Snorlax Best Moveset
160 HP and 110 Sp. Def with AbilityThick Fat halving Fire and Ice damage. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureAdamant at 110 Attack creates a physical threat behind the best special bulk outside of Chansey and Blissey. The moveset absorbs special hits, sets up with MoveCurse, and punches through teams with boosted Normal TermStab. Tera Normal amplifies the damage further.
160 HP and 110 Special made Snorlax the best special tank in Gen I (Red & Blue). Body Slam paralyzed, Earthquake covered, and Rest kept it alive. A centralizing force.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Self Destruct
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Curse plus Rest plus Sleep Talk was THE set in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Boost Attack and Defense, Rest off damage, attack while asleep. Nearly unbeatable once Curse got rolling.
Utility Moveset
- Rest
- Double Edge
- Earthquake
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Immunity prevented Toxic, shutting down stall teams' best weapon in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Curse sets still dominated, and 110 Sp. Def tanked special attacks.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Body Slam
- Self Destruct
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Four consecutive gens at the top. Thick Fat gave Fire and Ice resistances in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl), and Curse plus Rest remained incredibly hard to break through.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Crunch
- Curse
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Finally dropped in Gen V (Black & White). Fighting-types like Conkeldurr and Terrakion could break through its physical bulk even after Curse boosts.
Wall Moveset
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Mega Evolutions raised the power ceiling in Gen VI (X & Y), and Snorlax's lack of reliable recovery outside Rest became a bigger liability.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Rest
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Z-Moves let attackers nuke through its bulk in one hit. Passive play was punished hard.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Curse
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
G-Max Snorlax with Replenish recycled berries in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield), but the gimmick was inconsistent. Standard sets couldn't keep up.
Wall Moveset
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Rest
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Furthest Snorlax has ever fallen in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Modern attackers hit too hard for Rest-based recovery to keep pace.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Rest
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Snorlax Weakness
Snorlax's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Snorlax Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Snorlax
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Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Ribombee builds →Moonblast15-17% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Sandy Shocks builds →Thunderbolt16-19% Volt Switch13-15% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch18-21% Thunderbolt23-27% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin8-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Clodsire builds →Earthquake15-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Zapdos builds →Hurricane17-20% Volt Switch11-13% Heat Wave15-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Galvantula builds →Thunder17-20% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Pelipper builds →Hurricane13-16% U Turn8-10% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves View Tornadus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
Snorlax is what Munchlax becomes. Breed it for Munchlax eggs (takes forever to hatch). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take forever to hatch. The evolution from Munchlax pushed Snorlax to 540 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Snorlax to get Munchlax eggs (with patience) using 81 partners from the Monster egg group.
Shiny Snorlax
Snorlax picks up a faint blue tint on its dark body. It's there if you squint. The cream belly stays roughly the same, so the overall impression barely changes. C Tier because the shift exists but won't make anyone's highlight reel.
Shiny Snorlax Odds & Hunting Methods
20 of 20 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Snorlax
Snorlax waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Timeless Woods for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Obtain Snorlax in SV
To get Snorlax, start by catching Munchlax through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MunchlaxApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Snorlax ✓Timeless WoodsLv.55-76Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Munchlax (Step 1)
Decent spawn rates across 3 locations for Snorlax in early-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 PLA
The path to Snorlax starts with Munchlax at Lv. 7-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MunchlaxDeertrack HeightsLv.7-14GrassUncommonSnowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveUncommon
Step 2Snorlax ✓Sandgem FlatsLv.12-33GrassUncommonSpace-Time DistortionLv.30-65CaveSnowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveUncommonor 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 BDSP
To get Snorlax, start by catching Munchlax through headbutt and walking encounters at Lv. 5-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch MunchlaxEterna ForestLv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Floaroma MeadowLv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Fuego IronworksLv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 205Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 206Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 207Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 208Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 209Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 210Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 211Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 212Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 213Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 214Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 215Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 218Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 221Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Route 222Lv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Valley WindworksLv.5-15Honey tree encounterRate 1%Grassland CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogRiverbank CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogStill-Water CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSunlit CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogWhiteout CaveLv.39-63CaveRequires 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 SwSh
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 MunchlaxMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65Shaking berry treesRate 10%Ballimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 5%Thunderstorm
- Step 2Snorlax ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave 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 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 Event Distributions
Snorlax reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
ProKabi's Snorlax GiftFeb 2024 - Apr 2024ScarletVioletNot shiny
Nihonbashi Snorlax GiftSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Gigantamax Snorlax GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Snorlax Guide
Use Snorlax as a tank. Physical side carries the damage. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. Set up with Curse when you get a free turn.
Build your team around Ursaluna. These have the highest co-usage rates with Snorlax in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Gluttony is the hidden ability. Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Snorlax's regular abilities before committing.
Run Adamant on Snorlax. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the tank role.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Snorlax appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
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 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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