The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 1 HP EV on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
Its robust stomach allows it to nonchalantly devour even rotted matter. It pays frequent visits to villages, seeking out food scraps intended for compost.
Type-wise, Munchlax takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Munchlax's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Mienfoo's High Jump Kick hits Munchlax for 76-89%. Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (88-104%).
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off13-15% U Turn14-16% High Jump Kick 2x76-89% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x47-55% Drain Punch 2x88-104%KO Knock Off25-30% Facade27-32% | ||
Munchlax starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Snorlax by leveling up. To get more eggs, breed the evolved versions. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Eviolite makes Munchlax bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Spread EVs with Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Ground coverage keeps it from being passive. Rest patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Munchlax best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Earthquake
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Encore
- Belly Drum
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Crunch
- Rest
- Curse
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Slam
- Crunch
- Curse
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Crunch
- Ice Punch
- Rock Slide
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Metronome
- Body Slam
- Mega Punch
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Metronome
- Body Slam
- Mega Punch
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Munchlax can spread damage across 12 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Giga Impact and Last Resort keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Double-Edge, with coverage across 10 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Munchlax that handles most situations. High Horsepower and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
Stall teams hate this. Munchlax can spread damage across 12 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Self-Destruct and Last Resort keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Stall teams hate this. Munchlax can spread damage across 12 types, with Ghost and Dark punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Self-Destruct and Last Resort keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Munchlax can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Diamond or Platinum instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Munchlax starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Munchlax in Legends: Arceus
moderate rates for Munchlax across 12 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Munchlax in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
12 spots to find Munchlax at Lv. 25-29 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl versions, so filter by your copy below.
Munchlax appears at moderate rates across 18 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Munchlax in Sword & Shield
18 walking and special encounters at Lv. 26-65 for Munchlax across Sword and Shield. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Munchlax evolves into Snorlax by leveling up. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 390 BST.
Munchlax is catchable across 13 games. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet and most recently available in Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Munchlax appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
For a casual playthrough, Munchlax works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Snorlax. That's where the stats start mattering.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Munchlax appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves