Munchlax (Pokémon)
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| Munchlax ゴンベ Gonbe | |
 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl | |
| National Dex | #446 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #112 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-027 |
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Big Eater Pokémon |
| Height | 2′00″ (0.6m) |
| Weight | 231.5 lbs. (105.0kg) |
| Abilities | Pickup |
| Thick Fat | |
| Egg group | No eggs |
| Time to hatch | 10,240 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 HP |
| Exp. yield | 94 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀ / 87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Black |
| Catch rate | 50 |
Munchlax (Japanese: ゴンベ Gonbe) is a Normal-type Pokémon. It was the first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed to the public, in May 2004. It is the pre-evolution of Snorlax.
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Biology
Physiology
Munchlax has a teal-colored body with a cream-colored spot on its chest. Its round head is teal in the top half and cream on the bottom half. It has big, round eyes and large pointy ears. It has five-fingered hands and cream-colored feet with three clawed toes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Munchlax's abilities are about the same as its evolved form, Snorlax, only weaker. However, some moves that are unique to Munchlax are Screech, Odor Sleuth, Stockpile, Swallow, Last Resort and Zen Headbutt.
Behavior
Munchlax behaves quite opposite of its evolution, Snorlax, as it is somewhat hyperactive, though it is very similar with its eating patterns. It does not mind walking and running from place to place as it looks for food. Munchlax tend to store food in its long fur, although it sometimes forgets about its hidden food.
Habitat
Wild Munchlax can only be found in honey trees in the games, so it is apparent that they spend most of their time eating honey off of honey trees, although this is not officially confirmed.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Munchlax eats the most food of any Pokémon besides its evolution, Snorlax. It will eat nearly anything. It can rarely become full and will eat constantly, unlike Snorlax, who eats in between sleeping.
In the anime
A Munchlax first appeared in Destiny Deoxys, where it evolved into a Snorlax to help Ash.
May currently owns a Munchlax, which she captured in Berry, Berry Interesting.
In the manga
Diamond owns a Munchlax.
In the TCG
- Main article: Munchlax (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
After being released from a Poké Ball, Munchlax walks around and eats items on the stage.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | Diamond | It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing. |
| Pearl | It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Very Rare | Honey trees |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2 | Starter Pokémon |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Vien Town Beach or Chikore Village |
Base stats
| HP: | 135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 85 | |
| Defense: | 40 | |
| SpAtk: | 40 | |
| SpDef: | 85 | |
| Speed: | 5 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Note: If Munchlax's ability is Thick Fat instead of Pickup, the effectiveness of Fire and Ice is ½.
Learnset
Munchlax is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | |||
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| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. |
| Start | Tackle |  | 
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| Metronome | | 
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| Odor Sleuth | |
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| 4 | Defense Curl | |
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| 9 | Amnesia |  |
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| 12 | Lick |  |
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| 17 | Recycle | |
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| 20 | Screech | |
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| 25 | Stockpile | |
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| 28 | Swallow | |
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| 33 | Body Slam | |
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| 36 | Fling |  |
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| 41 | Rollout |  |
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| 44 | Natural Gift | |
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| 49 | Last Resort | |
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By TM/HM
| Generation IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. |
| TM01 | Focus Punch |  |
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| TM03 | Water Pulse |  | 
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| TM06 | Toxic |  |
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| TM10 | Hidden Power | |
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| TM11 | Sunny Day |  |
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| TM13 | Ice Beam |  |
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| TM14 | Blizzard | |
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| TM17 | Protect | |
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| TM18 | Rain Dance | |
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| TM21 | Frustration | |
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| TM22 | Solarbeam |  |
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| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  |
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| TM25 | Thunder | |
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| TM26 | Earthquake |  |
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| TM27 | Return | |
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| TM29 | Psychic | |
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| TM30 | Shadow Ball | |
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| TM31 | Brick Break | |
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| TM32 | Double Team | |
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| TM34 | Shock Wave | |
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| TM35 | Flamethrower | |
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| TM37 | Sandstorm | |
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| TM38 | Fire Blast | |
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| TM39 | Rock Tomb | |
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| TM42 | Facade | |
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| TM43 | Secret Power | |
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| TM44 | Rest | |
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| TM45 | Attract | |
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| TM56 | Fling | |
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| TM58 | Endure | |
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| TM67 | Recycle | |
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| TM78 | Captivate | |
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| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
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| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
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| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
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| TM87 | Swagger | |
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| TM90 | Substitute | |
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| HM03 | Surf | |
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| HM04 | Strength | |
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| HM06 | Rock Smash | |
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| HM08 | Rock Climb | |
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By breeding
Side game data
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: None |
Evolution
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Baby
Munchlax
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Sprite
| Gen | Game | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 446.png | Image:Spr 4p 446.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 446 s.png | 
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For other sprites and images, please see Munchlax images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Munchlax, along with Shuckle, in terms of base stats, is the slowest Pokémon. Ironically, Munchlax appears to be somewhat fast in the anime, although in these instances, it was motivated by food.
- Munchlax is obtainable by hacking in the first Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
- Munchlax was the first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed.
- Munchlax's English name was first revealed on September 10, 2004.
Origin
Munchlax is most likely based off of a mini Totoro or possibly a baby bear.
Name origin
Munchlax's name is a combination of munch, to chew on food, and relax. Its Japanese name is likely a combination of Snorlax's Japanese name, Kabigon, and baby. It may also be from 権兵衛 gonbee, popular Japanese name for peasants in the old days. Its Korean name, Meokgoja, literally translates as "eat and sleep".
In other languages
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