Munchlax Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Munchlax official artwork
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Munchlax

Big Eater Pokémon

NORMAL

Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care.

Munchlax Pokédex brings together the essential information for Munchlax, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Munchlax is National Pokédex #446 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Normal-type Pokémon.

This Munchlax Pokédex covers Munchlax across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care.

Munchlax at a glance

Type
NORMAL
Weak to
FIGHTING2×
Best base stat
Hp — 135
Abilities
Pickup, Thick ♀at, Gluttony (Hidden)
Next evolution
Snorlax — 160 happiness

Munchlax Pokédex overview

Munchlax has the Normal typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Big Eater Pokémon. Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Munchlax Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Munchlax quick facts

Height
0.6 m
Weight
105.0 kg
Generation
Generation IV
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
50
Base happiness
70

Munchlax Pokédex type and weaknesses

Munchlax is weak to Fighting. It is immune to Ghost. These matchups come from Munchlax's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Munchlax and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Munchlax type effectiveness

Damage taken when Munchlax is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIGHTING2×

Immune to

GHOST0×

Based on Normal typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Munchlax Pokédex stats

Munchlax has a base stat total of 390, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 135. In the Munchlax Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Munchlax is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Munchlax base stats

Hp135
Attack85
Defense40
Special Attack40
Special Defense85
Speed5
Total390

Munchlax Pokédex abilities

Munchlax can have Pickup, Thick ♀at and Gluttony as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Munchlax functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Munchlax abilities

Pickup

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

Thick ♀at

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Gluttony Hidden

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Munchlax Pokédex evolution

Munchlax evolves into Snorlax (160 happiness). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Munchlax evolution family

160 happiness

Munchlax evolution requirements

Munchlax Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Munchlax has 1 form shown on this Munchlax Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Munchlax normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Munchlax.

Munchlax Pokédex game appearances

Munchlax appears in 13 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold, Moon and Pearl. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Munchlax appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Munchlax game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondWild encounter
HeartgoldGame data
MoonWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
SoulsilverGame data
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Munchlax?

The locations below show where Munchlax can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Munchlax encounter locations

67 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
DiamondEterna ♀orest AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondFloaroma ♂eadow AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondFuego Ironworks AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 206 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 207 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 208 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 209 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 213 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 214 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 215 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 218 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 221 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondSinnoh Route 222 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
DiamondValley Windworks AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
MoonAlola Route 1 SouthWalk10–135%—
PearlEterna ♀orest AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlFloaroma ♂eadow AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlFuego Ironworks AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 206 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 207 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 208 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 209 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 213 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 214 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 215 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 218 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 221 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlSinnoh Route 222 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PearlValley Windworks AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumEterna ♀orest AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumFloaroma ♂eadow AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumFuego Ironworks AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 206 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 207 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 208 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 209 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 213 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 214 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 215 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 218 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 221 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumSinnoh Route 222 AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
PlatinumValley Windworks AreaHoney Tree5–15100%Honey Tree Group C
SunAlola Route 1 SouthWalk10–135%—
Ultra SunAlola Route 1 SouthWalk11–1410%—
Ultra ♂oonAlola Route 1 SouthWalk11–1410%—

Munchlax Pokédex moves

The Munchlax Pokédex lists 148 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Munchlax move explorer

148 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Level Up
1LickGHOSTPhysical3010030Level Up
1MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Level Up
1Odor SleuthNORMALStatus——40Level Up
1RecycleNORMALStatus——10Level Up
1RolloutROCKPhysical309020Level Up
1SnatchDARKStatus——10Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
4Defense CurlNORMALStatus——40Level Up
9AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
9RestPSYCHICStatus——5Level Up
12CovetNORMALPhysical6010025Level Up
15BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Level Up
16BiteDARKPhysical6010025Level Up
17Chip AwayNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
20ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Level Up
20StockpileNORMALStatus——20Level Up
20SwallowNORMALStatus——10Level Up
25Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Level Up
29Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Level Up
32FlingDARKPhysical—10010Level Up
37High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical959510Level Up
44Belly DrumNORMALStatus——10Level Up
44FlailNORMALPhysical—10015Level Up
44Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Level Up
46Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Level Up
57Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Level Up
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Gunk ShotPOISONPhysical120805Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Machine
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Pay DayNORMALPhysical4010020Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—RetaliateNORMALPhysical701005Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock ClimbNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Seed BombGRASSPhysical8010015Machine
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Machine
—Stomping TantrumGROUNDPhysical7510010Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—SurfWATERSpecial9010015Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrailblazeGRASSPhysical5010020Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—WhirlpoolWATERSpecial358515Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—After YouNORMALStatus——15Egg
—BelchPOISONSpecial1209010Egg
—CharmFAIRYStatus—10020Egg
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Egg
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Egg
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Egg
—FissureGROUNDPhysical—305Egg
—LickGHOSTPhysical3010030Egg
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Egg
—PursuitDARKPhysical4010020Egg
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Egg
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Egg
—WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Egg
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Egg
—After YouNORMALStatus——15Tutor
—CovetNORMALPhysical6010025Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Gunk ShotPOISONPhysical120805Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RolloutROCKPhysical309020Tutor
—Seed BombGRASSPhysical8010015Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—Stomping TantrumGROUNDPhysical7510010Tutor
—SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Munchlax Pokédex entries

The Munchlax Pokédex entries below let you compare how Munchlax has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Munchlax Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Diamond

It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.

Pearl

It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.

Platinum

In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.

Heartgold

It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.

Soulsilver

It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.

Black

In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.

White

In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.

Black 2

In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.

White 2

In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.

X

It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.

Y

It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.

Omega Ruby

It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food.

Alpha Sapphire

It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.

Sun

It needs to consume its own weight in food every day. As far as flavor is concerned, it’s indifferent.

Moon

When it finds something that looks like it might be edible, it goes right ahead and swallows it whole. That’s why it gets fatter day by day.

Ultra Sun

It hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance.

Ultra ♂oon

Anything that looks edible, Munchlax will go on and swallow whole. Its stomach is tough enough to handle it even if the food has gone rotten.

Sword

Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care.

Shield

It stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you.

Legends Arceus

Its robust stomach allows it to nonchalantly devour even rotted matter. It pays frequent visits to villages, seeking out food scraps intended for compost.

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