Competitive Information for Snorlax [Sword/Shield]
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Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Snorlax? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Snorlax is a wonderful Normal-typed Pokemon. Snorlax are common Pokemon to see in the SS metagame. This Pokemon deserves to see more play in the meta. Snorlax's only type-related weakness is Fighting.
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
Physical Wall Snorlax (Popular/Trending)
Snorlax is a stupendous Physical Wall for single battles. It's primary goal is to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Snorlax's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Gluttony, when Snorlax has 1/2 or less of its maximum hp it uses certain berries early. 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: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Steel Roller / Earthquake
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Snorlax (Gluttony)
Snorlax is a sensational Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Gluttony, when Snorlax has 1/2 or less of its maximum hp it uses certain berries early. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 33% max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Snorlax's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry 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 Double Wall (Stocklax)
Snorlax is an awesome Double Wall for single battles. This moveset attempts to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. 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
Snorlax Physical Sweeper (Flinglax)
Snorlax is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 attacking 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Snorlax? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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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
Doubles Physical Wall Snorlax (Popular VGC)
Snorlax is an interesting Physical Wall for double battles. This particular build was popular during recent competitions. This moveset is designed to take a good amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. 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 attacking 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: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide
- Steel Roller / Superpower
Doubles Physical Sweeper Snorlax (Gluttony)
Snorlax is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Gluttony, when Snorlax has 1/2 or less of its maximum hp it uses certain berries early. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 33% max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Snorlax's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ 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 nice 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
Wondering what moves can Snorlax learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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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 + Skull Bash
- Moves: Body Press + Defense Curl
- Moves: Body Press + Harden
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Stockpile
- 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: Zap Cannon
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic, Yawn
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 EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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