# Slaking - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Slaking builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Slaking Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regi/Slaking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Slaking
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fighting (2x) |
| **Resists** | None |
| **Immune To** | Ghost (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Double-Edge**: 76.843%
- **Knock Off**: 61.130%
- **Sucker Punch**: 53.416%
- **Drain Punch**: 41.035%
- **Earthquake**: 30.144%
- **Protect**: 21.883%
- **Play Rough**: 19.902%
- **Body Slam**: 18.868%
- **High Horsepower**: 13.355%
- **Bulk Up**: 10.929%

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

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 33.378%
- **Clear Amulet**: 20.133%
- **Choice Band**: 16.040%
- **Life Orb**: 14.546%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.558%
- **Leftovers**: 4.137%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.008%
- **Other**: 4.200%

## Common Teammates
- **Weezing-Galar**: 32.015%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 31.787%
- **Kyogre**: 27.532%
- **Weezing**: 26.065%
- **Incineroar**: 26.061%
- **Miraidon**: 22.784%

## FAQ for Slaking in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Slaking?
Slaking is frequently paired with Weezing-Galar, Calyrex-Shadow, Kyogre, Weezing. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Slaking weak to and resistant against?
Slaking is weak to Fighting (2x), resists no types, and is immune to Ghost (0x).

### 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 `20/252/0/0/0/236`. This configuration accounts for 25.135% 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 **Assault Vest** (33.378%).

### What is the most common role for Slaking?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Slaking often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-1760 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/gen9vgc2025regi/Slaking) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Slaking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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