Pokemon Champions Build Guide
Snorlax is best used as a bulky physical attacker in Pokemon Champions. Its strongest builds focus on taking hits, spreading pressure and becoming dangerous in slower games.
Snorlax Form
Last Updated: Regulation M-2
Page Status: This Snorlax build guide will be updated when new Pokemon Champions regulations, items, buffs or nerfs change its best set.
Snorlax has two main builds in Pokemon Champions. The Curse tank build is the strongest slow-game option, while the Assault Vest build gives teams immediate bulk and coverage.
This is the main Snorlax build. It uses Curse to become harder to remove while increasing its physical damage over time.
| Item | Leftovers or Sitrus Berry |
|---|---|
| Ability | Thick Fat |
| Nature | Careful, +Sp. Def and -Sp. Atk |
| Moves | Body Slam, High Horsepower, Curse, Protect |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 32 / Attack: 16 / Sp. Def: 14 |
This version gives Snorlax immediate special bulk and lets it trade damage without needing setup turns.
| Item | Assault Vest |
|---|---|
| Ability | Thick Fat |
| Nature | Adamant, +Attack and -Sp. Atk |
| Moves | Body Slam, High Horsepower, Crunch, Heavy Slam |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 28 / Attack: 26 / Sp. Def: 8 |
Snorlax stats are shown below for easy comparison.
Leftovers is the best item for Curse sets because it gives Snorlax steady recovery over long games.
Assault Vest is the best item for immediate special bulk and coverage-heavy attacking sets.
Snorlax works best with Pokemon that cover its weaknesses, support its preferred speed control or help it find safer turns.
Snorlax is strong against frail attackers and teams that cannot break bulky Normal-type Pokemon quickly. Thick Fat helps it deal with Fire and Ice-type pressure.
Curse can turn Snorlax into a late-game win condition if opposing Fighting-type threats are removed.
Snorlax is threatened by Fighting-type damage, Taunt and strong physical wallbreakers. It can also struggle if opponents ignore it and remove its partners first.
Threatens Snorlax with strong Fighting-type attacks.
Can Taunt Snorlax and stop setup.
Avoids Normal-type attacks and pressures Snorlax with disruption.
Snorlax can learn Normal, Ground, Dark, Steel and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view the full move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
This section keeps older Snorlax builds available in case a previous regulation returns.
Main Build: Curse Tank
Moves: Body Slam, High Horsepower, Curse, Protect
Item: Leftovers or Sitrus Berry
Stat Points: HP: 32 / Attack: 16 / Sp. Def: 14
Main Build: Curse Tank
Moves: Body Slam, High Horsepower, Curse, Protect
Item: Leftovers or Sitrus Berry
Stat Points: HP: 32 / Attack: 16 / Sp. Def: 14
Snorlax is worth using if your team wants a bulky attacker that can win longer games through setup and steady pressure.
The Curse build is stronger for slow teams, while Assault Vest is better when Snorlax needs to be useful immediately.
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