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.
Gigantamax energy has affected stray seeds and even pebbles that got stuck to Snorlax, making them grow to a huge size.
Terrifyingly strong, this Pokémon is the size of a mountain—and moves about as much as one as well.
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.
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 58 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Curse, Double-Edge and 2 more.
Gluttony isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Figyberry for extra utility and max HP and Defense EVs, Snorlax fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Impish nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Snorlax Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Protect
- Body Slam
- Recycle
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. Self-Destruct and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Snorlax. The 2-stage line runs through Munchlax, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve with high friendship once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Snorlax in Sword & Shield
The path to Snorlax starts with Munchlax at Lv. 26-65 via walking and special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MunchlaxMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-285%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldShaking berry treesLv.60-6510%PostWaterCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordShaking berry treesLv.60-6510%PostWaterCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterRainingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterHeavy FogCHALLENGINGBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-655%PostWaterRaining
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