Snorlax Guide: Builds and Best Items | Pokemon UNITE

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Snorlax Latest Nerfs & Buffs (06/20)

June 20 Update

Snorlax Changes (June 20)
Heavy Slam	• Cooldown reduced from 7s to 6s (-1s)
Block	• Cooldown reduced from 11s to 9s (-2s)
Power Nap	• Recharge rate increased from 128s to 111s (-17s) • Duration of effects on opposing Pokemon increased
Stat Changes	• Increased Sp. Def. stat
Sp. Def Stat. Change
Level	Before	After
1	67	70
5	122	132
10	228	249
15	400	440

Snorlax Basic Info

Snorlax
	Tier Rating: Role: Defender Attack Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Difficulty: Novice Cost: 6000 / 345
"Snorlax can take a lot of hits. It’s a dependable Pokémon that can protect its allies from harm."

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Snorlax Best Lanes

Top	Jungle	Bottom

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Snorlax Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
✔︎ Great tank ✔︎ Good stunning and disabling power	✖︎ Can struggle during the early game ✖︎ Late move upgrades

Best Builds for Snorlax

Builds
Frontline Build
Disabler Build	Offense Build
Score Stack Build	-

The Best Build for Snorlax is the one with the gold crown!

Frontline Build

Frontline Build
Moveset			Held Items
Heavy Slam Block			Focus Band Buddy Barrier Weakness Policy
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Attack: +15 Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 HP: +660			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Blue x4 Purple x4 White x2			Positive Stats: • HP • Defense • Sp. Def Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This is an all-defensive build designed to put Snorlax in front of its allies as it leads the charge via Heavy Slam and keep enemies at bay using Block.

Focus Band and Buddy Barrier allows Snorlax to receive tons of damage from the enemy while protecting allies. These items increase Snorlax's overall survivability so you can stay in the fight for much longer. The damage you soak up will be converted into extra Attack because of Weakness Policy, giving you additional offense for counter attacks.

Eject Button enables you to get a better position to use your moves, making it a must-have battle item. Note that you can reposition yourself while you are using Block.

Your Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 4 Blue and Purple Emblems for better defenses and 2 White Emblems for a bit of HP. Equip Emblems that improve Defense, Sp. Def., or HP since you need to be as durable as possible when fighting in the frontlines. You can freely trade Sp. Atk and Critical-Hit Rate.

Disabler Build

Disabler Build
Moveset			Held Items
Heavy Slam Yawn			Focus Band Energy Amplifier Buddy Barrier
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 HP: +450 Cooldown: -4.50% Unite Move Charge Rate: +6%			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Brown x2 Black x7 Any Color x1			Positive Stats: • HP Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This build another defensive build but is centered around disabling enemies using Heavy Slam and Yawn allowing you to set up kills for your team.

Focus Band and Buddy Barrier are straight-forward defensive items, giving durability and survivability. Energy Amplifier is mainly so you can use your Unite Move more frequently since it has a decent AoE disable.

Eject Button serves the same purpose as the previous build.

Your Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Black Emblems for maximum move cooldown reduction, 2 Green Emblems for a bit of damage, and 1 Emblem of any color. Equip Emblems that improve HP since your gameplay is only disabling targets and setting up kills for your team. You can freely trade Sp. Atk and Critical-Hit Rate.

Offense Build

Offense Build
Moveset			Held Items
Flail Yawn			Muscle Band Focus Band Scope Lens
Battle Item
Slow Smoke
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Attack: +15 Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 Critical-Hit Rate: +6% Critical-Hit Damage: +12% Attack Speed: +7.50%			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Red x7 Brown x2 Any Color x1			Positive Stats: • HP • Attack • Critical-Hit Rate Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Movement Speed
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This is an offensive build focused on disabling a target with Yawn and following up using Flail to deal high attack damage. The damage you deal with Flail depends on Snorlax's missing health. This means the higher your max HP is, the more damage you deal.

Muscle Band and Scope Lens are your core offensive items and synergizes well with Flail. You can replace Scope Lens with Razor Claw for the movement reduction effect. Focus Band provides decent defense boost and a reliable survivability tool, enabling you to stay alive longer in fights.

Slow Smoke works great in this build, allowing you to drastically slow enemies as you pummel them down with Flail. However, you can equip X Attack instead if you want more damage.

Your Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Red Emblems for maximum Attack Speed, 2 Brown Emblems for a bit of damage, and 1 Emblem of any color. Equip Emblems that improve Attack, HP, or Critical-Hit Rate since all of them affects your damage during Flail. You can freely trade Sp. Atk and Movement Speed.

