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No. 0446 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Munchlax

The Big Eater Pokémon

TL;DR. Munchlax is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 390. It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.

Normal

It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.

Height0.6 m

Weight105.0 kg

AbilitiesPickup, Thick Fat

HiddenGluttony

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 390. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 135

Attack 85

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 5

Total390

390 base stat total, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Normal-types.

135 base HP, Munchlax's strongest stat, ranking 6th of 131 Normal-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Munchlax 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, Munchlax reaches 1,892 CP at level 40 and 2,164 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack137

GO Defense117

GO Stamina286

Max CP (L40)1,892

Max CP (L50)2,139

Best buddy (L51)2,164

Raid catch CP 1,017–1,081 (L20). Weather boosted 1,271–1,351 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Competitive

Munchlax in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Munchlax across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #270 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #270 83 score

Ultra League #738 60.6 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Munchlax.

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

What type is Munchlax?

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

What is Munchlax weak to?

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

What is Munchlax resistant to?

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

How does Munchlax evolve?

Munchlax evolves into Snorlax (Friendship).

What generation is Munchlax from?

Munchlax was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0446.

What are Munchlax's base stats?

Munchlax has HP 135, Attack 85, Defense 40, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 85, and Speed 5. Total base stat total: 390.

What are Munchlax's abilities?

Munchlax can have the abilities Pickup, Thick Fat, plus the Hidden Ability Gluttony.

Is Munchlax legendary or mythical?

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

What is Munchlax's best stat?

Munchlax's highest base stat is HP at 135, which ranks 6th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Munchlax good?

Munchlax has a base stat total of 390, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Munchlax as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Munchlax in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Munchlax in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Munchlax in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Munchlax 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Munchlax is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Munchlax vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Munchlax	Normal avg	Difference
HP	135	77	+58
Attack	85	74	+11
Defense	40	60	-20
Special Attack	40	59	-19
Special Defense	85	64	+21
Speed	5	69	-64
Total	390	403	-13

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Game appearances

Munchlax appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Munchlax is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Munchlax in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Eterna ForestFloaroma MeadowFuego IronworksSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 206Sinnoh Route 207Sinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 215Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Valley Windworks

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 1 South

Pokémon anime

Munchlax appears in 60 episodes.

From HZ058 (2024-07-12) through JN005 (2019-12-15).

+ 48 more episodes

Browse all 60 on /anime →

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Munchlax partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Munchlax partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Mai

Support 5★

Browse all 619 Sync Pairs in Masters EX.