Slakoth: Adamant or Jolly.

Which nature is better for Slakoth; Adamant or Jolly?

With no EVs and an adamant nature, slaking's minimum speed is 205. That's a lot of pokemon that have been outrun straight away. I personally would go with adamant, and if you really want the extra speed just shove a few spare EVs into it.

quote Octarine Skye

With no EVs and an adamant nature, slaking's minimum speed is 205. That's a lot of pokemon that have been outrun straight away. I personally would go with adamant, and if you really want the extra speed just shove a few spare EVs into it.

I'm going to put 252Spd EVs into it, but Slakoth should have enough power with Return (base power=102)+choice band+STAB+attack of at least 350 to wipe out most pokemon. I personally think jolly, but I'm still not sure.

quote Squall_Leonheart

Best setup is Choice Banded, JOLLY, 252 EV's on both Attack and Speed. Attack is 419*1.5, Speed is 328.

Thanks. What about the other 6 EVs. I'd personally put them in HP, but I'm not sure.
Thanks again, as that is what I was thinking.

So Jolly is better?

quote Squall_Leonheart

Yes. Especially in-game, as you do not have perfect DV's for Speed.

Thanks Heaps.

What's the point of increasing his speed, i mean he's also got high attack but maximize his attack and you've got a pokemon that'll strike first enough and if you're still worried get a few speed EVs and have him hold quick claw! Adament all the way!