Munchlax

#35 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Big Eater Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Zapdos Moltres

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

Munchlax doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

0×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Alola #35Melemele #35
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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Munchlax #35	Level up with friendship of at least 220.	Snorlax #36

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-13	5%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-13	5%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of munchlax; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of munchlax; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-13	5%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10-13	5%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of munchlax; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 1 Route 1 — Main Area	SOS ally encounter	10-13	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of munchlax; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.

Leftovers

Moon

100%

Sun

100%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Metronome	Status	-	-	10	The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Start	Lick	Physical	30	100	30	The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Start	Recycle	Status	-	-	10	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Start	Odor Sleuth	Status	-	-	40	Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Start	Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
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. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
12	Lick	Physical	30	100	30	The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
17	Chip Away	Physical	70	100	20	Looking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.
20	Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
25	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
28	Stockpile	Status	-	-	20	The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.
33	Swallow	Status	-	-	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
36	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
41	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
44	Belly Drum	Status	-	-	10	The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.
49	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
50	Snatch	Status	-	-	10	The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.
57	Last Resort	Physical	140	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 in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM01	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Surf	Special	90	100	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
After You	Status	-	-	15	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Belch	Special	120	90	10	The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.
Charm	Status	-	100	20	The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Lick	Physical	30	100	30	The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Whirlwind	Status	-	-	20	The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	80	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	80	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Hyper Voice	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Hyper Voice	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Incinerate	Special	60	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Power-Up Punch	Physical	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Whirlpool	Special	35	85	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pickup

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.

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

Thick Fat

Ability Slot 2

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

Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

Gluttony(Hidden Ability)

Makes the Pokémon eat a held Berry when its HP drops to half or less, which is sooner than usual.

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

National Dex #145

Zapdos

National Dex #146

Moltres

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