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

Find Snorlax’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

Snorlax is Kalos Central #139 and National #143. 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.

Snorlax
Snorlax: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Central #139.
Snorlax Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP160
Attack110
Defense65
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def110
Speed30
Total540
02

Where to find it in X and Y

A sleeping Snorlax blocks Route 7. Wake it with the Poké Flute from Parfum Palace for a level 15 battle.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Snorlax Pokémon X/Y encounters
LocationVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 7X and YStationary encounter15—
03

Evolution family

Snorlax 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

Snorlax abilities
AbilitySlot
ImmunityRegular 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.

Snorlax breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio12.5% female / 87.5% male
Egg group(s)Monster
Base hatch cycles40
Experience growthslow
Base capture rate25 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship70
EV yieldHP +2
Height / weight2.1 m / 460 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

Snorlax Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
LevelMove
1 / startTackle
4Defense Curl
9Amnesia
12Lick
17Chip Away
20Yawn
25Body Slam
28Rest
28Snore
33Sleep Talk
36Rollout
41Block
44Belly Drum
49Crunch
50Heavy Slam
57Giga Impact

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

Snorlax compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial
TM23Smack DownRockPhysical
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM25ThunderElectricSpecial
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial
TM37SandstormRockStatus
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial
TM56FlingDarkPhysical
TM59IncinerateFireSpecial
TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM93Wild ChargeElectricPhysical
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, Fissure, Lick, Natural Gift, Pursuit, Whirlwind.

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 Snorlax in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Snorlax’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.