#143 · Generation 1
Snorlax
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,225 / 3,647
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,843 / 2,304
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,382
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Keep
Keep
Snorlax earns its spot: S-tier Great League and S-tier Ultra League (Shadow).
Battle roles
- SGreat League#13 of 1146 · score 90.9
It is ranked #13 in Great League on PvPoke with Psywave / Body Slam / Earthquake.
- SUltra Leagueshadow#3 of 844 · score 93.7
The Shadow version is ranked #3 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Psywave / Body Slam / Earthquake.
- AMax Battle healerdynamaxA-tier Dynamax
A-tier Max Battle healer with Max Spirit, keeping the party alive in Gigantamax fights.
- CMaster Leagueshadow#79 of 406 · score 78.9
The Shadow version is ranked #79 in Master League on PvPoke with Psywave / Body Slam / Earthquake.
- CNormal raid attackershadow#22 Normal · 12.3 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #22 of 353 Normal-type attackers with Lick / Skull Bash.
Collection value
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Replenish): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- 3 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | S | #13 / 1146 | 90.9 | Psywave · Body Slam · Earthquake Snorlax has reawakened with competitive pacing to fill Lickilicky's absence. It has has both Shadow and non-Shadow options to consider, plus multiple Charged Attack options. Superpower lays on the hurt against other Normal types while Earthquake is better into Tinkaton. | L17.5 · 4/14/5 |
| Great LeagueShadow | A | #42 / 1146 | 89.8 | Psywave · Body Slam · Super Power Snorlax has reawakened with competitive pacing to fill Lickilicky's absence. It has has both Shadow and non-Shadow options to consider, and Superpower to lay on the hurt against other Normal types. Its matchups against Ghosts are more grueling, however. | L17.5 · 4/14/5 |
| Ultra League | S | #11 / 844 | 92.1 | Psywave · Body Slam · Earthquake | L28.5 · 5/15/14 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | S | #3 / 844 | 93.7 | Psywave · Body Slam · Earthquake | L28.5 · 5/15/14 |
| Master League | C | #90 / 406 | 77.4 | Psywave · Body Slam · Earthquake | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | C | #79 / 406 | 78.9 | Psywave · Body Slam · Earthquake | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | C | #158 / 689 | 85.9 | Lick · Body Slam · Earthquake | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | C | #201 / 689 | 83.5 | Lick · Body Slam · Earthquake | |
| Master Premier | C | #64 / 274 | 77.5 | Lick · Body Slam · Super Power | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master PremierShadow | B | #33 / 274 | 82.2 | Lick · Body Slam · Super Power | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Snorlax is Gigantamax-only: it has no regular Dynamax form. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerA Gigantamax
- Tank (Max Guard)B Gigantamax
- Healer (Max Spirit)A Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| normalShadow | C | #22 / 353 | 12.3 | 303 | Lick · Skull Bash |
| normal | – | #39 / 353 | 10.5 | 309 | Lick · Skull Bash |
| steelShadow | – | #42 / 180 | 11.4 | 280 | Lick · Heavy Slam |
| groundShadow | – | #66 / 299 | 10.9 | 269 | Lick · Earthquake |
| steel | – | #70 / 180 | 9.6 | 282 | Lick · Heavy Slam |
| dragonShadow | – | #77 / 167 | 11.4 | 282 | Lick · Outrage |
| ground | – | #91 / 299 | 9.3 | 274 | Lick · Earthquake |
| dragon | – | #94 / 167 | 9.6 | 283 | Lick · Outrage |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zen Headbutt | psychic | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +6 | 3 turns |
Lick | ghost | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 3 | +3 | 1 turn |
Psywave | psychic | 4 | +7 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
YawnElite TMSTAB | normal | 0 | +13 | 1.5s | 0.0 | 0 | +12 | 4 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Slam | steel | 70 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.40 | 70 | -50 | |
Hyper BeamSTAB | normal | 150 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.50 | 150 | -80 | |
Earthquake | ground | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.40 | 120 | -65 | |
Outrage | dragon | 110 | -50 | 4.0s | 2.20 | 110 | -60 | |
Skull BashSTAB | normal | 130 | -100 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 130 | -75 | 100% chance: +1 own Def |
Body SlamSTAB | normal | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 65 | -40 | |
Superpower | fighting | 85 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.70 | 85 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 own Atk, -1 own Def |
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