Slaking build: Tackle, physical power and defense

Moves, damage categories and recipes

These pieces form the target group. Evolutions and fusions are earned during the run, rather than assumed at the opening.

Each evolving attack needs level 5, its required run card and its own gold evolution choice. When two recipes share a card, one obtained card can meet both prerequisites; it does not automatically evolve both attacks.

From the opening to the completed group

1. Start with the real opening: Tackle

   Keep Tackle active and improve its ability to clear enemies before searching for every support piece.

   This route assumes you already own Slaking. Check its Hoenn collection before planning the run.

2. Develop the attacks and their recipes

   Tackle → Take Down (Vigor).

   Prioritize the attack handling your current pressure. Permanent upgrades and held items do not replace the evolution card obtained in that run.

3. Form the group with 2 earned Bonds

   Tackle + Swords Dance + Harden.

   Join Tackle and Swords Dance with the first Bond. Add each remaining move with another Bond. Keep that group selected: separate slots do not attack simultaneously.

Positioning and combat decisions

Keep your next retreat visible before approaching a pack. Slaking has a large base health reserve, but standing inside several enemies can consume it faster than recovery restores it.

One held item: compare the benefit

Leftovers supports recovery around the melee route. Shell Bell is an alternative when you are consistently landing useful damage; neither makes repeated contact safe.

Items are found in chests and from defeated bosses. You can hold only one; finding an alternative means choosing between them, and the recommended drop is not guaranteed.

Base stats and permanent upgrades

138

Base HP

×1.58

Physical Attack

×1.22

Special Attack

120

Base movement speed

These are game base values before account upgrades and run cards. They are not a DPS measurement and do not include target defenses, type matchups or actual landed hits.

• Permanent upgrades belong to each Pokémon; investing in another partner does not strengthen this one.
• Strength and Vitality help damage and health; Reflexes and Stride support frequency and movement. Prioritize the problem limiting your next attempt.
• Ban and Card reroll can shape offers, but do not guarantee a particular card sequence.

Slaking build questions