Type matchups
Damage Slaking takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Slaking has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 150
- Attack
- 160
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 670
Slaking has a base stat total of 670, higher than 96% of Pokémon. With Attack (160) well above Sp. Atk (95), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 150 HP, 100 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Slaking's only ability is Truant.
How to beat Slaking
Slaking takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Slaking's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Slaking's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Slaking is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Slakoth → Vigoroth → Slaking), evolving from Vigoroth.
Best counters to Slaking
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Slaking weak to?
As a Normal type, Slaking takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Slaking resistant to?
Slaking has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Slaking?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Slaking with super-effective attacks.