Pokémon type
Normal
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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
0DPS
45DPS
Defending
0DPS
45DPS
Trainer Battles
3EPT
2.25DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Slakoth family. Slaking evolves from Vigoroth for 100 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Slakoth for 22 Candy, Vigoroth for 90 Candy.
Game images
Slaking, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Slaking is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Vigoroth. It is weak to Fighting moves. Slaking's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Yawn | 0 | 0 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam Elite TM | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Play Rough | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Earthquake | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Yawn
0 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
45 DPS
|
7.9 | 100% |
|
Yawn
0 DPS
|
Body Slam
Elite TM
30 DPS
|
7.4 | 94% |
|
Yawn
0 DPS
|
Play Rough
30 DPS
|
7.4 | 93% |
|
Yawn
0 DPS
|
Earthquake
40 DPS
|
6.5 | 82% |
|
Yawn
0 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
5.4 | 68% |
|
Yawn
0 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
1.9 | 24% |
Counters & Raids
Top Slaking counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Slaking Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.6
- 2 0.64
- 3 0.66
- 4 0.69
- 5 0.69
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
290 |
| Defense |
|
166 |
| Stamina |
|
284 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 236 |
| Level 50 | 251 |
Average size
| Height | 2.01 m |
| Weight | 130.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |
Costumes
Slaking costumes
Slaking (Visor)
