#0287 · heartgold soulsilver · gen 4
Slakoth
Slacker Pokémon
The way SLAKOTH lolls around makes anyone who watches it feel like doing the same.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 255/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 15
- Height:
- 0.8 m
- Weight:
- 24.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Field
- Growth rate:
- Slow
- Body shape:
- Mensal
Base stats
HP60
Atk60
Def60
Sp.Atk35
Sp.Def35
Speed30
Total: 280
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
Fighting
×0
Ghost
Abilities
Truant
Skips every second turn.
EV yield (current): +1 HP
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 25 (heartgold) | Headbutting trees | 35% | 10–18 |
| Road 25 (soulsilver) | Headbutting trees | 35% | 10–18 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ScratchHard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | YawnThe user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 7 | EncoreThe user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 13 | Slack OffThe user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Feint AttackThe user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | — | |
| 25 | AmnesiaThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 31 | CovetThe user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 37 | CounterA retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.▶ Specific move | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 43 | FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM08 | Bulk UpThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.▶ User | Fighting | — | — | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 95 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 120 | 70% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM30 | Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Shock WaveThe user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 60 | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerThe foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM40 | Aerial AceThe user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 60 | — | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM65 | Shadow ClawThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 70 | 100% | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM01 | CutThe foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% |
Tutor: Fire PunchThe foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Ice PunchThe foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon, Thunder PunchThe foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, HeadbuttThe user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Mud-SlapThe user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents, Fury CutterThe foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sucker PunchThis move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.▶ Selected Pokémon, Gunk ShotThe user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: Body SlamThe user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon, SlashThe foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, CurseA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.▶ Specific move, Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User, PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Crush ClawThe user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.▶ Selected Pokémon, Hammer ArmThe user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.▶ Selected Pokémon, Night SlashThe user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon
