Where can I find Munchlax in Polished Crystal?

Munchlax can be found in 4 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Munchlax?

Munchlax is a normal-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Munchlax learn in Polished Crystal?

Munchlax can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Munchlaxin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Big Eater Pokémon

In its desperation to gulp down food, it forgets about the food it has hidden under its fur.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Normal

Dex

#262 Johto Dex · #446 National

Abilities

Pickup(Primary)

The Pokémon may pick up items.

Thick Fat(Secondary)

Ups resistance to Fire and Ice.

Gluttony(Hidden)

Encourages early Berry use.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.1%

Great Ball8.2%

Ultra Ball10.3%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

Leftovers(5%)

Weak To

fighting ×2

Resists

None

Immune To

ghost

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Munchlax

Base form

→

Snorlax

Level up Munchlax with high friendship

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How to Obtain

Munchlax can be found in Quiet Cave 1F (rare) in the morning and day-time, and in Quiet Cave B1F (rare) in the morning and day-time. Their levels scale with your badge count. It can also hatch from an egg.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Goldenrod City	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Sweet KissLevel: 1Sweet Kiss	fairy	0	75	10
1	Sweet KissLevel: 1Sweet Kiss	A move that may confuse the foe.
1	MetronomeLevel: 1Metronome	typeless	0	100	20
1	MetronomeLevel: 1Metronome	Randomly uses any Pokémon move.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
4	Defense CurlLevel: 4Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
4	Defense CurlLevel: 4Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
9	AmnesiaLevel: 9Amnesia	psychic	0	100	20
9	AmnesiaLevel: 9Amnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
12	LickLevel: 12Lick	ghost	30	100	30
12	LickLevel: 12Lick	An attack that may cause paralysis.
17	RageLevel: 17Rage	normal	20	100	20
17	RageLevel: 17Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
20	Take DownLevel: 20Take Down	normal	90	100	15
20	Take DownLevel: 20Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
25	Body SlamLevel: 25Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
25	Body SlamLevel: 25Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
28	ScreechLevel: 28Screech	normal	0	85	40
28	ScreechLevel: 28Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
33	ProtectLevel: 33Protect	normal	0	100	10
33	ProtectLevel: 33Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
36	RolloutLevel: 36Rollout	rock	30	90	20
36	RolloutLevel: 36Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
41	OutrageLevel: 41Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
41	OutrageLevel: 41Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
44	Belly DrumLevel: 44Belly Drum	normal	0	100	10
44	Belly DrumLevel: 44Belly Drum	Sacrifices HP to maximize Attack.
49	CrunchLevel: 49Crunch	dark	80	100	15
49	CrunchLevel: 49Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
50	Gunk ShotLevel: 50Gunk Shot	poison	120	80	5
50	Gunk ShotLevel: 50Gunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.
57	Double EdgeLevel: 57Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
57	Double EdgeLevel: 57Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	120	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
LickLick	ghost	30	100	30
LickLick	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Gunk ShotGunk Shot	poison	120	80	5
Gunk ShotGunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.

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Wild Moves (2)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Dizzy Punch (Odd Egg)Dizzy Punch	normal	70	100	10	Odd Egg
Dizzy Punch (Odd Egg)Dizzy Punch	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Giga Impact (Quiet Cave)Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5	Quiet Cave
Giga Impact (Quiet Cave)Giga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.