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Slaking
Lazy Pokémon |
ケッキング
Kekking |
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#289 |
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Slaking (Japanese: ケッキング Kekking) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Vigoroth starting at level 36. It is the final form of Slakoth.
Biology
Slaking is a large, bulky, ape-like bipedal Pokémon. Most of its shaggy fur is brown, along with the semi-circle patterning under its eyes. Its face, chest, hands, and feet are lighter in color. Its brows are thick and jutting, and it has a large, pink, pig-like nose. Around its neck is a white collar of fur that extends over the top of its head before ending in a small tuft. It has large, five-fingered hands and two-toed feet.
During most of the day, Slaking lolls around and sleeps. It is considered the laziest Pokémon, but even when it is lounging it's saving energy. It can exert a lot of power by releasing built-up energy all at once and can regain lost energy through the use of its former signature move, Slack Off. Slaking lives in tropical forests, where it feeds on grass and ripened fruit that falls from trees. It only moves around when there is no more food within reach for it to eat.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Norman's Slaking
Slaking debuted in Love, Petalburg Style, under the ownership of Norman. In the following episode, Ash's Grovyle defeated it during a Gym battle, winning Ash the Balance Badge.
Other
Multiple Slaking appeared in Slaking Kong, where they played a major role.
In Valuable Experience for All!, Sawyer used a Slaking in the Lumiose Conference, during which it defeated a Trainer's Medicham. In Analysis Versus Passion!, it was used during Sawyer's Full Battle against Ash, where it defeated Hawlucha before losing to Talonflame.
Minor appearances
A Slaking appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In The Journalist from Another Region!, a Trainer's Slaking was entered in the Pokémon Sumo Tournament on Harvest Island. It was Ash's Pignite's second opponent, and it lost due to not even trying to make an effort in the battle.
Pokédex entries
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AG069 |
Slaking |
May's Pokédex |
Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lives most of its life asleep, eating only grasses that grow within its reach. |
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XY127 |
Slaking |
Serena's Pokédex |
Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lies down most of the time. It gets up and moves only when there is no more grass close by to eat. |
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Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Slaking (background) and
Norman with
Brendan and
Treecko in the
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Norman's Slaking
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Norman's Slaking was part of a team with its Trainer and Brendan.
GOTCHA!
Norman's Slaking
A Slaking briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Norman.
In the manga
Slaking in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Norman's Slaking
Norman's Slaking appeared in I'll Win With My Own Battle Style!!.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Norman's Slaking
Norman's signature Pokémon is a Slaking, who first appeared in Brushing Past Breloom. Although it would seem that his Ability would be of a major hindrance, he shows that by having a Spinda tag alongside him and use Skill Swap in times of need, his impressive strength and speed would be wielded to their maximum. Additionally, the move Bulk Up allows him to bolster his stats even more.
Emerald used a Slaking during his Battle Factory challenge in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming. Thanks to Slack Off, it was able to outlast a Hitmonlee despite its type and speed disadvantages. After the battle, it was swapped with a Linoone.
The Battle Factory rented a Slaking, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
Spenser used a Slaking against the young boy in Standing in the Way with Starmie, but their battle was not seen.
A Slaking appeared in a flashback as one of the Pokémon trained by the International Police in Innocent Scientist.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Slaking appeared in Serious Bicycle Match!, under the ownership of Rydel's rival.
In the TCG
- Main article: Slaking (TCG)
In the TFG
One Slaking figure has been released.
Other appearances
Detective Pikachu
Two Slaking appeared in Detective Pikachu.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Ranger: Clyde uses a Slaking in his attempts to stop the player.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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Ruby |
Slaking spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this Pokémon reluctantly moves to another spot. |
Sapphire |
Wherever Slaking lives, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the Pokémon as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground. |
Emerald |
Hordes of Slaking gather around trees when fruits come into season. They wait around patiently for ripened fruits to fall out of the trees. |
FireRed |
It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once. |
LeafGreen |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach. |
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Unova
B2W2: #278 |
Black |
The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back. |
White |
Black 2 |
This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat. |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#039 |
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The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach. |
Y |
It is the world's most slothful Pokémon. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once. |
Omega Ruby |
Slaking spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this Pokémon reluctantly moves to another spot. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Wherever Slaking live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the Pokémon as it eats all the grass within reach while lying prone on the ground. |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Black 2 |
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Pinwheel Forest (inner; rustling grass) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 62, Forever Level 12, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Time |
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Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) |
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MD Sky |
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Canyon: Rugged Flats (Post-ending) |
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Rumble U |
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Magical Lake: Dual Launchers |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings (Back Boss) |
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Rumble Rush |
Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Chapter 7: Bravery is Half the Victory (Norman's) |
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Stats
Base stats
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210 - 257 |
410 - 504 |
Attack:
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148 - 233 |
292 - 460 |
Defense:
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Sp. Atk:
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Sp. Def:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Speed:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Slaking's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Evolution
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Slaking images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Slaking has several similarities to Regigigas. They are both Normal types, have hindering Abilities (Truant and Slow Start), have the highest base Attack stat of all Normal-type Pokémon, and have the same base stat totals.
- A pre-alpha sketch from the development of Capsule Monsters depicts a Pokémon that bears a slight resemblance to Slaking.
- Slaking has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, excluding Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Mega Evolutions.
Origin
Slaking appears to draw inspiration from sloths and some form of ape. The inspiration from sloths makes it somewhat resemble a Megatherium, also known as the giant ground sloth; however, it more closely resembles a gorilla.
Name origin
Slaking is a combination of slake (to slacken) or a corruption of slack (to become lazy) and king. It may also be a play on slacking.
Kekking may be a combination of 欠勤 kekkin (not showing up for work) and king.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
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Japanese |
ケッキング Kekking |
From 欠勤 kekkin and king |
French |
Monaflèmit |
From monarch and flemme |
Spanish |
Slaking |
Same as English name |
German |
Letarking |
From lethargisch and king |
Italian |
Slaking |
Same as English name |
Korean |
게을킹 Geulking |
From 게으르다 ge'eureuda and king |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
請假王 / 请假王 Qǐngjiàwáng |
From 請假 qǐngjià and 王 wáng |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Слакинг Slaking |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เค็คคิง Khekkhing |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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