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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Snorlax is what Munchlax becomes. Breed it for Munchlax eggs (takes forever to hatch). Plenty of 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) using 63 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Curse, Double-Edge and 6 more.
Adamant nature gives Snorlax the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and Dark and Ground coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Snorlax Moveset
- Body Slam
- Crunch
- Curse
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
You're catching Munchlax first, not Snorlax. Munchlax appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Snorlax in Diamond & Pearl
The path to Snorlax starts with Munchlax at Lv. 5-15 via headbutt encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MunchlaxLEGENDARYEterna ForestDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyForestLEGENDARYEterna ForestPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyForestLEGENDARYFloaroma MeadowDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyLEGENDARYFloaroma MeadowPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyLEGENDARYFuego IronworksDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyPower-plantLEGENDARYFuego IronworksPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyPower-plantLEGENDARYRoute 205 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 205 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 205 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 205 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 206DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 206PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 207DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 207PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 208DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 208PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 209DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 209PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 210 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 210 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 210 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 210 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 211 - EastDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 211 - EastPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 212 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 212 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 212 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 212 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 213DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 213PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 214DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 214PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 215DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 215PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 218DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 218PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 221DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 221PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 222DiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 222PearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYValley WindworksDiamondHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyPower-plantLEGENDARYValley WindworksPearlHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyPower-plant
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. B-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 a physical attacker with 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