Snorlax
Snorlax is a large, sleepy Normal type Pokémon known for its massive size and insatiable appetite. It spends most of its time sleeping and eating.
| National Pokedex No: 0143 |
| Type: |
| Category: Sleeping Pokémon |
| Height: 2.1 m (6′11″) |
| Weight: 460.0 kg (1014.1 lbs) |
| Gender: 87,5% ♂, 12,5% ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities: Immunity or Thick Fat/Gluttony |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Snorlax’s physical characteristics are defined by its colossal size and robust physique. It stands at a towering height, often reaching over six feet tall, and weighs an immense amount, sometimes exceeding 1,000 pounds. Its body is covered in a thick layer of bluish-green fur, which provides insulation and protection against the elements.
The most notable feature of Snorlax is its enormous belly, which protrudes prominently and adds to its overall bulk. This belly is not just a symbol of Snorlax’s size; it also serves a practical purpose. Snorlax has the ability to store vast amounts of food in its belly, allowing it to survive for extended periods without eating. This adaptation is crucial for Snorlax, as it is known for its insatiable appetite and tendency to consume massive quantities of food in one sitting.
Snorlax’s head is relatively small in proportion to its body, with two small, pointed ears and narrow eyes that are often closed in a peaceful expression. Despite its massive size, Snorlax has short limbs, with five digits on each hand and foot. While its arms are somewhat stubby, Snorlax possesses remarkable strength, capable of delivering devastating blows with its powerful punches and kicks.
In summary, Snorlax’s physical characteristics include its towering stature, bulky frame, bluish-green fur coat, enormous belly, small head with closed eyes, and short limbs with five digits on each extremity. These features combine to make Snorlax one of the most iconic and recognizable Pokémon in the world of Pokémon.
Behaviour
Snorlax is renowned for its docile and laid-back demeanor, often spending the majority of its time sleeping or lounging around. Its behavior revolves primarily around its insatiable appetite and penchant for sleeping, which are defining traits of its personality.
Snorlax is known to sleep for extended periods, sometimes even for entire days at a time. It can fall asleep anywhere, anytime, and once it begins snoozing, it becomes extremely difficult to awaken. Its deep slumber is so profound that it can sleep through loud noises, earthquakes, or even attacks from other Pokémon.
When Snorlax is awake, its main focus is on satisfying its colossal appetite. It possesses an almost insatiable hunger, consuming massive quantities of food in a single sitting. Its diet consists of anything edible, ranging from berries and fruits to entire trees and boulders. Snorlax’s voracious appetite often leads it to raid farmers’ fields or plunder orchards, causing significant trouble for local communities.
Despite its intimidating size and ferocious appearance, Snorlax is typically gentle and non-aggressive. It prefers to avoid conflict whenever possible, opting instead to ignore provocations or simply sleep through them. However, if provoked or if its sleep is disturbed, Snorlax can become incredibly powerful and unleash devastating attacks with its immense strength.
While Snorlax generally avoids confrontation, it can become territorial over its sleeping spots or favorite feeding grounds. Once it claims a location as its own, it will fiercely defend it from intruders, using its formidable strength to drive away any perceived threats.
Snorlax’s tendency to block roads and disrupt traffic with its massive body has made it somewhat of a nuisance to local communities. Trainers and authorities often need to devise creative solutions to relocate or awaken sleeping Snorlax to clear the way for travelers.
In essence, Snorlax’s behavior is characterized by its relaxed and lethargic nature, punctuated by moments of voracious eating and deep slumber. Despite its formidable strength, it typically avoids conflict and prefers to live a peaceful and undisturbed existence.
Evolution
Snorlax is the evolved form of Munchlax. Munchlax evolves into Snorlax through a process that involves reaching a certain level of friendship with its trainer and then leveling up. Here’s a detailed explanation of Munchlax’s evolution into Snorlax.
Munchlax is a Generation IV Pokémon, introduced in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In the games, Munchlax can typically be found in specific locations, often through special in-game events or by breeding a Snorlax holding a Full Incense.
