Munchlax

MunchlaxNormal
  • partlyCloudy
Munchlax is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Munchlax is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,892 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Lick / Body Slam. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Munchlax Stats and Max CP

137 ATK
117 DEF
286 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2139 CP
Lvl 40
1892 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1351 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1081 CP
Lvl 15 Research
811 CP

Munchlax's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Munchlax PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Munchlax is an unevolved Pokémon, making it undesirable for raids. But even if that were not the case, Munchlax is a Normal-type, and Normal-types are unrecommended for raids since no Pokémon are weak to Normal-type attacks.

Munchlax PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Despite being an unevolved Pokémon, Munchlax is actually a decent Pokémon and better than its evolution in the Great League. While Munchlax isn’t a top meta pick, it does have quite a lot going for it.

For starters, it has a respectably large HP pool, making it really bulky. As a Normal-type, it only has a singular weakness to Fighting-type attacks.

It also has a choice between Tackle and Lick as its Fast Attacks, both of which generate energy quickly and have very short attack animations. These pair well with Body Slam and Bulldoze as its Charged Attacks, making it spammy and versatile.

Although a recent nerf to Body Slam slightly hurts its PvP prospects, Munchlax remains a solid spice pick in the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

With a max CP of 2139, Munchlax is not strong enough for the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

With a max CP of 2139, Munchlax is not strong enough for the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
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Gym DefenderGym Defender
NormalNormal-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Munchlax Type Chart

Munchlax takes increased damage from:Munchlax takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%

Munchlax takes reduced damage from:Munchlax takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%

Munchlax best moveset

Moves

Lick + Body Slam

Munchlax's best Normal-type moveset is Lick / Body Slam, with 7.80 DPS and 162.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog and Partly Cloudy weather. Munchlax ranks #294 (E Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.
1.NormalTackleNormalBody Slam7.107.94165.6
2.NormalTacklePoisonGunk Shot6.997.82163.1
3.GhostLickNormalBody Slam6.977.80162.6
4.GhostLickPoisonGunk Shot6.827.63159.1
5.NormalTackleGroundBulldoze6.056.76141.1
6.GhostLickGroundBulldoze5.856.55136.5

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 ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

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

Charged Attacks

  • GroundBulldoze80503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bulldoze 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 ↗
  • PoisonGunk Shot1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Gunk Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Gunk Shot has no special effects.
    See Gunk Shot details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Munchlax's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Munchlax'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 Munchlax has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Munchlax CP Chart

CP Chart

Munchlax reaches a maximum of 1,892 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,017–1,081 CP, rising to 1,271–1,351 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 762–811 CP.

Max CPMax CP1892 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch762 CP - 811 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1017 CP - 1081 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1017 CP - 1081 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1271 CP - 1351 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

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
126 CP283 CP3141 CP
4198 CP5255 CP6312 CP
7369 CP8426 CP9483 CP
10540 CP11594 CP12648 CP
13702 CP14757 CP15811 CP
16865 CP17919 CP18973 CP
191027 CP201081 CP211135 CP
221189 CP231243 CP241297 CP
251351 CP261405 CP271459 CP
281513 CP291568 CP301622 CP
311649 CP321676 CP331703 CP
341730 CP351757 CP361784 CP
371811 CP381838 CP391865 CP
401892 CP411916 CP421940 CP
431964 CP441989 CP452013 CP
462038 CP472063 CP482088 CP
492113 CP502139 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#446
Height0.6 m
Weight105 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

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

Mega Pokémon that boost Munchlax

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

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

Munchlax Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Munchlax 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 Munchlax in Pokémon GO.

Munchlax family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Munchlax 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
MunchlaxMunchlaxMunchlaxScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMunchlaxMunchlax
0.29 m0.3 m0.6 m0.9 m1.05 m

Munchlax's height ranges from 0.29 m to 1.05 m, with the average being 0.6 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 Munchlax in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.294 m0.3 m
0′12″0′12″
XS0.3 m0.6 m
0′12″1′12″
M0.45 m0.75 m
1′06″2′06″
XL0.75 m0.9 m
2′06″2′11″
XXL0.9 m1.05 m
2′11″3′05″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Munchlax

Munchlax high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Munchlax. 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

Munchlax Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Munchlax Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.
PearlIt hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.
X, Omega RubyIt hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.
SunIt needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it’s indifferent.
MoonWhen it finds something that looks like it might be edible, it goes right ahead and swallows it whole. That’s why it gets fatter day by day.
Ultra SunIt hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance.
Ultra MoonAnything that looks edible, Munchlax will go on and swallow whole. Its stomach is tough enough to handle it even if the food has gone rotten.
SwordStuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care.
ShieldIt stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you.
Legends: ArceusIts robust stomach allows it to nonchalantly devour even rotted matter. It pays frequent visits to villages, seeking out food scraps intended for compost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Munchlax’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Munchlax in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Munchlax in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Body Slam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.939 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 165.604.

How does Munchlax perform in Raids?

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

How does Munchlax rank as a Normal-type attacker?

Munchlax is an E-Tier Normal-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Munchlax?

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

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

Munchlax’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1892 CP and 2139 CP at Level 50.

Can Munchlax be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Munchlax can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Munchlax Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Munchlax cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.