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Snorlax.

national dex #143 · gen I
BST 540 · normal
Snorlax official artwork
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#143 · gen I
Profile
HP
160
ATK
110
DEF
65
SPA
65
SPD
110
SPE
30
BST 540 · best HP 160 · worst Speed 30 · meters scale to 200

Snorlax is weak to Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormal
AbilitiesImmunity, Thick Fat, Gluttony
Height, weight2.1 m / 460.0 kg
Catch rate25 / 255
Egg groupsMonster
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#142aerodactyl
Dex position
#143 of 1025
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Snorlax base stats

BST 540 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP160430524
Atk110202350
Def65121251
SpA65121251
SpD110202350
Spe3058174
BST540bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 HP

Snorlax weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fighting
Resists
nothing, every type lands at full power
Immune to
Ghost

Snorlax abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
ImmunityPrevents poison.
Thick FatHalves damage from fire and ice moves.
GluttonyhiddenMakes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Snorlax evolution line

2 stages

Best Snorlax moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalLast ResortPHYS140
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
poisonBelchSPEC120
fightingFocus BlastSPEC120
poisonGunk ShotPHYS120

Snorlax moves

gen 9 · 133 moves · 31 level-up · 67 TM/HM · 6 egg · 29 tutor
83 moves · Snorlax appears in 17 games
FlailL1FlingL1Last ResortL1RecycleL1StockpileL1SwallowL1BulldozeL15BiteL21YawnL24Zen HeadbuttL29RestL36SnoreL36Sleep TalkL37ScreechL39BlockL41Hammer ArmL44AmnesiaL45CovetL45Belly DrumL48Double EdgeL48BelchL52Body SlamL52Heavy SlamL52Giga ImpactL57High HorsepowerL57Hyper BeamL57CrunchL58SuperpowerL65AttractTMBlizzardTMBody PressTMBrick BreakTMCharmeggChilling WaterTMCountereggCurseeggDigTMEarthquakeTMEncoreTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire PunchTMFissureeggFlamethrowerTMFocus BlastTMFocus PunchTMGastro AcideggGunk ShotTMHard PressTMHeat CrashTMHelping HandTMHydro PumpTMHyper VoiceTMIce BeamTMIce PunchTMIcy WindTMIron HeadTMMud SlapTMOutrageTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMSandstormTMSeed BombTMSelf DestructTMShadow BallTMSmack DownTMSolar BeamTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteeggSunny DayTMSupercell SlamTMSurfTMTerrain PulsetrainThunderTMThunder PunchTMThunderboltTMTrailblazeTMUproarTMWild ChargeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
MetronomenormalSTAT--10Level 1
FlailSTABnormalPHYS-100%15Level 1
StockpilenormalSTAT--20Level 1
SwallownormalSTAT--10Level 1
RecyclenormalSTAT--10Level 1
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10Level 1
Last ResortSTABnormalPHYS140100%5Level 1
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 5
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Level 15
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20Level 15
LickghostPHYS30100%30Level 19
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 21
YawnnormalSTAT--10Level 24
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Level 29
RestpsychicSTAT--5Level 36
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15Level 36
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Level 37
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 39
BlocknormalSTAT--5Level 41
Hammer ArmfightingPHYS10090%10Level 44
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 45
CovetSTABnormalPHYS60100%25Level 45
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 48
Belly DrumnormalSTAT--10Level 48
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15Level 52
Heavy SlamsteelPHYS-100%10Level 52
BelchpoisonSPEC12090%10Level 52
Hyper BeamSTABnormalSPEC15090%5Level 57
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5Level 57
High HorsepowergroundPHYS9595%10Level 57
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 58
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
Chilling WaterwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactSTABnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
Hard PresssteelPHYS0100%10TM / HM
Heat CrashfirePHYS-100%10TM / HM
Heavy SlamsteelPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
High HorsepowergroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamSTABnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
MetronomenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RecyclenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Seed BombgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Supercell SlamelectricPHYS10095%15TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastSTABnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
BelchpoisonSPEC12090%10Egg
CharmfairySTAT-100%20Egg
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Egg
LickghostPHYS30100%30Egg
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Egg
BlocknormalSTAT--5Tutor
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
CovetSTABnormalPHYS60100%25Tutor
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Tutor
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Gunk ShotpoisonPHYS12080%5Tutor
Hyper VoiceSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
Last ResortSTABnormalPHYS140100%5Tutor
MetronomenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
RecyclenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Seed BombgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnoreSTABnormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Snorlax Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.