Score Stack Build

Score Stack Build
Moveset			Held Items
Flail Yawn			Score Shield Attack Weight Aeos Cookie
Battle Item
Potion
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Attack: +18 HP: +690			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Brown x6 White x4			Positive Stats: • HP • Attack • Critical-Hit Rate Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Movement Speed
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This build takes advantage of score related items to increase Snorlax's stats significantly. Getting the full 6 stacks from both Attack Weight and Aeos Cookie gives Snorlax high amounts of Attack and increases Snorlax's max HP, respectively. On top of that, these bonus in stats greatly increases Flail's overall damage output, making Snorlax a powerful bruiser.

Potion gives you a burst of healing so you can stay in the fight longer.

Your Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Brown Emblems for maximum damage and 4 White Emblems for additional HP. Equip Emblems that improve Attack, HP, or Critical-Hit Rate since all of them affects your damage during Flail. You can freely trade Sp. Atk and Movement Speed.

Score Stack Strategy

It is important to get at least 4 stacks of bonuses during the early parts of the match so you can focus on defeating opponents as the game transitions to the mid-game. Do this by taking advantage of the Top Lane's short, narrow paths to chip in a couple of scores to build up your bonuses. Tackle will be a great tool for quickly defeating Wild Pokemon and dashing towards an enemy goal zone for quick scoring. You can even use it as a means of escape from danger when you are caught in a bad position.

Scoring Guide: How and When to Score Goals

Snorlax Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item	Explanation
Aeos Cookie	Each stack of Aeos Cookie significantly increases Snorlax's HP. Combine that with the Pokemon's innately high HP, and you'll be looking at a massive tank that is hard to knock down.
Score Shield	Score Shield gives more HP for Snorlax. It also gives the Pokemon uninterruptible shields which it can take advantage when a lane is successfully pushed.
Buddy Barrier	Buddy Barrier further increases Snorlax's HP. Having this equipped after activating Snorlax's unite move will ensure that the sleeping giant won't be woken up.
Energy Amplifier	Energy Amplifier allows Snorlax to deal extra damage when it uses its unite move. The extra charge rate also helps keep your unite move at the ready.
Focus Band	Focus Band gives extra durability for Snorlax. This item is especially useful for tanky builds that sees the Pokemon in the frontlines.
Scope Lens	Scope Lens gives more potential damage to Snorlax's Standard Attacks. It is mainly used in builds that take advantage of Flail.
Muscle Band	Muscle Band increases Snorlax's damage output when it goes on the offensive.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item	Explanation
Eject Button	Eject Button extends Snorlax's reach so it can slam opponents. It also helps the Pokemon reposition if it over extends.
Potion	Potion scales up with Snorlax's innately high HP and allows it to recover large amounts of HP. The extra burst of HP is significant enough to turn a losing fight to your favor.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move	Explanation
Block	Block is a great disabling move that can stun opponents who are caught in the wall's path. Additionally, it drastically increases Snorlax's defenses, allowing it to soak up massive amounts of damage.
Heavy Slam	Heavy Slam is a great damaging move that can disable multiple enemies in an area. It has excellent range, making it easy for Snorlax to engage fights strong.

Snorlax specializes in getting in the enemy team's face, disabling them and taking hits for the team, giving them space to deal damage to the enemy. Both of these moves help Snorlax fulfill its role. However, if you prefer a more direct playstyle that can contribute to the team's offense, learn Flail and Yawn instead.

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How to Play Snorlax

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Supporting the Attacker is Top Priority
Hunt Wild Pokemon Until Level 5
Flail Becomes Stronger at Lower HP
Use Block to Wall-Off Opponents
Chase Fleeing enemies with Heavy Slam
Use Power Nap to Defend Goals

Supporting the Attacker is Top Priority

Snorlax is a Pokemon that acts with Attackers and is devoted to supporting them. If an allied Attacker is getting hit by opponents, Snorlax will peel off the enemies by jumping in-between them and acting as a shield. Additionally, when it's time for the allied offense, Snorlax can act as a disabler and secondary firepower.

It's important to note that Snorlax himself has low damage, so it's difficult to beat opponents alone. Work with allied Attackers to defeat opponents! There is no point where Snorlax gets enough damage to beat others on his own, so you'll have to rely on them the whole game.

Hunt Wild Pokemon Until Level 5

Snorlax does not have viable offensive options until Level 5, so keep hunting wild Pokemon to level up. Whether you choose Top or Bottom lane, you can hunt wild Pokemon while defending your goal. Work with attackers to defeat opponents and score goals before you reach level 5.

Use Eject Button + Tackle for Early Kills

Snorlax can use Eject Button in the middle of his Tackle animation. Use this to surprise enemies with low HP for a surprise kill during the early game.

Flail Becomes Stronger at Lower HP

Flail offers a more offensive playstyle for Snorlax. It grants a massive amount of Movement Speed and Damage while Snorlax is low on HP, which incentivizes aggression. Use this to turn losing battles into a win and surprise them with high amounts of damage.

