Slaking (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Slaking (disambiguation).

Slaking Lazy Pokémon ケッキング Kekking #289 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Truant Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Slaking 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 287.7 lbs. 130.5 kg Slaking 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 252 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Slaking 3 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Slaking (Japanese: ケッキング Kekking) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Vigoroth starting at level 36. It is the final form of Slakoth.

Biology

Slaking is a large, bulky, ape-like bipedal Pokémon. Most of its shaggy fur is brown, along with the semi-circle patterning under its eyes. Its face, chest, hands, and feet are lighter in color. Its brows are thick and jutting, and it has a large, pink, pig-like nose. Around its neck is a white collar of fur that extends over the top of its head before ending in a small tuft. It has large, five-fingered hands and two-toed feet.

During most of the day, Slaking lolls around and sleeps. It is considered the laziest Pokémon, but even when it is lounging it's saving energy. It can exert a lot of power by releasing built-up energy all at once. In Generation III, Slack Off was its signature move. Slaking lives in tropical forests, where it feeds on grass and ripened fruit that falls from trees. It only moves around when there is no more food within reach for it to eat.

In the anime

Main series

Slaking in the anime

Major appearances

Norman's Slaking

Slaking debuted in Love, Petalburg Style, under the ownership of Norman. In the following episode, Ash's Grovyle defeated it during a Gym battle, winning Ash the Balance Badge.

Other

Multiple Slaking appeared in Slaking Kong, where they played a major role.

In Valuable Experience for All!, Sawyer used a Slaking in the Lumiose Conference, during which it defeated a Trainer's Medicham. In Analysis Versus Passion!, it was used during Sawyer's Full Battle against Ash, where it defeated Hawlucha before losing to Talonflame.

Minor appearances

A Slaking appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Slaking was entered in the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island. It was Ash's Pignite's second opponent, and it lost due to not even trying to make an effort in the battle.

In The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!, James pulled a Slaking from the Rocket Prize Master.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG069 Slaking May's Pokédex Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lives most of its life asleep, eating only grasses that grow within its reach.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY127 Slaking Serena's Pokédex Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lies down most of the time. It gets up and moves only when there is no more grass close by to eat.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Slaking (background) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Norman's Slaking

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Norman's Slaking was part of a team with its Trainer and Brendan.

GOTCHA!

Norman's Slaking

A Slaking briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Norman.

In the manga

Slaking in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Norman's Slaking

Norman's Slaking appeared in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Norman's Slaking

Norman's signature Pokémon is a Slaking, who first appeared in Brushing Past Breloom. Although it would seem that his Ability would be of a major hindrance, he shows that by having a Spinda tag alongside him and use Skill Swap in times of need, his impressive strength and speed would be wielded to their maximum. Additionally, the move Bulk Up allows him to bolster his stats even more.

Emerald used a Slaking during his Battle Factory challenge in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming. Thanks to Slack Off, it was able to outlast a Hitmonlee despite its type and speed disadvantages. After the battle, it was swapped with a Linoone.

The Battle Factory rented a Slaking, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

Spenser used a Slaking against the young boy in Standing in the Way with Starmie, but their battle was not seen.

A Slaking appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Slaking appeared in Serious Bicycle Match!, under the ownership of Rydel's rival.

In the TCG

Main article: Slaking (TCG)

In the TFG

One Slaking figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Slaking

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

Two Slaking appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Clyde uses a Slaking in his attempts to stop the player.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #038 Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire Wherever Slaking lives, 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. Emerald Hordes of Slaking gather around trees when fruits come into season. They wait around patiently for ripened fruits to fall out of the trees. FireRed It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back. Pearl Platinum HeartGold The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova B2W2: #278 Black The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back. White Black 2 This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #039 X The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach. Y It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It is the world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back. Shining Pearl

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Vigoroth Emerald Evolve Vigoroth FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Vigoroth Platinum Evolve Vigoroth HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Vigoroth Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Vigoroth Black 2 White 2 Pinwheel Forest (inner; rustling grass)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Vigoroth
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Vigoroth Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Vigoroth Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Vigoroth Trozei! Endless Level 62, Forever Level 12, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Vigoroth Ranger Olive Jungle
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) MD Sky Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats (Post-ending) Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Magical Lake: Dual Launchers
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Mo Shuffle Event: Slaking Appears Rumble World Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Founja JungleDay, Night Level 2
Cross-Generation Masters EX Chapter 7: Bravery is Half the Victory (Norman's)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 150		210 - 257	410 - 504
Attack: 160		148 - 233	292 - 460
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 670	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/1 ★	Power 5/5 ★★★★★
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 13/15 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Slaking is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 011 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 011 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 011 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 011 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 011 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 011 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Yawn Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100100% 5 011 Slack Off Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 Evo.Evo. Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 066 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100100% 5 099 Slack Off Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 1414 Rest Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 1717 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 2323 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 25 2727 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 3333 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 3939 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4747 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 5353 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 6161 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slaking Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slaking Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slaking Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slaking Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  After You Normal Status — —% 15 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slaking in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Slaking in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slaking Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slaking Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slaking Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slaking Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slaking Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slaking Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Energetic Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP When I get serious, you'd best watch out, too. 26%-50% HP It appears that I have only half my HP left. 1%-25% HP I'm weary... I'm out of all the power I conserved... Level up Hmm... It appears that I've gained a level.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 200 Max. exp.: 250 Browser entry R-164 Slaking powerfully slaps the ground with both palms to cause tremors.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 67 Base Attack: 87 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★ True Strength Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #597 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 284 Base Attack: 290 Base Defense: 166 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Yawn Charged Attacks: Hyper Beam, Play Rough, Earthquake, Body Slam†
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #051 Slaking is the laziest Pokémon in the world. It usually only eats whatever is in reach. If you see it walking around at night, it’s probably overwhelmingly hungry!

Evolution

Unevolved Slakoth  Normal

Level 18 →

First Evolution Vigoroth  Normal

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Slaking  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Slaking images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Slaking has several similarities to Regigigas. They are both Normal types, have hindering Abilities (Truant and Slow Start), have the highest base Attack stat of all Normal-type Pokémon, and have the same base stat totals.
• A pre-alpha sketch from the development of Capsule Monsters depicts a Pokémon that bears a slight resemblance to Slaking.
• Slaking has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon that are not Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or Mega Evolutions.

Origin

Slaking appears to draw inspiration from sloths. The inspiration from sloths makes it somewhat resemble a Megatherium, also known as the giant ground sloth; however, it more closely resembles a gorilla.

Name origin

Slaking may be a combination of slacking and king.

Kekking may be a combination of 欠勤 kekkin (absence from work) and king.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ケッキング Kekking From 欠勤 kekkin and king French Monaflèmit From monarque and flemme Spanish Slaking Same as English name German Letarking From lethargisch and king Italian Slaking Same as English name Korean 게을킹 Geulking From 게으르다 ge'eureuda and king Mandarin Chinese 請假王 / 请假王 Qǐngjiàwáng From 請假 / 请假 qǐngjià and 王 wáng Cantonese Chinese 請假王 Chénggawòhng From 請假 chéngga and 王 wòhng

More languages Russian Слакинг Slaking Transcription of English name Thai เค็คคิง Khekkhing Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Norman's Slaking

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