Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Snorlax is about as slow as they come. Normal typing gives it a defined role on the team. Thick Fat halves incoming Fire and Ice damage. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively.
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
This glutton appears in villages without warning and devours the entirety of their rice granaries—such occurrences have long been counted among the gravest of disasters.
Snorlax Weakness
GoodSnorlax's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Snorlax's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Snorlax is what Munchlax becomes. Breed it for Munchlax eggs (takes forever to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. The evolution from Munchlax pushed Snorlax to 540 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25.
How to Evolve
Breed with Snorlax to get Munchlax eggs (with patience) using 81 partners from the Monster egg group.
Thickfat gives Snorlax passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Snorlax Moveset
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Curse
- Heat Crash
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 14 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, with coverage across 12 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Snorlax that handles most situations. High Horsepower and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 13 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 14 types means it always has an effective option. Self-Destruct and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Snorlax can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Munchlax from Diamond or Platinum and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Snorlax in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Snorlax in Legends: Arceus
The path to Snorlax starts with Munchlax at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MunchlaxEASYDeertrack HeightsGrassUncommonEASYSnowfall Hot SpringGrassUncommonIce
Step 2Snorlax ✓EASYSandgem FlatsGrassUncommonDesertEASYSnowfall Hot SpringGrassUncommonIceor evolve from Munchlax (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Snorlax. The 2-stage line runs through Munchlax, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Snorlax in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Snorlax, start by catching Munchlax through walking encounters at Lv. 25-29. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MunchlaxGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires DefogWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires Defog
Step 2Snorlax ✓
No wild encounters for Snorlax. The 2-stage line runs through Munchlax, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Snorlax in Sword & Shield
The path to Snorlax starts with Munchlax at Lv. 26-65 via walking and special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MunchlaxMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-285%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldShaking berry treesLv.60-6510%PostWaterCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordShaking berry treesLv.60-6510%PostWaterCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterRainingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterRaining
Step 2Snorlax ✓
Snorlax looks average on paper at 540 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier tank on our tier list.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Snorlax. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 30 Speed, Snorlax won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Munchlax evolves into Snorlax by leveling up. Snorlax is the fully evolved form. At 540 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Snorlax gets Thick Fat, Immunity, and Gluttony. But Thick Fat is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Snorlax is leaning toward the physical side (base 110 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
Snorlax appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Snorlax appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A