Munchlax
Munchlax is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0446 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Normal | 
| Species | Big Eater Pokémon | 
| Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) | 
| Weight | 105.0 kg (231.5 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Pickup 2. Thick Fat Gluttony (hidden ability) | 
| Local № | 0112 (Diamond/Pearl) 0112 (Platinum) 0138 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0035 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0042 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0260 (Sword/Shield) 0112 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0051 (Legends: Arceus) 0172 (The Crown Tundra) 0102 (The Teal Mask) | 
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 50 (6.5% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 78 | 
| Growth Rate | Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered | 
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female | 
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 135 | 380 | 474 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Speed | 5 | 13 | 119 | |
| Total | 390 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Munchlax changes
- In Generation 4, Munchlax has a base experience yield of 94.
- In Generations 4-7, Munchlax has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing. | 
|---|---|
| Pearl | It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. | 
| Platinum | In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver | It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. | 
| X Omega Ruby | It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. | 
| Y Alpha Sapphire | It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. | 
| Sun | It needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it’s indifferent. | 
| Moon | 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. | 
| Ultra Sun | It hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance. | 
| Ultra Moon | Anything that looks edible, Munchlax will go on and swallow whole. Its stomach is tough enough to handle it even if the food has gone rotten. | 
| Sword | Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care. | 
| Shield | It stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you. | 
| Brilliant Diamond | It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing it whole with almost no chewing. | 
| Shining Pearl | It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. | 
| Legends: Arceus | Its robust stomach allows it to nonchalantly devour even rotted matter. It pays frequent visits to villages, seeking out food scraps intended for compost. | 
Moves learned by Munchlax
Moves learnt by level up
Munchlax does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Munchlax does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Munchlax cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Munchlax learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lick | Ghost |  | 30 | 100 | 
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 | 
| 4 | Defense Curl | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 8 | Recycle | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 12 | Covet | Normal |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 16 | Bite | Dark |  | 60 | 100 | 
| 20 | Stockpile | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 20 | Swallow | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 24 | Screech | Normal |  | — | 85 | 
| 28 | Body Slam | Normal |  | 85 | 100 | 
| 32 | Fling | Dark |  | — | 100 | 
| 36 | Amnesia | Psychic |  | — | — | 
| 40 | Metronome | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 44 | Flail | Normal |  | — | 100 | 
| 48 | Belly Drum | Normal |  | — | — | 
| 52 | Last Resort | Normal |  | 140 | 100 | 
Egg moves
Munchlax learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Munchlax gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Munchlax is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Munchlax sprites
Where to find Munchlax
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Route 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks | 
|---|---|
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Breed Snorlax | 
| Black White | Undella Town | 
| Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| X Y | Breed Snorlax | 
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Route 1 | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Not available in this game | 
| Sword Shield | Motostoke Riverbank, Ballimere Lake | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Whiteout Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern | 
| Legends: Arceus | Deertrack Heights, Snowfall Hot Spring | 
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Munchlax questions
- I put my Snorlax in the daycare with a ditto and I GOT A SNORLAX
- What is the easiest way to find a Munchlax?
- What is that huge Munchlax-like rock in platinum?
- How do I catch munchlax in PKMN platinum?
- Does munchlax come with mystery gift or pre order?
- Question About Shiny Munchlax In White?
- How do you catch a Munchlax in White/Black?
- When and how can I get Munchlax from the honey trees in Platinum?
- How do you get a Munchlax in Pokemon Black without breeding?
- How do you get Munchlax in Pokemon Pearl?
 View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Munchlax | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴンベ (Gonbe) | 
| German | Mampfaxo | 
| French | Goinfrex | 
| Italian | Munchlax | 
| Spanish | Munchlax | 
| Korean | 먹고자 (meokgoja) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小卡比兽 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小卡比獸 | 
| English | Big Eater Pokémon | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | おおぐいポケモン | 
| German | Nimmersatt-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Goinfre | 
| Italian | Pokémon Ghiottone | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Comilón | 
| Korean | 대식가포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大胃王宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大胃王寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- munch
- to eat
- relax
- chill out, slacken
 
	 












