#0143 Normal

Snorlax

Normal-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 689.

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Partly Cloudy
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Max CP
3,647
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,225
Attack
190
Defense
169
Stamina
330
Snorlax Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Zen Headbutt Skull Bash

Same-type attack bonus on Skull Bash. Skull Bash costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Snorlax takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 190
Defense 169
Stamina 330
Stat total
689
Buddy distance
5.0 km per candy
Second charged move
75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
1,843 CP

Snorlax moves

3 fast · 7 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Lick Ghost 5 6 0.5s 10 12
Zen Headbutt Best Psychic 11 9 1.0s 11 9
Yawn STAB Elite Normal 0 13 1.5s 0 8.7

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Body Slam STAB Normal 50 33 2.0s 25 1.52
Earthquake Ground 140 100 3.5s 40 1.40
Heavy Slam Steel 70 50 2.0s 35 1.40
Hyper Beam STAB Normal 150 100 4.0s 37.5 1.50
Outrage Dragon 110 50 4.0s 27.5 2.20
Skull Bash Best STAB Normal 130 100 3.0s 43.3 1.30
Super Power Fighting 85 50 3.0s 28.3 1.70
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Lick builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Evolution

Munchlax
Munchlax 50 Candy
Snorlax
Snorlax

Family

Munchlax
Munchlax
Snorlax
Snorlax This page
Shadow forms Shadow Snorlax

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Snorlax is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Snorlax

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 42.1DPS 745TDO 2
Mega Lucario
Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 41.5DPS 688TDO 3
Shadow Blaziken
Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 37.0DPS 458TDO 4
Mega Heracross
Mega HeracrossMega CounterClose Combat 34.5DPS 810TDO 5
Mega Alakazam
Mega AlakazamMega CounterFocus Blast 33.5DPS 561TDO 6
Shadow Conkeldurr
Shadow ConkeldurrShadow CounterDynamic Punch 32.1DPS 546TDO
Counters carrying Fighting moves deal the most damage.

How to get Snorlax

Evolve from
Munchlax · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Snorlax arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 81 2,788
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 81 3,018
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,804 1,889
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,245 2,350
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,804 1,889
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,364 1,428
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,804 1,889

Snorlax in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event 10 Mar 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Snorlax good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Snorlax has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 45
Lv 2 143
Lv 3 240
Lv 4 337
Lv 5 435
Lv 6 532
Lv 7 629
Lv 8 727
Lv 9 824
Lv 10 921
Lv 11 1,014
Lv 12 1,106
Lv 13 1,198
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,290
Lv 15 1,382
Lv 16 1,474
Lv 17 1,566
Lv 18 1,659
Lv 19 1,751
Lv 20 1,843
Lv 21 1,935
Lv 22 2,027
Lv 23 2,119
Lv 24 2,212
Lv 25 2,304
Lv 26 2,396
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,488
Lv 28 2,580
Lv 29 2,673
Lv 30 2,765
Lv 31 2,811
Lv 32 2,857
Lv 33 2,903
Lv 34 2,949
Lv 35 2,995
Lv 36 3,041
Lv 37 3,087
Lv 38 3,133
Lv 39 3,179
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 3,225
Lv 41 3,266
Lv 42 3,308
Lv 43 3,349
Lv 44 3,391
Lv 45 3,433
Lv 46 3,475
Lv 47 3,518
Lv 48 3,560
Lv 49 3,603
Lv 50 3,647

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0143
Height
2.10 m
Weight
460.00 kg
Buddy size
Big
Family forms
3 released forms
Game ID
V0143_POKEMON_SNORLAX

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Snorlax in Pokemon GO?

Snorlax's best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Skull Bash. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 7 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Snorlax's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Snorlax takes super effective damage from Fighting. Ghost damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Snorlax's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Snorlax reaches 3,647 CP at level 50 and 3,225 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Snorlax?

A 15/15/15 Snorlax shows 1,843 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,304 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,382 CP.

How do you get Snorlax in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Munchlax (50 Candy). Its most recent event was Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event (March 2026).

Can Snorlax be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Snorlax is in the game. It could be shiny in Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event (March 2026).

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