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The best guide on how to play Snorlax in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Snorlax Latest Nerfs & Buffs (10/18)

Version 1.12.1.4 Balance Patch Notes

Snorlax Move Changes (October 18)
Flail Image
Flail
• Movement speed increase effect decreased from 70% (14% decrease every 0.4 sec.) to 70% (10% decrease every 0.5 sec.)
Power Nap Image
Power Nap
• HP recovered: increased by about 20%.
• Energy needed: decreased by 20%.

Flail

1.4.1.3 Bug fixes have been made for the following aspects of this move: actions
1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from 6 to 5. User Effect duration increased. Flail+: Level learned changed from 12 to 11.
1.1.1.6 Although the Patch Notes indicated a damage increase, there was no change.
1.12.1.4 Movement speed increase effect decreased from 70% (14% decrease every 0.4 sec.) to 70% (10% decrease every 0.5 sec.)

Heavy Slam

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from 6 to 5. Heavy Slam+: Level learned changed from 12 to 11.
1.1.1.6 Damage decreased from 1806 to 1717 (-5%).
1.5.2.7 Cooldown reduced from 7s to 6s (-1s)

Block

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from 8 to 7. Block+: Level learned changed from 14 to 13. Damage Reduction bugfix.
1.1.1.6 Shortened the duration from 1 second to 0.8 seconds (-20%).
1.5.2.7 Cooldown reduced from 11s to 9s (-2s)
1.8.1.3 Fixed a bug where effects of Block+ was active unintentionally. Description for Block+ will also be modified.

Yawn

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from 8 to 7. Yawn+: Level learned changed from 14 to 13.
1.2.1.3 Fixed the issue where Pokemon put to sleep would not wake up after being attacked.

Power Nap

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed to 9.
1.1.1.6 HP recovery reduced from 8901 to 6228 (-30%).
1.5.2.7 Recharge rate increased from 128s to 111s (-17s). Duration of effects on opposing Pokemon increased.
1.12.1.4 HP recovered: increased by about 20%. Energy needed: decreased by 20%.

Stat Updates

1.5.2.7 Increased Sp. Def. stat

Snorlax Basic Info

Snorlax
Snorlax.jpg
Tier Rating: A Rank Icon

Role: Defender
Attack Type: Melee
Damage Type: Physical
Difficulty: Novice
Cost:
"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 Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
5 Stars.png
2 Stars.png
4 Stars.png

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Innately high defenses and HP.
✔︎ Strong crowd control and disabling moves.
✔︎ Can shift to a brawler via Flail.
✔︎ Strong early game presence.
✖︎ Lacks damage.
✖︎ Low mobility.

Best Builds for Snorlax

Snorlax Builds
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Tank Build

Tank Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
Movement Speed: +150
HP: +690
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
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.

Tank Build Explanation

This build focuses on taking the frontlines to tank damage and disrupt opponents using Heavy Slam and Block or Yawn.

  • Exp. Share provides Snorlax with durability and mobility through increased HP and movement speed. It also makes leveling up faster in the early game for Snorlax and its lane partner.
  • Focus Band further improves Snorlax's durability through increased defenses and acts as a survivability tool in the frontlines.
  • Buddy Barrier gives Snorlax a large HP boost, and it synergizes well with Power Nap, granting the Pokemon a large shield for extra protection.
  • Aeos Cookie can be a replacement for Exp. Share, providing Snorlax with a larger HP in exchange for mobility and support capabilities.
  • Eject Button allows Snorlax to quickly reposition and set up its moves.
  • X Speed can also work for the build to serve the same purpose.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Brown Emblems for more damage and 6 White Emblems additional HP. This can be achieved by having at least two (2) Emblems that are both Brown and White.
  • Equip Emblems that improve HP to further improve Snorlax's durability.
  • Sp. Atk. and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Tank Build Durability Test

Items
(Level 30)
HP
(@ Lvl 15)
Sp. Def
(@ Lvl 15)
Defense
(@ Lvl 15)
Exp. Share
+
Focus Band
+
Buddy Barrier
10589 470
610

Since the build is centered on tanking damage, equipping items that will maximize Snorlax's durability is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Exp. Share, Focus Band, and Buddy Barrier will be the best for the build. Although the item combination gives the least HP, it does provide more benefits for Snorlax in the long run.

As for alternatives, replacing Exp. Share with Aeos Cookie would be the best option. The item combination produced the second highest HP results while maintaining a high Sp. Def and Defense stat score.

