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.
It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.
Stat spread.
Total of 390. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Munchlax first appeared on November 9, 2022, during Greedy Gluttons.
- Snorlax
- Munchlax
- Gigantamax Snorlax
- Shadow
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.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
Does Munchlax's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Pickup does not change its matchups. With Thick Fat, Fire and Ice moves do half damage. Gluttony does not change its matchups.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Munchlax 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.
Pickup: does not change its type matchups.
Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.
Gluttony: does not change its type matchups.
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 |
Munchlax appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Munchlax is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Munchlax.
Every main-series game Munchlax 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+)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★, 3★) (The Teal Mask)
- Giftfrom the Ogre Oustin' receptionist after completing the hardest level (Shiny) (The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildMotostoke Riverbank
- RaidBridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildBallimere Lake (walking and Berry tree) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Spacious Cave, Whiteout Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining Defog)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Deertrack Path, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Snowfall Hot Spring
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 1
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- BreedSnorlax holding a Full Incense
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Cinccino in Undella Town (summer)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedSnorlax holding a Full Incense
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- BreedSnorlax holding a Full Incense
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Munchlax appears in 60 episodes.
From AG117 (2005-03-03) through HZ058 (2024-07-12).
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.
TCG Pocket appearances
Munchlax in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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