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.
When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.
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 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
Can't catch Snorlax directly. Start with Munchlax but it's a rare spawn from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 2-stage line from Munchlax to Snorlax is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Snorlax in Platinum
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 ForestHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyForestLEGENDARYFloaroma MeadowHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyLEGENDARYFuego IronworksHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyPower-plantLEGENDARYRoute 205 - NorthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 205 - SouthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 206Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 207Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 208Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 209Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 210 - NorthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 210 - SouthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 211 - EastHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 212 - NorthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 212 - SouthHoney tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 213Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 214Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 215Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 218Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 221Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYRoute 222Honey tree encounterLv.5-15LimitedEarlyRouteLEGENDARYValley WindworksHoney 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