Snorlax

🎯 Best Counters Against Snorlax

Top Pokémon to use when battling Snorlax 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

📖 Complete Snorlax Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Snorlax (#143) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,690 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Snorlax is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Snorlax in 2026.

📊 Snorlax Stats Analysis

Snorlax's Attack stat is 190 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Snorlax to contribute meaningful damage.

With 169 Defense (Good) and 330 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 689. This gives Snorlax reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Snorlax's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Snorlax Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Snorlax depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Zen Headbutt (Fast) with Heavy Slam (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. Snorlax has 3 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Snorlax has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Snorlax PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Snorlax 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

With 3,657 CP at Level 50, Snorlax is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Snorlax Raid Guide & Counters

Snorlax appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Snorlax at Level 20 (1,760 - 1,843 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,201 - 2,304 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,843 CP.

🎯 How to Get Snorlax in Pokémon GO

Snorlax 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.

🔄 Snorlax Evolution Guide

Snorlax is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Munchlax (#446)
• Snorlax (#143) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Snorlax

Shadow Snorlax is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Snorlax's effective Attack becomes ~228. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Snorlax in Pokémon GO

Shiny Snorlax 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

Snorlax gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,201 - 2,304 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• 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 Snorlax

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.