Master League PvP guide
Slaking Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Slaking is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #407. Its recommended PvP moveset is Yawn with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Master League
#407
Situational
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Yawn
Charged Moves
Max CP
5,010
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT SLAKING
Is Slaking Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slaking is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #407.
Slaking PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1153 | 10.8 | Yawn, Body Slam, Earthquake |
| Ultra League | #850 | 13.9 | Yawn, Body Slam, Earthquake |
| Master LeagueBest | #407 | 28.9 | Yawn, Body Slam, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Slaking in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Slaking is Yawn with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Slaking in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Slaking PvP Move Counts
Yawn → Body Slam
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Yawn → Earthquake
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Slaking Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Slaking wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Sneasler776
- Heatran563
- Skeledirge553
- Excadrill543
Difficult Matchups
Slaking Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Slaking's Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Slaking in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Slaking in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Slaking's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
74% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
64% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Ratings are shown from Slaking's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Slaking.
Best Teammates for Slaking in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Slaking should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Slaking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slaking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Slaking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Slaking's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Slaking
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,500 | 12.5 | 1,642,071 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,500 | 12.5 | 1,639,483 | |
| #3 | 1/15/11 | 1,500 | 12.5 | 1,633,385 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 1,496 | 12.5 | 1,632,948 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 1,495 | 12.5 | 1,630,425 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/11/15 | 2,500 | 21 | 3,520,047 |
| #2 | 4/15/14 | 2,497 | 20.5 | 3,503,934 | |
| #3 | 0/13/11 | 2,497 | 21 | 3,501,463 | |
| #4 | 0/14/9 | 2,495 | 21 | 3,501,463 | |
| #5 | 0/14/10 | 2,499 | 21 | 3,501,463 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 5,010 | 50 | 9,784,100 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,993 | 50 | 9,752,021 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 5,001 | 50 | 9,745,119 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,996 | 50 | 9,730,044 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,977 | 50 | 9,719,942 |
Slaking Stats in Pokémon GO
Slaking's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Slaking 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 12.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 137
- Defense
- 85
- HP
- 141
Ultra League
Slaking 0/11/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 177.5
- Defense
- 108.4
- HP
- 183
Master League
Slaking 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 5,010
- Attack
- 256.3
- Defense
- 152.1
- HP
- 251
Slaking Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Slaking in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Normal typing · Also runs Body Slam & Earthquake · Ultra League #13
Same Normal typing · Also runs Body Slam & Earthquake · Ultra League #3
Same Normal typing · Normal-type fast move · Ultra League #166
Same Normal typing · Normal-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #70
Same Normal typing · Also runs Body Slam · Ultra League #66
Same Normal typing · Also runs Body Slam · Ultra League #164
More PoGoCoach tools
Slaking Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slaking in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slaking's recommended PvP moveset is Yawn with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Is Slaking good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slaking is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #407.
What counters Slaking in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Kyogre and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Slaking in Master League.
What is Slaking weak to in Pokémon GO?
Slaking is weak to Fighting (1.6×).