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slakoth
Generation III · #0287 — Slacker Pokémon
Slakoth is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, earning its designation as the Slacker Pokémon through its legendarily lethargic lifestyle. As National Pokédex entry #287, Slakoth represents the beginning of a fascinating three-stage evolutionary line that culminates in the powerful Slaking. This peculiar creature embodies the concept of extreme lethargy to such a degree that its very presence induces drowsiness in those around it. With a base stat total of 280 distributed primarily across its HP, Attack, and Defense at 60 points each, Slakoth is intentionally designed as a slow starter that transforms dramatically through evolution. Its signature Truant ability, which causes it to skip every other turn in battle, perfectly encapsulates its lazy nature and creates a unique strategic challenge in competitive play.
Base Stats
Height
0.8m
Weight
24.0kg
Category
Slacker Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Skips every second turn.
Slakoth Biology & Physical Characteristics
Slakoth is a brown, quadrupedal Pokémon with striking sloth-like characteristics that define its entire physiology. Its body is covered in coarse, shaggy fur with two prominent dark brown stripes running along its back, giving it a distinctly lazy appearance. The creature features a large pink pig-like snout, pink eyelids, and dark rings around its eyes that contribute to its perpetually drowsy expression. Its most notable physical features are its disproportionately long, lanky arms contrasted against shorter legs, each paw equipped with two sharp claws and pink paw pads on the hind feet. The underbelly and rear are also pink, creating an overall appearance of a creature designed for minimal exertion. One of Slakoth's most remarkable biological traits is its extraordinarily slow metabolism: its heart beats just once per minute, a fact that underscores its commitment to an energy-conserving lifestyle. Standing at just 0.8 meters tall and weighing 24.0 kilograms, Slakoth is relatively small and lightweight, yet surprisingly sturdy with balanced defensive capabilities.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Slakoth Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Slakoth exhibits a perfectly balanced gender distribution with exactly 50% male and 50% female specimens occurring in nature, ensuring equal representation across trainers' teams. The species belongs to the Field egg group, meaning it can breed with other Pokémon from this broad categorization when left with a compatible partner at a Pokémon Daycare facility. With a base happiness value of 70, Slakoth demonstrates moderate sociability compared to many other Pokémon, suggesting that while it prefers its solitary lounging, it forms reasonable bonds with trainers who respect its lethargic nature. The egg hatch counter of 15 cycles translates to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps required before a Slakoth egg hatches, a relatively moderate incubation period that makes breeding this species feasible for patient trainers. Interestingly, the species' slow growth rate means that reaching higher levels requires significant time investment, which thematically aligns with its lazy characterization and prevents trainers from rapidly advancing their Slakoth through the evolutionary stages.
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TMs & HMs
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sword shield
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yellow
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gold silver
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crystal
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red blue
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platinum
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emerald
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diamond pearl
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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black white
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black 2 white 2
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xd
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colosseum
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heartgold soulsilver
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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sun moon
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slakoth's Evolution Chain
Slakoth Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Slakoth's evolution line represents one of the most dramatic transformations in all of Pokémon, beginning its metamorphosis at level 18 when it evolves into Vigoroth. This first evolution is ironic given Slakoth's lethargy, as Vigoroth becomes hyperactive and agile, gaining Fighting-type properties alongside its Normal-type foundation. The second and final evolution occurs at level 36, transforming Vigoroth into Slaking, a powerhouse Pokémon that becomes one of the fastest and most offensively capable Normal-types in the entire franchise. Interestingly, all three Pokémon in this evolutionary line—Slakoth, Vigoroth, and Slaking—are the only known Pokémon that can possess the Truant ability prior to Generation V and in Generation IX. This unique characteristic defines the entire line's competitive viability, as trainers must carefully strategize around the ability's turn-skipping mechanic. The evolutionary progression from laziest to most vigorous serves as a compelling narrative arc, suggesting that Slakoth's ancestor underwent a massive metamorphosis in activity levels and combat prowess.
Where to Find
petalburg woods
hoenn
+3 more
eterna forest
sinnoh
+3 more
Slakoth Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Slakoth's behavioral patterns are dominated by an almost obsessive commitment to inactivity and sleep, spending over twenty hours of every day in a state of complete lethargy. According to Pokédex entries, its sole daily meal consists of merely three leaves, a remarkably minimal dietary requirement that directly correlates to its sedentary lifestyle and minimal energy expenditure. This extreme passivity is so profound that simply observing a Slakoth lounging about induces drowsiness in onlookers, making it a peculiar presence even among other Pokémon. The creature makes its permanent nest in tropical forests and remains extraordinarily loyal to this single location throughout its entire life, rarely moving unless absolutely necessary. However, despite this general immobility, Slakoth possesses a surprising capability: it can travel great distances by swimming in rivers, suggesting that water-based movement requires less effort than terrestrial locomotion. The creature is so content in its motionless state that whatever happens around it fails to disturb its peaceful repose, embodying a philosophy of serene indifference to the world's chaos.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
SLAKOTH’s heart beats just once a minute. Whatever happens, it is content to loaf around motionless. It is rare to see this POKéMON in motion.
It sleeps virtually all day and night long. It doesn’t change its nest its entire life, but it sometimes travels great distances by swimming in rivers.
It sleeps for 20 hours every day. Making drowsy those that see it is one of its abilities.
Generation IV
It spends nearly all its time in a day sprawled out. Just seeing it makes one drowsy.
