Competitive Information for Snorlax [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be poisoned. Gaining this Ability while poisoned cures it.
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokemon deal damage with a halved Sp. Atk stat.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Snorlax? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Snorlax, an awesome Pokémon with Normal typing! It's to see Snorlax show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Want to master Snorlax's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Leftovers / Lum Berry
Ability: Immunity
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 32 Hp / 176 Atk / 120 Def / 160 SpD / 20 Spe
Moveset:
- Self-Destruct / Body Slam
- Focus Punch
- Earthquake
- Shadow Ball
In single battles, Snorlax is known as an outstanding Physical Tank. This build is crafted to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Snorlax last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Immunity, Snorlax cannot be poisoned. Gaining this ability while poisoned cures it. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Snorlax cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Focus Punch is a physical 150-base power Fighting-type move (fails if your Snorlax takes damage before it hits).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Immunity
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Shadow Ball / Lick
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
Snorlax excels as an awesome Physical Sweeper during single battles. It is meant to overwhelm foes with formidable physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Snorlax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Snorlax recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Immunity, Snorlax cannot be poisoned. Gaining this ability while poisoned cures it.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Lick is a physical 20-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Snorlax's level).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Snorlax? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Immunity
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Shadow Ball / Lick
Snorlax thrives as a prestigious Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical moves. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Snorlax's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Snorlax recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Immunity, Snorlax cannot be poisoned. Gaining this ability while poisoned cures it.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Lick is a physical 20-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Snorlax can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Snorlax.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Snorlax can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Snorlax
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Snorlax's stats
- Amnesia
- Belly Drum
- Curse
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Snorlax
- Body Slam
- Counter
- Curse
- Double-Edge
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Focus Punch
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Return
- Self-Destruct
- Shadow Ball
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Snorlax in Ruby and Sapphire
- Adamant Nature ( 32/176/120/0/160/20/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 16/176/120/0/160/36/ )
- Optimize Snorlax's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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