Friendship, also known as happiness, is a hidden stat that measures the bond between a Pokémon and its trainer. To evolve Munchlax into Snorlax, it needs to have a high level of friendship with its trainer. Friendship can be increased by keeping Munchlax in the party, using it in battles, giving it massages, feeding it berries, and using certain items like the Soothe Bell.
Once Munchlax’s friendship level is sufficiently high, it needs to level up to trigger its evolution. However, the evolution process can only occur during the nighttime in the game. This means that Munchlax must be leveled up during the evening or nighttime hours for it to evolve into Snorlax. In addition to the friendship condition, Munchlax must reach a certain level to evolve into Snorlax. Typically, Munchlax evolves into Snorlax at certain level, but this may vary depending on the Pokémon game version.
In some Pokémon games, Munchlax can evolve into Snorlax while holding the Full Incense item. This item is often required for breeding Munchlax but may also trigger its evolution when leveled up while holding it.
Once Munchlax meets these criteria, it will evolve into Snorlax, gaining significant size and power. Snorlax retains its massive bulk and becomes even stronger, capable of learning powerful moves and becoming a formidable powerhouse in battles.
Gigantmax Evolution
Gigantamax Snorlax is significantly larger than a regular Snorlax, with its body taking on the appearance of a massive tree. It has green leaves growing on its stomach, resembling a forest canopy, and its eyes are closed, giving it a serene appearance.
Gigantamax Snorlax has the ability to undergo Gigantamax transformation during Max Raid Battles and in specific event dens. When it Gigantamaxes, it grows to an enormous size, towering over other Pokémon and trainers.
It has access to a unique G-Max Move called G-Max Replenish.
When it uses this move, it restores any Berries that its allies have consumed during the battle, making it a valuable support Pokémon in team battles.
Gigantamax Snorlax can be encountered in Max Raid Battles in the Wild Area during special events or through online raids. Additionally, trainers who own the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass can encounter Gigantamax Snorlax in the Isle of Armor. In battles, Gigantamax Snorlax’s massive size and access to G-Max Replenish make it a formidable opponent. Trainers often use it as a defensive pivot or support Pokémon to provide healing support to their team while soaking up damage with its high HP stat.
Overall, Gigantamax Snorlax is a unique and powerful form of Snorlax that adds an interesting dynamic to battles in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Ash’s Snorlax
In “Snack Attack!”, Ash encounters a wild Snorlax munching on Grapefruit Islands’ fruits. He eventually captures it. Post his Orange Islands journey, Snorlax resides mainly at the laboratory of Professor Oak.
Other appearences include:
- “Wake Up Snorlax!” (Villager’s Snorlax obstructs water flow.)
- “Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure” (Snorlax safeguards Togepi’s nest.)
- ”Pikachu & Pichu” (Appeared as a part of the Pichu Brothers’ Posse and reappeared later in other episodes of Pokémon Chronicles and in ”Giratina and the Sky Warrior” (a cameo appearance)
- “Snorlax Snowman” (Diverse colored Snorlax thrives in icy climates.)
- “The Garden of Eatin'” (Snorlax raids a banana garden, subdued by a Vigoroth.)
- PK13 (Snorlax munches Corphish’s apples.)
- “A Full Course Tag Battle!” (Roman’s Snorlax battles Ash and Brock.)
- “A Marathon Rivalry!” (Daniel’s Snorlax competes in the Pokéathlon, narrowly winning the race.)
- “Awakening the Sleeping Giant!” (Snorlax blocks Camphrier Town, needing a Poké Flute to awaken.)
- “Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad” (Snorlax rolls down a hill, requiring teamwork to halt.)
- “Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!” (Oluolu’s Snorlax participates in battles, including the Manalo Conference.)
- “Mind-Boggling Dynamax!” (Gigantamaxed Snorlax lies on railroad tracks, prompting a rescue mission to stop a train collision.)
