Slaking
Normal-type, Generation 3. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 740.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Yawn Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on Yawn. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Slaking takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 740
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,532 CP
Slaking moves
1 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawn Best STAB | Normal | 0 | 13 | 1.5s | 0 | 8.7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Best | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Hyper Beam STAB | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Body Slam STAB Elite | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawn | Normal | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Yawn (0 DPS); Yawn builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS). Body Slam is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Slaking is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Slaking
How to get Slaking
- Evolve from
- Vigoroth · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Slaking knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 114 | 3,830 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 114 | 4,146 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,496 | 2,595 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 3,105 | 3,228 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,496 | 2,595 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,887 | 1,962 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,496 | 2,595 |
Is Slaking good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Slaking has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (290), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Slaking deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 62 |
| Lv 2 | 196 |
| Lv 3 | 330 |
| Lv 4 | 463 |
| Lv 5 | 597 |
| Lv 6 | 731 |
| Lv 7 | 865 |
| Lv 8 | 999 |
| Lv 9 | 1,132 |
| Lv 10 | 1,266 |
| Lv 11 | 1,393 |
| Lv 12 | 1,519 |
| Lv 13 | 1,646 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,772 |
| Lv 15 | 1,899 |
| Lv 16 | 2,025 |
| Lv 17 | 2,152 |
| Lv 18 | 2,279 |
| Lv 19 | 2,405 |
| Lv 20 | 2,532 |
| Lv 21 | 2,658 |
| Lv 22 | 2,785 |
| Lv 23 | 2,912 |
| Lv 24 | 3,038 |
| Lv 25 | 3,165 |
| Lv 26 | 3,292 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,418 |
| Lv 28 | 3,545 |
| Lv 29 | 3,672 |
| Lv 30 | 3,798 |
| Lv 31 | 3,862 |
| Lv 32 | 3,925 |
| Lv 33 | 3,988 |
| Lv 34 | 4,051 |
| Lv 35 | 4,115 |
| Lv 36 | 4,178 |
| Lv 37 | 4,241 |
| Lv 38 | 4,305 |
| Lv 39 | 4,368 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,431 |
| Lv 41 | 4,487 |
| Lv 42 | 4,544 |
| Lv 43 | 4,601 |
| Lv 44 | 4,658 |
| Lv 45 | 4,716 |
| Lv 46 | 4,774 |
| Lv 47 | 4,832 |
| Lv 48 | 4,891 |
| Lv 49 | 4,950 |
| Lv 50 | 5,010 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0289
- Height
- 2.01 m
- Weight
- 130.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0289_POKEMON_SLAKING
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slaking in Pokemon GO?
Slaking's best moveset is Yawn (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Slaking's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Slaking takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Slaking's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Slaking reaches 5,010 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,431 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Slaking?
A perfect 15/15/15 Slaking shows 2,532 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,165 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Slaking better than regular Slaking?
Shadow Slaking deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Slaking in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Vigoroth (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Slaking be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Slaking depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.