Snorlax
#143 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Snorlax
The best moves for Snorlax are Lick and Hyper Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Psywave and Hyper Beam deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
10DPS
45DPS
Defending
11DPS
27.5DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.25DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Snorlax family. Snorlax evolves from Munchlax for 50 Candy.
Game images
Snorlax, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
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Summary
Snorlax is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Munchlax. It is weak to Fighting moves. Snorlax's best moveset is Lick & Hyper Beam and it has a Max CP of 3,647.
About
"Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt | 11 | 11 |
| Lick | 5 | 10 |
| Psywave | 4 | 8 |
| Yawn Elite TM | 0 | 0 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outrage | 110 | 2 | 2.2 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Superpower | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Earthquake | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Snorlax?
Snorlax is weak to Fighting moves.
The best counter to Snorlax is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Mewtwo Y.
The top Snorlax counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 85% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 83% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 82% | |
| Keldeo (Resolute Form) | 82% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
190 |
| Defense |
|
169 |
| Stamina |
|
330 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 272 |
Size
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Weight | 460 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,382 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,843 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,765 |
|
Level 40 |
3,225 |
|
Level 50 |
3,647 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,304 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,995 |
Costumes
Snorlax costumes
Snorlax (Cowboy Hat)
Snorlax (Nightcap)
Snorlax (Wildarea 2024)
