Slaking

🎯 Best Counters Against Slaking

Top Pokémon to use when battling Slaking in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
3	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
4	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
5	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
6	Conkeldurr	Fighting	243	158	233	3,818
7	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
8	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	240	141	190	3,258
9	Gallade	Psychic Fighting	237	195	169	3,539
10	Lucario	Fighting Steel	236	144	172	3,092

📖 Complete Slaking Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Slaking (#289) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 5,069 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Slaking is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Slaking in 2026.

📊 Slaking Stats Analysis

Slaking's Attack stat is 290 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Slaking an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.

With 166 Defense (Good) and 284 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 740. This gives Slaking reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Slaking's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Slaking Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Slaking depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Yawn (Fast) with Hyper Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Slaking has 1 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Slaking has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Slaking PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 5,024 CP at Level 50, Slaking is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Slaking Raid Guide & Counters

Slaking appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Slaking at Level 20 (2,435 - 2,532 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (3,044 - 3,165 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,532 CP.

🎯 How to Get Slaking in Pokémon GO

Slaking can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Slaking Evolution Guide

Slaking is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Slakoth (#287)
• Vigoroth (#288) — 25 Candy
• Slaking (#289) ← current — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Slaking in Pokémon GO

Shiny Slaking is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Slaking gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (3,044 - 3,165 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Slaking

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.