# Slaking - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Slaking in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Slaking)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Slaking
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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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
- **Facade**: 96.174%
- **Ice Punch**: 94.987%
- **Protect**: 94.425%
- **Fire Punch**: 94.364%
- **Earthquake**: 3.233%
- **Other**: 16.817%

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

## Common Items
- **Figy Berry**: 93.752%
- **Chople Berry**: 2.125%
- **Other**: 4.123%

## Common Teammates
- **Smeargle**: 93.944%
- **Blaziken**: 93.785%
- **Heracross-Mega**: 93.746%
- **Pyroar**: 93.736%
- **Hydreigon**: 93.736%
- **Swoobat**: 2.125%

## FAQ for Slaking in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Slaking?
Slaking is frequently paired with Smeargle, Blaziken, Heracross-Mega, Pyroar. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `196/252/0/0/60/0`. This configuration accounts for 93.736% 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 **Figy Berry** (93.752%).

### What is the most common role for Slaking?
Based on common item usage (Figy Berry), Slaking often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Slaking) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Slaking
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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