Snorlax (#143)
Snorlax (#143) is a Normal-type Sleeping Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Snorlax isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: wake the one sleeping on Route 12 with the Poké Flute. It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is HP (160), and its base stat total of 430 ranks #17 of 151.

- National No.
- #143
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- Sleeping Pokémon
- Height
- 6′11″ (2.1 m)
- Weight
- 1014.0 lb (459.9 kg)
- Catch rate
- 25 of 255
- Base EXP
- 154
- Growth rate
- Slow
Snorlax does little besides eat and sleep, and the bigger its rounded body grows, the lazier it seems to become.
Where to find Snorlax in Pokémon Red
- Route 12: wake the one sleeping on Route 12 with the Poké Flute (Lv 30).
- Route 16: wake the one sleeping on Route 16 with the Poké Flute (Lv 30).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 160 | #2 of 151 | |
| Attack | 110 | #10 of 151 | |
| Defense | 65 | #71 of 151 | |
| Special | 65 | #73 of 151 | |
| Speed | 30 | #140 of 151 | |
| Total | 430 | #17 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Snorlax
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fighting |
| ½× (resists) | — |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Start | Amnesia | Psychic | — | 100% | 20 |
| Start | Rest | Psychic | — | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 41 | Harden | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 48 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| 56 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Snorlax in Pokémon Red?
Snorlax isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: wake the one sleeping on Route 12 with the Poké Flute.
What type is Snorlax?
Snorlax is Normal type. It takes double damage from Fighting and is immune to Ghost.
Does Snorlax evolve?
No, Snorlax doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Snorlax learn?
Snorlax starts with Headbutt, Amnesia, and Rest and learns Body Slam (Lv 35), Harden (Lv 41), Double-Edge (Lv 48), and Hyper Beam (Lv 56) by leveling up. It can learn 36 TMs and HMs.
What are Snorlax's base stats?
HP 160, Attack 110, Defense 65, Special 65, Speed 30, for a total of 430.