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.
It doesn’t do anything other than eat and sleep. When prompted to make a serious effort, though, it apparently displays awesome power.
It has no interest in anything other than eating. Even if you climb up on its stomach while it’s napping, it doesn’t seem to mind at all!
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 |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x76-89% Focus Blast 2x50-59% Sacred Sword 2x57-68% Double Kick 2x20-24% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x102-120%KO Focus Blast 2x42-50% Sacred Sword 2x77-91% Double Kick 2x27-32% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x89-105%KO Focus Blast 2x60-71% Aura Sphere 2x41-49% Brick Break 2x56-66% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x54-64% Sky Uppercut 2x64-75% Brick Break 2x56-66% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Virizion builds →Close Combat 2x76-89% Focus Blast 2x50-59% Sacred Sword 2x57-68% Double Kick 2x20-24% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-19% Thunderbolt23-27% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast19-23% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Toxapex builds →Scald9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Snorlax View Pelipper builds →Hurricane28-33% Scald20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 79 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include After You, Belch, Charm and 11 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Snorlax Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Snorlax the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and Ground coverage punishes anything trying to wall it. Rest keeps it topped off between trades.
Best Build
Snorlax best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Curse
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Curse
- Recycle
- Facade
- Fire Punch
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. Self-Destruct and Giga Impact anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Snorlax in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You're catching Munchlax first, not Snorlax. Munchlax appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Snorlax in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch MunchlaxRoute 1 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%EarlyRoute 1 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%Early
Step 2Snorlax ✓
Snorlax Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Snorlax looks average on paper at 540 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier tank on our tier list. Curse with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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