For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Munchlax (disambiguation). |
Munchlax
Big Eater Pokémon |
ゴンベ
Gonbe |
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#446 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Pickup or Thick Fat |
Gluttony
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
1
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Munchlax (Japanese: ゴンベ Gonbe) is a Normal-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Snorlax when leveled up with high friendship.
It was the first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed to the public, in May 2004.
Biology
Munchlax is a teal Pokémon with a cream spot on its chest. Its round head is teal in the top half and cream on the bottom half. It has big, round eyes and large pointy ears. It has five-fingered hands and cream feet with three clawed toes. The fur close to the bottom of a Munchlax seems to resemble a dress. Munchlax has two pointy teeth that stick out of its mouth even if closed.
It is a hyperactive Pokémon. It does not mind walking and running from place to place as it looks for food, but it is usually very slow-moving. Munchlax tends to store food in its long fur, although it sometimes forgets about its hidden food. Its stomach allows it to eat nearly anything, even rotten food, and they are indifferent to flavor. It can also eat many servings of food at a time without chewing and rarely gets full. It eats the most food of any Pokémon besides its evolution, Snorlax.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
May's Munchlax
In Berry, Berry Interesting, May caught a Munchlax after seeing how much it liked her Pokéblocks. This also marked the species' main series debut. In Harley Rides Again, Munchlax competed in the Battle Stage of the Wisteria Contest.
Other
Munchlax debuted in Destiny Deoxys, where it played a supporting role as the movie's comic relief, and made it the first Generation IV Pokémon to appear in the anime. It eventually evolved into a Snorlax in order to stay afloat in the Block Bot flood.
In A Full Course Tag Battle!, Kylie used a Munchlax alongside Roman's Snorlax in a Tag Battle against Ash's Pikachu and Brock's Sudowoodo. It was quickly defeated by Sudowoodo's Double-Edge.
In A Dream Encounter!, Professor Burnet's Munchlax was featured in a video advertising Professor Burnet at the fifteenth recipient of the annual Alola Woman of the Year award. Munchlax has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
Minor appearances
According to silhouettes in Throwing the Track Switch, a Trainer's Munchlax was traded for another Trainer's Ponyta.
A Munchlax appeared in Journey to the Unown!.
A Munchlax appeared in Enter Galactic!.
A wild Munchlax appeared in A Trainer and Child Reunion!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Munchlax watched Meloetta's concert.
In A Performance Pop Quiz!, a Performer's Munchlax competed in the Anistar City Showcase.
In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Munchlax attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a wild Munchlax was living at the Nebel Plateau.
In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Munchlax competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.
In I Choose Paradise!, two Trainers' Munchlax were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!.
A Trainer's Munchlax appeared in Raid Battle in The Ruins!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP076 |
Munchlax |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Munchlax, the Big Eater Pokémon. It gobbles up its own body weight in food each day, and it swallows its food without almost any chewing. |
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Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Munchlax (left) in
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Munchlax appeared in Buddy, under the ownership of a Lass.
In the manga
Munchlax in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: May's Munchlax
May owns a Munchlax in Ash & Pikachu, similar to her anime counterpart.
Movie adaptations
A Munchlax appeared in the manga adaptation of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of the Nebel Plateau.
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
Munchlax is seen under the ownership of Nazuna, helping its owner defend the Sun Sun bakery when it is attacked by Team Galactic.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Munchlax appeared in PMDP02, under the ownership of Dai Fugō.
A Munchlax appeared in PMDP10, under the ownership of Dia.
Pokémon Adventures
Diamond & Pearl chapter
- Main article: Lax (Adventures)
Diamond owns a Munchlax named Lax which, like him, has a very gluttonous nature, prone to eating dozens of people's worth of snacks out the get-go. Despite being a baby Pokémon with little training, he showed considerable stamina and durability when being used by Platinum to fight Fantina. He also often hides countless Berries under his fur to serve as distractions. He first appeared in Stagestruck Starly.
