Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 1 HP EV on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
It needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it’s indifferent.
When it finds something that looks like it might be edible, it goes right ahead and swallows it whole. That’s why it gets fatter day by day.
Munchlax Weakness
Type-wise, Munchlax takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Munchlax's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x75-89% Sky Uppercut 2x100-119%KO Brick Break 2x89-104%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x57-67% Dynamic Punch 2x104-123%KO Submission 2x83-99% Brick Break 2x79-93% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x75-89% Hammer Arm 2x129-151%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO Low Sweep 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x216-254%KO Superpower 2x172-203%KO Focus Blast 2x47-56% Dynamic Punch 2x144-170%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x156-184%KO Focus Blast 2x47-56% Hammer Arm 2x131-154%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Munchlax with Close Combat (88-103%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Munchlax for 82-96%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x88-103%KO Stone Edge24-29% | ||
Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Munchlax View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x82-96% Mach Punch 2x44-52% Knock Off24-28% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Munchlax starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Snorlax by leveling up. To get more eggs, breed the evolved versions. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sun & Moon Munchlax Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Munchlax sticks around, and the Careful nature reinforces special wall. The moveset handles sustain while Thickfat does work passively.
Best Build
Munchlax best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Whirlwind
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Munchlax can spread damage across 12 types, with Ghost and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Self-Destruct and Last Resort keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Munchlax Locations
Munchlax sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in early-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations to Catch Munchlax in Sun & Moon
Munchlax Guide
Munchlax evolves into Snorlax by leveling up. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 390 BST.
Munchlax is catchable in Sun & Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
Munchlax is available in Sun & Moon. Across the full series, it appears in 13 games total.
In Sun & Moon, For a casual playthrough, Munchlax works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Snorlax. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Munchlax appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves