Munchlax
Normal-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Snorlax for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Lick Gunk Shot
Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Munchlax takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 540
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 5 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,081 CP
Munchlax moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Lick (10 DPS); Lick builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Munchlax is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Munchlax
How to get Munchlax
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 5 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 45 | 1,635 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 45 | 1,770 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,042 | 1,108 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,296 | 1,378 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,042 | 1,108 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 788 | 838 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,042 | 1,108 |
Is Munchlax good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Munchlax has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (117 Defense / 286 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 83 |
| Lv 3 | 141 |
| Lv 4 | 198 |
| Lv 5 | 255 |
| Lv 6 | 312 |
| Lv 7 | 369 |
| Lv 8 | 426 |
| Lv 9 | 483 |
| Lv 10 | 540 |
| Lv 11 | 594 |
| Lv 12 | 648 |
| Lv 13 | 702 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 757 |
| Lv 15 | 811 |
| Lv 16 | 865 |
| Lv 17 | 919 |
| Lv 18 | 973 |
| Lv 19 | 1,027 |
| Lv 20 | 1,081 |
| Lv 21 | 1,135 |
| Lv 22 | 1,189 |
| Lv 23 | 1,243 |
| Lv 24 | 1,297 |
| Lv 25 | 1,351 |
| Lv 26 | 1,405 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,459 |
| Lv 28 | 1,513 |
| Lv 29 | 1,568 |
| Lv 30 | 1,622 |
| Lv 31 | 1,649 |
| Lv 32 | 1,676 |
| Lv 33 | 1,703 |
| Lv 34 | 1,730 |
| Lv 35 | 1,757 |
| Lv 36 | 1,784 |
| Lv 37 | 1,811 |
| Lv 38 | 1,838 |
| Lv 39 | 1,865 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,892 |
| Lv 41 | 1,916 |
| Lv 42 | 1,940 |
| Lv 43 | 1,964 |
| Lv 44 | 1,989 |
| Lv 45 | 2,013 |
| Lv 46 | 2,038 |
| Lv 47 | 2,063 |
| Lv 48 | 2,088 |
| Lv 49 | 2,113 |
| Lv 50 | 2,139 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0446
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 105.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0446_POKEMON_MUNCHLAX
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Munchlax in Pokemon GO?
Munchlax's best moveset is Lick (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Munchlax's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Munchlax takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Munchlax's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Munchlax reaches 2,139 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,892 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Munchlax?
A perfect 15/15/15 Munchlax shows 1,081 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,351 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Munchlax in Pokemon GO?
Munchlax spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 5 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Munchlax be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Munchlax is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.