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How to beat Slaking ex
Slaking ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 340 HP as a Colorless Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 340
- Weakness
- Fighting
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 21
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Slaking ex is weak to Fighting, so those attacks do double damage. 21 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 1 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 11 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 2.
- Plan for its big hit. Its strongest printed attack is Great Swing for 280 (2 Energy). 68 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 4 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Fighting attacks do at least 340 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Slaking ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greninja ex Twilight Masquerade | Fighting | Shinobi Blade W | 170 | 340 | 310 | 2 |
| Mega Lucario ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Mega Brave FF | 270 | 540 | 340 | 3 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Draconic Buster FF | 260 | 520 | 330 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Rumbling March FF | 180+ | 360 | 340 | 2 |
| Mega Gallade ex Chaos Rising | Fighting | Marvelous Edge FFC | 240 | 480 | 350 | 3 |
| Hariyama Mega Evolution | Fighting | Wild Press FFF | 210 | 420 | 150 | 1 |
| Excadrill ex Black Bolt | Fighting | Rock Tumble FFF | 200 | 400 | 270 | 2 |
| Iron Boulder ex Temporal Forces | Fighting | Power Stomp FFC | 200 | 400 | 240 | 2 |
| Koraidon ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Impact Blow FFC | 200 | 400 | 230 | 2 |
| Mega Zygarde ex Perfect Order | Fighting | Gaia Wave FFF | 200 | 400 | 310 | 3 |
| Koraidon Pitch Black | Fighting | Gaia Impact FFC | 190 | 380 | 130 | 1 |
| Medicham ex Stellar Crown | Fighting | Yoga Kick FCC | 190 | 380 | 260 | 2 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 340+ damage.
None in Standard right now.
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Slaking ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Slaking ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hariyama Mega Evolution | Fighting | Wild Press FFF | 210 | 420 | 150 | 1 |
| Koraidon Pitch Black | Fighting | Gaia Impact FFC | 190 | 380 | 130 | 1 |
| Excadrill Temporal Forces | Fighting | Wild Tackle FFC | 180 | 360 | 130 | 1 |
| Rhyperior Stellar Crown | Fighting | Drill Run FCC | 180 | 360 | 200 | 1 |
| Probopass Perfect Order | Fighting | Obliterating Nose FFFC | 260 | 520 | 140 | 1 |
| Conkeldurr Twilight Masquerade | Fighting | Gutsy Swing FCCC | 250 | 500 | 180 | 1 |
| Coalossal Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Bulky Bump FCCC | 220 | 440 | 180 | 1 |
| Donphan Chaos Rising | Fighting | Smashing Headbutt FCCC | 180 | 360 | 150 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 280 from Great Swing and stay in play (Weakness included). Single-Prize Pokémon first.
| Pokémon | Type | Stage | HP | Weakness | Retreat | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord ex Pitch Black | Water | Stage 1 | 380 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Stage 1 | 340 | Lightning ×2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steven's Metagross ex Ascended Heroes | Metal | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Torterra ex Temporal Forces | Grass | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Tyranitar ex Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Stage 2 | 330 | Grass ×2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hydrapple ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Stage 2 | 330 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 2 |
Every Standard Slaking ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaking ex 147/191 Ability: Born to Slack | Surging Sparks H | 340 | Stage 2 | Great Swing CC 280 | 4 | Fighting ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Slaking cards in Standard · how to knock out a 340 HP Pokémon · Fighting vs Colorless · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Slaking ex weak to?
Slaking ex is weak to Fighting, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Slaking ex have?
Up to 340 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Slaking ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Slaking ex?
21 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Greninja ex's Shinobi Blade (1 Energy, 340 damage); Mega Lucario ex's Mega Brave (2 Energy, 540 damage); Cynthia's Garchomp ex's Draconic Buster (2 Energy, 520 damage).
What is Slaking ex's strongest attack?
Great Swing, which prints 280 damage for 2 Energy.
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