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter
Another Munchlax appeared in The Announcement and the Prize under the ownership of Professor Kukui. It battled in the Iki Town festival tournament and lost against Sun's Litten.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
In Find Munchlax!!, a Collector, Ruin Maniac, Psychic, and Galactic Grunt are all searching for a Munchlax, which is said to be very rare. Its Pickup Ability takes Hareta's Pokédex, but Munchlax returns it later.
In the TCG
- Main article: Munchlax (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Munchlax in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
After being released from a Poké Ball, Munchlax walks around and uses Pickup to eat items on the stage. However, it will not eat a living item, an Assist Trophy, or a Poké Ball.
Trophy information
"A Big Eater Pokémon. It's normally a slow-moving creature, but when it sees food it moves surprisingly fast. It's native in the Sinnoh region and can be lured out by coating certain trees with sweet honey. Once it grows attached to its trainer, it levels up and evolves into Snorlax."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Dash: Munchlax is one of the opponents in the Regular GP mode.
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: A Munchlax belonging to the Herbalist from Gateon Port might appear at a Poké Spot if Poké Snacks are left there, eating the bait in the place of a wild Pokémon.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Munchlax may randomly appear in Pokémon Square asking for food. It will give the player a Munch Belt in return. Despite being unobtainable in the game, it is programmed to evolve into Snorlax at Level 40, and is only capable of learning Tackle.
- Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Munchlax can be chosen to be the player's Starter Partner Pokémon, or can be obtained by clearing a quest in Chicole Village.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#112 |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing. |
Pearl |
It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. |
Platinum |
In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. |
HeartGold |
It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. |
White |
Black 2 |
In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #138 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. |
Y |
It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. |
Omega Ruby |
It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #035 |
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Alola
USUM: #042 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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. |
Ultra Sun |
It hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance. |
Ultra Moon |
Anything that looks edible, Munchlax will go on and swallow whole. Its stomach is tough enough to handle it even if the food has gone rotten. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#260 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #172 |
Sword |
Stuffing itself with vast amounts of food is its only concern. Whether the food is rotten or fresh, yummy or tasteless—it does not care. |
Shield |
It stores food beneath its fur. It might share just one bite, but only if it really trusts you. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) |
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Platinum |
Routes 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (Honey Trees) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Breed Snorlax holding a Full Incense |
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Pokéwalker |
Quiet Cave, Winner's Path |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Breed Snorlax holding a Full Incense |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Breed Snorlax holding a Full Incense |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Motostoke Riverbank
Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Ballimere Lake (walking and Berry tree)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Starter Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) |
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MD Sky |
Partner Pokémon, Mystifying Forest (1F-13F), Mystery Jungle (1F-29F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
Nabiki Beach, Chicole Village |
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Rumble |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away!, Locomotive Café: Dash Race! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Wacky Workshop: Stage 151
Nacht Carnival: Stage 505 |
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Rumble World |
Distortion Land: Gracious Woodlands (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Snorlax Sea, Arceus Sea, Charizard SeaFinal |
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In events
DPPt |
Shinsegae Munchlax |
Korean |
South Korea |
5 |
July 4 to 5, 2009 |
SM |
Snorlium Z Munchlax |
Japanese region |
Nintendo Network |
5 |
November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017 |
SM |
Snorlium Z Munchlax |
American region |
Nintendo Network |
5 |
November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017 |
SM |
Snorlium Z Munchlax |
PAL region |
Nintendo Network |
5 |
November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017 |
SM |
Snorlium Z Munchlax |
Korean region |
Nintendo Network |
5 |
November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017 |
SM |
Snorlium Z Munchlax |
Taiwanese region |
Nintendo Network |
5 |
November 18, 2016 to January 11, 2017 |
Wild Area News
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
17 |
December 4, 2019 to January 9, 2020 |
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
17 |
March 9 to March 18, 2020 |
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
40 |
April 10 to April 15, 2020 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Leftovers (100%) |
Platinum |
Sun |
Moon |
Leftovers (100%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Leftovers (100%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Leftovers (100%) |
Pokéwalker |
Leftovers (Winner's Path only, 100%) |
Events* |
Leftovers (100%) |
Snorlium Z (100%) |
In-game trades
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Black |
White |
Leftovers (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
135
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195 - 242 |
380 - 474 |
Attack:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Defense:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Atk:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Def:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Speed:
5
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9 - 62 |
13 - 119 |
Total:
390
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 1×.
