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Pokemon Sword and Shield Munchlax

Pokemon Sword and Shield Munchlax is a Normal Type Big Eater Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting type moves. You can find and catch Munchlax in Motostoke Riverbank with a 5% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Munchlax are 135 HP, 85 Attack, 40 SP Attack, 40 Defense, 85 SP Defense, and 5 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Munchlax
Regular
Shiny
Munchlax Galar Pokedex ID: 260

List of Munchlax Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 390
HP 135
Attack 85
Defense 40
Special Attack 40
Special Defense 85
Speed 5

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Munchlax to have is Sassy, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Speed stats.

Munchlax Abilities

Ability Type Effect
PickupNormal
Thick FatNormal
GluttonyHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care.

Shield Pokedex Entry

It stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Munchlax Evolutions

How do i evolve Munchlax in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Munchlax evolves into Snorlax with a high Friendship.

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high Friendship
Snorlax
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Munchlax
390854040851355
Snorlax
540110656511016030

Munchlax Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Munchlax?

A popular spawn location you can find Munchlax is in the Motostoke Riverbank area with a 5% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Motostoke Riverbank
5%26 - 28
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Munchlax Raids

Where do i find Munchlax Raids?

You can find Munchlax raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Munchlax Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Munchlax Weakness

Munchlax is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Ghost type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Fighting
0.5x
Damage
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Ghost

What pokemon is Munchlax Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Munchlax Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Munchlax Moves List

What moves can Munchlax learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Munchlax can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Normal type +50% STAB damage.

Munchlax Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Lick
01[] Tackle
04[] Defense Curl
08[] Recycle
12[] Covet
16[] Bite
20[] Stockpile
20[] Swallow
24[] Screech
28[] Body Slam
32[] Fling
36[] Amnesia
40[] Metronome
44[] Flail
48[] Belly Drum
52[] Last Resort

TM Moves Munchlax can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM00Mega PunchPhysical1208520
TM01Mega KickPhysical180755
TM02Pay DayPhysical6010020A small amount of money is gained after the battle resolves.
TM03Fire PunchPhysical7510015May burn opponent.
TM04Ice PunchPhysical7510015May freeze opponent.
TM05Thunder PunchPhysical7510015May paralyze opponent.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial12010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical3001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial7510015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM29CharmStatus10020Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial358515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical10510020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM59FlingPhysical10010Power depends on held item.
TM76RoundSpecial9010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM79RetaliatePhysical1051005Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical7510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Munchlax TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical127.510015May paralyze opponent.
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial9010015May burn opponent.
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial110805
TR04SurfSpecial9010015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
TR09ThunderSpecial1107010May paralyze opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR11PsychicSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR14MetronomeStatus10User performs almost any move in the game at random.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial110855May burn opponent.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR30EncoreStatus1005Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR35UproarSpecial13510010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
TR39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR42Hyper VoiceSpecial13510010
TR59Seed BombPhysical8010015
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR73Gunk ShotPhysical120805May poison opponent.
TR85Work UpStatus30Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.

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