Type matchups
Damage Slakoth takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Slakoth 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
- 60
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 280
Slakoth has a base stat total of 280, higher than 9% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (60). With Attack (60) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 60 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Slakoth's only ability is Truant.
How to beat Slakoth
Slakoth 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 Slakoth's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Slakoth's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Slakoth is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Slakoth → Vigoroth → Slaking) and evolves into Vigoroth.
Best counters to Slakoth
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Slakoth weak to?
As a Normal type, Slakoth takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Slakoth resistant to?
Slakoth has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Slakoth?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Slakoth with super-effective attacks.