Stats & Training
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
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Latias's Draco Meteor hits Snorlax for 50-59%. Bronzong deals 63-74% with Explosion.
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Latias builds →Draco Meteor50-59% Surf23-27% Dragon Pulse32-38% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt21-25% Heat Wave15-17% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Bronzong builds →Explosion63-74% Earthquake25-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Celebi builds →
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Diamond & Pearl 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 are takes 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 63 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Curse, Double-Edge and 6 more.
Diamond & Pearl Snorlax Best Moveset
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
Snorlax best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Crunch
- Curse
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Snorlax in Diamond & Pearl
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 MunchlaxEterna ForestDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 ForestLimitedEarlyEterna ForestPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 ForestLimitedEarlyFloaroma MeadowDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15LimitedEarlyFloaroma MeadowPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15LimitedEarlyFuego IronworksDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantLimitedEarlyFuego IronworksPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantLimitedEarlyRoute 205 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 205 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 205 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 205 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 206DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 206PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 207DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 207PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 208DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 208PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 209DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 209PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 210 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 210 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 210 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 210 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 211 - EastDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 211 - EastPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 212 - NorthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 212 - NorthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 212 - SouthDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 212 - SouthPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 213DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 213PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 214DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 214PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 215DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 215PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 218DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 218PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 221DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 221PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 222DiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyRoute 222PearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 RouteLimitedEarlyValley WindworksDiamondHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantLimitedEarlyValley WindworksPearlHoney tree encounter Lv.5-15 Power-plantLimitedEarly
Step 2Snorlax ✓
Snorlax Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, 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. Body Slam with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Diamond & Pearl, 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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
In Diamond & Pearl, run Body Slam, Crunch, Curse, and Earthquake on Snorlax. Body Slam is the most common pick at 16% usage. Curse lets it set up before sweeping.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Snorlax appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 4DP
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 8SwShGigantamax
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