# Slaking - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet

> Find the best Slaking builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Slaking Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Slaking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Slaking
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Slaking.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 76.446%
- **Double-Edge**: 75.612%
- **High Horsepower**: 73.494%
- **Sucker Punch**: 68.441%
- **Drain Punch**: 21.464%
- **Knock Off**: 12.123%
- **Bulk Up**: 11.728%
- **Play Rough**: 11.694%
- **Earthquake**: 10.552%
- **Body Slam**: 9.237%

## Common Abilities
- **Truant**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 74.165%
- **Leftovers**: 8.356%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.182%
- **Choice Band**: 3.983%
- **Flame Orb**: 3.566%
- **Other**: 3.748%

## Common Teammates
- **Weezing**: 60.018%
- **Tornadus**: 57.934%
- **Typhlosion-Hisui**: 55.809%
- **Garchomp**: 55.795%
- **Hawlucha**: 55.235%
- **Weezing-Galar**: 22.076%

## FAQ for Slaking in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Slaking?
The most common moves for Slaking are Protect, Double-Edge, High Horsepower, Sucker Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Slaking?
Slaking is frequently paired with Weezing, Tornadus, Typhlosion-Hisui, Garchomp. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Slaking?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Slaking?
The top build for Slaking features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 70.808% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Slaking?
Slaking is most effectively run with the ability **Truant** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (74.165%).

### What is the most common role for Slaking?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Slaking often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9doublesou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Slaking?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 150 |
| Attack | 160 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **670** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Slaking on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Slaking) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Slaking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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