Munchlaxin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux
Pokédex Entry
Big Eater Pokémon
It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing.
Munchlax in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux
Munchlax is #446 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its normal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
How to Obtain
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallet Town | Lv. 1 | gift | - | - | - |
| Route 34 | Lv. 1 | gift | - | - | - |
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (8)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetronomeLevel: 1Metronome | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into using any move at random. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 3Amnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | ||||||
| LickLevel: 5Lick | ghost | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze. | ||||||
| Slack OffLevel: 7Slack Off | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| The user slacks off and restores its HP by half its full HP. | ||||||
| CovetLevel: 10Covet | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| A cutely executed attack that also steals the foe's hold item. | ||||||
| SwaggerLevel: 13Swagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashLevel: 16Rock Smash | fighting | PWR55 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. | ||||||
| BulldozeLevel: 19Bulldoze | ground | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit. | ||||||
Egg Moves (10)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CharmCharm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| The foe is charmed by the user's cute appeals, sharply cutting its Attack. | |||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage. | |||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types. | |||||
| Double-EdgeDouble-Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little. | |||||
| LickLick | ghost | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| The foe is licked and hit with a long tongue. It may also paralyze. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out. | |||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns. | |||||
| StockpileStockpile | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| The user charges up power for use later. It can be used three times. | |||||
| WhirlwindWhirlwind | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends. | |||||
| Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| The user focuses and rams the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (32)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DynamicpunchDynamicpunch | fighting | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | TM01TM01 | |
| The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits. | ||||||
| HeadbuttHeadbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM02TM02 | |
| The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM03TM03 | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types. | ||||||
| RolloutRollout | rock | PWR30 | ACC90 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it hits. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ||||||
| Zap CannonZap Cannon | electric | PWR120 | ACC50 | PP5 | TM07TM07 | |
| An electric blast is fired like a cannon to inflict damage and paralyze. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM08TM08 | |
| Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ||||||
| Sweet ScentSweet Scent | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may leave the foe frostbitten. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A strong telekinetic attack. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP15 | TM34TM34 | |
| A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR120 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn. | ||||||
| Defense CurlDefense Curl | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | TM40TM40 | |
| The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. | ||||||
| Shock WaveShock Wave | electric | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM41TM41 | |
| A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | rock | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR55 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR35 | ACC85 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (22)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam(Celadon City)Ice Beam | ice | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten. | |||||||
| Zen Headbutt(Blackthorn City, Route 8)Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user focuses and rams the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. | |||||||
| Thunderbolt(Celadon City)Thunderbolt | electric | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||
| Flamethrower(Celadon City)Flamethrower | fire | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn. | |||||||
| Mud-Slap(Violet City)Mud-Slap | ground | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |||||||
| Attract(Goldenrod City)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||
| Gunk Shot(Fuchsia City)Gunk Shot | poison | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| Filthy garbage is shot at the foe. It may also poison the target. | |||||||
| Fire Punch(Goldenrod City)Fire Punch | fire | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn. | |||||||
| Thunderpunch(Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||
| Ice Punch(Goldenrod City)Ice Punch | ice | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the foe frostbitten. | |||||||
| Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||||
| Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. | |||||||
| Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||
| Superpower(Celadon Dept.)Superpower | fighting | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| A powerful attack, but it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. | |||||||
| Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze | ground | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit. | |||||||
| Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb | normal | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A charging attack that may confuse the foe. May use to reach new areas. | |||||||
| Crunch(Blackthorn City)Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense. | |||||||
| Charm(Goldenrod Dept.)Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is charmed by the user's cute appeals, sharply cutting its Attack. | |||||||
| Pay Day(Goldenrod Dept., Route 36)Pay Day | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| Numerous coins are hurled at the foe. Money is earned after battle. | |||||||
| Encore(Goldenrod Dept.)Encore | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the foe use the move it last used repeatedly for three turns. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Munchlax. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Munchlax resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
No type resistances.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Munchlax, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
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munchlax in Polished CrystalnormalDefense 45 +5
munchlax in 5 gamesnormalSame typing and stats as this game
munchlax in Red++normalSp. Atk 85 +45