Anime Minor Appearances
In “Showdown at the Po-ké Corral”, a Snorlax resided at Professor Oak‘s Lab. “Pikachu’s Vacation” featured another Snorlax enjoying the Pokémon Theme Park. In “A Hot Water Battle”, a jungle-dwelling Snorlax blocked access to a cave.
In “Wish Upon a Star Shape”, a Snorlax made crop circles discovered by the Pokémon Mystery Club. A Munchlax evolved into Snorlax in “Destiny Deoxys” to navigate a flood of malfunctioning Block Bots. In “Queen of the Serpentine!”, Snorlax lived with Lucy as a pet. In various episodes like PK20, PK23, and “Meloetta’s Moonlight Serenade”, Snorlax made appearances.
In “Deceiving Appearances!”, Snorlax slept with an Alolan Exeggutor at Aether Paradise, and in “Don’t Ignore the Small Stufful!”, it received an injection. Snorlax encounters Buzzwole in “A Mission of Ultra Urgency!” and snacks on Berries in “Sours for the Sweet!”.
It blocks paths in “Legend? Go! Friends? Go!” and “A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!” while appearing stuck in a Gulpin ball in “A Rollicking Roll…”. Furthermore, Snorlax appears in episodes like “Sleuths for Truth!”, “Errand Endurance!”, “This Could be the Start of Something Big!”, “The Road Most Traveled!” and “The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One”.
Snorlax appeared in a fantasy in the episodes ”Snack Attack” (multiple), ”UnBEARable” (in Ash‘s fantasy) and ”Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!”.
Various Snorlax in a flashback in the following episodes:
- ”Nerves of Steelix!” (in Jessie‘s flashback)
- ”Lights, Camerupt, Action!” (seen acting and having the lead role in the Western movie)
- ”Oh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!”
Coordinator’s Snorlax appeared in the episodes ”Deceit and Assist” and ”Yes in Dee Dee, It’s Dawn!” (participated in the Double Performance required for the Daybreak Contest with Wooper).
Trainer’s Snorlax appeared in the following episodes:
- ”A Claim to Flame!” (participated in a qualifying match during the Silver Conference)
- ”Challenging a Towering Figure!” (seen in a battle against Golem during the Festival Battle Challenge)
- ”Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!” (in a flashback)
- ”An Old Family Blend!” (participated in the Lily of the Valley Conference)
- ”I Choose You!” (defeated by Ash’s Pikachu)
- ”Getting a Jump on the Competition!” (Two Trainers’ Snorlax, one took part in Pokémon Sled Jump Games)
- ”The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!”
- ”Crowning the Chow Crusher!” (One participated in the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest, and another seen in the poster promoting that competition.)
Manga Appearances
Ash & Pikachu
Ash’s Snorlax debuted on the scoreboard in “One Half Of A Poké Ball”, making its physical appearance in “An Awesome Showdown!!” where it emerged victorious against Greta’s Medicham.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Ash encountered Snorlax devouring fruit on the Seven Grapefruit Islands. With Ruby and Jigglypuff’s assistance, he subdued and captured the ravenous Snorlax.
Pokémon Adventures
Red captured a Snorlax during a bike race on Route 12, naming it Snor in ”Wake Up—You’re Snorlax!”. It remained a key member of his team. Other appearances include one at Earl’s Pokémon Academy in ”Slugging It Out with Slugma” and another sent to Ilex Forest in ”The Last Battle XIII”. Emerald received a Snorlax from Noland in ”Lemme at ‘Em, Lapras!”, aiding him in battles.
In “The Final Battle IV” Snorlax aided Emerald with his disabilities. Another was owned by a Trainer in “Clobbering Claydol”. Additional appearances include a Pokéathlon participant’s Snorlax in “Out-Odding Oddish” and another in “Scizor Defends”.
