Munchlax (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Munchlax (disambiguation).

Munchlax Big Eater Pokémon ゴンベ Gonbe #446 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pickup or Thick Fat Cacophony Cacophony Gluttony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 50 (12.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 40 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Munchlax 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 231.5 lbs. 105.0 kg Munchlax 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 94 Gen. IV Unknown IV 78 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Munchlax 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Munchlax (Japanese: ゴンベ Gonbe) is a Normal-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Snorlax when leveled up with high friendship.

It was the first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed to the public, in May 2004.

Biology

Munchlax is a teal Pokémon with a cream 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 feet with three clawed toes. The fur close to the bottom of a Munchlax seems to resemble a dress. Munchlax has two pointy teeth that stick out of its mouth even if closed.

It is a hyperactive Pokémon. It does not mind walking and running from place to place as it looks for food, but it is usually very slow-moving. Munchlax tends to store food in its long fur, although it sometimes forgets about its hidden food. Its stomach allows it to eat nearly anything, even rotten food, and they are indifferent to flavor. It can also eat many servings of food at a time without chewing and rarely gets full. It eats the most food of any Pokémon besides its evolution, Snorlax.

In the anime

Main series

Munchlax in the anime

Major appearances

May's Munchlax

In Berry, Berry Interesting, May caught a Munchlax after seeing how much it liked her Pokéblocks. This also marked the species' main series debut. In Harley Rides Again, Munchlax competed in the Battle Stage of the Wisteria Contest.

Other

Munchlax debuted in Destiny Deoxys, where it played a supporting role as the movie's comic relief, and made it the first Generation IV Pokémon to appear in the anime. It eventually evolved into a Snorlax in order to stay afloat in the Block Bot flood.

In A Full Course Tag Battle!, Kylie used a Munchlax alongside Roman's Snorlax in a Tag Battle against Ash's Pikachu and Brock's Sudowoodo. It was quickly defeated by Sudowoodo's Double-Edge.

In A Dream Encounter!, Professor Burnet's Munchlax was featured in a video advertising Professor Burnet at the fifteenth recipient of the annual Alola Woman of the Year award. Munchlax has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

Minor appearances

According to silhouettes in Throwing the Track Switch, a Trainer's Munchlax was traded for another Trainer's Ponyta.

A Munchlax appeared in Journey to the Unown!.

A Munchlax appeared in Enter Galactic!.

A wild Munchlax appeared in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Munchlax watched Meloetta's concert.

In A Performance Pop Quiz!, a Performer's Munchlax competed in the Anistar City Showcase.

In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Munchlax attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a wild Munchlax was living at the Nebel Plateau.

In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Munchlax competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

In I Choose Paradise!, two Trainers' Munchlax were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!.

A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in Raid Battle in The Ruins!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP076 Munchlax Dawn's Pokédex Munchlax, the Big Eater Pokémon. It gobbles up its own body weight in food each day, and it swallows its food without almost any chewing.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Munchlax (left) in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Munchlax appeared in Buddy, under the ownership of a Lass.

In the manga

Munchlax in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: May's Munchlax

May owns a Munchlax in Ash & Pikachu, similar to her anime counterpart.

Movie adaptations

A Munchlax appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Munchlax is seen under the ownership of Nazuna, helping its owner defend the Sun Sun bakery when it is attacked by Team Galactic.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Munchlax appeared in PMDP02, under the ownership of Dai Fugō.

A Munchlax appeared in PMDP10, under the ownership of Dia.

Pokémon Adventures

Diamond & Pearl arc

Main article: Lax (Adventures)

Diamond owns a Munchlax named Lax which, like him, has a very gluttonous nature, prone to eating dozens of people's worth of snacks out the get-go. Despite being a baby Pokémon with little training, he showed considerable stamina and durability when being used by Platinum to fight Fantina. He also often hides countless Berries under his fur to serve as distractions. He first appeared in Stagestruck Starly.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

Another Munchlax appeared in The Announcement and the Prize under the ownership of Professor Kukui. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against Sun's Litten.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In Find Munchlax!!, a Collector, a Ruin Maniac, a Psychic, and a Team Galactic Grunt all searched for a Munchlax, which was said to be very rare. Its Pickup Ability took Hareta's Pokédex, but Munchlax returned it later.

