Slaking vs Arceus: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Slaking | Stat | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | HP | 120 |
| 160 | Attack | 120 |
| 100 | Defense | 120 |
| 95 | Sp. Atk | 120 |
| 65 | Sp. Def | 120 |
| 100 | Speed | 120 |
| 670 | Total | 720 |
Stat Spread
- Slaking
- Arceus
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 1×. Slaking hits harder, its Attack of 160 topping the other's 120 by 40. Arceus outspeeds by 20 points (120 vs 100) and moves first. Arceus is the bulkier wall, 45 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (360 vs 315).
Type Matchup
Slaking → Arceus: 1×
Arceus → Slaking: 1×
Slaking
Weak toFighting 2×
Resists—
Immune toGhost 0×
Arceus
Weak toFighting 2×
Resists—
Immune toGhost 0×
Slaking vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Fighting (2×). Arceus vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Fighting (2×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Slaking if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 160 vs 120
- you value raw HP (150)
Choose Arceus if…
- you want to move first — 20 more Speed
- you want to eat hits — 45 more combined bulk