Munchlax Best Moveset
135 HP at 85 Attack with AbilityThick Fat halving Fire and Ice damage. 5 Speed means going dead last against everything. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Snorlax exists. The moveset tanks special hits through Thick Fat and the massive HP pool. Evolve to Snorlax for 160 HP and 110 Attack that hit back harder.
Munchlax saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Munchlax's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Oranberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Munchlax best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Tank Moveset
- Return
- Pursuit
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Munchlax saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Munchlax maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Curse
- Return
- Pursuit
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Munchlax saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Munchlax maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Body Slam
- Sleep Talk
- Curse
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Munchlax saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Munchlax maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Munchlax saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Munchlax maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Munchlax saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Munchlax maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Crunch
- Rest
- Curse
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Munchlax Weakness
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 |
What is Munchlax Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Munchlax
Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Munchlax for 82-96%. Mienfoo's High Jump Kick hits Munchlax for 67-79%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x82-96% Mach Punch 2x44-52% Knock Off24-28% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off17-20% U Turn18-21% High Jump Kick 2x67-79% | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Munchlax
moderate rates for Munchlax across 14 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Munchlax in SV
The path to Munchlax starts with Munchlax at Lv. 7-76 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Munchlax ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Munchlax starts showing up in early-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.
Where To Catch Munchlax in PLA
Munchlax is your first catch on the way to Munchlax. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-50 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Munchlax ✓Deertrack HeightsLv.7-14GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SnorlaxSandgem FlatsLv.12-33GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%or evolve from Munchlax (Step 1)
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.
Where To Catch Munchlax in BDSP
The path to Munchlax starts with Munchlax at Lv. 25-29 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Munchlax ✓Grassland CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogWhiteout CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires Defog
Step 2Evolve into Snorlax
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.
Where To Catch Munchlax in SwSh
Munchlax is your first catch on the way to Munchlax. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 26-65 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Munchlax ✓Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 10%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Overcast
Step 2Evolve into SnorlaxBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Snorlax egg.
Base Stats
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.
Munchlax Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves