Stats & Training
Raw Attack carries Slaking's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Def barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Lazy Pokemon that yields 3 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The world’s laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
The world’s laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
Slaking Weakness
Fighting moves hit Slaking for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Slaking's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Tyranitar's Stone Edge hits Slaking for 38-45%. Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (113-133%).
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Tyranitar builds →Crunch31-36% Pursuit15-18% Stone Edge38-45% Earthquake25-30% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Slaking View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x113-133%KO Extreme Speed25-30% Bullet Punch19-22% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
End of the line. Slaking caps a three-stage chain that started at Slakoth. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+100 over Slakoth), and Slaking peaks at 670 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Slaking to get Slakoth eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Crush Claw, Curse and 6 more.
Diamond & Pearl Slaking Best Moveset
Ground coverage gives Slaking answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Truant mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Slaking best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Giga Impact
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Slaking can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Slaking in Diamond & Pearl
No wild encounters for Slaking. The 3-stage chain runs through Slakoth, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
Slaking Guide
For Diamond & Pearl, we rate Slaking B-Tier: a solid option in Diamond & Pearl for the right team. At 670 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Earthquake with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Slaking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Slaking has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Truant skips every second turn. That's the one you want on Slaking. It's the only ability Slaking has.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Slaking is a physical attacker with base 160 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
For Diamond & Pearl, Slaking has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Slaking spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves