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 2 HP stat exp on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
This POKéMON’s stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.
Snorlax Weakness
Snorlax's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x66-78% Submission 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x104-123%KO Jump Kick 2x80-94% Dynamic Punch 2x80-94% Rolling Kick 2x49-57% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x69-82% Dynamic Punch 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x49-57% Karate Chop 2x36-42% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x70-83% Karate Chop 2x36-42% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x68-80% Karate Chop 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x68-80% Karate Chop 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x68-80% Karate Chop 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Raikou builds →Thunder27-32% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Blissey builds →Flamethrower10-12% Ice Beam10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Starmie builds →Surf20-23% Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt21-25% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Qwilfish builds →Sludge Bomb29-34% Hydro Pump15-18% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Snorlax is what Munchlax becomes. Breed it for Munchlax eggs (takes forever to hatch). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. The evolution from Munchlax pushed Snorlax to 540 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Snorlax to get Munchlax eggs (with patience) using 36 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Lick.
Crystal Snorlax Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Rest
- Double Edge
- Earthquake
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hyper Beam and Body Slam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Snorlax in Crystal
Snorlax waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Vermilion City for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Snorlax in Crystal
Snorlax Guide
In Crystal, Snorlax works as a tank with 540 BST behind it. S-Tier on our list: one of the best picks in the Crystal meta. Rest with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Crystal, 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.
Snorlax is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
For Crystal, Snorlax has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
In Crystal, run Rest, Double Edge, Earthquake, and Curse on Snorlax. Rest is the most common pick at 18% usage. Curse lets it set up before sweeping.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Snorlax appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 4DP
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 8SwShGigantamax
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