Snorlax

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Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,225 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Lick / Skull Bash. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Snorlax Stats and Max CP

190 ATK
169 DEF
330 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3647 CP
Lvl 40
3225 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2304 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1843 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1382 CP

Snorlax's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Snorlax PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Snorlax is not a great Raid Attacker, despite having access to a wide variety of charged moves. Snorlax is in the same avenue as Chansey for Raids: do not use it. Don’t bring a Snorlax to a Raid battle—there are always better options.

🛡️ Gyms

Gym defense is where Snorlax truly shines! With 330 Stamina, this Pokémon is second only to Blissey and Chansey when it comes to defense. It really doesn’t matter which charged move you keep on it—its sheer bulk is the biggest part of its defense. A+ for defense!

Snorlax PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Snorlax is not great in the Great League, mostly due to lackluster Fast Move options. Lick, Body Slam, and Superpower are the recommended moves, but it still ranks in the lower 50% of the meta. It can sometimes surprise your opponent, but outside of that, there’s no real usage in GL.

🟡 Ultra League

In the Ultra League, a similar story repeats. Snorlax consistently fails to land wins against the popular meta Pokémon like Primeape, Pangoro, Annihilape, and Clefable. We recommend the same moveset as in the Great League.

🟣 Master League

Finally, in the Master League, Snorlax rises to some relevance! It is a great counter to both Necrozma fusion forms, Origin Forme Giratina, Dialga, and Togekiss. In ML, Snorlax becomes a bulky and spammy option, which can apply good Shield Pressure to your opponent. Since there are fewer Fighting types in ML, Snorlax is a good option there!

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
NormalNormal-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Snorlax Type Chart

Snorlax takes increased damage from:Snorlax takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%

Snorlax takes reduced damage from:Snorlax takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%

Snorlax best moveset

Moves

Lick + Skull Bash

Snorlax's best Normal-type moveset is Lick / Skull Bash, with 11.44 DPS and 381.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog and Partly Cloudy weather. Snorlax ranks #92 (C Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.
1.GhostLickNormalHyper Beam10.7311.51383.8
2.GhostLickNormalSkull Bash10.6711.44381.6
3.PsychicPsywaveNormalHyper Beam10.6411.41380.5
4.PsychicPsywaveNormalSkull Bash10.5711.33377.8
5.PsychicZen HeadbuttNormalHyper Beam9.8310.55351.6
6.PsychicZen HeadbuttNormalSkull Bash9.7110.41347.2
7.GhostLickNormalBody Slam9.6110.31343.8
8.GhostLickGroundEarthquake9.5310.22340.8

Fast Attacks

  • GhostLick560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Lick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Lick has no special effects.
    See Lick details page ↗
  • NormalYawn *0131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Yawn
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage0
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage0
    Energy12

    Effects
    Yawn has no special effects.
    See Yawn details page ↗
  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
    See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
  • PsychicPsywave470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psywave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Psywave has no special effects.
    See Psywave details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonOutrage110504.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Outrage
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Outrage has no special effects.
    See Outrage details page ↗
  • FightingSuperpower85503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Superpower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Superpower has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 20.0%
    • Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
    See Superpower details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • NormalBody Slam50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Body Slam has no special effects.
    See Body Slam details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Hyper Beam has no special effects.
    See Hyper Beam details page ↗
  • NormalSkull Bash1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Skull Bash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Skull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Skull Bash details page ↗
  • SteelHeavy Slam70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Heavy Slam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Heavy Slam has no special effects.
    See Heavy Slam details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Snorlax's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Snorlax's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Snorlax has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Snorlax CP Chart

CP Chart

Snorlax reaches a maximum of 3,225 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,760–1,843 CP, rising to 2,201–2,304 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,320–1,382 CP.

