Type matchups
Damage Munchlax takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Munchlax has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire 1× → ½×, Ice 1× → ½×
Base stats
- HP
- 135
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 5
- Total
- 390
Munchlax has a base stat total of 390, higher than 32% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (135). With Attack (85) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 5 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 135 HP, 40 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Munchlax can have the abilities Pickup, Thick Fat and Gluttony.
How to beat Munchlax
Munchlax takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Munchlax's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Munchlax's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Munchlax is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Munchlax → Snorlax) and evolves into Snorlax.
Best counters to Munchlax
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Munchlax weak to?
As a Normal type, Munchlax takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Munchlax resistant to?
Munchlax has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Munchlax?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Munchlax with super-effective attacks.