The numbers here are taken from the stats data in Practice Mode.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(Level 30)
HP
(@ Lvl 15)
Sp. Def
(@ Lvl 15)
Defense
(@ Lvl 15)
Exp. Share
+
Focus Band
+
Buddy Barrier
10589 470
610
Exp. Share
+
Focus Band
+
Aeos Cookie
(6 stacks)
11579 470
610
Exp. Share
+
Buddy Barrier
+
Aeos Cookie
(6 stacks)
12029 440
580
Focus Band
+
Buddy Barrier
+
Aeos Cookie
(6 stacks)
11789 470
610

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Flail Build

Flail Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
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%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Attack
Critical-Hit Rate
Free Negative Stats:
Sp. Atk
Defense
Sp. Def
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Flail Build Explanation

This is a offense-oriented build centered on disabling targets with Yawn, then beating them down with attacks with the help of Flail.

  • Muscle Band enhances Snorlax's attacks through increased damage and attack speed, especially while Flail is active.
  • Scope Lens gives Snorlax a chance to deal critical-hits with its attacks, particularly when Flail is active.
  • Focus Band improves Snorlax's durability via increased defenses and acts as a survivability tool, prolonging the Pokemon's life during fights and allowing it to keep attacking targets.
  • Exp. Share can be a replacement for either Muscle Band or Scope Lens, increasing Snorlax's HP and movement speed in exchange for damage.
  • X Speed helps Snorlax stay on top of its targets while beating them down with attacks.
  • Eject Button can also work to serve the same purpose.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Brown Emblems for more damage and 6 White Emblems additional HP. This can be achieved by having at least two (2) Emblems that are both Brown and White.
  • Equip Emblems that improve Attack or Critical-hit Rate to further improve Snorlax's attacks.
  • Sp. Atk., Sp. Def, and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Flail Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Standard Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Boosted Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band
+
Scope Lens
1344 1681

Since the build is centered on Flail, equipping items that will maximize Snorlax's attack damage is the ideal item combination. Focus Band is a core item for the build, leaving only two (2) items for consideration.

Out of all the item combinations, Muscle Band and Scope Lens will be the best for the build. The item combination still generated quite decent results, but it does allow Snorlax to deal critical-hits, which suits the build perfectly.

As for alternatives, replacing either Muscle Band or Scope Lens with Exp. Share would be the ideal option. Although Snorlax's attacks will deal less damage, the movement speed and experience gain from of Exp. Share can translate into a different kind of advantage in the long run.


The damage tests are conducted using the Training Dummy in Practice Mode. The results are taken from the Total Damage data.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@Lvl 30)
Standard Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Boosted Attack
(@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band
+
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
1563 1906
Muscle Band
+
Scope Lens
1344 1681
Muscle Band
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
1417 1790
Muscle Band
+
Weakness Policy
(4 stacks)
1403 1766
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Scope Lens
1184 1521
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
1302 1675
Razor Claw
(Includes effect)
+
Weakness Policy
(4 stacks)
1273 1636
Scope Lens
+
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
1045 1412
Scope Lens
+
Weakness Policy
(4 stacks)
1029 1386
Attack Weight
(6 stacks)
+
Weakness Policy
(4 stacks)
1111 1508

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Snorlax Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Exp. Share.pngExp. Share Exp. Share gives Snorlax HP and movement speed, and makes leveling up for Snorlax and its lane partner faster.
Aeos Cookie.pngAeos Cookie Aeos Cookie gives Snorlax a massive HP boost, allowing the Pokemon to tank more damage.
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier Buddy Barrier provides Snorlax with a large HP boost, improving its durability. It also grants a large shield when the Pokemon uses Power Nap, making it extremely hard to take down.
Focus Band.pngFocus 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.pngScope 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.pngMuscle Band Muscle Band increases Snorlax's attack damage and attack speed. It's particularly useful when Snorlax is using Flail.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button extends Snorlax's reach so it can slam opponents. It also helps the Pokemon reposition if it over extends.
X Speed.pngX Speed X Speed improves Snorlax's overall mobility. It works particularly well with Flail since it allows the Pokemon to stay on top of targets.
Potion.pngPotion 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 ImageBlock 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 ImageHeavy 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.

This moveset better suits Snorlax's tank gameplay. Heavy Slam gives Snorlax a way to dive in the middle of fights and disrupt opponents. Block allows Snorlax to control enemy movement, which has offensive and defensive uses. It also grants Snorlax a shield and increases its defenses, giving the Pokemon more durability for short time.

