Snorlax
Normal-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 689.
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
- 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
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lick | Ghost | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| Yawn | Normal | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | Buff / debuff |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Lick builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Snorlax raid guide
Best counters against Snorlax
How to get Snorlax
- Evolve from
- Munchlax · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Snorlax knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max 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 |
Is Snorlax good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Snorlax 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 (169 Defense / 330 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Snorlax deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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 | 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 (fast) with Skull Bash (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Snorlax's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Snorlax takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Snorlax's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Snorlax reaches 3,647 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,225 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 Snorlax?
A perfect 15/15/15 Snorlax shows 1,843 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,304 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.
Is Shadow Snorlax better than regular Snorlax?
Shadow Snorlax deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Snorlax in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Munchlax (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Snorlax be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Snorlax depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.