Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Munchlax after being fed 50 candies.
Pokédex description
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Heavy Slam: added on February 16th, 2017
- Outrage: added on January 31st, 2019
- Skull Bash: added on July 9th, 2019
- Superpower: added on December 11th, 2019
- Body Slam: removed on February 16th, 2017, later available during events: Jul 2018 Research Breakthrough, added back on December 11th, 2019
- Yawn: available during events: Summer Snooze
Evolution family
Snorlax is part of a two-member family.
Event Pokémon forms
Sprites | Release | |
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Cowboy Snorlax was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin on July 1st, 2022. Shiny form of cowboy Snorlax was released on the same day. | ||
Nightcap Snorlax was released at the start of Catching Some Z's on July 15th, 2023. Shiny form of nightcap Snorlax was released on the same day. | ||
Studded jacket Snorlax was released at the start of Pokémon GO Wild Area: Fukuoka on November 16th, 2024. Shiny form of studded jacket Snorlax was released on the same day. |
Availability
- Snorlax was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Snorlax was released at the start of Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto on February 20th, 2021.
- Shadow form of Snorlax was released on July 22nd, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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Wild |
2,765 2,995 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
1,843 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
Raid Battles |
1,843 2,304 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 16,684
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,382 | Field Research: Win 2 raids: Young & Wise Win 2 raids: World of Wonders Catch 20 Pokémon: Sizeable Surprises Walk 4 km: Hidden Gems Earn 1000 Stardust: Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global (cowboy) Hatch 3 Eggs: An Instinctive Hero Make 2 Excellent Throws: 2023 Feb Catch 40 Pokémon: Pokémon TCG Crossover Event Win 2 raids: 2022 Jan Win 2 raids: 2021 Aug Win a raid: Kanto Celebration Event Hatch 3 Eggs: Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto Give your buddy 3 treats: Summer Event Special Research/Timed Research: Dual Destiny - 1st part: Explore 3 km Pokémon Sleep Timed Research (nightcap, 2 encounters) Catching Some Z's (nightcap, 5 encounters) Greedy Gluttons: Walk 4 km, Completing 1st part Anniversary Event Research - Completing 5th part Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield - 5th part: Win a raid under 60 seconds Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto - Completing 5th part GO Tour Kanto: Defeat All Challengers - 4th part: Power up Pokémon 5 times Animation Week Research - Completing 4th part Mega Buddy Challenge - Completing 4th part GO Fest 2020: Welcome!: Make a new friend Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto - 3rd part: Hatch an Egg A Thousand-Year Slumber - 3rd part: Take a snapshot of Loudred Research Breakthrough: 2023 Mar - May 2021 Feb 2018 Jul Collection Challenge: Young & Wise Hatch Challenge Malachite Wilderness Collection Challenge (cowboy) GO Tour Kanto: Raid |
GO Snapshot |
2,765 | Obtainable during: Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto: 2021 Feb 20 (1 only, ticket holders only) |
Team GO Rocket |
727 1,198 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: Since 2021 Feb 2 2020 Jul 10 - Oct 12 2019 Jul 22 - 2020 Feb 3 |
GO Battle League |
1,843 | Obtainable starting from rank: 16 (Season 9, Season 14) 1 (Preseason) |
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Trivia
- Between March 4th and 13th, 2017, Snorlax's spawn rate was significantly higher during a Snorlax Event that occurred in Kumamoto, Japan and Oita, Japan. [1]
- Snorlax is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.
- Along with Chansey and Lapras, Snorlax is considered as one of the most effective Gym defenders of Kanto-region Pokémon.