Professor Kukui’s Munchlax evolved into a Snorlax prior to “The Truth and Island Kahuna Hapu”. Anabel also owns a Snorlax, first seen in “Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar”. Hop’s Snorlax debuted in “Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon” battling against a wild Cramorant. A Gigantamax Snorlax was featured in PASS26, causing a bridge collapse on Route 10.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Anabel, an International Police officer, owns a Snorlax, which participated in the battle against Enta in the ”Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden”.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All
In this manga Snorlax appeared in GDZ21 and GDZ61.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji’s Rescue Team
Snorlax appeared in ”I Want to be Human Again!” and ”Tears and Emotions – It’s the Final Chapter!”.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Snorlax was seen in ”Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!”, where it transformed into Gigamtmax Snorlax.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In this manga Snorlax appeared in many episodes:
- ”Let’s Get that Moon Rock!!”
- ”Finish Off Team Rocket!!”
- ”The Life-or-Death Magic Duel!!”
- ”The Legendary Pokémon Appears!!”
- ”Aim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!”
- ”Good Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet!”
- ”Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!” (participated in a baseball match with other Pokémon)
- ”Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!” (utilized by Giovanni to prevent anyone from winning the contest he hosted on TV) and ”Good-Bye, Pikachu?!” (reappeared)
- ”The Thrill of a Perfect Score, Big Rampage at the Amusement Park!”
- ”The Legendary Moltres Appears!!”
- ”Clefairy’s Under Training!!”
- ”Panic on the Luxury Liner?!”
- ”Get Snorlax!!”
- ”Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon”
- ”The Gym Challenges Begin!!”
- ”Escape from Magma!?”
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
In this manga Snorlax was seen in ”Clefairy Becomes A Work Of Art!”.
Snorlax’s Dream Gourmet
Taku Kuwabara wrote and illustrated a web manga titled “Project Snorlax” starring Snorlax as the main Pokémon character.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Routes 12 and 16 |
| Pokémon Yellow | Routes 12 and 16 |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Vermilion City |
| Pokémon Crystal | Vermilion City |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Routes 12 and 16 |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Citadark Isle |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Evolve Munchlax |
| Pokémon Platinum | Evolve Munchlax |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Routes 11 and 12 |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Evolve Munchlax |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Nimbasa City (Trade) |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Route 7 |
| Pokémon Omega Rubya and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Route 1 |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Route 1 |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Routes 12 and 16, Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness , Wild Area News |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Evolve Munchlax |
| Legends Arceus | Sandgem Flats, Snowfall Hot Spring |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Snorlax's origin name
English: Snorlax’s name originates from the English words “snore” and “lax,” reflecting its characteristic of sleeping soundly and being relaxed. In other languages, its name often reflects similar traits:
Japanese: In Japanese, Snorlax is known as “カビゴン” (Kabigon), derived from “kabi” (かび), meaning “snore,” and “gon” (ゴン), possibly from “kongan” (眠い) meaning “sleepy.”
French: In French, Snorlax is called “Ronflex,” which comes from “ronfler,” meaning “to snore,” and “flex,” possibly referring to its large and flexible body.
German: In German, Snorlax is named “Relaxo,” derived from “relaxen,” meaning “to relax,” reflecting its laid-back demeanor.
Spanish: In Spanish, Snorlax is known as “Ronflex,” similar to the French name, derived from “roncar,” meaning “to snore.”
Italian: In Italian, Snorlax is called “Snorlax,” retaining the English name.
Korean: In Korean, Snorlax is known as “잠만보” (Jammanbo), which combines “잠” (jam), meaning “sleep,” and “만보” (manbo), possibly from “만만하다” (manmanhada), meaning “to be relaxed” or “to be at ease.”
Chinese (Simplified): In Simplified Chinese, Snorlax is known as “卡比兽” (Kǎbǐshòu), where “卡比” (Kǎbǐ) is a transliteration of its Japanese name “Kabigon,” and “兽” (shòu) means “beast” or “creature.”
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Snorlax is also known as “卡比獸” (Kǎbǐshòu), using the same characters as Simplified Chinese.