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.
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.
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.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 160 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Total | 540 |
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
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 7 | X and Y | Stationary encounter | 15 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Munchlax | Snorlax | Level 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.
Abilities, breeding and training
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.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 12.5% female / 87.5% male |
| Egg group(s) | Monster |
| Base hatch cycles | 40 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 25 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | HP +2 |
| Height / weight | 2.1 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.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 4 | Defense Curl |
| 9 | Amnesia |
| 12 | Lick |
| 17 | Chip Away |
| 20 | Yawn |
| 25 | Body Slam |
| 28 | Rest |
| 28 | Snore |
| 33 | Sleep Talk |
| 36 | Rollout |
| 41 | Block |
| 44 | Belly Drum |
| 49 | Crunch |
| 50 | Heavy Slam |
| 57 | Giga 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.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM23 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
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.
Related species
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.
