Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Munchlax

Munchlax

NORMAL

Big Eater Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Munchlax is a Normal Type Big Eater Pokémon, with a 6.5% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Munchlax can be found with Pickup, Thick Fat and Gluttony as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 390 combined Base Stats.

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Munchlax Stats and Abilities

Based on Munchlax Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Munchlax Highest IV Stat is Attack 85 and the Lowest being Speed 5.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
C	HP	135	380	474
D	Attack	85	157	295
F	Defense	40	76	196
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
E	Special Defense	85	157	295
F	Speed	5	13	119
E	Total	390

Best Held Items	Silk Scarf
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	100% Leftovers
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 HP
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	50 (6.5% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Pickup Ability 1	When another Pokémon on the field uses a single-use held item, a Pokémon with Pickup will obtain the used item (if they are not already holding anything) and it can be used again.
Thick Fat Ability 2	Thick Fat reduces the damage taken from Fire-type and Ice-type moves by 50%.
Gluttony Hidden Ability	A Pokémon with Gluttony will use a pinch berry when its HP drops to 50%, rather than the usual 25%.

How To Evolve Munchlax in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Munchlax requires (high Friendship) to evolve into Snorlax.

Base	→	First Evo
Munchlax	high Friendship →	Snorlax

Where To Find Munchlax in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Munchlax has 24 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Munchlax, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Valley Windworks
Valley Windworks	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 222
Route 222	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 221
Route 221	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 218
Route 218	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 215
Route 215	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 214
Route 214	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 213
Route 213	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 212
Route 212	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 211
Route 211	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 210
Route 210	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
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Route 209
Route 209	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 208
Route 208	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 207
Route 207	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 206
Route 206	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Route 205
Route 205	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Fuego Ironworks
Fuego Ironworks	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Floaroma Meadow
Floaroma Meadow	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Eterna Forest
Eterna Forest	Interact	Munchlax Lv. 5-15
Whiteout Cave
Whiteout Cave	Defog	Munchlax Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	Defog	Munchlax Lv. 16-63
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Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	Defog	Munchlax Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
Spacious Cave	Defog	Munchlax Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	Defog	Munchlax Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	Defog	Munchlax Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Munchlax Weakness

Munchlax is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Munchlax to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Munchlax Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING
A	Blaziken FIRE FIGHTING
B	Lucario FIGHTING STEEL
B	Gallade PSYCHIC FIGHTING
B	Poliwrath WATER FIGHTING

What pokemon is Munchlax Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir GHOST
B	Gengar GHOST POISON
C	Drifblim GHOST FLYING
C	Mismagius GHOST
C	Spiritomb GHOST DARK

Best Munchlax Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Munchlax Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
52	Last Resort	Physical	210	100	5	Can only be used after all other moves are used.
28	Body Slam	Physical	127.5	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
16	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	May cause flinching.
12	Covet	Physical	90	100	25	Opponent's item is stolen by the user.

Best Moveset for Munchlax TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Munchlax Lv Up Moves

Munchlax TM Moves

Munchlax Egg Moves

Munchlax Level Up Moves

List of Moves Munchlax can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Lick GHOST	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical May paralyze opponent.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
4	Defense Curl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
8	Recycle NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
12	Covet NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
16	Bite DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
20	Stockpile NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
20	Swallow NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
24	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
28	Body Slam NORMAL	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
32	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
36	Amnesia PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
40	Metronome NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs almost any move in the game at random.
44	Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
48	Belly Drum NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
52	Last Resort NORMAL	Power: 210 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Can only be used after all other moves are used.

Munchlax TM Moves

List of Moves Munchlax can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder ELECTRIC	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM29	Psychic PSYCHIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower FIRE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast FIRE	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM67	Recycle NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Munchlax Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Munchlax can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Fissure GROUND	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Belch POISON	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special User must have consumed a Berry.
Lick GHOST	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Charm FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
Whirlwind NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Zen Headbutt PSYCHIC	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
After You NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Gives target priority in the next turn.
Self-Destruct NORMAL	Power: 300 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.

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