Slaking
Slaking is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Ruby & Sapphire (#12). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $19.47 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Slaking suits collectors working on Ruby & Sapphire who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear.
What is Slaking from Ruby & Sapphire?
Slaking is a Pokémon card in Ruby & Sapphire numbered 12. It evolves from Vigoroth. National Pokédex #289. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Slaking worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $19.47 for Slaking. Low and high spread runs $20.00 to $247.20. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $19.47; Holofoil: $19.42. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Ruby & Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Number | 12 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $19.47 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €12.73 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $19.47 |
| Holofoil | $19.42 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 120 |
|---|---|
| Types | Colorless |
| Evolves from | Vigoroth |
| Critical Move | ColorlessColorlessColorlessColorless 100 Discard a basic Energy card attached to Slaking or this attack does nothing. Slaking can't attack during your next turn. |
| Lazy | As long as Slaking is your Active Pokémon, your opponent's Pokémon can't use any Poké-Powers. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Slaking?
Slaking is listed as Rare Holo in Ruby & Sapphire. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Slaking?
Catalog fields: set Ruby & Sapphire, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Slaking from Ruby & Sapphire should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Slaking is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Ruby & Sapphire, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $19.47 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $19.47; Holofoil: $19.42).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $19.47 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Slaking worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $19.47 for ungraded Slaking from Ruby & Sapphire. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Slaking from?
Slaking is listed in Ruby & Sapphire (EX) as card #12. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Slaking?
Our catalog lists Slaking as Rare Holo in Ruby & Sapphire. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Slaking good for collectors or players?
Slaking includes gameplay stats in Ruby & Sapphire. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Slaking?
Finish variants of Slaking carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $19.47; Holofoil: $19.42 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.