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Munchlax in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Munchlax’s X/Y locations, Normal typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

01

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Munchlax is Kalos Central #138 and National #446. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Normal.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Munchlax
Munchlax: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Central #138.
Munchlax Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP135
Attack85
Defense40
Sp. Atk40
Sp. Def85
Speed5
Total390
02

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

No direct wild or gift encounter is recorded for this form. Use its evolution family, breed an obtained parent, or trade it in from another game.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

03

Evolution family

Munchlax evolution family in X and Y
FromIntoX / Y method
MunchlaxSnorlaxLevel up with high friendship (220 or more)

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

04

Abilities, breeding and training

Munchlax abilities
AbilitySlot
PickupRegular ability
Thick FatRegular ability
GluttonyHidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Munchlax breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio12.5% female / 87.5% male
Egg group(s)Undiscovered
Base hatch cycles40
Experience growthslow
Base capture rate50 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship70
EV yieldHP +1
Height / weight0.6 m / 105 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

05

Level-up moves

Munchlax Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
LevelMove
1 / startLast Resort
1 / startLick
1 / startMetronome
1 / startOdor Sleuth
1 / startSnatch
1 / startTackle
4Defense Curl
9Amnesia
12Lick
17Chip Away
20Screech
25Body Slam
28Stockpile
33Swallow
36Rollout
41Fling
44Belly Drum
49Natural Gift
52Snatch
57Last Resort

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Munchlax compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial
TM37SandstormRockStatus
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM56FlingDarkPhysical
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial
TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
TM98Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical
TM100ConfideNormalStatus
HM03SurfWaterSpecial
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

07

Egg moves and move tutors

Egg moves: After You, Belch, Charm, Counter, Curse, Double-Edge, Lick, Natural Gift, Pursuit, Self-Destruct, Whirlwind, Zen Headbutt.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

08

Related species

Return to Munchlax in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Munchlax’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.