Snorlax — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Snorlax is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (110 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its normal typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Snorlax can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Snorlax actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Snorlax the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 540Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Snorlax shows up
#63
Usage ~3.29% · Win rate ~53.42%
#121
Usage ~1.77% · Win rate ~51.98%
Snorlax FAQ
- What are Snorlax's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Snorlax can run immunity, thick-fat, gluttony. The competitive default is usually immunity — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Snorlax weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Snorlax takes extra damage from fighting. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Snorlax?
- The best moveset for Snorlax depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Snorlax in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Snorlax are Pokémon with strong fighting attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Snorlax good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Snorlax's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.