Type matchups
Damage Snorlax takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Snorlax 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
- 160
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 65
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 110
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 540
Snorlax has a base stat total of 540, higher than 79% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (160). With Attack (110) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 160 HP, 65 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Snorlax can have the abilities Immunity, Thick Fat and Gluttony.
How to beat Snorlax
Snorlax 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 Snorlax's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Snorlax's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Snorlax is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Munchlax → Snorlax), evolving from Munchlax.
Best counters to Snorlax
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Snorlax weak to?
As a Normal type, Snorlax takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Snorlax resistant to?
Snorlax has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Snorlax?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Snorlax with super-effective attacks.