Slaking (Power Keepers 13) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Slaking from the Power Keepers set is a Rare Holo card featuring 120 HP. It boasts the Lazy ability and the powerful Critical Move attack. This card is numbered 13 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Vigoroth
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Lazy (Poké-Body) – Opponent’s Pokémon can’t use Poké-Powers while Slaking is active
• Attack: Critical Move – Costs 4 Colorless Energy, deals 100 damage, requires discarding a basic Energy attached to Slaking, and prevents Slaking from attacking next turn
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Power Keepers set, card number 13. It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Midori Harada, showcasing Slaking’s imposing presence and strategic potential through its ability and attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex16” and card number “13”. The market reference query is “Slaking Power Keepers 13”. The card’s image can be found at /images/ex16/ex16-13.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

Its Lazy Poké-Body ability can disrupt opponents’ Poké-Powers, and its Critical Move attack deals significant damage at the cost of discarding Energy and skipping the next attack turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): This set features Slaking as a powerful Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon with a unique ability that hinders opponents’ Poké-Powers. The card’s high HP and strong attack make it a notable collectible from this series. Release date is unknown.