Slaking
#289 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Slaking
The best moves for Slaking are Yawn and Hyper Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
0dps
45dps
Defense
0dps
45dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Slakoth family. Slaking evolves from Vigoroth which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Slaking, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Slaking is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Vigoroth. It is vulnerable to Fighting moves. Slaking's strongest moveset is Yawn & Hyper Beam and it has a Max CP of 5,010.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Yawn | 0 | 0 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 45 |
| Earthquake | 140 | 40 |
| Play Rough | 90 | 30 |
| Body Slam Elite TM | 50 | 30 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Yawn
0 dps
|
Hyper Beam
45 dps
|
11.5 | 100% |
|
Yawn
0 dps
|
Body Slam
Elite TM
30 dps
|
10.7 | 93% |
|
Yawn
0 dps
|
Play Rough
30 dps
|
10.5 | 91% |
|
Yawn
0 dps
|
Earthquake
40 dps
|
9.1 | 79% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Slaking?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Slaking are:
- Lucario,
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Keldeo (Ordinary),
- Keldeo (Resolute).
Slaking is a Normal type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
290 |
| Defense |
|
166 |
| Stamina |
|
284 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 236 |
Size
| Height | 2.01 m |
| Weight | 130.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,899 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,532 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,798 |
|
Level 40 |
4,431 |
|
Level 50 |
5,010 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 3,165 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 4,115 |