Best Slaking Moveset

Slaking's signature move, Slack Off, is a normal type move that puts its user to sleep and heals half its maximum HP. This move offers reliable healing, making Slaking a better tank.

Type: Normal
Power: 0
Accuracy: 0%
PP: 5

Generation III: 1, 13
Generation IV: 1, 13
Generation V: 1, 13
Generation VI: 1, 9
Generation VII: 1, 9
Generation VIII: 1, 9

Generation III-VIII: n/a

Giga Impact is one of the strongest Normal type moves. It lets the user charge the foe with all its power, but they must rest next turn. Trainers need this move when facing a tough opponent or needing to win competitive battles.

Type: Normal
Power: 150
Accuracy: 90%
PP: 5

Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation IV-VIII: Yes (TM68)

Yawn is a Normal move that does no damage. It makes the foe yawn, then sleep next turn. This move sets up a Pokémon for a deep sleep and knockout by a strong attack.

Type: Normal
Power: 0
Accuracy: 0%
PP: 10

Generation III: 1
Generation IV: 1
Generation V: 1
Generation VI: 1
Generation VII: 1
Generation VIII: 1

Generation III-VIII: n/a

Fire Punch is a simple, direct fire attack. This Fire type move hits Bug, Grass, Ice, and Steel types well. It can also leave a burn effect causing extra damage.

Type: Fire
Power: 75
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 15

Generation II: n/a
Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: 1
Generation V: 1
Generation VI: 1
Generation VII: 1
Generation VIII: 1

Generation I-VII: n/a
Generation VIII: Yes (TM03)

Earthquake works well for Slaking and other Pokémon. It hits hard and covers many types, including Fire, Rock, Poison, and Electric. It is weak to Grass and Bug types and does nothing against Flying types.

Type: Ground
Power: 100
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 10

Electric

Fire

Poison

Rock

Steel

Bug

Grass

Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation III-VIII: Yes (TM26)

Facade is a Normal physical move. It doubles damage if the user has a status effect like burn, poison, or paralysis. This move works well when opponents use many status effects.

Type: Normal
Power: 70
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 20

Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation III-VIII: Yes (TM42)

Hammer Arm is a powerful fighting type move. Users swing their arm and hit opponents with a heavy fist. This strong fighting move lowers the user's speed.

Type: Fighting
Power: 100
Accuracy: 90%
PP: 10

Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: 61
Generation V: 67
Generation VI: 1, 61
Generation VII: 1, 61
Generation VIII: 1, 61

Generation III-VIII: n/a

Encore is a normal, non-damaging move. Encore forces the opponent to repeat their last move for about 2 to 6 turns. Trainers use Encore to force opponents to use their moves against them or gain time to recover from strong attacks.

Type: Normal
Power: 0
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 50

Generation III: 1, 7
Generation IV: 1, 7
Generation V: 1, 7
Generation VI: 1, 6
Generation VII: 1, 6
Generation VIII: 1, 6

Generation III-VIII: n/a

Sucker Punch is a quick move that delays opponent actions. This dark type move lets the user attack first to disrupt the opponent's attack. However, this move can fail, so it is not the most reliable option, but its success potential is high.

Type: Dark
Power: 70
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 5

Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: 53

Generation IV-VIII: n/a

Fire Blast is one of the strongest fire moves. It sends a fiery blast that burns everything in its path. Any Pokémon hit by this attack feels the opponent's burning wrath.

Type: Fire
Power: 110
Accuracy: 85%
PP: 5

Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation III-VIII: Yes (TM38)

Shadow Claw is one of the most iconic Ghost type moves. It lets the user slash opponents with a sharp claw made of shadows. This move has a high critical-hit ratio, making it great for critical hit builds.

Type: Ghost
Power: 70
Accuracy: 100%
PP: 15

Generation III: n/a
Generation IV: n/a
Generation V: n/a
Generation VI: n/a
Generation VII: n/a
Generation VIII: n/a

Generation IV-VIII: Yes (TM65)