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Snorlax VGC Builds & Stats

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Snorlax

Snorlax

NORMAL
HP
160
Atk
110
Def
65
SpA
65
SpD
110
Spe
30

Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x

Best Nature

Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus20.0%
  2. FissureGROUNDPhysical12.1%
  3. StockpileNORMALStatus8.9%
  4. Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical7.5%

Best Ability / Item

Thick FatLeftoversLeftovers
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Snorlax technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    20.04%
  • #2

    Fissure

    GROPhysical

    The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

    12.08%
  • #3

    Stockpile

    NORStatus

    The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.

    8.90%
  • #4

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    7.46%
  • #5

    Yawn

    NORStatus

    The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

    6.79%
  • #6

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    5.57%
  • #7

    Belly Drum

    NORStatus

    The user maximizes its Attack stat but loses HP equal to half its max HP.

    4.98%
  • #8

    Body Slam

    NORPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    4.81%
  • #9

    Double-Edge

    NORPhysical120 BP

    A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    4.19%
  • #10

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    2.67%
  • #11

    Other

    22.51%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0

    11.96%
  • #2

    Impish 32/0/32/0/2/0

    7.80%
  • #3

    Relaxed 21/0/30/0/15/0

    7.67%
  • #4

    Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

    2.87%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    2.40%
  • #6

    Brave 25/10/31/0/0/0

    2.24%
  • #7

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    2.16%
  • #8

    Relaxed 22/0/32/0/12/0

    1.72%
  • #9

    Impish 32/0/32/0/0/2

    1.71%
  • #10

    Brave 31/32/0/0/3/0

    1.70%
  • #11

    Other

    57.77%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Thick Fat

    The Pokémon is protected by a layer of thick fat, which halves the damage taken from Fire- and Ice-type moves.

    94.65%
  • #2

    Gluttony

    If the Pokémon is holding a Berry to be eaten when its HP is low, it will instead eat the Berry when its HP drops to half or less.

    2.90%
  • #3

    Immunity

    The Pokémon's immune system prevents it from being poisoned.

    2.45%

Top Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    59.13%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    26.33%
  • #3
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.

    6.12%
  • #4
    Chesto Berry

    Chesto Berry

    Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.

    4.18%
  • #5
    Silk Scarf

    Silk Scarf

    Held: Normal-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    0.89%
  • #6
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.

    0.76%
  • #7
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    0.62%
  • #8
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.

    0.48%
  • #9
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    0.35%
  • #10
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    0.15%
  • #11

    Other

    0.99%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    12.14%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    11.70%
  • #3
    Hawlucha-MegaHawlucha-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.88%
  • #4
    Gengar-MegaGengar-Mega
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.18%
  • #5
    Ninetales-AlolaNinetales-Alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.75%
  • #6
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.62%
  • #7
    Scrafty-MegaScrafty-Mega
    DARFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.51%
  • #8
    DragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.23%
  • #9
    PolitoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.01%
  • #10
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.17%
  • #11

    Other

    37.81%

Teams with Snorlax

Hawlucha MegaSnorlaxPolitoedIncineroarGengar MegaSinistcha
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MausholdSinistchaSnorlaxAzumarillIncineroarGengar Mega
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Hawlucha MegaSnorlaxIncineroarSinistchaSneaslerBlastoise Mega
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SnorlaxGengar MegaNinetales-AlolaDragoniteIncineroarCharizard Mega Y
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Gengar MegaSnorlaxIncineroarScraftyDragoniteAltaria
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FarigirafSylveonSnorlaxTorkoalKingambitBlastoise Mega
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SnorlaxSlowbro-GalarKangaskhan MegaDittoMiloticGrimmsnarl
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SnorlaxPolitoedIncineroarHawlucha MegaGengar MegaSinistcha
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Hawlucha MegaSnorlaxPolitoedIncineroarGengar MegaSinistcha
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Snorlax in the current VGC format?

**To use Snorlax effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Normal type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Snorlax appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Snorlax fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Thick Fat, Leftovers and Relaxed 32/0/32/0/2/0. Its frequent moves include Protect, Fissure, Stockpile, Body Press, Yawn, and High Horsepower. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Snorlax has important weaknesses to fighting 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Incineroar, Sinistcha, Hawlucha-Mega, Gengar-Mega, and Ninetales-Alola appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Snorlax. Open the Snorlax teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Snorlax with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Snorlax in VGC

What is the best moveset for Snorlax?

The best moveset for Snorlax in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Fissure, Stockpile, Body Press.

How to counter Snorlax in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Snorlax can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fighting 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Snorlax?

The best item for Snorlax is typically Leftovers, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Snorlax come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon