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No. 0143 · Generation I · Kanto

Snorlax

The Sleeping Pokémon

TL;DR. Snorlax is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 540. Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.

Normal

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

Height2.1 m

Weight460.0 kg

AbilitiesImmunity, Thick Fat

HiddenGluttony

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 540. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 160

Attack 110

Defense 65

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 110

Speed 30

Total540

540 base stat total, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 7th among Normal-types.

160 base HP, Snorlax's strongest stat, ranking 3rd of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

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Pokémon GO

Snorlax in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Snorlax reaches 3,225 CP at level 40 and 3,690 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack190

GO Defense169

GO Stamina330

Max CP (L40)3,225

Max CP (L50)3,647

Best buddy (L51)3,690

Raid catch CP 1,760–1,843 (L20). Weather boosted 2,201–2,304 (L25).

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Competitive

Snorlax in competitive play.

Snorlax is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #314 in the Great League.

CurseLax

Curse / Body Slam / Crunch / Rest

ItemLeftovers
AbilityThick Fat
NatureCareful
EVs12 HP / 244 Def / 252 SpD
TeraFairy, Poison

Curse

Curse / Body Slam / Heat Crash / Rest

ItemLeftovers
AbilityThick Fat
NatureCareful
EVs12 HP / 244 Def / 252 SpD
TeraFairy, Poison, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #314 81.9 score

Ultra League #253 81.7 score

Master League #154 68.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Snorlax.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Snorlax, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Snorlax?

Snorlax is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Snorlax weak to?

Snorlax takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Snorlax resistant to?

Snorlax is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Snorlax evolve?

Snorlax evolves from Munchlax (Friendship). Snorlax evolves into Gigantamax Snorlax (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Snorlax from?

Snorlax was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0143.

What are Snorlax's base stats?

Snorlax has HP 160, Attack 110, Defense 65, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 110, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 540.

What are Snorlax's abilities?

Snorlax can have the abilities Immunity, Thick Fat, plus the Hidden Ability Gluttony.

Is Snorlax legendary or mythical?

No. Snorlax is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Snorlax's best stat?

Snorlax's highest base stat is HP at 160, which ranks 3rd of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Snorlax good?

Snorlax has a base stat total of 540, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 7th among Normal-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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