Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Snorlax
Say it: SNOR-lacks
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Snorlax is the Sleeping Pokémon — Normal. In Pokémon GO it is a gym defender and Master League staple with Lick / Zen Headbutt + Body Slam / Superpower / Earthquake. Normal only hits Normal hard; Fighting hits Normal hard. Body Slam is a legacy move on many copies. Catch Snorlax from the wild, eggs, raids, research, or events.
Say it: SNOR-lacks
Snorlax (#143) is a Normal Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a gym defender and PvP pick with Lick / Zen Headbutt + Body Slam / Superpower / Earthquake / Heavy Slam / Hyper Beam / Outrage / Skull Bash. Against Snorlax, lead with Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0143. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Lick + Body Slam / Superpower is the usual PvP kit; Zen Headbutt + Body Slam for gyms. Body Slam is legacy on many copies — Elite TM if missing. Superpower is often Elite TM on newer copies. Shadow Snorlax is bulky DPS — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Snorlax is your opponent, Fighting hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 190
- Defense
- 169
- Stamina
- 330
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Snorlax’s always-available TM pool. Body Slam and Superpower are often missing — Elite TM if your copy needs them.
Fast
- Lick · Standard
Ghost energy / PvP default
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic damage / gym
Charged
- Body Slam · Legacy / Elite TM
Normal nuke / PvP core
- Superpower · Elite TM
Fighting coverage / PvP
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground coverage
- Heavy Slam · Standard
Steel coverage
- Hyper Beam · Standard
Normal heavy
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon coverage
- Skull Bash · Standard
Normal alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- zen headbutt
- lick
Charged
- heavy slam
- hyper beam
- earthquake
- outrage
- skull bash
- body slam
- super power
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #479 of 954 · CP 1474
Zen Headbutt + Super Power
- Ultra League · rank #294 of 747 · CP 2488
Zen Headbutt + Super Power
- Master League · rank #155 of 1023 · CP 3647
Zen Headbutt + Super Power
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 16: Team GO Rocket — Grunt Identification & Counters
… "cute Pokémon" | Poison, Steel | | Electric | "shocked" | **Ground** (immune) | | Mixed (Snorlax) | "already won" / "defeated" | Fighting + Electric/Steel flex | | Starters | "Winning is…
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
…t 2026) ### Cliff | Slot | Pool | |------|------| | 1 (catch) | **Axew** (Dragon) | | 2 | Snorlax · Weezing | | 3 | Tyranitar · Gallade · Camerupt | **Suggested team:** Mamoswine (Powder …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).