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.
It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO High Jump Kick 2x104-123%KO Jump Kick 2x80-94% Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x107-126%KO Cross Chop 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x54-64% Karate Chop 2x37-43% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x103-121%KO Cross Chop 2x69-82% Dynamic Punch 2x69-82% Submission 2x55-65% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x49-59% Karate Chop 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x44-51% Karate Chop 2x31-36% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x44-51% Revenge 2x36-43% Karate Chop 2x31-36% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x45-53% Karate Chop 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x45-53% Vital Throw 2x42-49% Revenge 2x37-44% Karate Chop 2x30-36% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x119-141%KO High Jump Kick 2x104-123%KO Jump Kick 2x80-95% Brick Break 2x61-72% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Cross Chop 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x45-53% Karate Chop 2x30-36% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Brick Break 2x45-53% Vital Throw 2x42-49% Revenge 2x37-44% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x116-137%KO High Jump Kick 2x100-118%KO Jump Kick 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x59-69% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x83-98% Cross Chop 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x43-50% Karate Chop 2x29-34% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x83-98% Cross Chop 2x56-67% Submission 2x45-53% Brick Break 2x43-50% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO High Jump Kick 2x104-123%KO Jump Kick 2x80-94% Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x103-121%KO Cross Chop 2x69-82% Submission 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x52-61% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x86-101%KO Cross Chop 2x57-68% Brick Break 2x43-51% Karate Chop 2x29-34% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Blissey builds →Ice Beam13-15% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt22-26% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt19-23% Hydro Pump23-27% Ice Beam13-15% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWonderguard ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves View Shedinja builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Rapidash builds →Fire Blast22-26% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Snorlax is what Munchlax becomes. Breed it for Munchlax eggs (takes forever to hatch). A decent partner pool 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 49 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Curse, Double-Edge and 3 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Snorlax Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Snorlax the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, spread EVs split the difference, and Ground coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Snorlax best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Body Slam
- Self Destruct
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Snorlax in FireRed & LeafGreen
Snorlax is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Route 12 when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Snorlax in FireRed & LeafGreen
You'll get Snorlax through 4 set encounters at Lv. 30+. The list below covers each fixed location with its requirements.
Snorlax Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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. Shadow Ball with Leftovers is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
For FireRed & LeafGreen, Snorlax has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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