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. 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.
Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
Snorlax Weakness
GoodSnorlax's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Snorlax's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
The Normal-type Snorlax caps Munchlax's chain at 540 stats. No daycare options for this one. The evolution from Munchlax pushed Snorlax to 540 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25.
How to Evolve
an ability isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with an item for extra utility and flexible EVs EVs, Snorlax fills the attacker slot reliably. A nature nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Snorlax Moveset
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Self Destruct
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Snorlax's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Self-Destruct and Hyper Beam for same-type damage. Double-Edge and Hyper Beam are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll find Snorlax at Route 12 as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations
Snorlax looks average on paper at 540 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. S-Tier wall 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 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 wall 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