Snorlax Pokemon Guide

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Snorlax Pokemon Guide

Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokemon from the original generation, known for its massive HP, excellent special bulk, sleeping roadblock encounters and Gigantamax form. This guide covers Snorlax’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Gigantamax Snorlax information.

Normal Form

Snorlax

Shiny Form

Shiny Snorlax

Gigantamax Form

Gigantamax Snorlax

Snorlax Description

Snorlax is a large Normal-type Pokemon known for blocking paths, eating huge amounts of food and taking hits with its massive HP. It evolves from Munchlax with high friendship and has remained one of the most recognizable bulky Pokemon in the series.

Snorlax Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Snorlax, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Snorlax

National Dex

#0143

Type

Normal

Species

Sleeping Pokemon

Height

6’11” / 2.1 m

210 cm

Weight

1014.1 lbs / 460.0 kg

460 kg

Abilities

Immunity, Thick Fat, Gluttony

Snorlax Stats

Snorlax has massive HP, strong Attack and excellent Special Defense. Its stat spread makes it one of the classic bulky Normal-type Pokemon across the series.

Snorlax Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Snorlax uses Normal, Ground, Steel, setup and recovery moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Snorlax’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Body Slam

A reliable Normal-type attack that can also paralyze opponents.

Return

A strong friendship-based Normal-type move in games where it is available.

Double-Edge

A powerful Normal-type attack that trades recoil for high damage.

Curse

A classic setup move that raises Snorlax’s Attack and Defense while lowering Speed.

Rest

A recovery move that lets Snorlax heal fully and continue walling opponents.

Earthquake

Coverage that helps Snorlax hit Steel, Rock, Fire and Electric-type Pokemon.

Heavy Slam

A strong Steel-type option that benefits from Snorlax’s very high weight.

Belly Drum

A risky setup move that maximizes Snorlax’s Attack at the cost of HP.

Snorlax All Moves

Snorlax can learn a wide move pool across different Pokemon games, including Normal, Ground, Steel, Fire, Ice, Electric and recovery moves. Use the section below to view Snorlax’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Block	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
1	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
1	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
1	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
1	Lick	Ghost	Physical	30	100
1	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Recycle	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
1	Stockpile	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Swallow	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
12	Yawn	Normal	Status	–	–
16	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
20	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
20	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
20	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
24	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
28	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
32	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
36	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
40	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
44	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90
48	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	–	–
52	Belch	Poison	Special	120	90
56	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Charm	Fairy	Status	–	100
TM	Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100
TM	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	80
TM	Hard Press	Steel	Physical	0	100
TM	Heat Crash	Fire	Physical	–	100
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Supercell Slam	Electric	Physical	100	95
TM	Surf	Water	Special	90	100
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Belch	Poison	Special	120	90
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Fissure	Ground	Physical	–	30

Snorlax Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it only one weakness, an immunity to Ghost-type moves and no standard resistances.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

None

Immunity

Ghost

Snorlax Abilities

Snorlax’s abilities help it resist status, reduce common coverage damage or use Berry-based strategies depending on the game and format.

Snorlax Evolution

Snorlax evolves from Munchlax when leveled up with high friendship. The full Snorlax evolution line is Munchlax and Snorlax.

Baby Form

Munchlax

Starting form

Stage 1

Snorlax

Evolves from Munchlax with high friendship

Where to Find Snorlax in Pokemon Games

Snorlax’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Snorlax is found as a static sleeping encounter or obtained by evolving Munchlax with high friendship.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Red	Found sleeping on Route 12 and Route 16. Use the Poke Flute to wake it.
Pokemon Blue	Found sleeping on Route 12 and Route 16. Use the Poke Flute to wake it.
Pokemon Yellow	Found sleeping on Route 12 and Route 16. Use the Poke Flute to wake it.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Gold	Found near Vermilion City after restoring the radio signal and using the Pokegear radio.
Pokemon Silver	Found near Vermilion City after restoring the radio signal and using the Pokegear radio.
Pokemon Crystal	Found near Vermilion City after restoring the radio signal and using the Pokegear radio.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Ruby	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Found sleeping on Route 12 and Route 16. Use the Poke Flute to wake it.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Found sleeping on Route 12 and Route 16. Use the Poke Flute to wake it.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon HeartGold	Found on Route 11 near Diglett’s Cave after using the Pokegear radio.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Found on Route 11 near Diglett’s Cave after using the Pokegear radio.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Black	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon White	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon X	Found on Route 7 after using the Poke Flute.
Pokemon Y	Found on Route 7 after using the Poke Flute.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Found sleeping on Route 12 and Route 16. Use the Poke Flute to wake it.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Found sleeping on Route 12 and Route 16. Use the Poke Flute to wake it.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Sword	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Found in Sandgem Flats and Snowfall Hot Spring.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Scarlet	Available through The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Violet	Available through The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Evolve Munchlax with high friendship.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Snorlax
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Gigantamax Snorlax

Gigantamax Snorlax is Snorlax’s Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. It keeps Snorlax’s Normal typing while gaining a massive form with terrain and plants growing on its belly.

Category

Sleeping Pokemon

Type

Normal

Height

114’10” or taller

Weight

Unknown

Gigantamax Snorlax can use G-Max Replenish, a Normal-type G-Max Move that can restore Berries eaten by Snorlax or its allies in games that support Gigantamax battles.

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