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 EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
This glutton appears in villages without warning and devours the entirety of their rice granaries—such occurrences have long been counted among the gravest of disasters.
Snorlax Weakness
Snorlax's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. 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 |
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x89-105%KO Aura Sphere 2x41-49% Brick Break 2x56-66% Low Sweep 2x49-57% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x95-112%KO Brick Break 2x60-71% Low Sweep 2x53-63% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x100-117%KO Sacred Sword 2x74-88% Aura Sphere 2x27-32% Brick Break 2x63-74% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x100-117%KO Brick Break 2x63-74% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x83-98% Flying Press 2x64-75% Body Press 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x49-57% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Goodra builds →Draco Meteor24-29% Flamethrower11-13% Knock Off11-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Articuno builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn11-14% Moonblast10-12% Heat Wave7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Typhlosion builds →Eruption28-33% Scorching Sands9-10% Focus Blast 2x30-35% Fire Blast21-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Galvantula builds →Thunder19-23% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Snorlax is what Munchlax becomes. Breed it for Munchlax eggs (takes forever to hatch). Plenty of partners 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 57 partners from the Monster egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Snorlax Best Moveset
Thickfat gives Snorlax passive value while it walls. Careful nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Snorlax best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Curse
- Heat Crash
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Earthquake
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Body Slam
- Belly Drum
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Snorlax won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 14 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Snorlax in Scarlet & Violet
Snorlax Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Snorlax looks average on paper at 540 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier tank on our tier list. Body Slam with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 gets Thick Fat, Immunity, and Gluttony. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Snorlax is leaning toward the physical side (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 Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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