Best Snorlax counters

Raid Battles

The best Snorlax counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Rayquaza, Terrakion, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), Keldeo, and Shadow Machamp. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Snorlax in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Close Combat
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
          Counter / Focus Blast
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
          #3
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #5
          Official artwork of KeldeoKeldeo
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #6
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MachampShadow Machamp
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 37.641254.6299s76.5
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 39.25910.0396s74.0
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 35.601322.82104s73.9
          4.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *37.461051.33100s73.5
          5.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 35.051070.43107s69.9
          6.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 35.051070.43107s69.9
          7.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 37.66778.74101s69.4
          8.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 35.72870.14105s68.1
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 35.59786.44106s66.5
          10.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 35.27775.54107s65.8
          11.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 32.29883.94116s63.0
          12.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BlazikenShadow BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 35.20587.06109s62.1
          13.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 32.37797.24116s61.8
          14.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 31.50819.54119s60.8
          15.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow Sirfetch'dShadow Sirfetch'dFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 34.03599.96112s60.7
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 34.98537.86110s60.7
          17.Thumbnail image of MachampMachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 31.06765.24121s59.3
          18.Thumbnail image of Galarian ZapdosGalarian ZapdosFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 29.20939.33128s58.9
          19.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 34.66464.47112s58.5
          20.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *27.731094.73134s58.3
          21.Thumbnail image of BuzzwoleBuzzwoleFightingCounter FightingSuperpower 28.56957.93130s58.1
          22.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *26.941190.33137s58.0
          23.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *27.251121.53136s57.8
          24.Thumbnail image of VirizionVirizionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *27.91999.43133s57.5
          25.Thumbnail image of HawluchaHawluchaFightingLow Kick FightingFlying Press 30.13729.74125s57.3
          26.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow AlakazamShadow AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 32.13544.86119s56.9
          27.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SneaslerShadow SneaslerFightingRock Smash FightingClose Combat 31.91557.16120s56.8
          28.Thumbnail image of BreloomBreloomFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 31.63572.36121s56.7
          29.Thumbnail image of HariyamaHariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 29.15768.84129s56.5
          30.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow PoliwrathShadow PoliwrathFightingCounter *FightingDynamic Punch 29.54723.94127s56.4
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Snorlax CP range from Raids

          Snorlax can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 1760 CP to 1843 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 2201 CP to 2304 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

          Snorlax weaknesses

          Snorlax type chart

          When fighting Snorlax, keep in mind the that Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          Weaknesses
          FightingFighting160.0%

          Resistances

          Resistances
          GhostGhost39.1%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Snorlax

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting246.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Dragon36.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground18.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Water16.0%
          • rainRain
          Dark16.0%
          • fogFog
          Psychic14.0%
          • windyWindy
          Fire12.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Flying10.0%
          • windyWindy
          Rock8.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Bug6.0%
          • rainRain
          Steel6.0%
          • snowSnow
          Electric6.0%
          • rainRain
          Normal4.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Grass2.0%
          • sunnySunny

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Snorlax in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Snorlax down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Snorlax counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.