Heavy Slam and Flail are Snorlax's primary offensive moves. Heavy Slam is a straightforward crowd control move that functions as a dash. It is objectively the better move for Snorlax since it's a disabling move, which is crucial to winning fights. Flail improves Snorlax's attacks by giving it additional effects, turning the Pokemon into a powerful brawler.

Block and Yawn are Snorlax's complimentary moves. They are crowd control moves that don't do much on their own and doesn't deal any damage, but they become useful when use in conjunction with the other moves. Block is generally best paired with Heavy Slam due to their synergy. On the other hand, Yawn is a more powerful disabling move and can work with Heavy Slam or Flail, but it's the best move choice if Snorlax learns Flail.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best for Snorlax?

Flail & Yawn 21
Votes
Flail & Block 7
Votes
Heavy Slam & Yawn 6
Votes
Heavy Slam & Block 41
Votes

Let us know why in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Flail & Yawn 17
Votes
Flail & Block 11
Votes
Heavy Slam & Yawn 6
Votes
Heavy Slam & Block 42
Votes

How to Play Snorlax

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Prioritize Supporting Damage Dealers

Your primary job throughout the game is to accompany the team's damage dealers and provide crowd controls. You also should be fighting in the frontlines to soak damage from the enemy team, allowing the damage dealers to safely attack and use their moves. If you see enemies targeting your team's damage dealers, quickly come to their aid and throw yourself into the fight to tank damage.

Take Advantage of Initial Moveset

Take advantage of Snorlax's strong initial moveset in the early game to get some advantage for your team. It will translate into a better mid game and late game for you and your team if done flawlessly.

Get Early Knockouts with Tackle

Use Tackle to secure early knockouts. You can use the Tackle Combo for maximum damage.

Tackle: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Rest in Grass or on Goal Zone

It's best to use Rest in grass to heal up safely. You can also use it while standing on an allied goal zone for faster healing.

Rest: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Utilize Movement Speed from Gluttony

Take advantage of the movement speed increase from Gluttony. It's useful in certain scenarios like stealing Yellow Berries from the enemy or escaping.

Gluttony: Snorlax Ability Effects

Zone Out Enemies with Block

Use Block to zone out enemies from objectives or discourage them from approaching.

Block: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Trap Targets on Walls or Objects

If there are walls or objects nearby, shove enemies towards them to trap them in place using Block.

Cut Off Enemy Path

You can also use Block to cut off the enemy's path. Use the Heavy Blocks Combo for proper execution.

Utilize the Shield and Unstoppable Status Effect

Use of the shield and the Unstoppable status effect during Block to your advantage. The shield is useful for mitigating damage, especially burst damage while the Unstoppable status effect prevents you from getting disabled.

Anticipate Enemy Movement When Using Heavy Slam

When using Heavy Slam, try to anticipate your enemy's movement and time it so you'll land directly on top of them.

Heavy Slam: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Power Nap in the Middle of a Teamfight

Use Power Nap when there are many enemies near you and you're low on HP, especially during teamfights. The move not only recovers your HP but functions as a crowd control.

Power Nap: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Power Nap to Defend Goal Zones

You can also use Power Nap while your inside an allied goal zone to defend it since the move deals damage over time in an area which can interrupt scoring.

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Secure as many Wild Pokemon as you can and get EXP to reach level 5.
  • Once at level 5, learn either Flail or Heavy Slam.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon and level up, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents.

Level 6 to 9

  • Once at level 7, learn Yawn if you selected Flail, or either Yawn or Block if you selected Heavy Slam, and start to get aggressive.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents to level up.
  • Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Once at level 9, learn Power Nap to get all moves.

Level 10+

  • Continue to farm and level up.
  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 13 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a full-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Snorlax Combos

Tackle Combo

Heavy Blocks Combo
Standard Attack Icon x 3 ► Tackle IconStandard Attack Icon

Standard Attack x3 ► TackleStandard Attack
This is a powerful combo you can do in the early game before you upgrade your moveset. Start by attacking three (3) times with the third attack being a Boosted Attack. Immediately use Tackle to stun your target and reset your Boosted Attack, then end the combo with the Boosted Attack.

