Slaking is one of the strongest Pokemon in Pokemon Go, with its max CP topping even Machamp and Tyranitar. It is also a Normal-type Pokemon, which means it doesn’t have many weaknesses, but not many resistances either (one of each, in fact). Still, Slaking is in high demand because of its high Attack and Stamina. In this guide, we’re covering its best moves and basic stats.

Best Slaking Moveset in Pokémon Go

The best movesets for Slaking sometimes depend on the technique you use as a player and the Pokémon the opponent is using. However, in this guide, we will cover the top-ranking movesets based on their average stats for damage and success.

Before we list the movesets, we’re going to cover a few basic stats about Slaking, so you can adequately prepare your playstyle and pick the appropriate movesets.

Basic Stats

  • Type(s): Normal Heavy Weakness(es): None Weakness(es): Fighting Resistance(s): None Strong Resistance(s): Ghost Boosted By: Partly Cloudy Weather Max CP: 4335 Attack | Defense | Stamina: 290 | 166 | 284

Best Movesets

The following two moves reflect the attacks that show up the most frequently on the top four moves. While this generally means this is the best moveset, it’s not guaranteed.

  • #1 Fast Attack: Yawn #1 Charge Attack: Play Rough

The remaining movesets are the top nine movesets for Slaking, ranked by DPS (damage per second).

  • #1 DPS: 11.67 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Play Rough #2 DPS: 11.55 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Body Slam #3 DPS: 9.56 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Hyper Beam #4 DPS: 8.28 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Earthquake

Attack Types

Similar to Pokémon, attacks have a type (i.e., Fighting, Fairy, Psychic, etc.). In the list below, we list the attack type of every attack mentioned in the movesets for Slaking above. Use this list to determine the best moves against the Pokémon your Slaking is fighting.

  • DPS: 11.67 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Play Rough

  • DPS: 11.55 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Body Slam

  • DPS: 9.56 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Hyper Beam

  • DPS: 8.28 Fast Attack: Yawn Charge Attack: Earthquake

  • Normal-type Attacks Slaking’s Moves Yawn Body Slam Hyper Beam Super Effective Against: None Not Very Effective Against: Ghost, Rock, Steel Fairy-type Attacks Slaking’s Moves Play Rough Super Effective Against: Dark, Dragon, Fighting Not Very Effective Against: Fire, Poison, Steel Ground-type Attacks Slaking’s Moves Earthquake Super Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel Not Very Effective Against: Bug, Flying, Grass

With these lists, you’ll know when to use Slaking and how to use him most effectively. Good luck battling!

  • Slaking’s Moves Yawn Body Slam Hyper Beam Super Effective Against: None Not Very Effective Against: Ghost, Rock, Steel

  • Yawn Body Slam Hyper Beam

  • Slaking’s Moves Play Rough Super Effective Against: Dark, Dragon, Fighting Not Very Effective Against: Fire, Poison, Steel

  • Play Rough

  • Slaking’s Moves Earthquake Super Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel Not Very Effective Against: Bug, Flying, Grass

  • Earthquake

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