Snorlax
Snorlax is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Snorlax has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Replenish.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0143 |
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| Type | Normal |
| Species | Sleeping Pokémon |
| Height | 2.1 m (6′11″) |
| Weight | 460.0 kg (1014.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Immunity 2. Thick Fat Gluttony (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0143 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0225 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0143 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0113 (Diamond/Pearl) 0113 (Platinum) 0230 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0139 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0036 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0043 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0143 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0261 (Sword/Shield) 0113 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0052 (Legends: Arceus) 0173 (The Crown Tundra) 0103 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
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| Catch rate | 25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 189 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster |
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| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 160 | 430 | 524 | |
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| Attack | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 540 | 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
Snorlax changes
- In Generation 1, Snorlax has a base Special stat of 65.
- In Generations 1-4, Snorlax has a base experience yield of 154.
- In Generations 2-7, Snorlax has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Snorlax
| Red Blue |
Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful. |
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| Yellow | Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach. |
| Gold | What sounds like its cry may actually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly. |
| Silver | Its stomach’s digestive 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten. |
| Shining Pearl | It stops eating only to sleep. It doesn’t feel full unless it eats nearly 900 pounds a day. |
| 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. |
Gigantamax
| Sword | Gigantamax energy has affected stray seeds and even pebbles that got stuck to Snorlax, making them grow to a huge size. |
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| Shield | Terrifyingly strong, this Pokémon is the size of a mountain—and moves about as much as one as well. |
Moves learned by Snorlax
Moves learnt by level up
Snorlax does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Snorlax does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Snorlax cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Snorlax learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Block | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | |
| 1 | Lick | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Recycle | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 1 | Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 28 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 32 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 36 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 40 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 48 | Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
| 52 | Belch | Poison | 120 | 90 | |
| 56 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Snorlax does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Snorlax is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Snorlax sprites
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Where to find Snorlax
| Red Blue Yellow |
Route 12, 16 |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Vermilion City |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Route 12, 16 |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Munchlax |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 11 |
| Black White |
Evolve Munchlax |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 7 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Route 1 |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Munchlax |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 12, 16, Cerulean Cave |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Munchlax |
| Legends: Arceus | Sandgem Flats, Snowfall Hot Spring |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Snorlax questions
- What is a good moveset for Snorlax?
- I put my Snorlax in the daycare with a ditto and I GOT A SNORLAX
- Apart from in front of diglets tunnel, where can I find a snorlax (HG)?
- How do you wake up Snorlax in HeartGold/Soulsilver?
- Red's pokemon are affected by what type the most.
- Do Barry's Pokemon have near-perfect IVs?
- What is the Max. Amount of HP Snorlax can have?
- Relearning rest on a level 50 snorlax - is it possible?
- Should I replace my Snorlax and with what?
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Other languages
| English | Snorlax |
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| Japanese | カビゴン (Kabigon) |
| German | Relaxo |
| French | Ronflex |
| Italian | Snorlax |
| Spanish | Snorlax |
| Korean | 잠만보 (jammanbo) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 卡比兽 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 卡比獸 |
| English |
Sleeping Pokémon |
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| Japanese | いねむりポケモン |
| German | Tagträumer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Pionceur |
| Italian | Pokémon Sonno |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dormir |
| Korean | 졸음포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 瞌睡宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 瞌睡寶可夢 |
Name origin
- snore
- sound made during sleeping
- lax
- lazy

