Munchlax

#112 in the Platinum Pokédex • Big Eater Pokémon

Munchlax

#112 in the Platinum Pokédex • Big Eater Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

135

380

474

Attack

157

295

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

157

295

Speed

119

Total

390

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Articuno

Zapdos

Normal

Shiny

Munchlax

Big Eater Pokémon

#112

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

105 kg (231.5 lbs)

Abilities

Pickup Thick Fat

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Munchlax takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

Resists

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Extended Sinnoh #112
EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	50
Base Exp.	78

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	40 (10,240 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Platinum

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Munchlax #112	High friendship	Snorlax #113

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Leftovers

Platinum

100%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Start	Metronome	Status	-	-	10	The user waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Start	Odor Sleuth	Status	-	-	40	Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
4	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
9	Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
12	Lick	Physical	20	100	30	The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.
17	Recycle	Status	-	-	10	The user recycles a single-use item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
20	Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.
25	Stockpile	Status	-	-	20	The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
28	Swallow	Status	-	-	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.
33	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
36	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
41	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
44	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
49	Last Resort	Physical	130	100	5	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

		Class				Description
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM67	Recycle	Status	-	-	10	The user recycles a single-use item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM08	Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	70	5	The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Last Resort	Physical	130	100	5	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Uproar	Special	50	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Charm	Status	-	100	20	The user charmingly stares at the foe, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is sharply lowered.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Lick	Physical	20	100	30	The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Whirlwind	Status	-	100	20	The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pickup

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may pick up items.

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

Thick Fat

Ability Slot 2

Raises resistance to Fire- and Ice-type moves.

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

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Articuno

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Zapdos

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