In the TCG

Main article: Munchlax (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Munchlax in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

After being released from a Poké Ball, Munchlax walks around and uses Pickup to eat items on the stage. However, it will not eat a living item, an Assist Trophy, or a Poké Ball.

Trophy information

"A Big Eater Pokémon. It's normally a slow-moving creature, but when it sees food it moves surprisingly fast. It's native in the Sinnoh region and can be lured out by coating certain trees with sweet honey. Once it grows attached to its trainer, it levels up and evolves into Snorlax."

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Dash: Munchlax is one of the opponents in the Regular GP mode.
• Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: A Munchlax belonging to the Herbalist from Gateon Port might appear at a Poké Spot if Poké Snacks are left there, eating the bait in the place of a wild Pokémon.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Munchlax may randomly appear in Pokémon Square asking for food. It will give the player a Munch Belt in return. Despite being unobtainable in the game, it is programmed to evolve into Snorlax at Level 40, and is only capable of learning Tackle.
• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Munchlax can be chosen to be the player's Starter Partner Pokémon, or can be obtained by clearing a quest in Chicole Village.
• Pokémon Sword and Shield: A Munchlax is seen living in the player's house, possibly belonging to their mother.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #112 Johto #— 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. Platinum In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. HeartGold It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. White Black 2 In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #138 Hoenn #— X It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. Y It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. Omega Ruby It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. Alpha Sapphire It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.
Generation VII Alola SM: #035 Alola USUM: #042 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun It needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it's indifferent. Moon 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. Ultra Sun It hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance. Ultra Moon 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.
Generation VIII Galar #260 Galar Crown Tundra #172 Sword 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. Shield It stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) Platinum Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) HeartGold SoulSilver Breed Snorlax holding a Full Incense Pokéwalker Quiet Cave, Winner's Path
Generation V Black White Trade Cinccino in Undella TownSummer Black 2 White 2 Breed Snorlax holding a Full Incense
Generation VI X Y Breed Snorlax holding a Full Incense Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 1 Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 1 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Motostoke Riverbank Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Ballimere Lake (walking and Berry tree) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Starter Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) MD Sky Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) Ranger: SoA Nabiki Beach, Chicole Village Rumble Silent Forest PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone Ranger: GS Curl Bay, Fire Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope PokéPark 2 Cove Area Conquest Aurora Rumble U Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!, Locomotive Café: Dash Race!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Mo Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 151 Nacht Carnival: Stage 505 Rumble World Distortion Land: Gracious Woodlands (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Arceus Sea, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII Café Mix Café Upgrades: Order #26

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPt	Shinsegae Munchlax	Korean	South Korea	5	July 4 to 5, 2009
SM	Snorlium Z Munchlax	Japanese region	Nintendo Network	5	November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017
SM	Snorlium Z Munchlax	American region	Nintendo Network	5	November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017
SM	Snorlium Z Munchlax	PAL region	Nintendo Network	5	November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017
SM	Snorlium Z Munchlax	Korean region	Nintendo Network	5	November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017
SM	Snorlium Z Munchlax	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	5	November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17	December 4, 2019 to January 9, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17	March 9 to March 18, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	40	April 10 to April 15, 2020

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Leftovers (100%)
Platinum
Sun	Moon	Leftovers (100%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Leftovers (100%)
Sword	Shield	Leftovers (100%)
Pokéwalker		Leftovers (Winner's Path only, 100%)
Events*		Leftovers (100%)	Snorlium Z (100%)

In-game trades

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	Leftovers (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 135		195 - 242	380 - 474
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 5		9 - 62	13 - 119
Total: 390	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 13/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon has Thick Fat, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is ½× and the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

