking’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Giga Impact

A massive Normal-type attack that fits Slaking’s high Attack stat.

Body Slam

Reliable Normal-type damage with a chance to paralyze.

Facade

Strong Normal-type damage, especially when Slaking is affected by status.

Earthquake

Coverage against Rock, Steel, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.

Night Slash

Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Hammer Arm

Powerful coverage against Rock, Steel, Ice, Dark and Normal-type Pokemon.

Slack Off

Recovery that can help Slaking stay healthy in games where it is available.

Rock Slide

Coverage against Flying, Bug, Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.

Slaking All Moves

Use the section below to view Slaking’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Start	Swagger	Normal	Status	–	85
1	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Scratch	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Slack Off	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100
1	Yawn	Normal	Status	–	–
17	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
23	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
27	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
33	Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
39	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
45	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
52	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75
63	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	–	–
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Hard Press	Steel	Physical	0	100
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
TM	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Slaking Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Slaking is a Normal-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Slaking Abilities

Slaking’s abilities shape how it performs in different Pokemon games and formats.

Truant

Makes Slaking loaf around every other turn. This balances its very high stats and must be planned around carefully.

Slaking Evolution

The Slakoth evolution line is Slakoth, Vigoroth and Slaking. Slakoth evolves into Vigoroth at Level 18, and Vigoroth evolves into Slaking at Level 36.

Stage 1

Slakoth

Starting form

Stage 2

Vigoroth

Evolves from Slakoth at Level 18

Stage 3

Slaking

Evolves from Vigoroth at Level 36

Where to Find Slaking in Pokemon Games

Slaking’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for game-by-game availability notes.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon Ruby	Evolve Vigoroth.
Pokemon Sapphire	Evolve Vigoroth.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Vigoroth.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Vigoroth.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Vigoroth.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Vigoroth.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Vigoroth.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Vigoroth.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon X	Trade or evolve Vigoroth where supported.
Pokemon Y	Trade or evolve Vigoroth where supported.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or evolve Vigoroth where supported.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or evolve Vigoroth where supported.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Vigoroth in Sun and Moon, or trade where supported.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Vigoroth in Sun and Moon, or trade where supported.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve Vigoroth in Sun and Moon, or trade where supported.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve Vigoroth in Sun and Moon, or trade where supported.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon Sword	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Vigoroth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Vigoroth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Vigoroth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Not available in Sword and Shield. Evolve Vigoroth in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon Scarlet	Evolve Vigoroth at Level 36 in Scarlet and Violet.
Pokemon Violet	Evolve Vigoroth at Level 36 in Scarlet and Violet.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Slaking
Pokemon Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Slaking FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Slaking. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Slaking?

Slaking is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What is Slaking weak against?

Slaking is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What does Slaking evolve from?

Slaking evolves from Vigoroth at Level 36. Vigoroth evolves from Slakoth at Level 18.

What are Slaking’s abilities?

Slaking’s abilities are Truant.

What are Slaking’s best moves?

Slaking’s best moves can include Giga Impact, Body Slam, Facade, Earthquake, Night Slash, Hammer Arm, depending on the game and format.

Is Slaking good in Pokemon?

How do you get Slaking?

The most common way to get Slaking is to evolve Vigoroth at Level 36.

Does Slaking have a Mega Evolution?

No, Slaking does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in official Pokemon games.

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