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No. 0287 · Generation III · Hoenn

Slakoth

The Slacker Pokémon

TL;DR. Slakoth is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 280. SLAKOTH lolls around for over twenty hours every day. Because it moves so little, it does not need much food. This POKéMON’s sole daily meal consists of just three leaves.

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SLAKOTH lolls around for over twenty hours every day. Because it moves so little, it does not need much food. This POKéMON’s sole daily meal consists of just three leaves.

Height0.8 m
Weight24.0 kg
AbilitiesTruant
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 280. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 60
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 35
Speed 30
Total280
280 base stat total, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 104th among Normal-types.
60 base HP, Slakoth's strongest stat, ranking 84th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Slakoth in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Slakoth reaches 1,002 CP at level 40 and 1,146 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack104
GO Defense92
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)1,002
Max CP (L50)1,133
Best buddy (L51)1,146
Raid catch CP 527–572 (L20). Weather boosted 659–716 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Slakoth.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Slakoth, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Slakoth?

Slakoth is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Slakoth weak to?

Slakoth takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Slakoth resistant to?

Slakoth is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Slakoth evolve?

Slakoth evolves into Vigoroth (Level 18).

What generation is Slakoth from?

Slakoth was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0287.

What are Slakoth's base stats?

Slakoth has HP 60, Attack 60, Defense 60, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 35, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 280.

What are Slakoth's abilities?

Slakoth can have the ability Truant.

Is Slakoth legendary or mythical?

No. Slakoth is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Slakoth's best stat?

Slakoth's highest base stat is HP at 60, which ranks 84th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Slakoth good?

Slakoth has a base stat total of 280, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 104th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Slakoth as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Slakoth in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Slakoth in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Slakoth in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Slakoth in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Slakoth in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Slakoth 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Slakoth is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison

Slakoth vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat Slakoth Normal avg Difference
HP 60 77 -17
Attack 60 74 -14
Defense 60 60 +0
Special Attack 35 59 -24
Special Defense 35 64 -29
Speed 30 69 -39
Total 280 403 -123
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Game appearances

Slakoth appears in 22 games.

Every mainline release where Slakoth is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Slakoth in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Eterna Forest
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Kanto Route 25
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Petalburg Woods
Pokémon anime

Slakoth appears in 17 episodes.

From HZ058 (2024-07-12) through JN133 (2022-11-25).

Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type

Slakoth has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Slakoth sleeps as a Snoozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Slakoth cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.