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.
Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
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 |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x104-123%KO Jump Kick 2x80-94% Brick Break 2x60-71% Rolling Kick 2x49-57% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Superpower 2x82-97% Submission 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x52-61% Karate Chop 2x36-42% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-19% Thunderbolt23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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 Ground coverage punishes anything trying to wall it. Rest keeps it topped off between trades.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Self-Destruct and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Snorlax in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
This 2-stage line starts with Munchlax, a baby that doesn't spawn wild. Breed Snorlax at the nursery to hatch one, then level through the stages to reach Snorlax.
Where To Catch Snorlax in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Snorlax, start by catching Munchlax through walking and fixed encounters at Lv. 34-56. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Breed Munchlax from SnorlaxBreed from Snorlax at the Day Care.
- Step 2Snorlax ✓Route 12Let's Go PikachuInteract with Pokemon Lv.34 RouteLateRoute 12Let's Go EeveeInteract with Pokemon Lv.34 RouteLateRoute 16Let's Go PikachuInteract with Pokemon Lv.34 RouteLateRoute 16Let's Go EeveeInteract with Pokemon Lv.34 RouteLateCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 CaveRarePostUnique encounterCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 CaveRarePostUnique encounterCerulean Cave - 2FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 CaveRarePostUnique encounterCerulean Cave - 2FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 CaveRarePostUnique encounterCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 CaveRarePostUnique encounterCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 CaveRarePostUnique encounteror evolve from Munchlax (Step 1)
Snorlax Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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. Curse with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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