Flail: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Block to Wall-Off Opponents

Aside from the defensive plays, Block is also great for pushing opponents away from goal zones to allow your allies to score uninterrupted. It also helps that Snorlax's defense is drastically increased and becomes immune to crowd control during the move. Make sure to keep advancing once you activated block as it stuns the opponent momentarily every time they are hit with the wall.

Block: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Chase Fleeing enemies with Heavy Slam

Take advantage of Heavy Slam's reach to initiate fights or chase down retreating opponents. Once hit, the opponent will be incapacitated and open for attacks, allowing for easy knock downs.

Heavy Slam: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Power Nap to Defend Goals

Use Power Nap on goal zones to defend them. Once activated, it deals a lot of sustained damage over a long period while recovering Snorlax's HP. You can use it to buy time and survive even when attacked by multiple opponents.

However, this normally not enough firepower to defeat opponents, so expect to use this move only to stop enemies from scoring as well as buy time for your allies to join the fight.

Power Nap: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level	Objectives
1 - 4	• Secure as many wild Pokemon as you can to level up quickly • If you're at the bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp. • You can try to get early kills, but don't overextend • Choose Tackle immediately, as this move is great for finishing off Bunnelby as quickly as possible.
5 - 9	• Use Heavy Slam against Pokemon from the opposing team, as well as gaining EXP from Altaria and Swablus • Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock
10+	• Stick with your team to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes • Reach level 13 before or when Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset • Make sure you have Power Nap available when Rayquaza spawns • Help your allies win a teamfight and secure Rayquaza

Snorlax Combos

Heavy Blocks Combo

Heavy Blocks Combo
►
Heavy Slam ► Block
This is a great crowd control combo for displacing opponents during team fights. Heavy Slam, aside from the airborne aspect, is also a great repositioning tool, so use it to place yourself in the middle of a fight. Then, reposition yourself to where you will want to push the enemies away and activate Block to constantly bump them.

Double Disable Combo

Double Disable Combo
►
Heavy Slam ► Yawn
This combo shuts down a single target by stunning them into place. Use Heavy Slam to knock grouped-up enemies airborne as well as reposition yourself closer to them. After that, use Yawn and put them to sleep to open them up for easy attacks.

Ultimate Big Entrance Combo

Ultimate Big Entrance Combo
►
Heavy Slam ► Power Nap
This combo takes advantage of Snorlax's Unite Move to disrupt and deal damage in an area. Start by using Heavy Slam towards grouped enemies to stun them in place. Then, quickly activate Power Nap to deal another wave of damage and disables. Make sure to utilize the move's second activation for more stuns!

Matchups & Counters for Snorlax

Snorlax Matchups

Matchup Notes
Hard Counter	Even Matchup	Easy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Snorlax. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter With Long Range Pokes

Except for Heavy Slam, Snorlax has short-range attacks and Moves making it difficult to get to enemies farther away. Ranged Pokemon will have an easier time brawling with Snorlax since they can whittle away at its health from afar. For melee Pokemon, it is best to bait out and exhaust Snorlax's moves before you can attack with yours.

Best Counters

Pokemon	Explanation
Garchomp	Rating: ★★★★★ • Garchomp's HP-based moves Boosted Attacks will only get stronger the longer the brawl goes on. • Has superior 1v1 potential.
Mr. Mime	Rating: ★★★★ • Gets the full value out of Guard Swap when it links with Snorlax. • Can disrupt set ups by blocking paths with Barriers or shoving targets with Confusion.
Aegislash	Rating: ★★★★ • Can convert Snorlax's attacks into HP-based Boosted Attacks in sword forme. • Snorlax's damage is weak enough to effectively pressure Aegislash.
Venusaur	Rating: ★★★ • Can out sustain Snorlax in a brawl using Petal Dance and Giga Drain. • Can burst down Snorlax from afar with Solar Beam.
Duraludon	Rating: ★★★ • Has consistent burst damage with moves like Dragon Pulse or Flash Cannon. • Negates most of Snorlax's disabling moves with Heavy Metal.

Even Matchups for Snorlax

Take advantage of Snorlax's innately high durability to pin down opponents during a brawl. It is best to pair up with Pokemon with high damage output like Attackers so they can follow through with attacks after you disable opponents.

Cut the Distance Short

Pokemon with Range Attacks
How to Beat
• These Pokemon can deal a significant amount of damage at a distance if left uncontested. Get close to them by getting ground with Heavy Slam or charging towards them with Flail.

Group Up with Allies

Defenders
How to Beat
• Like Snorlax, These Pokemon have high HP and durability. When facing these Pokemon, group up with a damage dealer like Cinderace so you will have the damage advantage. • Use Flail if you want to deal more damage.