Heavy Blocks Combo

Heavy Blocks Combo
Heavy Slam IconBlock Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Snorlax Heavy Blocks Combo
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 IconYawn Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Snorlax Double Disable Combo
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 IconPower Nap Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Snorlax Ultimate Big Entrance Combo
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

Hard Counter
CinderaceDecidueyeDelphoxDragapultDuraludonGlaceonInteleonMega Mewtwo YSylveonVenusaur
Fair Matchup
AegislashAlolan NinetalesAzumarillBlastoiseBlisseyChandelureCharizardClefableComfeyCrustleDodrioDragoniteEldegossEspeonGarchompGardevoirGengarGoodraGreedentGreninjaLaprasLeafeonMamoswineMewMiraidonMr. MimePikachuSlowbroTalonflameTrevenantUmbreonWigglytuffZoroark
Good Matchup
AbsolBlazikenBuzzwoleCramorantGyaradosHoopaLucarioMachampMega Mewtwo XMeowscaradaMetagrossMimikyuSableyeScizorTsareenaTyranitarUrshifuZacianZeraora
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy 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
Glaceon ImageGlaceon Rating: ★★★★★
• Can shred through Snorlax's durability using Icicle Spear or Icy Wind.
• Can kite Snorlax with attacks or moves.
Venusaur ImageVenusaur Rating: ★★★★
• Can slow and deal burst damage from afar using Sludge Bomb and Solar Beam, respectively.
• Can overpower Snorlax with Petal Dance and Giga Drain.
Mega Mewtwo Y ImageMega Mewtwo Y Rating: ★★★★
• Can keep Snorlax at bay using Future Sight or Psystrike, and kite it with attacks.
• Can easily dodge Heavy Slam and keep its distance from Snorlax using Teleport.

Even Matchups for Snorlax

Taking advantage of Snorlax's innately high durability and arsenal of crowd control moves to pin down opponents during a brawl can help it get the upper hand against these Pokemon.

Displace Them

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Alolan Ninetales Image Chandelure Image Espeon Image Gardevoir Image Greninja Image Mew Image Miraidon Image Pikachu Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have high damage. However, they can easily fall if they get out of position.
• Head straight for them using Heavy Slam, then push them out of position with Block, or just keep them disabled with Heavy Slam and Yawn.
• Snorlax can also use Power Nap after jumping in with Heavy Slam to force them to retreat.

Disrupt Their Attacks or Combos

All-Rounders
Aegislash Image Azumarill Image Charizard Image Dragonite Image Garchomp Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. However, they do need to get close to their targets first to deal damage, making them susceptible to Snorlax's disabling moves.
• Disrupt their attacks or combos using Heavy Slam, and Block or Yawn.
• Tank their damage with the help of Power Nap.

Tank Their Damage, Then Retaliate

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage
Dodrio Image Gengar Image Leafeon Image Talonflame Image Zoroark Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, Snorlax is durable enough to tank their damage and can easily retaliate using its disabling moves when they dive in.
• Either wait for them to dive in, then punish them with Heavy Slam, and Block or Yawn, or strike first with Heavy Slam to force them to play defensively.
• Use Power Nap to heal up and nullify their damage.

Utilize Their Numbers

Supporters
Blissey Image Clefable Image Comfey Image Eldegoss Image Mr. Mime Image Wigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Snorlax, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• Take advantage of them being in close proximity to each other by using Heavy Slam to stun them, then displacing them with Block.
• Snorlax can also use Power Nap after jumping in with Heavy Slam to force them to scatter.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon
Blastoise Image Crustle Image Goodra Image Greedent Image Lapras Image Mamoswine Image Trevenant Image Umbreon Image
How to Beat
• Much like Snorlax,these Pokemon are extremely durable, making it difficult for Snorlax to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Snorlax.
• Keep them disabled using Heavy Slam and Block or Yawn, and allow allies to deal with them.

Easy Matchups for Snorlax

Pokemon that are susceptible to disabling moves will have a hard time in getting anything done when Snorlax is around.

Displace Them

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Cramorant Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have high damage. However, they can easily fall if they get out of position.
• Head straight for them using Heavy Slam, then push them out of position with Block, or just keep them disabled with Heavy Slam and Yawn.
• Snorlax can also use Power Nap after jumping in with Heavy Slam to force them to retreat.

Disrupt Their Attacks or Combos

All-Rounders
Blaziken Image Buzzwole Image Gyarados Image Lucario Image Machamp Image Mega Mewtwo X Image Metagross Image Mimikyu Image Scizor Image Tsareena Image Tyranitar Image Urshifu Image Zacian Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. However, they do need to get close to their targets first to deal damage, making them susceptible to Snorlax's disabling moves.
• Disrupt their attacks or combos using Heavy Slam, and Block or Yawn.
• Tank their damage with the help of Power Nap.

