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Munchlax ゴンベ Gonbe #446
150 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Big Eater Pokémon
Abilities Pickup or Thick Fat Thick Fat Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #112 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 231.5 lbs. Imperial 105.0 kg Metric 231.5 lbs./105.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 50 (6.5%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 94 Battle Exp.: 941*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon. It was the first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed to the public, in May 2004. It is the pre-evolution of Snorlax.

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 Hyper Beam.

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.It can also eat many, many servings of food at a time, and does not get full.

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.

A Munchlax appeared in Journey to the Unknown!.

A trainer named Chinatsu owned a Munchlax in DP076.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Diamond owns a Munchlax.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure

In the fifth chapter, a Collector, Ruin Maniac, Psychic and Galactic Grunt are all searching for a Munchlax, which is said to be very rare. Its Pickup ability takes Hareta's Pokédex but Munchlax returns it later.

In the TCG

Main article: Munchlax (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

After being released from a Poké Ball, Munchlax walks around and Template:M2 items on the stage.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

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		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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 was the first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed.
• Munchlax's English name was first revealed on September 10, 2004.
• Munchlax appeared in two games before its generation; Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness and Pokémon Dash. Munchlax was also obtainable, by hacking, in the first Mystery Dungeon, implying it was also supposed to be in that.
• Though Munchlax appears to be dark blue in color, it belongs to the black color group.

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

• German: Mampfaxo
• French: Goinfrex
• Korean: 먹고자 Meokgoja

Related articles

• May's Munchlax

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Snapshots of Munchlax from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: player's first Pokémon

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