Disrupt the Set-Ups

Pokemon with Balanced Stats
How to Beat
• These Pokemon have combos that can be deadly. Disrupt their attacks by continuously pushing them with Block or shutting them down Yawn • When your HP gets low enough, tank their damage using Power Nap • For a more direct way of fighting back, use Flail so you can convert the damage you receive into damage you can deal.

Pin them Down

Pokemon with Burst Damage
How to Beat
• These Pokemon have high burst potential with their combos. However, Snorlax is sturdy enough to withstand the initial burst damage they deal. Once their moves are on cooldown, get aggressive and pin them down with a Heavy Slam.

Easy Matchups for Snorlax

Utilize Snorlax's crowd control to shut down combos and make it hard for aggressors to get proper attacks in.

Aggression Gets Punished

Aggression Gets Punished
How to Beat
• Snorlax has high enough HP and defense to prolong fights, which will be disadvantageous for these Pokemon. • Punish their aggression with a Heavy Slam or Yawn and reset any advantage they have generated. • Negate most of the damage they deal by rapidly healing with Power Nap.

Setups Get Blocked

Pokemon with Disables
How to Beat
• Compared to these Pokemon, Snorlax has the better crowd control moves.

Cut the Range Advantage

Pokemon with Ranged Attacks
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are squishy enough that they won't be able to sustain a lot of damage from Snorlax once you get close. Use Heavy Slam or Flail to get close.

Best Teammates for Snorlax

Pokemon	Explanation
Alolan Ninetales	Can setup Alolan Ninetale's moves
	Snorlax by itself cannnot deal much damage, but can help the team deal damage. One teammate that can benefit from being with Snorlax is Alolan Ninetales. Snorlax can disable enemies and setup Ninetales to do their high damaging combo.
Cramorant	Can protect Cramorant when using Unite move
	Another Pokemon with high damage but no defense is Cramorant. Snorlax can protect Cramorant while it uses one of the most damaging Unite moves with Block and Heavy Slam.
Eldegoss	Can keep Snorlax alive for longer
	Snorlax is already one of the hardest to knock out Pokemon in the game, with Eldegoss by its side, Snorlax will be an unstoppable Juggernaut. It will take a lot of damage to bring Snorlax low, and with Eldegoss' heal and shields, it'll take even more damage.

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Snorlax Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Tackle (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Total Damage: 862
Has the user charge forward belly first, dealing damage when it hits and shoving the first opposing Pokemon it comes in contract with. After this move, the user's next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.
Flail (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 6.5s
Has the user flail about and increases its movement speed for a short time. Increases the user's basic attack damage the lower the user's HP is and decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when basic attacks hit. Upgrade: Increases the damage of this move. If the user has low HP while using this move, its basic attacks that hit opposing Pokemon will restore the user's HP.
Heavy Slam (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12	Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Total Damage: 899 / 1717
Has the user slam its heavy body down, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. Upgrade: Increases daamge dealt by this move.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Rest (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 10s
Has the user fall asleep on the spot and restores its HP. Blocks the movement of all Pokemon not on the user's team while this move is in effect.
Yawn (Lv. 8) Upgrade Lv. 14	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 12s
Has the user let loose a huge yawn that lulls opposing Pokemon into a sleepy haze, putting opposing Pokemon hit by this move to sleep. Upgrade: Also decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when this move hits.
Block (Lv. 8) Upgrade Lv. 14	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 9s
Has the user spread its arms wide to create a wall and grants it a shield. Prevents opposing Pokemon from passing through the wall and shoves them if they run into it. Upgrade: Reduces the damage the user receives while this move is in effect.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Power Nap (Lv. 10)	Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 111s Total Damage: 2398 / 3354
Has the user go to sleep and begin snoring, dealing damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throwing them. While sleeping, the user becomes immune to hindrances and its HP is continually restored. After using Power Nap, the Pokemon gains the following buff(s) for a few seconds: Shield granted. Movement Speed increased for a short time.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack	Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack. When this boosted attack hits, it deals damage to nearby opposing Pokemon and decreases their movement speed for a short time.

Ability (Passive)

Gluttony	Snorlax Increases the Pokemon's movement speed when moving toward Berries. Increases the effects gained from eating Berries.

Snorlax Stats & Evolutions

Snorlax Evolutions

Snorlax This Pokemon does not evolve.

Snorlax Stats

Level	HP	Defense	Special Defense	Attack Damage
1	3300	97	70	175
2	3535	114	83	181
3	3793	133	98	188
4	4077	154	114	195
5	4389	177	132	203
6	4733	202	151	212
7	5111	230	172	222
8	5528	260	195	233
9	5987	294	221	245
10	6493	331	249	258
11	7050	372	280	272
12	7663	417	314	288
13	8338	466	352	305
14	9081	520	394	324
15	9899	580	440	345

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Snorlax In-Game Stat Listings

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