Tank Their Damage, Then Retaliate

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage
Absol Image Meowscarada Image Zeraora Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, Snorlax is durable enough to tank their damage and can easily retaliate using its disabling moves when they dive in.
• Either wait for them to dive in, then punish them with Heavy Slam, and Block or Yawn, or strike first with Heavy Slam to force them to play defensively.
• Use Power Nap to heal up and nullify their damage.

Utilize Their Numbers

Supporters
Hoopa Image Sableye Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Snorlax, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• Take advantage of them being in close proximity to each other by using Heavy Slam to stun them, then displacing them with Block.
• Snorlax can also use Power Nap after jumping in with Heavy Slam to force them to scatter.

Best Teammates for Snorlax

Pokemon Explanation
Cinderace ImageCinderace Scizor ImageScizor Damage Dealers
Snorlax is one of the best "bodyguards" for damage dealers in the game, particularly for ranged Pokemon. Its assortment of disables allows the Pokemon to easily set up knockouts for them, making it easier for them to carry the team. Snorlax can also soak a lot of damage for them during fights, giving them room to freely hit enemies with their attacks and moves.
Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime Urshifu ImageUrshifu Aggressive Frontliners
Pairing Snorlax with an aggressive frontliner puts immense pressure on the enemy team during fights. Both can tank and deal damage all while providing disables, allowing the rest of the team to follow up. Moreover, targetting Snorlax with a move like Power Swap makes the Pokemon a lot harder to knock out, which can force the enemy to exhaust their moves and effort on the Pokemon. Alternatively, Snorlax can use Heavy Slam or Yawn to make it easier for charge-up moves like Wicked Blow to hit.
Eldegoss ImageEldegoss Well-rounded Supporters
Pokemon that can support Snorlax defensively and offensively improves both of the Pokemon's playstyles. Should Snorlax go for a traditional tank build, moves like Cotton Guard or Cotton Spore allows Snorlax to tank even more damage. On the other hand, if Snorlax goes Flail, a move like Leaf Tornado can amplify Snorlax's aggression.

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Snorlax Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Tackle ImageTackle
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 789
Final Damage: 900
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 ImageFlail
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 6.5s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
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 ImageHeavy Slam
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 866
Final Damage: 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 ImageRest
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 10s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
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 ImageYawn
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 12s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
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 ImageBlock
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Hindrance
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 9s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
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: Also increases the user's Defense and Sp. Defense while using the move.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Power Nap ImagePower Nap
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Buff
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 88s
Starting Damage: 2239
Initial damage: 747, Damage over time: 373 x 3, Turnover damage: 373, Healing: 7% of Max HP x 9
Final Damage: 2779
Initial damage: 927, Damage over time: 463 x 3, Turnover damage: 463, Healing: 7% of Max HP x 9
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.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image 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 ImageGluttony
Snorlax IconSnorlax

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

Snorlax Stats & Evolutions

Snorlax Evolutions

Snorlax.pngSnorlax
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

Offense Endurance Mobility Scoring Support
1.5 Stars.png 5 Stars.png 2 Stars.png 1.5 Stars.png 2.5 Stars.png

Snorlax Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
SnorlaxBeach StyleBeach Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350 / Holowear Ticket 18
SnorlaxBerry StyleBerry Style
Event:

Energy Rewards
Odds: 0.8%
SnorlaxPurple Unite StylePurple Unite Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350 / Holowear Ticket 18
SnorlaxOrange Unite StyleOrange Unite Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350 / Holowear Ticket 18
SnorlaxCook StyleCook Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 2199
SnorlaxConcert StyleConcert Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
SnorlaxBedtime StyleBedtime Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
SnorlaxSunshine StyleSunshine Style
SnorlaxMartial Arts StyleMartial Arts Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 2199
SnorlaxGuardian StyleGuardian Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1200
SnorlaxPink Unite StylePink Unite Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350
SnorlaxConcert Style (Pink)Concert Style (Pink)
Event:
SnorlaxStage StyleStage Style

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Snorlax Achievements

Heavy Slam Achievement

Heavy Slam
Pokemon Move
Snorlax ImageSnorlax Heavy Slam ImageHeavy Slam
Mission:
Throw 2 or more Pokemon from the opposing team at the same time with Heavy Slam or Heavy Slam+ (10/20/40 times total)
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Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png5
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Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png10
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