Max CPMax CP3225 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1320 CP - 1382 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1760 CP - 1843 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1760 CP - 1843 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2201 CP - 2304 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Snorlax Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
145 CP2143 CP3240 CP
4337 CP5435 CP6532 CP
7629 CP8727 CP9824 CP
10921 CP111014 CP121106 CP
131198 CP141290 CP151382 CP
161474 CP171566 CP181659 CP
191751 CP201843 CP211935 CP
222027 CP232119 CP242212 CP
252304 CP262396 CP272488 CP
282580 CP292673 CP302765 CP
312811 CP322857 CP332903 CP
342949 CP352995 CP363041 CP
373087 CP383133 CP393179 CP
403225 CP413266 CP423308 CP
433349 CP443391 CP453433 CP
463475 CP473518 CP483560 CP
493603 CP503647 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#143
Height2.1 m
Weight460 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MunchlaxMunchlax
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
SnorlaxSnorlax
  • Munchlax evolves into Snorlax which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Snorlax

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Snorlax's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Snorlax.

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Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Snorlax Candy296 Snorlax Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Snorlax Candy10 Snorlax Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Snorlax Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Snorlax Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Snorlax Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Snorlax Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Snorlax Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Snorlax Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Snorlax Candy-

Snorlax Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Snorlax from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Snorlax in Pokémon GO.

Snorlax family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Snorlax in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SnorlaxSnorlax
MunchlaxMunchlax
Gigantamax Snorlax (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Snorlax
Shadow Snorlax (Shadow)Shadow Snorlax
Snorlax (Wildarea 2024)Snorlax
Shadow Snorlax (Wildarea 2024 Shadow)Shadow Snorlax

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
SnorlaxSnorlaxSnorlaxScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSnorlaxSnorlax
1.03 m1.05 m2.1 m3.15 m3.68 m

Snorlax's height ranges from 1.03 m to 3.68 m, with the average being 2.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Snorlax in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.029 m1.05 m
3′05″3′05″
XS1.05 m2.1 m
3′05″6′11″
M1.575 m2.625 m
5′02″8′07″
XL2.625 m3.15 m
8′07″10′04″
XXL3.15 m3.675 m
10′04″12′01″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer3s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability5.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Snorlax

Snorlax high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Snorlax. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Snorlax Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

SnorlaxSnorlaxSnorlaxSnorlax

Snorlax Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueVery lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
YellowWill eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
GoldWhat sounds like its cry may ac­ tually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly.
SilverIts stomach's di­ gestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.
CrystalThis POKéMON's stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.
Ruby, SapphireSNORLAX’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.
EmeraldSNORLAX’s typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile POKéMON that there are children who use its big belly as a place to play.
FireRedIt is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
LeafGreenVery lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
DiamondIts stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.
PearlIt stops eating only to sleep. It doesn’t feel full unless it eats nearly 900 pounds a day.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.
HeartGoldWhat sounds like its cry may actually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly.
SoulSilverIts stomach’s digestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.
XIt is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
YIts stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireSnorlax’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.
SunIts stomach is said to be incomparably strong. Even Muk’s poison is nothing more than a hint of spice on Snorlax’s tongue.
MoonIt eats nearly 900 pounds of food every day. It starts nodding off while eating—and continues to eat even while it’s asleep.
Ultra SunIt doesn’t do anything other than eat and sleep. When prompted to make a serious effort, though, it apparently displays awesome power.
Ultra MoonIt has no interest in anything other than eating. Even if you climb up on its stomach while it’s napping, it doesn’t seem to mind at all!
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
SwordIt is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
ShieldThis Pokémon’s stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.
Legends: ArceusThis glutton appears in villages without warning and devours the entirety of their rice granaries—such occurrences have long been counted among the gravest of disasters.

List of Snorlax costumes

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A list of Snorlax costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Snorlax’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Normal-type Pokémon, Snorlax is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What are the best moves for Snorlax in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Snorlax in Pokémon GO are Lick and Hyper Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.509 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 383.765.

How does Snorlax perform in Raids?

Snorlax's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Snorlax rank as a Normal-type attacker?

Snorlax is a C-Tier Normal-type attacker, ranking at number #92. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Snorlax?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Snorlax: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

What is Snorlax’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Snorlax’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3225 CP and 3647 CP at Level 50.

Can Snorlax be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Snorlax can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Snorlax Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Snorlax cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.