Slaking Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Slaking in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Slaking
Slaking is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.625 DPS.
Slaking can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Slaking is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Slaking resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Slaking is Mega Blaziken (42.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (42.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (37.375 DPS).
Catching Slaking: After defeating Slaking, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2496 and 2595 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3105-3228 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Slaking from raids will have exactly 2595 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Slaking?
The best counter for Slaking is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (42.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (37.375 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Slaking?
Slaking can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Slaking weak to?
Slaking is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Slaking be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Slaking's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Slaking from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Slaking from raids will have 2595 CP at level 20, or 3228 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2496. If you see 2595 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Slaking worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Slaking is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Slaking?
For the best moveset for Slaking itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Slaking stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Slaking without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Slaking can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (33.778 DPS) and Lucario (32.167 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Slaking in raids?
Weather boost information for Slaking is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.