Master League PvP guide
Slaking (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Slaking (Shadow) is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #408. Its recommended PvP moveset is Yawn with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Master League
#408
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 (SHADOW)
Is Slaking (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slaking (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #408.
Slaking (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1154 | 7.7 | Yawn, Body Slam, Earthquake |
| Ultra League | #851 | 11.7 | Yawn, Body Slam, Earthquake |
| Master LeagueBest | #408 | 23.1 | Yawn, Body Slam, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Slaking (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Yawn with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Slaking (Shadow) 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
Slaking (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Slaking (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Metagross615
- Feraligatr517
- Incineroar515
Difficult Matchups
Slaking (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Slaking (Shadow)'s Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Slaking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Slaking (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Slaking (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
76% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
96% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
72% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Ratings are shown from Slaking (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Slaking (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Slaking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Slaking (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Slaking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Slaking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slaking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slaking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Slaking (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Slaking (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Slaking (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 12.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 137
- Defense
- 85
- HP
- 141
Ultra League
Slaking (Shadow) 0/11/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 177.5
- Defense
- 108.4
- HP
- 183
Master League
Slaking (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 5,010
- Attack
- 256.3
- Defense
- 152.1
- HP
- 251
Slaking (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Slaking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Slaking (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slaking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slaking (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Yawn with Body Slam and Earthquake.
Is Slaking (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Slaking (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #408.
What counters Slaking (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Slaking (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Slaking (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Slaking (Shadow) is weak to Fighting (1.6×).