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.
Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.
It stops eating only to sleep. It doesn’t feel full unless it eats nearly 900 pounds a day.
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). No compatible 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) from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Belch, Charm and 8 more.
Gluttony isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Figyberry for extra utility and max HP and Defense EVs, Snorlax fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Impish nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Snorlax Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Protect
- Body Slam
- Recycle
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 ✓
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