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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
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.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Snorlax on Daily Pokémon
Snorlax was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Snorlax first appeared on February 20, 2021, during Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto.
- Snorlax
- Munchlax
- Gigantamax Snorlax
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 1 to Jul 15, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 to Jul 15, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 10 to Mar 24, 2026 | 3-star | Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event |
| Sep 23 to Sep 27, 2025 | 3-star | Completely Normal |
| Sep 2 to Sep 7, 2025 | 3-star | Kanto Celebration |
| Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2024 | 3-star | Holiday Part 2 |
| Nov 23 to Nov 24, 2024 | 3-starStudded Jacket | Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global |
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.
NU
CurseLax
Curse / Body Slam / Crunch / Rest
PU
Curse
Curse / Body Slam / Heat Crash / Rest
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #314 81.9 score
Ultra League #253 81.7 score
Master League #154 68.2 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 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.
Does Snorlax's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Immunity does not change its matchups. With Thick Fat, Fire and Ice moves do half damage. Gluttony does not change its matchups.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Snorlax as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Snorlax is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Immunity: does not change its type matchups.
Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.
Gluttony: does not change its type matchups.
2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
2× Weak to
Fighting
½× Resists
Fire Ice
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison
Snorlax vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Snorlax | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 160 | 77 | +83 |
| Attack | 110 | 74 | +36 |
| Defense | 65 | 60 | +5 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 59 | +6 |
| Special Defense | 110 | 64 | +46 |
| Speed | 30 | 69 | -39 |
| Total | 540 | 403 | +137 |
Game appearances
Snorlax appears in 39 games.
Every mainline release where Snorlax is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
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
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get it
How to get Snorlax.
Every main-series game Snorlax is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildTimeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildMotostoke Riverbank (Wanderer)
- RaidBridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- EventWild Area News (Gigantamax Factor)
- Event(Gigantamax Factor)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildMotostoke Riverbank (Wanderer)
- RaidBridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- EventWild Area News (Gigantamax Factor)
- Event(Gigantamax Factor)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveMunchlax (Level up with high friendship)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: near Sandgem Flats (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Snowfall Hot Spring
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 1 (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- One-time encounterRoutes 12 and 16 (Only two)
- WildCerulean Cave
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- One-time encounterRoute 7 (Only one)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveMunchlax (Level up with high friendship)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- In-game tradeTrade with Yancy/Curtis in Nimbasa City
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveMunchlax (Level up with high friendship)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterRoute 11 or 12 (Respawns here if defeated at Route 11, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch) (Only one)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- One-time encounterRoutes 12 and 16 (Only two)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- One-time encounterVermilion City (Only one)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- One-time encounterRoutes 12 and 16 (Only two)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Snorlax appears in 53 episodes.
From EP041 (1998-04-23) through JN140 (2023-02-03).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Snorlax partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Snorlax partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Snorlax in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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