The Essentials on Snorlax
- Type
- Normal
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting Table
- Resistances
- immune: Ghost
- Evolution
- Munchlax → Snorlax (friendship)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Gigantamax Details
- Stats
- Total 540 · top stat: HP (160) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 103 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow, Gigantamax
- Other Names
- Ronflex in French · カビゴン, Kabigon in Japanese · Relaxo in German All Languages
Overview
Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 143 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Sleeping Pokémon. Height: 2.1 m, weight: 460 kg.
Snorlax evolves from Munchlax and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Immunity and Thick Fat. Hidden Ability: Gluttony. Snorlax is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Snorlax takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#143
National Pokédex
Category
Sleeping Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
160
255
Attack
110
255
Defense
65
255
Special Attack
65
255
Special Defense
110
255
Speed
30
255
Total
540
Min HP (Lv. 100)
430
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
524
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Normal). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Fighting
×2
Normal (×1) — 16 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ghost
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's immune system prevents it from being poisoned.
Ability 2
The Pokémon is protected by a layer of thick fat, which halves the damage taken from Fire- and Ice-type moves.
If the Pokémon is holding a Berry to be eaten when its HP is low, it will instead eat the Berry when its HP drops to half or less.
Snorlax Evolution
Snorlax Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Normal
Gigantamax
Normal
Gigantamax
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Snorlax Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Swallow
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
1
Barrage
Normal
Stat
—
—
5
1
Defense Curl
Normal
Stat
—
—
40
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Fling
Dark
Phys.
100%
—
10
1
Last Resort
Normal
Phys.
100%
140
5
1
Flail
Normal
Phys.
100%
—
15
1
Screech
Normal
Stat
85%
—
40
1
Covet
Normal
Phys.
100%
60
25
1
Lick
Ghost
Phys.
100%
30
30
1
Metronome
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
1
Recycle
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
1
Rollout
Rock
Phys.
90%
30
20
1
Stockpile
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
12
Yawn
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
15
Bulldoze
Ground
Phys.
100%
60
20
16
Bite
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
17
Chip Away
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
20
Sleep Talk
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
20
Rest
Psychic
Stat
—
—
5
20
Snore
Normal
Spec.
100%
50
15
24
Crunch
Dark
Phys.
100%
80
15
26
Headbutt
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
15
28
Body Slam
Normal
Phys.
100%
85
15
29
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
Phys.
90%
80
15
32
Heavy Slam
Steel
Phys.
100%
—
10
36
Amnesia
Psychic
Stat
—
—
20
40
High Horsepower
Ground
Phys.
95%
95
10
41
Harden
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
44
Hammer Arm
Fighting
Phys.
90%
100
10
46
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
48
Belly Drum
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
52
Belch
Poison
Spec.
90%
120
10
56
Giga Impact
Normal
Phys.
90%
150
5
56
Hyper Beam
Normal
Spec.
90%
150
5
65
Superpower
Fighting
Phys.
100%
120
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
HP
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Snorlax
Available in 22 games, 37 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
SoulSilver
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Blue 2 encounters
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 16
Lv. 30 100%
Route 12
Lv. 30 100%
Red 2 encounters
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 16
Lv. 30 100%
Route 12
Lv. 30 100%
Yellow 2 encounters
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 16
Lv. 30 100%
Route 12
Lv. 30 100%
Generation II
Crystal 1 encounter
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(1)
Vermilion City
Lv. 50 100%
Gold 1 encounter
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(1)
Vermilion City
Lv. 50 100%
Silver 1 encounter
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(1)
Vermilion City
Lv. 50 100%
Generation III
FireRed 2 encounters
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 12
Lv. 30 100%
Route 16
Lv. 30 100%
LeafGreen 2 encounters
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 12
Lv. 30 100%
Route 16
Lv. 30 100%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle
Lv. 43 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 2 encounters
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 11
Lv. 50 100%
Route 12
Lv. 50 100%
SoulSilver 2 encounters
Available
▼
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 11
Lv. 50 100%
Route 12
Lv. 50 100%
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Route 7
Lv. 15 100%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Route 7
Lv. 15 100%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 5 encounters
Available
▼
Overworld special
(3)
Cerulean Cave 1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Cerulean Cave B1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Cerulean Cave 2F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 12
Lv. 34 100%
Route 16
Lv. 34 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 5 encounters
Available
▼
Overworld special
(3)
Cerulean Cave 2F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Cerulean Cave 1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Cerulean Cave B1F
Lv. 51-56 100%
Pokeflute
(2)
Route 16
Lv. 34 100%
Route 12
Lv. 34 100%
Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Route 1
Lv. 10-13 15%
Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Route 1
Lv. 10-13 15%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Kitakami (The Teal Mask)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Snorlax in Pokémon GO
- 3,225Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,843Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.”
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.”
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.”
Ruby
“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.”
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.”
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
“When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.”
White
“When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.”
Black 2
“When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.”
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
“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.”
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!
“Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Ronflex
🇬🇧 English
Snorlax
🇯🇵 漢字
カビゴン
🇯🇵 Kana
カビゴン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Kabigon
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Relaxo
🇪🇸 Español
Snorlax
🇮🇹 Italiano
Snorlax
🇰🇷 한국어
잠만보
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
卡比兽
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
卡比獸
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Pionceur
🇬🇧 EN
Sleeping Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
いねむりポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Tagträumer-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Origins and Trivia
Name origin: Snorlax combines “snore” and “relax”. Its Japanese name, Kabigon, refers to a nickname of Kōji Nishino, a developer at Game Freak. In French, it is called Ronflex, from “ronflement” (snoring) and “flexible”.
A big sleeper: It weighs 460 kg (1,014 lbs), spends its days sleeping and wakes up only to eat. It recalls a hibernating bear, or the drowsiness that follows an overly big meal.
Did you know?: In Pokémon Red and Blue, two sleeping Snorlax block the road: you need the Poké Flute to wake them. Its Gigantamax form, in Sword and Shield, carries a small tree-covered hill on its belly.
Frequently asked questions about Snorlax
What type is Snorlax?
Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon.
Can Snorlax still evolve?
Snorlax is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Munchlax, it does not evolve further.
What are Snorlax's weaknesses?
Snorlax is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Snorlax takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
What is Snorlax's Hidden Ability?
Snorlax's Hidden Ability is Gluttony. Its regular Abilities are Immunity and Thick Fat.
Is Snorlax available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Snorlax is playable in Pokémon Champions.
Can you get a Shiny Snorlax in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Snorlax is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
