Snorlax

Snorlax
Aerodactyl
143
Articuno
Ability	Immunity Thick Fat Gluttony (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Voice Actor (EN)	Michael Haigney (4Kids and Super Smash Bros. series) Ted Lewis (4Kids) James Carter Cathcart (TPCi)
Voice Actor (JP)	Katsuyuki Konishi

Snorlax <sup>(JPJapanese: カビゴン

Romaji: Kabigon)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Pokémon Red and Blue. It evolves from Munchlax when leveled up with high friendship and breeds for it when holding Full Incense. It has a Gigantamax form.

Physiology and Behaviour

Snorlax is a huge, bipedal, dark blue-green Pokémon with a cream-colored face, belly, and feet. Its body is composed of mostly its belly, as its limbs are comparatively small. Its head is large with small, pointed ears and two pointed teeth protruding from its lower jaw. It has round feet, which both have three claws and a circular brown paw pad, and short arms with five claws on each hand. Snorlax's bulk makes it the heaviest Normal type.

Snorlax is often found in mountains and forests. It wakes up only to eat, requiring 900 lbs. (400 kg) of food per day before returning to its slumber. It is not a picky eater, as its strong stomach allows it to eat even moldy food without feeling any ill effects. It can even handle thorny plants or Muk's poison. It can also eat while it is resting. Snorlax is docile enough to let children and small Pokémon bounce on its large stomach. Despite its apparent laziness, however, Snorlax can exhibit tremendous power when prompted. Snorlax is known to appear without warning in villages and steal their food supplies, such as rice granaries, which has long been considered a disaster whenever it happens. Professor Neroli does research on Snorlax, particularly on their ability to attract Pokémon around them to sleep. A lot of Pokémon tend to gather around Snorlax to sleep near it or on it.

Gigantamax Snorlax

As Gigantamax Snorlax, seeds and small pebbles that were tangled in its belly fur go through immense growth, causing patches of grass, bushes, rocks, and a large tree to sprout upon its belly. The tree has three red clouds circling it. The Berries that grow on Gigantamax Snorlax's tree include a Sitrus Berry, a Magost Berry, and a Haban Berry.

Gigantamax Snorlax almost never moves; even when in battle it only slightly lifts its body and attacks by flailing with its arms and legs. However, its attacks are very powerful — Gigantamax Snorlax is considered to be one of the strongest Dynamax Pokémon to have been discovered.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

In the First Pokémon Generation and Second Pokémon Generation games, their remakes, and Pokémon X and Y, wild Snorlax can be found sleeping in inconvenient locations. In order to catch one, a Trainer must first awaken it with music from either a Poké Flute or the PokéGear set to the Poké Flute channel.

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Ranger: Snorlax will be seen sleeping throughout the game, effectively cutting off certain areas until later on. It will eventually remain in a cave in the Sekra Range. Once the rest of the Ranger Browser has been completed, it will wake up and can be captured.

Snorlax is the game mascot of Pokémon Sleep.

Super Smash Bros. series

Snorlax can be summoned with a Pokéball in the Super Smash Bros. series. When Snorlax comes out from the Pokéball, it jumps into the air and then falls down through the stage. The move Snorlax used is Body Slam.

In the anime

Ash's Snorlax

Ash Ketchum owns a Snorlax. In Snack Attack!, a wild Snorlax was eating the grapefruits of the Grapefruit Islands. Ash managed to catch it near the end of the episode. After Ash's adventures in the Orange Islands, Snorlax spent most of its time at Professor Oak's lab.

In Pokémon Origins, Red encountered a Snorlax by playing the Poké Flute. He was able to catch it and later use it in his Gym battle against Giovanni; it was quickly defeated by Giovanni's Rhyhorn's Horn Drill.

A Snorlax appeared in Detective Pikachu, where it was seen sleeping in the middle of an intersection in Ryme City.

Snorlax was featured alongside Cubone in an animation produced as part of Project Snorlax titled The Adventures of Snorlax and Cubone.

Snorlax appeared in A Clefairy Bedtime Story.

Origin and inspiration

Snorlax's appearance and behavior of constantly eating and sleeping were directly inspired by Game Freak planner Koji Nishino. Additionally, Snorlax may be loosely based on hibernating bears or teddy bears. It may also be based on a food coma, as it eats large quantities of food, then takes a nap, both of which are symptomatic of the condition. Snorlax's Gigantamax form resembles a small hill.

Snorlax may be a combination of snore and lax or relax.

