Snorlax can be obtained in: Red (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16), Blue (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16), Yellow (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16), Gold (Pokeflute – Vermilion city), Silver (Pokeflute – Vermilion city), Crystal (Pokeflute – Vermilion city), FireRed (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16), LeafGreen (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16), HeartGold (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 11), SoulSilver (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 11), X (Static Encounter – Kalos route 7), Y (Static Encounter – Kalos route 7), Sun (Sos Encounter – Alola route 1 south), Moon (Sos Encounter – Alola route 1 south), Let's Go Pikachu (Pokeflute, Overworld Special – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16, Cerulean cave 1f, Cerulean cave 2f, Cerulean cave b1f), Let's Go Eevee (Pokeflute, Overworld Special – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16, Cerulean cave 1f, Cerulean cave 2f, Cerulean cave b1f), Red Japan (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16), Green Japan (Pokeflute – Kanto route 12, Kanto route 16), Xd (Snag – Citadark isle dome exterior). In other games, trade or transfer via Pokemon HOME.

#143 Snorlax

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Height2.1 m(6'11")

Weight460 kg(1014.1 lbs)

Gender♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%

Gen 1

Snorlax Evolution

MunchlaxLevel 1

SnorlaxFriendship 160+

Snorlax's Detailed Stats

Stat	Base	EVs	Total
HP	160		461
Attack	110		256
Defense	65		166
Sp. Atk	65		166
Sp. Def	110		256
Speed	30		96
		0/508	1401

Type Effectiveness

2xdamage

fighting

1xdamage

normal fire water electric grass ice poison ground flying psychic bug rock dragon dark steel fairy

0xdamage

ghost

Snorlax Abilities

Immunity

Prevents poison.

Thick Fat

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

GluttonyHidden

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

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Snorlax Moves

Move▲	Type▲	Cat.▲	Pow▲	Acc▲	Method▲	Description
Tackle	normal	physical	40	100	Level 1	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Screech	normal	status	–	85	Level 1	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Defense Curl	normal	status	–	–	Level 1	The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Metronome	normal	status	–	–	Level 1	The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Lick	ghost	physical	30	100	Level 1	The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Flail	normal	physical	–	100	Level 1	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Stockpile	normal	status	–	–	Level 1	The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.
Swallow	normal	status	–	–	Level 1	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to restore its own HP. The more power is stored, the more HP is restored.
Recycle	normal	status	–	–	Level 1	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Block	normal	status	–	–	Level 1	The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
Covet	normal	physical	60	100	Level 1	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Fling	dark	physical	–	100	Level 1	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Last Resort	normal	physical	140	100	Level 1	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Yawn	normal	status	–	–	Level 12	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
Bite	dark	physical	60	100	Level 16	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Rest	psychic	status	–	–	Level 20	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Snore	normal	special	50	100	Level 20	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Sleep Talk	normal	status	–	–	Level 20	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Crunch	dark	physical	80	100	Level 24	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Body Slam	normal	physical	85	100	Level 28	The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Heavy Slam	steel	physical	–	100	Level 32	The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Amnesia	psychic	status	–	–	Level 36	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
High Horsepower	ground	physical	95	95	Level 40	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Hammer Arm	fighting	physical	100	90	Level 44	The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.
Belly Drum	normal	status	–	–	Level 48	The user maximizes its Attack stat but loses HP equal to half its max HP.
Belch	poison	special	120	90	Level 52	The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Giga Impact	normal	physical	150	90	Level 56	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Blizzard	ice	special	110	70	TM	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Body Press	fighting	physical	80	100	TM	The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.
Brick Break	fighting	physical	75	100	TM	The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Bulldoze	ground	physical	60	100	TM	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Charm	fairy	status	–	100	TM	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat.
Chilling Water	water	special	50	100	TM	The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Dig	ground	physical	80	100	TM	The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Earthquake	ground	physical	100	100	TM	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Encore	normal	status	–	100	TM	The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Endure	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade	normal	physical	70	100	TM	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blast	fire	special	110	85	TM	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punch	fire	physical	75	100	TM	The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flamethrower	fire	special	90	100	TM	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Blast	fighting	special	120	70	TM	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punch	fighting	physical	150	100	TM	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Gunk Shot	poison	physical	120	80	TM	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Hard Press	steel	physical	0	100	TM	The target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.
Heat Crash	fire	physical	–	100	TM	The user slams into the target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping Hand	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beam	normal	special	150	90	TM	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Voice	normal	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Ice Beam	ice	special	90	100	TM	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	ice	physical	75	100	TM	The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	ice	special	55	95	TM	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Iron Head	steel	physical	80	100	TM	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Mud Slap	ground	special	20	100	TM	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Outrage	dragon	physical	120	100	TM	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Protect	normal	status	–	–	TM	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	water	status	–	–	TM	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Rock Slide	rock	physical	75	90	TM	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tomb	rock	physical	60	95	TM	The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Sandstorm	rock	status	–	–	TM	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Seed Bomb	grass	physical	80	100	TM	The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shadow Ball	ghost	special	80	100	TM	The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Smack Down	rock	physical	50	100	TM	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Solar Beam	grass	special	120	100	TM	The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Stomping Tantrum	ground	physical	75	100	TM	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Substitute	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	fire	status	–	–	TM	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Supercell Slam	electric	physical	100	95	TM	The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.
Surf	water	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Take Down	normal	physical	90	85	TM	A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blast	normal	special	80	100	TM	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thunder	electric	special	110	70	TM	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	electric	physical	75	100	TM	The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunderbolt	electric	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trailblaze	grass	physical	50	100	TM	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Uproar	normal	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Wild Charge	electric	physical	90	100	TM	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Zen Headbutt	psychic	physical	80	90	TM	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Counter	fighting	physical	–	100	Egg	A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Curse	ghost	status	–	–	Egg	A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Double Edge	normal	physical	120	100	Egg	A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Fissure	ground	physical	–	30	Egg	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Snorlax Sprites

Normal

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Pokedex Entries

Red

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.

In Other Languages

Snorlax's Japanese name is Kabigon (カビゴン). Here are all the official names for Snorlax across different languages:

JapaneseカビゴンKabigon

Korean잠만보

Chinese (Traditional)卡比獸

FrenchRonflex

GermanRelaxo

SpanishSnorlax

ItalianSnorlax

Chinese (Simplified)卡比兽

Snorlax Breeding

Species

Sleeping Pokémon

Egg Groups

Monster

Hatch Time10,240 steps(40 cycles)

Gender DifferencesNone

Misc Data

Catch Rate25

Base Friendship70

Growth RateSlow

Base Experience189

How to Get Snorlax

Snorlax is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Snorlax in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers