Competitive Information for Snorlax [Sword/Shield]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
This Pokemon cannot be poisoned. Gaining this Ability while poisoned cures it.
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokemon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Snorlax? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Prepare for battle with Snorlax, a spectacular Pokémon boasting Normal attributes. It's a sight to see Snorlax out in the 8th generation battlefield. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Curious about Snorlax's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Custap Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 244 Hp / 68 Atk / 196 Def
Moveset:
- High Horsepower
- Darkest Lariat
- Belly Drum / Double-Edge
- Curse
For those intense single battles, Snorlax is an awesome Physical Wall. It's meant to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Snorlax's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Gluttony, Snorlax eats berries at 1/2 max hp or less instead of their usual 1/4 max hp. With a Custap Berry equipped to it, Snorlax moves first in its priority bracket when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Custap Berry gets consumed.
◆ Darkest Lariat is a physical 85-base power Dark-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Belly Drum is a status move (Snorlax loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Snorlax's attack stat).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Immunity
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Steel Roller / Earthquake
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Outrage
In single battles, Snorlax is known as an interesting Physical Sweeper. It attempts to overwhelm foes with destructive physical moves. 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. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Snorlax's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Snorlax's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Snorlax's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Snorlax afterwards).
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Item: Chesto Berry
Ability: Immunity
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 148 Hp / 180 Def / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Stockpile
- Crunch
- Belly Drum
- Rest
Snorlax is a sensational Double Wall to use for single battles. It's goal is to balance defenses for both physical and special attacks. With Immunity, Snorlax cannot be poisoned. Gaining this ability while poisoned cures it. After 1 stockpile use belly drum and Sweep. Be careful when you switch in with this set. You could also go for a lot special bulk and switch in on a special attacker or other way around.
I usually switch in on other walls so I take sdef = def. With a Chesto Berry equipped to it, Snorlax wakes up if it is asleep then the Chesto Berry gets consumed.
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Belly Drum is a status move (Snorlax loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Snorlax's attack stat).
◆ Rest is a status move (Snorlax sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Item: Iron Ball
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Fling
- Recycle
- Earthquake / Sleep Talk
- Body Slam / Rest
Taking on single battles? Snorlax is an exquisite Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with powerful physical attacks. Iron Ball will halve the user's speed and are generally not recommended unless being used with Trick Room. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Snorlax deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
◆ Recycle is a status move (restores the item your Snorlax last used).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Snorlax must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Rest is a status move (Snorlax sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Safety Goggles
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Steel Roller
- Yawn
- Darkest Lariat
- Protect
Snorlax shows a notable Physical Wall prowess in double battles. Previously, this build dominated competitions. It is designed to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Safety Goggles grant Snorlax immunity to powder and spore moves along with damage from hail and sandstorm. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Snorlax deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
◆ Yawn is a status move (puts the target to sleep after 1 turn).
◆ Darkest Lariat is a physical 85-base power Dark-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Snorlax this turn).
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Immunity
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide
- Steel Roller / Superpower
Snorlax thrives as a notable Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Snorlax's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. 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.
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Steel Roller is a physical 130-base power Steel-type move (fails if there is no terrain active. Ends the terrain).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Snorlax's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Snorlax can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Snorlax can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Snorlax
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Defense Curl
- Moves: Body Press + Harden
- Moves: Body Press + Stockpile
- Moves: Body Press + Skull Bash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- 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
- Harden
- Power-Up Punch
- Skull Bash
- Stockpile
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Snorlax
- Belly Drum
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Darkest Lariat
- Double-Edge
- Earthquake
- Facade
- Fire Punch
- High Horsepower
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Self-Destruct
- Steel Roller
- Thunder Punch
- Toxic
- Yawn
Common Effort Values for Snorlax in Sword and Shield
- Impish Nature ( 244/68/196/0/0/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 244/0/252/0/12/0 )
- Optimize Snorlax's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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