Snorlax Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Snorlax in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Snorlax
Snorlax is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.125 DPS. Snorlax's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Snorlax can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Snorlax is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Snorlax resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Snorlax is Mega Blaziken (42.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (41.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (37.000 DPS).
Catching Snorlax: After defeating Snorlax, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1804 and 1889 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2245-2350 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Snorlax from raids will have exactly 1889 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Snorlax?
The best counter for Snorlax is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (41.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (37.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Snorlax?
Snorlax can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Snorlax weak to?
Snorlax is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Snorlax be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Snorlax's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Snorlax from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Snorlax from raids will have 1889 CP at level 20, or 2350 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1804. If you see 1889 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Snorlax worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Snorlax is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Snorlax?
For the best moveset for Snorlax itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Snorlax stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Snorlax without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Snorlax can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (32.000 DPS) and Lucario (31.833 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Snorlax in raids?
Snorlax is weather boosted during partly cloudy weather. When boosted, Snorlax is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2245-2350 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.