Munchlax: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP135210–242380–474

Atk8594–150157–295

Def4054–10176–196

SpA4054–10176–196

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe522–6213–119

Total390Higher than 36% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Fire becomes ½×

With : Ice becomes ½×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 5); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+62Max57No SP25Min22Scarf93Tailwind124

At max Speed, Munchlax outspeeds 1 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon has no item, it finds one used by an adjacent Pokémon this turn.
Everything about Pickup →
Other Pokémon with Pickup 18
Meowth Aipom Teddiursa Phanpy Zigzagoon Linoone Pachirisu Ambipom Lillipup Bunnelby Diggersby Dedenne Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Pikipek Trumbeak Tandemaus Greavard
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokémon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
Everything about Thick Fat →
Other Pokémon with Thick Fat 28
Mega Venusaur Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Seel Dewgong Snorlax Marill Azumarill Swinub Piloswine Miltank Makuhita Hariyama Azurill Spoink Grumpig Spheal Sealeo Walrein Purugly Mamoswine Tepig Pignite Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Cetoddle Cetitan
This Pokémon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Everything about Gluttony →
Other Pokémon with Gluttony 31
Alolan Rattata Alolan Raticate Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Galarian Slowpoke Alolan Grimer Alolan Muk Snorlax Shuckle Zigzagoon Linoone Gulpin Swalot Spoink Grumpig Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Heatmor Skwovet Greedent Applin Flapple Appletun Lechonk Oinkologne Dipplin

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.85% of teams · rank #52 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Careful
EVs: 76 HP / 196 Def / 236 SpD
Tera Type: Fighting

Body Slam
Rest
Sleep Talk
Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.4%
Rated 1500+1.76%
Rated 1630+0.85%
Rated 1760+1.77%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.85%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99%
1%
0.1%

EV spreads

Careful 76 HP / 196 Def / 236 SpD70.1%
Adamant 76 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Def11.5%
Adamant 236 Atk / 36 Def / 236 SpD6.7%
Relaxed 236 HP / 196 Def / 76 SpD2.6%
Impish 236 HP / 196 Def / 76 SpD2.3%

Tera types

Fighting49.6%
Poison20.5%
Normal13.4%
Fairy7%

Common teammates

Mudbray76.7%
Koffing51%
Wattrel47.3%
Toedscool42.9%
Golett34.3%
Vullaby31.6%
Bramblin19.9%
Greavard16.8%

Evolution

#0446MunchlaxNormal
1. Level up with high friendship
  #0143SnorlaxNormal

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40

8RecycleRestores the item the user last used.NormalStatus——10

12CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25

16Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

20StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20

20SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.NormalStatus——10

24ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

28Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

32FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

36AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

40MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10

44FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

48Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10

52Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggBelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggFissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhys—30%5

Biology

It loves to eat any type of food, even if it's a bit rotten, as its stomach can handle such food. It also likes to hide food in its fur for later, though it usually forgets about it.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Big Eater Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Black

: —
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Sinnoh#112Extended Sinnoh#112Central Kalos#138Original Alola#035Original Melemele#035Updated Alola#042Updated Melemele#042Galar#260Crown Tundra#172Hisui#051Kitakami#102

Its robust stomach allows it to nonchalantly devour even rotted matter. It pays frequent visits to villages, seeking out food scraps intended for compost.
Legends: Arceus
It stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you.
Shield
Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care.
Sword
Anything that looks edible, Munchlax will go on and swallow whole. Its stomach is tough enough to handle it even if the food has gone rotten.
Ultra Moon
It hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance.
Ultra Sun
When it finds something that looks like it might be edible, it goes right ahead and swallows it whole. That’s why it gets fatter day by day.
Moon
It needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it’s indifferent.
Sun
It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.
Diamond

Names around the world

English: Munchlax
Japanese: ゴンベ
Japanese (romaji): Gonbe
Korean: 먹고자
Chinese (Traditional): 小卡比獸
Chinese (Simplified): 小卡比兽
French: Goinfrex
German: Mampfaxo
Spanish: Munchlax
Italian: Munchlax

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 1 HP
: 50 ≈6.5% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 78
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)
: Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeInteracting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeInteracting with a Berry Tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 4 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 4 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14

Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13

Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13

Platinum 21 areas

Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15

Pearl 21 areas

Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15

Diamond 21 areas

Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.