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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!

List of Contents

Latest Nerfs & Buffs (7/18)
Basic Info
Best Builds
Best Items & Moveset
How to Play
Progression and Leveling Guide
Combos
Matchups & Counters
Best Teammates
Moves
Stats & Evolutions
Skins (Holowear)
Character Spotlight
Achievements
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Snorlax Latest Nerfs & Buffs (7/18)

Version 1.19.2.6 Patch Notes

Snorlax Changes
Stat Buff	• Defense increased from 97 - 580 to 97 - 640. • Sp. Def. increased from 70 - 440 to 70 - 490.
Tackle	• Damage decreased by 10%.
Heavy Slam	• Damage decreased by 20%.
Flail	• Cooldown increased from 6.5s to 7s.

Snorlax Stat Buff

Lvl	Def	Sp. Def.
5	177 → 186 (+5.1%)	132 → 139 (+5.3%)
10	331 → 359 (+8.5%)	249 → 273 (+9.6%)
15	580 → 640 (+10.3%)	440 → 490 (+11.4%)

Stat Updates

1.5.2.7	Increased Sp. Def. stat
1.18.1.2	HP increased from 3300-9899 to 3300-10400 (Lvl. 1-15).
1.18.1.3	Stats reverted to its pre-February 27 state.
1.19.2.6	Defense increased from 97 - 580 to 97 - 640. Sp. Def. increased from 70 - 440 to 70 - 490.

Tackle

No updates yet.

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.)
1.16.2.6	Time for which movement speed increases changed from 2s to 3s. Movement speed buff increased from 70~30% to 80~40% (10% decrease every 0.5s).
1.19.2.6	Cooldown increased from 6.5s to 7s.

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)
1.19.2.6	Damage decreased by 20%.

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.
1.14.1.5	Movement speed penalty decreased from 45% to 30%. Shield amount increased by 50%.
1.16.2.6	Defense bonus increased from 25% to 35%. Special Defense bonus increased from 25% to 35%.
1.18.1.2	Shield increased by 16%. Cooldown reduced from 9s to 8s.

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.
1.16.2.6	Cooldown decreased from 12s to 10.5s.
1.19.1.2	Sleep duration decreased from 3s to 2.5s.

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%.
1.18.1.2	HP recovery increased by 18%.

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

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
Tank Build
Flail Build	-

Tank Build

Tank Build
Moveset			Held Items
Heavy Slam Block			Exp. Share Focus Band Buddy Barrier
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 Movement Speed: +150 HP: +690			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Brown x6 White x6			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.
Tenacity Belt can be a replacement for Focus Band, providing the same defense increase but focusing more on durability due to its effect.
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
Flail Yawn			Muscle Band Scope Lens Focus Band
Battle Item
X Speed
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
Brown x6 White x6			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.
Tenacity Belt can be a replacement for Focus Band, providing the same defense increase but focusing more on durability due to its effect.
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	Exp. Share gives Snorlax HP and movement speed, and makes leveling up for Snorlax and its lane partner faster.
Aeos Cookie	Aeos Cookie gives Snorlax a massive HP boost, allowing the Pokemon to tank more damage.
Buddy 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	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 attack damage and attack speed. It's particularly useful when Snorlax is using Flail.
Tenacity Belt	Tenacity Belt provides Snorlax with a nice amount of Defense and Sp. Def., and its effect works well with the Pokemon's Defender role.

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.
X 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	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.

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

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Flail & Block 7

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Heavy Slam & Yawn 6

Votes

Heavy Slam & Block 41

Votes

Let us know why in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Flail & Yawn 17

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Flail & Block 11

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Heavy Slam & Yawn 6

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Heavy Slam & Block 42

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How to Play Snorlax

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Prioritize Supporting Damage Dealers
Take Advantage of Initial Moveset
Utilize Movement Speed from Gluttony
Zone Out Enemies with Block
Anticipate Enemy Movement When Using Heavy Slam
Use Power Nap in the Middle of a Teamfight

Prioritize Supporting Damage Dealers

Snorlax's primary job throughout the game is to accompany the team's damage dealers and provide crowd controls. The Pokemon 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 there are enemies targeting the team's damage dealers, it's best for Snorlax to quickly come to their aid and throw itself 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. Refer to 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. It can also be used while standing on an allied goal zone for faster healing.