Shield

This Pokémon’s stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.

Legends: Arceus

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.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

Its stomach is said to be incomparably strong. Even Muk’s poison is nothing more than a hint of spice on Snorlax’s tongue.

Moon

It eats nearly 900 pounds of food every day. It starts nodding off while eating—and continues to eat even while it’s asleep.

Ultra Sun

It doesn’t do anything other than eat and sleep. When prompted to make a serious effort, though, it apparently displays awesome power.

Ultra Moon

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!

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.

Y

Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Snorlax’s typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.

Generation IV5 entries
Diamond

Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.

Pearl

It stops eating only to sleep. It doesn’t feel full unless it eats nearly 900 pounds a day.

Platinum

When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.

HeartGold

What sounds like its cry may actually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly.

SoulSilver

Its stomach’s digestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

SNORLAX’s typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile POKéMON that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.

Emerald

SNORLAX’s typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile POKéMON that there are children who use its big belly as a place to play.

FireRed

It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.

LeafGreen

Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

What sounds like its cry may ac­ tually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly.

Silver

Its stomach's di­ gestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.

Crystal

This POKéMON's stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.

Yellow

Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.

Snorlax species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorBlack
ShapeHumanoid
HabitatMountain
Height2.1 m (6'11")
Weight460.0 kg (1014.1 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate25 (9.8%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsMonster
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience189
EV yield2 HP
Regional dex numbers
National#143
Kanto#143
Johto#225
Sinnoh#113
Sinnoh (Pt)#113
Johto (HGSS)#230
Conquest#179
Kalos Central#139
Alola (SM)#036
Melemele#036
Alola (USUM)#043
Melemele (USUM)#043
Let's Go Kanto#143
Galar#261
Crown Tundra#173
Hisui#052
Kitakami#103
Champions#143
Wild held items
Chesto Berry100%
100% in FireRed, LeafGreen
Leftovers100% / 5%
100% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Xd, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire · 5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker110 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statHP 160exceptional
Speed tier30 Speslow
Defensive load1 weak / 0 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty25 / 255hard, about 9.8% per ball

About Snorlax

Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep. Snorlax stands 2.1 m (6'11") tall and weighs 460.0 kg (1014.1 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Snorlax base stats

Snorlax has a base stat total of 540, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is HP at 160 (exceptional), while its lowest is Speed at 30 (poor). Snorlax excels as a physical attacker. Snorlax is slow with a base Speed of 30.

Snorlax weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal-type, Snorlax is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Snorlax 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Snorlax abilities

Snorlax's abilities include Immunity, Thick Fat, Gluttony. Immunity prevents poison.. Thick Fat halves damage from fire and ice moves. Its Hidden Ability is Gluttony, which makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Snorlax moves and learnset

Snorlax can learn 133 moves in Generation 9, including 31 by leveling up, 67 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 29 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Last Resort (Normal, 140 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power). For coverage, Snorlax can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Belch (Poison), Focus Blast (Fighting).

Training Snorlax

With a capture rate of 25 (9.8%), Snorlax can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Snorlax yields 2 HP EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Snorlax belongs to the Monster egg group. Snorlax is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Munchlax → Snorlax). Wild Snorlax may be found holding Chesto Berry or Leftovers.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Snorlax. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Snorlax, or use the team builder to see how Snorlax fits into your squad.

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