- If this Pokémon has Thick Fat, the effectiveness of Fire-type moves is ½× and the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is ½×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Lick |
Ghost |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
4 |
Defense Curl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
8 |
Recycle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
12 |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
16 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
20 |
Stockpile |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
20 |
Swallow |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
24 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
28 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
32 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
36 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
40 |
Metronome |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
44 |
Flail |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
48 |
Belly Drum |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
52 |
Last Resort |
Normal |
Physical |
140 |
100% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Munchlax
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
75% |
5 |
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TM02 |
Pay Day |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
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TM03 |
Fire Punch |
Fire |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM04 |
Ice Punch |
Ice |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM05 |
Thunder Punch |
Electric |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM98 |
Stomping Tantrum |
Ground |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR14 |
Metronome |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR30 |
Encore |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR39 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR59 |
Seed Bomb |
Grass |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR73 |
Gunk Shot |
Poison |
Physical |
120 |
80% |
5 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Munchlax
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Belch |
Poison |
Special |
120 |
90% |
10 |
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Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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Fissure* |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Munchlax in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Munchlax in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Munchlax
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Munchlax
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Chip Away × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Focus Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
150 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Happy Hour |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hold Back |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Odor Sleuth × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Power-Up Punch |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Snatch × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Whirlwind |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Munchlax
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Munchlax
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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TCG-only moves
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LaRousse's Munchlax (Movie VS Pack 6) |
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A Full Course Tag Battle! |
Side game data
Evolution
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For other sprites and images, please see
Munchlax images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Munchlax, along with Shuckle and Pyukumuku, has the lowest base Speed stat of all Pokémon.
- Munchlax has the highest base stat total of all baby Pokémon.
- It also has the highest base HP and Attack stats of all baby Pokémon.
- Munchlax's English name was first revealed on October 9, 2004.
- Munchlax appeared in three games before its generation: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Pokémon Dash.
- Although obtainable through hacking in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness as it has an index number, unlike Bonsly it is unusable as it was not programmed to be used in battle.
- Munchlax is the heaviest baby Pokémon, weighing in at 231.5 lbs. (105.0 kg).
- Munchlax's index number is the very last in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness (excluding Unown forms).
- Munchlax's evolution family is the only one to have all of its members appear from a Poké Ball within a single Super Smash Bros. game.
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Munchlax's trophy information states it first appeared in Diamond and Pearl instead of Pokémon Dash. This is a similar case with Bonsly and Togepi.
- Munchlax has the highest HP of all unevolved Pokémon.
Origin
Munchlax is most likely based on a baby bear. Its eating habits correspond to those of bears preparing to hibernate, including the consumption of honey (Munchlax is found in honey-slathered trees). Its mask-like face and movepool evoke a larcenous character — perhaps a burglar.
Name origin
Munchlax is a combination of munch (to chew on food) and lax or relax.
Gonbe may be a combination of Kabigon (Snorlax's Japanese name) and baby. It may also derive from 権兵衛 gonbē, a popular Japanese name for peasants in the old days.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ゴンベ Gonbe |
From Kabigon (Snorlax's Japanese name) and baby. May also derive from 権兵衛 gonbē, popular Japanese name for peasants in the old days. |
French |
Goinfrex |
From goinfre and Ronflex |
Spanish |
Munchlax |
Same as English name |
German |
Mampfaxo |
From mampfen and Relaxo |
Italian |
Munchlax |
Same as English name |
Korean |
먹고자 Moukgoja |
From 먹다 meokda and 자다 jada; literally means "eat, then sleep" |
Cantonese Chinese |
小卡比獸 Síukábeihsau |
Same as Mandarin name. |
Mandarin Chinese |
小卡比獸 / 小卡比兽 Xiǎokǎbǐshòu |
Means "Little Snorlax". |
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Thai |
กอนเบะ Konbe |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- May's Munchlax
- Lax
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
- Baby Pokémon
External links
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