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Slaking 16/127

Name: Slaking #16 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-16
Price: 4.47 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon

Colorless Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 67.9 packs (1.5%) Evolves From: Vigoroth

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holofoil

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4.47 $0.17 (3.95%)

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reverse Holofoil

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4.99 $0.16 (3.31%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	334.10	—	x75
PSA9	38.71	—	x8.7
PSA8	4.03	84.46%	x0.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	10.00	—	x2.0
PSA8	13.00	—	x2.6

About Slaking

The world's laziest Pokémon. When it is lounging, it is actually saving energy for striking back.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Slaking
National Pokédex #289
Card Number 16/127
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
Evolves From
Vigoroth
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points150 HP
Weakness Fighting +30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Abilities

Poké-Body: Lazy Paunch
If Slaking used any attacks during your last turn, Slaking can't attack.

Attacks

Best Dash150
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Slaking by attacks is increased by 50 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Slaking launching a powerful leap forward through a dense, moonlit forest, its massive fist raised for a fierce strike, contrasting its usual lazy nature with sudden explosive energy.

Playability Overview

Slaking's high attack and HP are offset by its inability to attack consecutively and a heavy retreat cost, making it powerful but difficult to use effectively in fast-paced competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Midnight ForestThis Slaking fits well at the center of a forest or jungle-themed page, especially with its dark leafy background. Use it as a laid-back anchor piece paired with other bulky, grounded Pokémon to balance out more energetic or colorful cards nearby.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Chill / Earthy Green / Lazy Giants / Night Time