Slaking

No. 0289

Type: Normal

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.

Base stats

HP150
Attack160
Defense100
Sp. Attack95
Sp. Defense65
Speed100

Total 670

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fairy — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Play Rough
  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Aerial Ace
  • Psychic — Covers 1 weakness (Fighting) — Zen Headbutt

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Physical sweeper
Ability
Truant
Item
Assault Vest
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Focus Punch, Double-Edge, Earthquake, Gunk Shot

Frequently asked questions

What type is Slaking?
Slaking is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Slaking's base stats?
HP 150, Attack 160, Defense 100, Sp. Attack 95, Sp. Defense 65, Speed 100. That is a base stat total of 670.
What is Slaking weak to?
Slaking takes extra damage from Fighting moves. It is immune to Ghost.
What abilities does Slaking have?
Slaking can have Truant.
How do you get Slaking?
Slaking evolves from Vigoroth: level 36.
What moves does Slaking learn?
Slaking learns 14 moves by levelling up and 79 by TM.