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.
What sounds like its cry may actually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly.
Its stomach’s digestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.
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)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x37-44% Arm Thrust 2x12-15% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x33-39% Drain Punch 2x30-36% Brick Break 2x30-36% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x25-30% Brick Break 2x40-48% Vital Throw 2x38-45% Arm Thrust 2x10-12% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x31-37% Drain Punch 2x29-34% Brick Break 2x29-34% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x23-27% Brick Break 2x37-44% Vital Throw 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x104-123%KO Focus Blast 2x34-40% Brick Break 2x53-62% Vital Throw 2x49-58% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Focus Blast 2x27-32% Brick Break 2x44-52% Karate Chop 2x30-36% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x54-64% Focus Blast 2x29-34% Drain Punch 2x29-34% Brick Break 2x29-34% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x70-83% Focus Blast 2x22-26% Brick Break 2x36-42% Vital Throw 2x34-40% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x27-32% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x104-122%KO Focus Blast 2x34-40% Submission 2x56-66% Brick Break 2x53-63% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x87-102%KO Focus Blast 2x27-32% Brick Break 2x44-52% Karate Chop 2x31-36% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x53-63% High Jump Kick 2x47-56% Focus Blast 2x29-34% Drain Punch 2x27-32% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x70-83% Focus Blast 2x21-25% Brick Break 2x37-43% Vital Throw 2x34-40% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x101-120%KO Focus Blast 2x33-39% Submission 2x55-64% Brick Break 2x52-61% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x84-99% Focus Blast 2x26-31% Brick Break 2x44-52% Karate Chop 2x29-35% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x53-63% High Jump Kick 2x45-53% Focus Blast 2x28-33% Drain Punch 2x28-33% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x69-81% Focus Blast 2x20-24% Brick Break 2x36-42% Vital Throw 2x33-39% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x25-29% Rock Smash 2x13-17% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x103-122%KO Focus Blast 2x33-39% Cross Chop 2x69-82% Submission 2x56-66% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Focus Blast 2x27-32% Cross Chop 2x59-69% Brick Break 2x44-52% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x54-63% High Jump Kick 2x47-55% Focus Blast 2x29-35% Drain Punch 2x28-33% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x69-82% Close Combat 2x56-66% Focus Blast 2x20-24% Brick Break 2x36-43% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x15-17% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Latias's Draco Meteor hits Snorlax for 50-59%. Bronzong deals 63-74% with Explosion.
 | S | |
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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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Celebi builds →
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HeartGold & SoulSilver 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, Counter, Curse and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 14 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
You'll find Snorlax at Route 11 as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Snorlax in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Breed Munchlax from SnorlaxBreed from Snorlax at the Day Care.
Step 2Snorlax ✓Route 11SoulSilverInteract with Pokemon Lv.50 RouteLimitedPostRoute 11HeartGoldInteract with Pokemon Lv.50 RouteLimitedPostor evolve from Munchlax (Step 1)
Snorlax Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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