Munchlax is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 044 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 088 Recycle Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 1212 Covet Normal Physical 06060 100100% 25 1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2020 Stockpile Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 2020 Swallow Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2828 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 3232 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 3636 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 4040 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 4444 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4848 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 5252 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM20 TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR14 TR14 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR73 TR73 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM67 TM67 Recycle Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Fissure* Ground Physical — 30% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Munchlax in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Munchlax in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  After You Normal Status — —% 15 Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10 Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Fissure Ground Physical — 30% 5 Gastro Acid* Poison Status — 100% 10 Lick Ghost Physical 30 100% 30 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200 100% 5 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Munchlax in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Munchlax in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Grand Underground moves

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Grand UndergroundBDSP Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200 100% 5

A superscript level indicates that Munchlax can learn this move normally in Generation VIII Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  IV V VI VII After You Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Chip Away × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Happy Hour Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Hold Back Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Odor Sleuth × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Whirlwind Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Munchlax × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Yawn	LaRousse's Munchlax (Movie VS Pack 6)

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Giga Impact	Normal	A Full Course Tag Battle!

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Normal Poké Assist: Normal Field move: None Browser entry R-027 It thrashes around to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Normal Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Normal Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-074/N-102 It lets loose shock waves to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds Base HP: 65 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 40
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Munchlax loves eating Berries! He plays Bulbasaur's Daring Dash and Venusaur's Vine Swing.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He is very happy if he can relax in a warm place and stuff his belly.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★★ Move: Tackle Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Lunchbox Ability 2: Power Nap Ability 3: Thick Fat Defense: ★★ Speed: ★ Evolves into Snorlax when it has a link of 50% or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Takanobu
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 50 - 120 15 #178 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly. Swappable Skill(s): Rock Break++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 286 Base Attack: 137 Base Defense: 117 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Lick Charged Attacks: Gunk Shot, Body Slam, Bulldoze

Evolution

Baby form Munchlax  Normal

Breed holding Full Incense ← Friendship →

First Evolution Snorlax  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield

For other sprites and images, please see Munchlax images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Munchlax, along with Shuckle and Pyukumuku, has the lowest base Speed stat of all Pokémon.
• Munchlax has the highest base stat total of all baby Pokémon.
  • It also has the highest base HP and Attack stats of all baby Pokémon.
    • Furthermore, it also has the highest base HP stat of all unevolved Pokémon.
• Munchlax's English name was first revealed on October 9, 2004.
• Munchlax appeared in three games before its generation: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Pokémon Dash.
  • Although obtainable through hacking in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness as it has an index number, unlike Bonsly it is unusable as it was not programmed to be used in battle.
• Munchlax is the heaviest baby Pokémon, weighing in at 231.5 lbs. (105.0 kg).
• Munchlax's index number is the very last in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (excluding Unown forms).
• Munchlax's evolution family is the only one to have all of its members appear from a Poké Ball within a single Super Smash Bros. game.
• In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Munchlax's trophy information states it first appeared in Diamond and Pearl instead of Pokémon Dash. This is a similar case with Bonsly and Togepi.

Origin

Munchlax is most likely based on a baby bear. Its eating habits correspond to those of bears preparing to hibernate, including the consumption of honey (Munchlax is found in honey-slathered trees). Its mask-like face and movepool evoke a larcenous character — perhaps a burglar.

Name origin

Munchlax is a combination of munch (to chew on food) and lax or relax.

Gonbe may be a combination of Kabigon (Snorlax's Japanese name) and baby. It may also derive from 権兵衛 gonbē, a popular Japanese name for peasants in the old days.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴンベ Gonbe From Kabigon (Snorlax's Japanese name) and baby. May also derive from 権兵衛 gonbē, popular Japanese name for peasants in the old days. French Goinfrex From goinfre and Ronflex Spanish Munchlax Same as English name German Mampfaxo From mampfen and Relaxo Italian Munchlax Same as English name Korean 먹고자 Moukgoja From 먹다 meokda and 자다 jada; literally means "eat, then sleep" Mandarin Chinese 小卡比獸 / 小卡比兽 Xiǎokǎbǐshòu Means "Little Snorlax". Cantonese Chinese 小卡比獸 Síukábeihsau Same as Mandarin name.

More languages Thai กอนเบะ Konbe Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• May's Munchlax
• Lax
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
• Baby Pokémon

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