Munchlax Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Munchlax Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Munchlax can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Munchlax level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Tackle
Body Slam
7.68
96.3
1954.1s
6.43
2
Lick
Body Slam
7.54
94.7
1988.3s
6.30
3
Tackle
Gunk Shot
7.36
92.3
2038.7s
6.14
4
Lick
Gunk Shot
7.17
90.0
2091.8s
6.00
5
Tackle
Bulldoze
6.46
81.1
2321.6s
5.40

6
Lick
Bulldoze
6.26
78.6
2394.7s
5.24

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Munchlax Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Munchlax in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#260 of 1141 · F Tier

Tackle

Body Slam

Bulldoze

Ultra League

#736 of 841 · F Tier

Tackle

Body Slam

Bulldoze

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Munchlax PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Munchlax moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Bulldoze

Ground type

50% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Munchlax Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Munchlax can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ghost- and Normal-type damage. Tackle matches Munchlax's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Lick

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Psychic
Ghost
Resisted by: Normal (0.39×)
Dark

Tackle

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: None
Resisted by: Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel

Compare fast moves

Lick
5
6
0.5s
10
Tackle
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Lick	39.1%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%
Tackle	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Munchlax Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Munchlax can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-, Ground-, and Poison-type damage. Body Slam matches Munchlax's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Body Slam

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.3s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: None
Resisted by: Rock
Ghost (0.39×)
Steel

Bulldoze

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.1s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

Effect

50% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Electric
Poison
Rock
Steel
Resisted by: Grass
Flying (0.39×)
Bug

Gunk Shot

Gyms & Raids

Power

130

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.6s – 2.6s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

130

Energy

-75

DPE

1.73

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Fairy
Resisted by: Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
Steel (0.39×)

Compare charged moves

Body Slam
50
-33
2.0s
25
Bulldoze
80
-50
3.5s
22.86
Gunk Shot
130
-100
3.0s
43.33

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Body Slam	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Bulldoze	100%	160%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	100%	39.1%	100%	62.5%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%
Gunk Shot	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Munchlax carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Munchlax's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Tackle and Body Slam make up Munchlax's best raid moveset, dealing 7.7 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Munchlax for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Munchlax's best PvP moveset?

In Great League, the recommended moveset is Tackle with Body Slam and Bulldoze. Munchlax's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Munchlax learn in Pokémon GO?

Munchlax can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Munchlax's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Munchlax costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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