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
In the main series
Major appearances
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 during a Gym 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
Multiple Slaking appeared in Slaking Kong, where they played a major role.
A Slaking debuted in Valuable Experience for All!, under the ownership of Sawyer. He used it in the Lumiose Conference, during 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
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Pokémon
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Entry
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AG069
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Slaking
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May's Pokédex
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Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lives most of its life asleep, eating only grasses that grow within its reach.
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Pokémon
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XY127
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Slaking
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Serena's Pokédex
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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.
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In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Norman's Slaking briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer as part of a team with its Trainer and Brendan.
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.
The Battle Factory rented a Slaking, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
Palace Maven 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.
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.
Other appearances
Two Slaking appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #038
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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Hordes of Slaking gather around trees when fruits come into season. They wait around patiently for ripened fruits to fall out of the trees.
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FireRed
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It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2W2: #278
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Black
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The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
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White
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Black 2
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This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #039
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The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach.
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It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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150
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210 - 257
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410 - 504
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160
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148 - 233
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292 - 460
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 670
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ケッキング Kekking
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From 欠勤 kekkin and king
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French
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Monaflèmit
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From monarch and flemme
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Spanish
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Slaking
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Same as English name
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German
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Letarking
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From lethargisch and king
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Italian
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Slaking
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Same as English name
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Korean
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게을킹 Geulking
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From 게으르다 ge'eureuda and king
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Mandarin Chinese
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請假王 / 请假王 Qǐngjiàwáng
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From 請假 qǐngjià and 王 wáng
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Слакинг Slaking
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
External links
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