Kabigon is derived from Kirby, the eponymous main character of Nintendo's Kirby video game series. In an interview with Game Informer, Junichi Masuda stated that Kōji Nishino, the main inspiration for Snorlax, used to be called "Kirby" during the development of Pokémon Red and Green because of his large appetite. Kabigon may also involve 黴 kabi (mold), noting the fact that Snorlax will eat anything, even moldy food.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
Pokémon Yellow	Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
Pokémon Stadium	A lazy Pokémon that gets continually fatter by sticking to a cycle of eating and sleeping. Awake only when it eats.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	What sounds like its cry may actually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly.
Pokémon Silver	Its stomach's digestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.
Pokémon Crystal	This Pokémon's stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.
Pokémon Sapphire	Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.
Pokémon Emerald	Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its big belly as a place to play.
Pokémon FireRed	It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.
Pokémon Pearl	It stops eating only to sleep. It doesn't feel full unless it eats nearly 900 pounds a day.
Pokémon Platinum	When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.
Pokémon HeartGold	What sounds like its cry may actually be its snores or the rumblings of its hungry belly.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its stomach's digestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.
Pokémon White	When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.
Pokémon Black 2	When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.
Pokémon White 2	When its belly is full, it becomes too lethargic to even lift a finger, so it is safe to bounce on its belly.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
Pokémon Y	Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Its stomach is said to be incomparably strong. Even Muk's poison is nothing more than a hint of spice on Snorlax's tongue.
Pokémon Moon	It eats nearly 900 pounds of food every day. It starts nodding off while eating—and continues to eat even while it's asleep.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	It doesn't do anything other than eat and sleep. When prompted to make a serious effort, though, it apparently displays awesome power.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	It has no interest in anything other than eating. Even if you climb up on its stomach while it's napping, it doesn't seem to mind at all!
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Will eat anything, even if the food happens to be a little moldy. It never gets an upset stomach.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
Pokémon Shield	This Pokémon's stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It stops eating only to sleep. It doesn't feel full unless it eats nearly 900 pounds a day.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	This glutton appears in villages without warning and devours the entirety of their rice granaries—such occurrences have long been counted among the gravest of disasters.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	This gluttonous Pokémon eats constantly, apart from when it's asleep. It devours nearly 900 pounds of food per day.
Pokémon Violet	Its stomach's digestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. Eating things off the ground doesn't bother it at all.

Gigantamax Snorlax

Title	Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Gigantamax energy has affected stray seeds and even pebbles that got stuck to Snorlax, making them grow to a huge size.
Pokémon Shield	Terrifyingly strong, this Pokémon is the size of a mountain—and moves about as much as one as well.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Routes 12 and 16 (Only one per route)
Pokémon Yellow	Routes 12 and 16 (Only one per route)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Vermilion City (only one)
Pokémon Silver	Vermilion City (only one)
Pokémon Crystal	Vermilion City (only one)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Routes 12 and 16 (Only one per route)
Pokémon LeafGreen	Routes 12 and 16 (Only one per route)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Evolve Munchlax
Pokémon Pearl	Evolve Munchlax
Pokémon Platinum	Evolve Munchlax
Pokémon HeartGold	Route 11 (only one)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Route 11 (only one)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Evolve Munchlax
Pokémon White	Evolve Munchlax
Pokémon Black 2	Trade with Yancy/Curtis in Nimbasa City
Pokémon White 2	Trade with Yancy/Curtis in Nimbasa City
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 7 (only one)
Pokémon Y	Route 7 (only one)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Moon	Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Routes 12 and 16 Cerulean Cave
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Routes 12 and 16 Cerulean Cave
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Motostoke Riverbank (Wanderer) Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Wild Area News, Event (Gigantamax Factor) Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field (Wanderer)
Pokémon Shield	Motostoke Riverbank (Wanderer) Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Wild Area News, Event (Gigantamax Factor) Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed (Wanderer)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Munchlax
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Evolve Munchlax
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Obsidian Fieldlands: near Sandgem Flats, massive mass outbreaks Crimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions Alabaster Icelands: Snowfall Hot Spring
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Timeless Woods
Pokémon Violet	Timeless Woods

Evolution

Munchlax	Happiness.	Snorlax

Form Change

Gigantamax

Snorlax	Dynamax with Gigantamax Factor	Snorlax Gigantamax Form

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	160
Attack	110
Defense	65
Sp. Attack	65
Sp. Defense	110
Speed	30
Total	540

Gallery

Main article: Snorlax/gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
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Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS143-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE143-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG143-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP143-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP143-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS143-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW143-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2143.png File:PKMNBW2143-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY143-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE143-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS143-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP143.png File:PKMNBDSP143-S.png
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA143-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV143-S.png

Reception

Snorlax has received generally positive reception from the media, and has been cited as one of the franchise' most recognizable characters. Nadine Manske of Dot eSports attributed their appeal to being "so relatable. Who doesn’t want to just eat and sleep all day?" She further described it as having a "classic, simple design that makes it a lovable, staple Pokémon in every generation since the beginning." Ryan Woodrow for Sports Illustrated stated that one would be hard pressed to find anyone that hated Snorlax, also calling it a simple design but yet "such a lovable cuddly teddy bear that everyone who lays eyes on it falls in love with it." IGN editor "Pokémon of the Day Chick" called Snorlax the "single most popular non-evolver that isn't also a legendary out there". Elijah Watson of Complex stated that while Snorlax was extremely lazy, they were also extremely powerful, despite their slow speed. He further added "We should all strive to be Snorlax: lazy as hell but surprisingly awesome."

Media and the Make-believe Worlds of Children found that children could relate to Snorlax and interpret aspects of themselves in a positive light, describing it as an icon for a state of regression, but also symbolizing powerful characteristics for children. Scientific papers have also been published analyzing Snorlax, both in regards to their eating habits and to calculate the strength of their "Body Slam" attack.

Trivia

• Mew, Goldeen and Snorlax are the only Pokémon to appear as Poké Ball Pokémon in every Super Smash Bros. game.
• Snorlax is tied with Gengar for the most anime Pokédex entries, with a total of 7.
• Snorlax is the subject of a campaign known as Project Snorlax, which was launched by The Pokémon Company on March 17, 2023.

External links

• Snorlax at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Snorlax (Pokémon) at Bulbapedia, the Pokémon wiki.
• Snorlax at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon.