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Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG)

Snorlax Location, Stats, and How to Catch

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Snorlax is a Pokemon in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen (FRLG). Learn how to get Snorlax, its Gen 3 learnset, evolution details, abilities, best natures, and type strengths and weaknesses here!

Pokedex List
Pokemon FRLG - Aerodactyl Aerodactyl
(#142) 		Pokemon FRLG - Snorlax Snorlax
(#143) 		Pokemon FRLG - Articuno Articuno
(#144)

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How to Get Snorlax

Found in the Following Locations

※ Encounter rates can vary depending on the game version.

Location Encounter Rate
Route 12 Interactable
Route 16 Interactable

Snorlax can be found at the locations listed above. This means that you will need to go to one of the areas and either catch them in the wild, trade for them from an NPC, or obtain it as a gift.

How to Catch Snorlax

Get the Poke Flute Key Item

You can obtain the Poke Flute item after completing the 4th gym and saving Mr. Fuji at Pokemon Tower. Find Snorlax either in Route 12 or 16 and interact with it to play the Poke Flute.

Save the Game Before Going Into Battle

Since there are only 2 Snorlax Pokemon in the game, it is highly recommended to save the game before using the Poke Flute. If you defeat Snorlax, you can load the save file to try again without losing the chance to encounter the Pokemon again.

Only 2 Snorlax Pokemon in the Game

There are only 2 Snorlax Pokemon you can encounter in the game. You cannot find them in the wild, just on Route 12 or 16, so don't miss the chance to capture Snorlax.

List of Missable Content

Apply Status Effects and Lower Health to Red

For the best odds in capturing Snorlax, it is better to inflict status effects like Sleep, Frozen, or Paralysis. Lower its HP until the bar becomes red, then use Ultra Balls or Great Balls to capture it.

Best Nature for Snorlax

Adamant or Careful Nature

Nature Increased Stat Decreased Stat
Adamant Attack Sp. Attack
Careful Sp. Defense Sp. Attack

An Adamant nature is one of the best choices for Snorlax because it boosts its already high Attack while lowering Special Attack, a stat it rarely uses. This allows Snorlax to deal more damage with powerful physical moves like Body Slam, Return, or Shadow Ball, making it an even stronger offensive tank.

A Careful nature, on the other hand, increases Snorlax’s Special Defense, further improving its ability to absorb special attacks. Combined with its massive HP, this lets Snorlax switch into special attackers more comfortably and tank on the field longer.

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Snorlax Game Data

Basic Info and Type

Snorlax
Sleeping Pokémon
Pokemon FRLG - Snorlax
Type 1 Pokemon FRLG - Normal
Type 2 -
Egg Group Monster
Height 2.1m
Weight 460lbs

Abilities

Ability Effect
Immunity The immune system of the Pokémon prevents it from getting poisoned.
Thick Fat The Pokémon is protected by a layer of thick fat, which halves the damage taken from Fire- and Ice-type moves.

List of All Abilities

Weakness and Resistances

Multiplier Type
Takes 2x Damage
Pokemon FRLG - Fighting
Takes 0x Damage
Pokemon FRLG - Ghost
Takes 1x Damage
Pokemon FRLG - Dark Pokemon FRLG - Dragon Pokemon FRLG - Rock Pokemon FRLG - Bug Pokemon FRLG - Psychic Pokemon FRLG - Ground Pokemon FRLG - Poison Pokemon FRLG - Electric Pokemon FRLG - Steel Pokemon FRLG - Grass Pokemon FRLG - Fire Pokemon FRLG - Water Pokemon FRLG - Ice Pokemon FRLG - Flying Pokemon FRLG - Normal

Note that Type Effectiveness does not take Abilities into account.

Weakness and Type Chart

Snorlax Base Stats

HP
160
Atk
110
Def
65
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
110
Speed
30
Total
540

Snorlax Evolution Chart

This Pokemon does not evolve.

Snorlax Gen 3 Learnset

Level Up Learnset in FRLG

Lv.
Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
1 Tackle Pokemon FRLG - Normal 35 95 35
5 Amnesia Pokemon FRLG - Psychic - - 20
9 Defense Curl Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 40
13 Belly Drum Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10
17 Headbutt Pokemon FRLG - Normal 70 100 15
21 Yawn Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 10
25 Rest Pokemon FRLG - Psychic - - 10
29 Snore Pokemon FRLG - Normal 40 100 15
33 Body Slam Pokemon FRLG - Normal 85 100 15
37 Sleep Talk Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10
41 Block Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 5
45 Covet Pokemon FRLG - Normal 40 100 40
49 Rollout Pokemon FRLG - Rock 30 90 20
53 Hyper Beam Pokemon FRLG - Normal 150 90 5

TM and HM Learnset in FRLG

No.
Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
HM03 Surf Pokemon FRLG - Water 95 100 15
HM04 Strength Pokemon FRLG - Normal 80 100 15
TM01 Focus Punch Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 150 100 20
TM03 Water Pulse Pokemon FRLG - Water 60 100 20
TM06 Toxic Pokemon FRLG - Poison - 85 10
TM10 Hidden Power Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 100 15
TM11 Sunny Day Pokemon FRLG - Fire - - 5
TM13 Ice Beam Pokemon FRLG - Ice 95 100 10
TM14 Blizzard Pokemon FRLG - Ice 120 70 5
TM15 Hyper Beam Pokemon FRLG - Normal 150 90 5
TM17 Protect Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10
TM18 Rain Dance Pokemon FRLG - Water - - 5
TM21 Frustration Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 100 20
TM22 Solar Beam Pokemon FRLG - Grass 120 100 10
TM24 Thunderbolt Pokemon FRLG - Electric 95 100 15
TM25 Thunder Pokemon FRLG - Electric 120 70 10
TM26 Earthquake Pokemon FRLG - Ground 100 100
TM27 Return Pokemon FRLG - Normal 1 100 20
TM29 Psychic Pokemon FRLG - Psychic 90 100 10
TM30 Shadow Ball Pokemon FRLG - Ghost 80 100 15
TM31 Brick Break Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 75 100 15
TM32 Double Team Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 15
TM34 Shock Wave Pokemon FRLG - Electric 60 - 20
TM35 Flamethrower Pokemon FRLG - Fire 95 100 15
TM37 Sandstorm Pokemon FRLG - Rock - - 10
TM38 Fire Blast Pokemon FRLG - Fire 120 85 5
TM39 Rock Tomb Pokemon FRLG - Rock 50 80 10
TM42 Facade Pokemon FRLG - Normal 70 100 20
TM43 Secret Power Pokemon FRLG - Normal 70 100 20
TM44 Rest Pokemon FRLG - Psychic - - 10
TM45 Attract Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 15

Move Tutor Learnset in FRLG

Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
Body Slam Pokemon FRLG - Normal 85 100 15
Counter Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 1 100 20
Double-Edge Pokemon FRLG - Normal 120 100 15
Mega Kick Pokemon FRLG - Normal 120 75 5
Mega Punch Pokemon FRLG - Normal 80 85 20
Metronome Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10
Mimic Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 10
Rock Slide Pokemon FRLG - Rock 75 90 10
Seismic Toss Pokemon FRLG - Fighting 1 100 20
Substitute Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10

Egg Move Learnset in FRLG

Move
Type
Power
Acc.
PP
Charm Pokemon FRLG - Normal - 100 20
Curse Pokemon FRLG - Ghost - - 10
Double-Edge Pokemon FRLG - Normal 120 100 15
Fissure Pokemon FRLG - Ground 1 30 5
Lick Pokemon FRLG - Ghost 20 100 30
Substitute Pokemon FRLG - Normal - - 10

Learnset from Pre-Evolution in FRLG

This Pokemon cannot learn any moves from a pre-evolution.

Snorlax Pokedex Number

Pokedex List
Pokemon FRLG - Aerodactyl Aerodactyl
(#142) 		Pokemon FRLG - Snorlax Snorlax
(#143) 		Pokemon FRLG - Articuno Articuno
(#144)

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List of All Pokemon by Type

Grass TypeGrass Water TypeWater Fire TypeFire
Electric TypeElectric Ice TypeIce Fighting TypeFighting
Ground TypeGround Poison TypePoison Flying TypeFlying
Psychic TypePsychic Bug TypeBug Rock TypeRock
Ghost TypeGhost Dragon TypeDragon Dark TypeDark
Steel TypeSteel Normal TypeNormal -

List of Pokemon by Egg Group

Grass Egg GroupGrass Monster Egg GroupMonster Dragon Egg GroupDragon
Water 1 Egg GroupWater 1 Water 2 Egg GroupWater 2 Water 3 Egg GroupWater 3
Bug Egg GroupBug Flying Egg GroupFlying Field Egg GroupField
Fairy Egg GroupFairy Human-like Egg GroupHuman-like Mineral Egg GroupMineral
Amorphous Egg GroupAmorphous Undiscovered Egg GroupUndiscovered Ditto Egg GroupDitto

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