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Munchlax
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 2,164 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Munchlax
Munchlax is a Normal-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,164 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Munchlax has base stats of 137 Attack, 117 Defense, and 286 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 540.
Munchlax can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Munchlax receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Munchlax is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle STAB | Normal | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Lick | Ghost | 5 | +6 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunk Shot STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Body Slam STAB | Normal | 50 | -35 | - | 60 | -35 |
| Bulldoze STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Munchlax takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Munchlax takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Munchlax
Top Pokémon to use when battling Munchlax in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 3 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 4 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 5 |
Mienshao
| Fighting | 258 | 127 | 163 | 3,101 |
| 6 |
Conkeldurr
| Fighting | 243 | 158 | 233 | 3,818 |
| 7 |
Breloom
| Grass Fighting | 241 | 144 | 155 | 3,007 |
| 8 |
Blaziken
| Fire Fighting | 240 | 141 | 190 | 3,258 |
| 9 |
Gallade
| Psychic Fighting | 237 | 195 | 169 | 3,539 |
| 10 |
Lucario
| Fighting Steel | 236 | 144 | 172 | 3,092 |
🏆 Munchlax PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 1,497 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 32 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 32 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 32 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 32 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 1,494 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 32 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 1,500 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 2,145 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Munchlax IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,622 | 811 | 1,081 | 1,351 | 1,892 | 2,145 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,619 | 809 | 1,079 | 1,349 | 1,889 | 2,142 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,615 | 807 | 1,077 | 1,346 | 1,885 | 2,137 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,602 | 801 | 1,068 | 1,335 | 1,869 | 2,119 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,604 | 802 | 1,069 | 1,336 | 1,871 | 2,122 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,583 | 791 | 1,055 | 1,319 | 1,847 | 2,094 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,564 | 782 | 1,042 | 1,303 | 1,824 | 2,068 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,568 | 784 | 1,045 | 1,307 | 1,830 | 2,074 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,525 | 762 | 1,017 | 1,271 | 1,780 | 2,018 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,341 | 670 | 894 | 1,118 | 1,565 | 1,774 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Munchlax with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,145 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,892 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,017 - 1,081 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,271 - 1,351 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,017 - 1,081 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 762 - 811 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Munchlax with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 26 | 1,892 |
| 2 | 1,892 | 27 | 1,892 |
| 3 | 1,892 | 28 | 1,892 |
| 4 | 1,892 | 29 | 1,892 |
| 5 | 255 | 30 | 1,622 |
| 6 | 1,892 | 31 | 1,892 |
| 7 | 1,892 | 32 | 1,892 |
| 8 | 1,892 | 33 | 1,892 |
| 9 | 1,892 | 34 | 1,892 |
| 10 | 540 | 35 | 1,757 |
| 11 | 1,892 | 36 | 1,892 |
| 12 | 1,892 | 37 | 1,892 |
| 13 | 1,892 | 38 | 1,892 |
| 14 | 1,892 | 39 | 1,892 |
| 15 | 811 | 40 | 1,892 |
| 16 | 1,892 | 41 | 1,892 |
| 17 | 1,892 | 42 | 1,892 |
| 18 | 1,892 | 43 | 1,892 |
| 19 | 1,892 | 44 | 1,892 |
| 20 | 1,081 | 45 | 2,023 |
| 21 | 1,892 | 46 | 1,892 |
| 22 | 1,892 | 47 | 1,892 |
| 23 | 1,892 | 48 | 1,892 |
| 24 | 1,892 | 49 | 1,892 |
| 25 | 1,351 | 50 | 2,145 |
📖 Complete Munchlax Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Munchlax (#446) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,164 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Munchlax can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Munchlax in 2026.
📊 Munchlax Stats Analysis
Munchlax's Attack stat is 137 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Munchlax may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 117 Defense (Average) and 286 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 540. This gives Munchlax reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Munchlax's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Munchlax Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Munchlax depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Tackle (Fast) with Gunk Shot (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Munchlax has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Munchlax PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Munchlax can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal typing provides useful matchups against Ghost-type threats while being weak to Fighting types.
Master League
In Master League, Munchlax faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Munchlax Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Munchlax's effectiveness depends on its typing and 137 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Munchlax use Fighting-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Munchlax in Pokémon GO
Munchlax can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Munchlax Evolution Guide
Munchlax is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Munchlax in Pokémon GO
Shiny Munchlax is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Munchlax gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,271 - 1,351 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Munchlax
Q: What is Munchlax's max CP?
A: 2,145 CP at Level 50, or 1,892 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Munchlax good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.
Q: Can Munchlax be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Munchlax is available.
Q: What is Munchlax weak to?
A: Fighting-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Tackle + Gunk Shot for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.