Shadow Slaking

Shadow Slaking is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,431 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Yawn / Play Rough. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Slaking Stats and Max CP

290 ATK

166 DEF

284 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

5010 CP

Lvl 40

4431 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

3165 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

2532 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1899 CP

Shadow Slaking's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Normal-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Shadow Slaking Type Chart

Shadow Slaking takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Shadow Slaking takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Shadow Slaking best moveset

Yawn + Play Rough

Yawn

Play Rough

Shadow Slaking's best Normal-type moveset is Yawn / Play Rough, with 11.07 DPS and 262.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Cloudy weather. Shadow Slaking ranks #72 (B Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.

5 of 5 matches

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Data table

1.	Yawn	Body Slam	10.47	11.54	274.1
2.	Yawn	Play Rough	10.04	11.07	262.9
3.	Yawn	Hyper Beam	9.77	10.77	255.7
4.	Yawn	Earthquake	7.89	8.71	206.7
5.	Yawn	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Yawn0131.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 0
Energy 13
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 0
Energy 12

Effects
Yawn has no special effects.
See Yawn details page ↗

Damage	0
Energy	13
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.4s

Damage	0
Energy	12

Charged Attacks

Play Rough90503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Dragon160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 60

Effects
Play Rough has no special effects.
See Play Rough details page ↗
Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Body Slam *50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Body Slam has no special effects.
See Body Slam details page ↗
Hyper Beam1501004.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 150
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.5s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 80

Effects
Hyper Beam has no special effects.
See Hyper Beam details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	60

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	120
Energy	65

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	150
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.5s - 3.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

The following chart shows Shadow Slaking's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Slaking's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Slaking has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Slaking CP Chart

Shadow Slaking reaches a maximum of 4,431 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,359–2,532 CP, rising to 2,949–3,165 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,826–1,899 CP.

Max CP	4431 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1826 CP - 1899 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	2435 CP - 2532 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	2359 CP - 2532 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	2949 CP - 3165 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Slaking Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	62 CP	2	196 CP	3	330 CP
4	463 CP	5	597 CP	6	731 CP
7	865 CP	8	999 CP	9	1132 CP
10	1266 CP	11	1393 CP	12	1519 CP
13	1646 CP	14	1772 CP	15	1899 CP
16	2025 CP	17	2152 CP	18	2279 CP
19	2405 CP	20	2532 CP	21	2658 CP
22	2785 CP	23	2912 CP	24	3038 CP
25	3165 CP	26	3292 CP	27	3418 CP
28	3545 CP	29	3672 CP	30	3798 CP
31	3862 CP	32	3925 CP	33	3988 CP
34	4051 CP	35	4115 CP	36	4178 CP
37	4241 CP	38	4305 CP	39	4368 CP
40	4431 CP	41	4487 CP	42	4544 CP
43	4601 CP	44	4658 CP	45	4716 CP
46	4774 CP	47	4832 CP	48	4891 CP
49	4950 CP	50	5010 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Slaking

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Slaking's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Slaking.

Normal

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#289
Height	2.01 m
Weight	130.5 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slakoth	25 Candy	Vigoroth
Vigoroth	100 Candy	Slaking

Slakoth evolves into Vigoroth which costs 25 Candy.
Vigoroth evolves into Slaking which costs 100 Candy.

Shadow Slaking family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Slaking in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

How to purify Shadow Slaking

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer	11s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	70.0%
Attack Timer	20s
Dodge Probability	20.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Shadow Slaking Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Slaking from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Slaking in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Slaking

Shadow Slaking high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Slaking. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Shadow Slaking costumes

A list of Shadow Slaking costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Shadow Slaking Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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 live, rings of over a yard in diameter appear in grassy fields. They are made by the POKéMONas 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, LeafGreen	It is the world’s most slothful POKéMON. However, it can exert horrifying power by releasing pent-up energy all at once.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	The world’s laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	The world’s laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there’s no food left within its reach.
Black 2, White 2	This Pokémon lives lying on its side. It only rolls over and moves when there is no more grass to eat.
X	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Slaking in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Slaking in Pokémon GO are Yawn and Play Rough. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.07 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 262.9.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Slaking’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

How does Shadow Slaking perform in Raids?

Shadow Slaking ranks #72 among Normal-type attackers (B Tier).

What is Shadow Slaking’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Slaking’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4,431 CP and 5,010 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Slaking be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Slaking can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Slaking Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Slaking cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Slaking?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Slaking: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

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