Slaking (Pokémon)

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288MS.png #288: Vigoroth
Pokémon
#290: Nincada 290MS.png
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
Slaking



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
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
287.7 lbs. 130.5 kg
Slaking
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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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
Body12.png
Footprint
F289.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

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, and can regain lost energy through the use of its former signature move, Slack Off. Slaking lives in 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

Slaking in the anime

Major appearances

Norman's Slaking

Slaking debuted in Love, Petalburg Style, belonging to May's father, Norman, the Gym Leader of Petalburg City. In the following episode, Ash's Grovyle defeated it in battle, winning Ash the Balance Badge. Slaking appeared again in Strategy With a Smile!, where it was seen watching the Wallace Cup on television with Norman.

Other

A giant Slaking appeared in Slaking Kong, but it was a robot controlled by Team Rocket. Multiple real wild Slaking also appeared.

Sawyer has a Slaking, which he used in the Lumiose Conference. It debuted in Valuable Experience for All!, in which it defeated a Trainer's Medicham. It was later used in Analysis Versus Passion! 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.

A Trainer's Slaking appeared in The Journalist from Another Region!, where it 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.

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.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 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.

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

A Slaking appeared in Skirting Around Surskit I as a rental Pokémon that Guile Hideout stole.

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

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Slaking was owned by Rydel's rival in Serious Bicycle Match!.

In the TCG

Main article: Slaking (TCG)

In the TFG

One Slaking figure has been released.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
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
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
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
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.


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


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 (B1-B10, Lower Crevice Cave B1-B4), Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
MD Sky
Crevice Cave (B1-B10, Lower Crevice Cave B1-B4), Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
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)


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
150
210 - 257 410 - 504
160
148 - 233 292 - 460
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
011 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10
011 Punishment Dark Physical 0000 100100% 5
011 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
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 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20
1717 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
2323 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 25
2727 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3333 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
3939 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
4747 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
5353 Punishment Dark Physical 0000 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/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM08Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM13Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM23Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM47Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM60Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM65Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 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 VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
BunearyLopunnyPatratWatchogMinccinoOranguru
After You Normal Status —% 15
DunsparceTorkoalSphealSealeoWalreinPurugly
ChespinQuilladinChesnaughtPanchamPangoro
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
SandslashZangoose
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10
NumelCameruptTorkoalBidoofBibarel
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
RhydonUrsaringSlakingRhyperiorEmboarDarmanitan
ChesnaughtDiggersbyPangoroStuffulBewear
Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
DugtrioDugtrioMeowthMeowthPersianPersian
Farfetch'dSeviperAbsolStunkySkuntankWeavile
PurrloinLiepardZoroark
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
RattataRattataRaticateRaticateMankeyPrimeape
TaurosUmbreonDunsparceZangooseAbsolBuizel
FloatzelPurrloinLiepardBlitzleZebstrikaZorua
ZoroarkEmolgaBouffalantYungoosGumshoos
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
SandshrewSandshrewSandslashSandslashDiglettDugtrio
MeowthMeowthPersianPersianFarfetch'dSneasel
TeddiursaUrsaringTorchicCombuskenBlazikenLinoone
VigorothZangooseKecleonAbsolGlameowPurugly
StunkySkuntankSamurottPurrloinLiepardDrilbur
ExcadrillCubchooBearticHeatmorPanchamPangoro
Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20
WhismurLoudredExploud
Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
TeddiursaUrsaringSpoinkGrumpigSphealSealeo
WalreinDedenne
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
AipomAmbipomMinccinoCinccino
Tickle Normal Status 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slaking in Generation VII
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM After You Normal Status —% 15
S M US UM Block Normal Status —% 5
S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120 80% 5
S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Slaking can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Slaking cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Slakoth (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
Vigoroth (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Reversal Fighting Physical 100% 15
Vigoroth (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30
Vigoroth (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset UproarSM Normal Special 90 100% 10
Vigoroth (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15
Vigoroth (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Endure Normal Status —% 10
Vigoroth (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Focus PunchSM Fighting Physical 150 100% 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 moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS289.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani289.png
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
MDP E 289.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist: None Field move: Crush fm.pngCrush fm.pngCrush fm.png
(Crush ×3)
Loops: 17 Min. exp.: 200 Max. exp.: 250
Browser entry R-000
Slaking powerfully slaps the ground with both palms to cause tremors.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT289.png

True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Normal
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 5

#597
Shuffle289.png

Risk-Taker
Increases damage randomly.


Pokémon GO
GO289.png Base HP: 273 Base Attack: 290 Base Defense: 183
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Yawn
Charged Attacks: Hyper Beam, Play Rough, Earthquake

Evolution

287Slakoth.png
Unevolved
Slakoth
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 18
288Vigoroth.png
First Evolution
Vigoroth
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 36
289Slaking.png
Second Evolution
Slaking
 Normal 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 289.png Spr b 3r 289.png Spr 3e 289.png Spr b 3e 289.png Spr 3f 289.png Spr b 3f 289.png
Spr 3r 289 s.png Spr b 3r 289 s.png Spr 3e 289 s.png Spr b 3e 289 s.png Spr 3f 289 s.png Spr b 3f 289 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 289.png Spr b 4d 289.png Spr 4p 289.png Spr b 4p 289.png Spr 4h 289.png Spr b 4h 289.png
Spr 4d 289 s.png Spr b 4d 289 s.png Spr 4p 289 s.png Spr b 4p 289 s.png Spr 4h 289 s.png Spr b 4h 289 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 289.png Spr b 5b 289.png Spr 5b2 289.png Spr b 5b2 289.png
Spr 5b 289 s.png Spr b 5b 289 s.png Spr 5b2 289 s.png Spr b 5b2 289 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 289.png
Spr b 6x 289.png
Spr 6o 289.png
Spr b 6o 289.png
Spr 6x 289 s.png
Spr b 6x 289 s.png
Spr 6o 289 s.png
Spr b 6o 289 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 289.png
Spr b 7s 289.png
Spr 7s 289.png
Spr b 7s 289.png
Spr 7s 289 s.png
Spr b 7s 289 s.png
Spr 7s 289 s.png
Spr b 7s 289 s.png
Front Back Front Back
289MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Slaking images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

It appears to draw inspiration from sloths and some form of ape. 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 is a combination of slake (to slacken) or a corruption of slack (to become lazy) and king. It may also be a play on slacking.

Kekking may be a combination of 欠勤 kekkin (not showing up for work) and king.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ケッキング Kekking From 欠勤 kekkin and king
France Flag.png French Monaflèmit From monarch and flemme
Spain Flag.png Spanish Slaking Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Letarking From lethargisch and king
Italy Flag.png Italian Slaking Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 게을킹 Geulking From 게으르다 ge'eureuda and king
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 請假王 / 请假王 Qǐngjiàwáng From 請假 qǐngjià and wáng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

External links


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