# Slaking - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Slaking in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Slaking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Slaking
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Return**: 80.993%
- **Ice Punch**: 47.031%
- **Protect**: 46.753%
- **Play Rough**: 41.194%
- **Hammer Arm**: 38.162%
- **Slack Off**: 30.912%
- **Rock Slide**: 25.409%
- **Brick Break**: 13.485%
- **Fire Punch**: 11.420%
- **Earthquake**: 10.641%

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

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 45.965%
- **Leftovers**: 30.097%
- **Life Orb**: 15.864%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.072%
- **Other**: 4.002%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence**: 37.952%
- **Sableye**: 37.935%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 37.903%
- **Slowbro**: 37.884%
- **Greninja**: 37.870%
- **Kecleon**: 29.874%

## FAQ for Slaking in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Slaking?
The most common moves for Slaking are Return, Ice Punch, Protect, Play Rough. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Slaking?
Slaking is frequently paired with Salamence, Sableye, Mawile-Mega, Slowbro. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.859% 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 **Sitrus Berry** (45.965%).

### What is the most common role for Slaking?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Slaking often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Slaking) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Slaking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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