Platinum·#95
Slakoth, the endearing Slacker Pokémon, is a Normal-type creature first introduced in Generation III, forming the initial stage of the Slaking evolutionary line and renowned for its extreme laziness. This specific card, from the 2009 Platinum set, is a common non-holo variant that serves as a foundational piece for collectors of the Diamond & Pearl era. Here, visitors will discover Slakoth's Pokédex lore, its attacks including energy costs, and essential details like weakness, resistance, and the card's edition history.
Read more ↓Slakoth, the Slacker Pokémon, is a Normal-type creature introduced in Generation III, hailing from the Hoenn region. It is the unevolved form of Vigoroth and the final evolution is the powerful Slaking. Slakoth is renowned for its incredibly lazy lifestyle, spending most of its time sleeping or lying down, only moving to eat a few leaves found within its reach. Its diet primarily consists of jungle leaves, which it consumes at a leisurely pace. This behavior is a cornerstone of its identity, influencing its in-game abilities and its depiction in the anime, where it is often shown as docile and slow-moving. Despite its apparent laziness, Slakoth holds a unique place in the Pokémon ecosystem, representing the extreme end of relaxed behavior. Its evolution, Slaking, is known for its immense power but is also hampered by its ability, Truant, which forces it to skip every other turn, a direct callback to Slakoth's inherent slowness. In the games, Slakoth is often one of the first Normal-type Pokémon encountered in the early routes of Hoenn, making it a memorable early-game companion for many trainers.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
