#289 Slaking
General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves 5th Gen Dex 3rd Gen Dex Spin Off Dex DP Entry
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Slaking Kekking
ケッキング
National: #289
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Truant
Truant: This Pokémon cannot attack consecutively while having this ability.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Lazy Pokémon 6'07" 287.7lbs 45 3,840
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,250,000 Points
Slow
70 3 HP Point(s)
Brown 0
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Ground
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
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

Location
Game Location
Ruby Evolve Vigoroth
Sapphire Evolve Vigoroth
Emerald Evolve Vigoroth
FireRed Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
LeafGreen Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Colosseum Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
XD Trade from Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
Diamond Evolve from Vigoroth
Pearl Evolve from Vigoroth
Platinum Evolve Vigoroth
HeartGold Evolve Vigoroth
SoulSilver Evolve Vigoroth
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Scratch4010035--
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
Yawn----10--
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Encore--1005--
The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns.
Slack Off----10--
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
7Encore--1005--
The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns.
13Slack Off----10--
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
19Faint Attack60--20--
The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
25Amnesia----20--
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
31Covet4010040--
The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
36Swagger--9015--
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
37Counter??10020--
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
43Flail??10015--
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
49Fling??10010--
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
55Punishment??1005--
This attack's power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.
61Hammer Arm1009010--
The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user's Speed, however.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100 20 --
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08 Bulk Up -- -- 20 --
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100 15 10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25 Thunder 120 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34 Shock Wave 60 -- 20 --
The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100 15 10
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85 5 10
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70 5 10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85 20 20
A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Fire Punch 75 100 15 10
The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.
Fury Cutter 10 95 20 --
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Ice Punch 75 100 15 10
The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind 55 95 15 100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Sucker Punch 80 100 5 --
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
Thunderpunch 75 100 15 10
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Gunk Shot 120 70 5 30
The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Low Kick ?? 100 20 --
A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Block -- -- 5 --
The user blocks the foe's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Pursuit4010020--Details
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Slash7010020--Details
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Body Slam851001530Details
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Snore401001530Details
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Crush Claw75951050Details
The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense.
Curse----10--Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Sleep Talk----10--Details
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Hammer Arm1009010--Details
The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user's Speed, however.
Night Slash7010015--Details
The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Pre-Evolution Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Focus Energy----30--
Lv. 1
The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
Uproar5010010--
Lv. 1
The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Uproar5010010--
Lv. 13
The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Fury Swipes188015--
Lv. 19
The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
Slash7010020--
Lv. 31
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Reversal??10015--
Lv. 49
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Uproar5010010--
Tutor
The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 150 160 100 95 65 100
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 210 - 257 148 - 190 94 - 136 90 - 132 63 - 105 94 - 136
Lv. 100 410 - 504 292 - 377 184 - 269 175 - 260 121 - 206 184 - 269
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 210 - 257 165 - 212 105 - 152 100 - 147 70 - 117 105 - 152
Lv. 100 410 - 504 325 - 419 205 - 299 195 - 289 135 - 229 205 - 299
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 210 - 257 181 - 233 115 - 167 110 - 161 77 - 128 115 - 167
Lv. 100 410 - 504 357 - 460 225 - 328 214 - 317 148 - 251 225 - 328

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Vigoroth
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Nincada
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