The way SLAKOTH lolls around makes anyone who watches it feel like doing the same.
Generation V
It spends nearly all its time in a day sprawled out. Just seeing it makes one drowsy.
If it eats just three leaves in a day, it is satisfied. Other than that, it sleeps for 20 hours a day.
Generation VI
The way Slakoth lolls around makes anyone who watches it feel like doing the same.
If it eats just three leaves in a day, it is satisfied. Other than that, it sleeps for 20 hours a day.
Slakoth lolls around for over 20 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.
Slakoth’s heart beats just once a minute. Whatever happens, it is content to loaf around motionless. It is rare to see this Pokémon in motion.
Slakoth Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Slakoth's name is a straightforward portmanteau of "slack" and "sloth," directly referencing both the creature's lazy demeanor and the actual sloth animal from which it draws its primary inspiration. The Japanese name, Namakero (ナマケロ), similarly derives from "namake" meaning lazy or sluggish in Japanese, combined with a suffix suggesting a creature or character type. The design itself is an anthropomorphic interpretation of an actual sloth, complete with the characteristic long arms, slow movements, and tree-dwelling habitat associations, though adapted for a tropical forest Pokémon setting rather than rainforest trees. The pink coloration on its snout, eyelids, and underbelly may reference the exposed skin areas visible on real sloths, while the dark stripes and brown fur provide camouflage-like patterning. Its classification as the "Slacker Pokémon" is perhaps the most apt species designation in the entire Pokédex, as no other creature more perfectly embodies the concept of extreme laziness and procrastination. The design philosophy extends to its abilities and base stats, with the Truant ability and low Speed stat of 30 serving as mechanical representations of its reluctance to engage in physical exertion.
Learnable Moves
Slakoth can learn 96 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| chip away | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crush claw | normal | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| slack off | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Slakoth Competitive Battle Guide
Despite its unimpressive base stat total of 280 and notably low Speed stat of 30, Slakoth's competitive viability is fundamentally shaped by its exclusive Truant ability, which skips every second turn. This ability transforms Slakoth into a niche strategic tool rather than a frontline combatant, as trainers must build entire team compositions around accommodating the turn-skipping mechanic. In competitive play, Slakoth sees minimal direct usage due to its weak offensive capabilities—its Attack and Special Attack sit at 60 and 35 respectively—making it far more practical to evolve into Vigoroth or Slaking for actual battle participation. However, Slakoth does possess access to Slack Off, which was its signature move in Generation III, allowing it to recover 50% of its maximum HP and heal status conditions, providing some defensive utility. The creature's balanced defensive stats of 60 across Defense and Special Defense, combined with its 60 HP, grant it modest survivability for a base-stage Pokémon, though these defenses become largely irrelevant given its complete lack of offensive pressure. Trainers pursuing a Slakoth in competitive formats are essentially using it as a stepping stone toward Slaking, as the evolutionary chain's true competitive potential manifests only after reaching the final form.
Commonly Asked Questions About Slakoth
What type is Slakoth?
Slakoth is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Slakoth evolve into?
Slakoth evolves into vigoroth, then into slaking.
What are Slakoth's weaknesses?
Slakoth is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Slakoth?
Slakoth can be found in petalburg woods (hoenn) and eterna forest (sinnoh).
Slakoth Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Slakoth has achieved notable cultural recognition within the Pokémon franchise despite its humble competitive status, appearing consistently across multiple animated series, manga adaptations, and trading card game iterations. The creature's extreme laziness resonates with audiences seeking relatability, as many fans identify with Slakoth's desire to avoid exertion and maximize rest time, making it a cultural symbol of procrastination and comfort-seeking behavior. In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Slakoth has received multiple card iterations throughout the generations, often featuring its Slack Off move as a signature recovery mechanic that mirrors its in-game abilities. The anime series has featured Slakoth in various episodes, most memorably through trainer encounters in tropical regions where its natural habitat appears, reinforcing its association with lush, humid environments. The Sleep Style Dex lore, which identifies Drowsy Power as the only force capable of motivating Slakoth to move toward sleep near Snorlax, adds an amusing meta-layer to the creature's characterization, suggesting even laziness has limits when confronted with fellow lethargy-embodying Pokémon. Slakoth's peculiar charm has made it a favorite subject of fan art, memes, and community discussions about relatable Pokémon that reflect human personalities and lifestyle choices.
Where to Find Slakoth in Every Pokémon Game
Slakoth's availability has varied considerably across generations and game releases, with initial availability in the Generation III Hoenn region games Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, where it received local Pokédex number 0036. In these original games, Slakoth could be found in specific tropical forest areas, establishing its primary habitat association with warm, humid environments. Subsequent generations have included Slakoth in various regional Pokédexes, including appearances in Black 2 and White 2 where it received Pokédex number 0276, and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remakes where it was numbered 0037. More recent titles including Scarlet and Violet feature Slakoth as a catchable Pokémon, with Pokédex number 0078 in those games, accessible to trainers willing to explore appropriate biomes. The species maintains an exceptionally high catch rate of 255, the maximum possible value, meaning Slakoth can be captured with virtually any thrown Poké Ball regardless of remaining health, reflecting its docile and non-aggressive nature. Its relatively easy availability combined with its status as an early evolutionary form makes Slakoth an accessible choice for trainers building toward a Slaking, though players must be patient given the species' slow growth rate and the requirement to reach level 36 for the complete final evolution.