Where can I find Snorlax in SoulGold?

Snorlax can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Snorlax?

Snorlax is a normal-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Snorlax learn in SoulGold?

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

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Snorlaxin Pokémon SoulGold

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2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Sleeping Pokémon

Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its big belly as a place to play.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Normal

Dex

#143

Abilities

Immunity(Primary)

Prevents poisoning.

Thick Fat(Secondary)

Heat-and-cold protection.

Gluttony(Hidden)

Eats Berries early.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

Base Exp

189

EV Yield

2 Hp

Wild Held Items

Leftovers(55%)

Weak To

fighting ×2

Resists

None

Immune To

ghost

Forms

Normal,Gmax

Evolution Chain

Munchlax

Base form

→

Snorlax

Level up Munchlax with high friendship

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How to Obtain

Snorlax appears in Nameless Cave (rare). Wild ones range from level 58 to 68. There's a one-time encounter in Vermilion City at level 50.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Vermilion City	Lv. 50	static	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (29)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Last ResortLevel: 1Last Resort	normal	0	100	5
1	Last ResortLevel: 1Last Resort	Can only be used if every other move has been used.
1	SwallowLevel: 1Swallow	normal	0	0	10
1	SwallowLevel: 1Swallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	normal	0	85	40
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
1	MetronomeLevel: 1Metronome	normal	0	0	10
1	MetronomeLevel: 1Metronome	Waggles a finger to use any Pokémon move at random.
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	ghost	0	100	30
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
1	FlingLevel: 1Fling	dark	1	100	10
1	FlingLevel: 1Fling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
1	RecycleLevel: 1Recycle	normal	0	0	10
1	RecycleLevel: 1Recycle	Recycles a used item for one more use.
1	StockpileLevel: 1Stockpile	normal	0	0	0
1	StockpileLevel: 1Stockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
1	FlailLevel: 1Flail	normal	1	100	15
1	FlailLevel: 1Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
1	CovetLevel: 1Covet	fairy	40	100	0
1	CovetLevel: 1Covet	Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
1	BlockLevel: 1Block	normal	0	0	5
1	BlockLevel: 1Block	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
12	YawnLevel: 12Yawn	normal	0	0	10
12	YawnLevel: 12Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	dark	60	100	25
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
20	SnoreLevel: 20Snore	normal	0	100	15
20	SnoreLevel: 20Snore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
20	Sleep TalkLevel: 20Sleep Talk	normal	0	0	10
20	Sleep TalkLevel: 20Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
20	RestLevel: 20Rest	psychic	0	0	0
20	RestLevel: 20Rest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
24	CrunchLevel: 24Crunch	dark	80	100	15
24	CrunchLevel: 24Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
28	Body SlamLevel: 28Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
28	Body SlamLevel: 28Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
32	Heavy SlamLevel: 32Heavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
32	Heavy SlamLevel: 32Heavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
36	AmnesiaLevel: 36Amnesia	psychic	0	0	20
36	AmnesiaLevel: 36Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
40	High HorsepowerLevel: 40High Horsepower	ground	95	95	10
40	High HorsepowerLevel: 40High Horsepower	Slams hard into the foe with its entire body.
44	Hammer ArmLevel: 44Hammer Arm	fighting	100	90	10
44	Hammer ArmLevel: 44Hammer Arm	A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed.
48	Belly DrumLevel: 48Belly Drum	normal	0	0	10
48	Belly DrumLevel: 48Belly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
52	BelchLevel: 52Belch	poison	120	90	10
52	BelchLevel: 52Belch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
56	Giga ImpactLevel: 56Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5
56	Giga ImpactLevel: 56Giga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
60	Grav AppleLevel: 60Grav Apple	grass	80	100	10
60	Grav AppleLevel: 60Grav Apple	Drops an apple from above. Lowers the foe's Defense.
64	Wood HammerLevel: 64Wood Hammer	grass	120	100	15
64	Wood HammerLevel: 64Wood Hammer	Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too.

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Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
LickLick	ghost	0	100	30
LickLick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
CharmCharm	fairy	0	100	20
CharmCharm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	0	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
WhirlwindWhirlwind	normal	0	85	20
WhirlwindWhirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
After YouAfter You	normal	0	0	15
After YouAfter You	Helps out the target, letting it move next.
BelchBelch	poison	120	90	10
BelchBelch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	fighting	40	100	20
Power Up PunchPower Up Punch	A hard punch that raises the user's Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (47)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.