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Snorlax Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Snorlax Gigantamax sprite

Normal

Shiny Snorlax Gigantamax sprite

Shiny

Gigantamax is a battle transformation available to a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor, rather than a separate catchable species. The learnset below describes its underlying Pokémon before transforming; G-Max moves replace eligible moves during battle.

Pokédex entries

Sword

It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.

Shield

This Pokémon’s stomach is so strong, even eating moldy or rotten food will not affect it.

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Sleeping Pokémon

Height

35 m (114'10") minimum

Weight

Unknown

National Pokédex

#0143

Pokédex

Galar #261

Snorlax Gigantamax in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

160

430

524

Attack

110

202

350

Defense

65

121

251

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

110

202

350

Speed

30

58

174

Total

540

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.

Type-only matchups for Snorlax Gigantamax, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Snorlax Gigantamax doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #261Crown Tundra #173
EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
25
Base Exp.
189

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
Temporary form does not hatch from Eggs

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Munchlax

Munchlax

Galar #260

High friendship

Snorlax

Snorlax

Galar #261

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal4010035
StartScreech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
StartDefense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40
StartMetronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10
StartLick

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Ghost3010030
StartFlail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
StartStockpile

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.

Normal--20
StartSwallow

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Normal--10
StartRecycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10
StartBlock

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5
StartCovet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025
StartFling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
StartLast Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005
12Yawn

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Normal--10
16Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
20Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
20Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
20Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
24Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
28Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
32Heavy Slam

The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-10010
36Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
40High Horsepower

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Ground959510
44Hammer Arm

The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.

Fighting1009010
48Belly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal--10
52Belch

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

Poison1209010
56Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM00Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520
TM01Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755
TM02Pay Day

Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.

Normal4010020
TM03Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015
TM04Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015
TM05Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015
TM08Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM11Solar Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM16Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
TM20Self-Destruct

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2001005
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM22Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM27Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
TM29Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat.

Fairy-10020
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM36Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM43Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM48Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM59Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM79Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.

Normal701005
TM81Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM98Stomping Tantrum

Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Ground7510010
TR01Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TR02Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TR03Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805
TR04Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TR05Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TR06Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TR08Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TR09Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TR10Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TR11Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TR14Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10
TR15Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TR17Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR24Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR30Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Normal-1005
TR32Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
TR33Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TR35Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Normal9010010
TR39Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005
TR42Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010
TR59Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015
TR64Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TR69Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
TR73Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison120805
TR74Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
TR79Heavy Slam

The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-10010
TR85Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TR86Wild Charge

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

Electric9010015
TR88Heat Crash

The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Fire-10010
TR93Darkest Lariat

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Dark8510010
TR94High Horsepower

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Ground959510
TR99Body Press

The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.

Fighting8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Steel Roller

The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn’t turned into a terrain.

Steel1301005
Terrain Pulse

The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move’s type and power changes depending on the terrain when it’s used.

Normal5010010

These moves are obtained by its ordinary underlying Pokémon through breeding or Nursery sharing and retained when it transforms in battle. Eggs do not hatch in this temporary form.
Class
Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305
Gastro Acid

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.

Poison-10010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Bubble Beam

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Water6510020
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting100505
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting15010020
Harden

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--30
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal7010015
Incinerate

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.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fire6010015
Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ground2010010
Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010020
Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Psychic--20
Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010015
Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Rock309020
Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting-10020
Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric60-20
Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal13010010
Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Rock5010015
Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal8010015
Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting808020
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal908520
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010
Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Water4010025
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Water6010020
Whirlwind

The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Zap Cannon

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric120505

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Immunity

Ability Slot 1

The immune system of the Pokémon prevents it from getting poisoned.

Prevents poison.

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 eligible pinch Berries activate at half HP or less.

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