Rest: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Utilize Boosted Attacks

Snorlax's Boosted Attack deals damage to nearby enemies and slows them for a short time. Incorporating Boosted Attacks into Snorlax's fighting makes the Pokemon a more efficient frontliner during fights. This is especially true during the early game where most Pokemon are still frail.

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

Snorlax 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

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

Anticipate Enemy Movement When Using Heavy Slam

When using Heavy Slam, try to anticipate the enemy's movement and time it so Snorlax will land directly on top of them.

Heavy Slam: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Use as a Mobility Tool

Heavy Slam can also be used as a mobility tool for escaping or leaping walls.

Use Power Nap in the Middle of a Teamfight

Use Power Nap when there are many enemies near Snorlax and it's low on HP, especially during teamfights. The move not only heals Snorlax but functions as a crowd control.

Power Nap: Snorlax Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Power Nap to Defend Goal Zones

Snorlax can also use Power Nap while it's 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 and Bottom Guide

Level 1 to 5

Quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 5 and learn your first move.
At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.

Level 6 to 9

Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
Once you reach level 7, learn your second move.
Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns, otherwise secure Regieleki.
Upon reaching level 9, learn your Unite Move.

Level 10+

Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
Reach at least level 13 or max level if possible before or when Groudon spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
Make sure that your Unite Move is available when Groudon spawns.
Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.

Snorlax Combos

Tackle Combo

Heavy Blocks Combo
x 3 ► ►
Standard Attack x3 ► Tackle ► Standard 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 ► 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
Glaceon	Rating: ★★★★★ • Can shred through Snorlax's durability using Icicle Spear or Icy Wind. • Can kite Snorlax with attacks or moves.
Venusaur	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	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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Scizor	Damage Dealers
Cinderace Scizor	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 Urshifu	Aggressive Frontliners
Mr. Mime Urshifu	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	Well-rounded Supporters
Eldegoss	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 (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 710 Final Damage: 811
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. 5) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 7s 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 (Lv. 5) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 692 Final Damage: 1375
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 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 (Lv. 7) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 10.5s 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 (Lv. 7) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 8s 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 (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	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	116	85	181
3	3793	137	101	188
4	4077	160	119	195
5	4389	186	139	203
6	4733	214	161	212
7	5111	245	185	222
8	5528	279	212	233
9	5987	317	241	245
10	6493	359	273	258
11	7050	405	309	272
12	7663	456	348	288
13	8338	512	391	305
14	9081	573	438	324
15	9899	640	490	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

Snorlax Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
Beach Style Zirco Trading: 350 / 18	Berry Style Event: Energy Rewards Odds: 0.8%
Purple Unite Style Zirco Trading: 350 / 18	Orange Unite Style Zirco Trading: 350 / 18
Cook Style Zirco Trading: 2199	Concert Style Zirco Trading: 400
Bedtime Style Zirco Trading: 400	Sunshine Style Event: UNITE Club Membership
Martial Arts Style Zirco Trading: 2199	Guardian Style Zirco Trading: 1200
Pink Unite Style Zirco Trading: 350	Concert Style (Pink) Event:
Stage Style Event: Season 21 Battle Pass	Space Style Event: Treasure Chest Challenge

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Snorlax Character Spotlight

Snorlax Achievements

Heavy Slam Achievement

Heavy Slam
Pokemon	Move
Snorlax	Heavy 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)
Medals & Points	Rewards
Beginner 5	Aeos Ticket x100
Expert 5	Aeos Coin x300
Master 10	Holowear Ticket x3

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Comment

Anonymous 9 months

You should use flail

Anonymous 9 months

I think heavy slam and yawn is a good combo because when I use heavy slam and block. My opponent gets behind my shield and I get damage and when I use yawn it stuns my opponent and then I use heavy slam on my opponent

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