Snorlax Movesets & Competitive Sets

A paralysis from Body Slam slightly increases the odds Snorlax beats Calm Mind Reuniclus and Nasty Plot Togekiss. Earthquake ensures Snorlax has a shot at defeating Steel- and Rock-types such as Lucario, Rhyperior, and Diancie. Darkest Lariat, on the other hand, gives Snorlax a fighting chance against Cosmic Power Metagross and 2HKOes Reuniclus at +2. Rest heals off any otherwise crippling status condition like a burn or Toxic poison, which not only makes it harder to stop Snorlax in its tracks but also makes it a far more reliable counter to Pokemon such as Nidoqueen and Chandelure. Leftovers is crucial for avoiding the 3HKO from Nidoqueen so Snorlax can safely set up and use Rest against it. The EV spread is to avoid the OHKO from Flame Orb Heracross after a Curse and never be 2HKOed by Modest Choice Specs Toxtricity's Boomburst, which more importantly means that no special attacker can 2HKO Snorlax with a non-super effective move. 8 Speed EVs are to outspeed paralyzed Reuniclus even after using Curse twice, which gives Snorlax the highest odds to win the exchange. The leftover EVs are invested in Attack for a slight increase in damage. The key to successfully teambuild with Snorlax is redundancy. Snorlax eats up a lot of resources, and one might get the idea to use it as team compression to make up for that; however, Snorlax will crumble if it's assigned too many roles like the team's primary special wall, status absorber, and sweeper. With this in mind, Snorlax can be paired with other special walls such as Registeel and Diancie because they can check special attackers like Gardevoir, Noivern, and, in the latter's case, Chandelure all while Snorlax acts as a backup. Cleric support from Diancie, Togekiss, and Umbreon is another crucial puzzle piece to teambuilding with Snorlax, letting it use Rest more freely and less often because it can easily be woken up and cured of a burn or poison with Heal Bell. Togekiss also helps Snorlax by weakening shared checks like Rhyperior while also checking Fighting-types. Umbreon stands out because it can Wish pass to Snorlax, which doesn't heal it for much but still keeps it healthy enough to not need to use Rest. Likewise, entry hazard removal provided by Crobat, Flygon, and Dhelmise is a must to prevent it from being quickly overwhelmed. Crobat is also an excellent check to the many Fighting-types threatening Snorlax. Ground- and Grass-types such as Flygon, Gastrodon, and Celebi are crucial because Snorlax can't effectively handle Electric-types such as Xurkitree, Raikou, and Rotom-C due to them easily whittling it down with Volt Switch when aided by entry hazards. Bulky Water-types like Milotic, Gastrodon, and Jellicent are needed to answer Steel- and Rock-types like Escavalier and Rhyperior that Snorlax can struggle to get through. Jellicent is also particularly noteworthy for hard countering Lucario and Cosmic Power Metagross.

Snorlax finds a strong niche on Normal-teams as a bulky setup sweeper using Curse that can threaten types like Ice, Electric, Psychic, and Ghost after accumulating multiple boosts and serve as a strong late-game wincon. Snorlax's high Special bulk gives it setup opportunities against many common special attackers such as Dragapult and Gardevoir, and Curse's Defense boost makes it difficult to break past for many teams. Thick Fat makes Snorlax a valuable asset for Normal teams, allowing it to check Fire- and Ice-types such as Chandelure and Galarian Darmanitan, which Normal teams otherwise struggle to switch into. Rest in conjunction with Sleep Talk allow Snorlax to keep itself healthy throughout the match and heal itself of crippling status such as burn and Toxic without being entirely passive. However, Snorlax is susceptible to getting shut down by common Taunt users like Sableye, Mew, and Corviknight, as well as by Haze and Whirlwind users such as Toxapex and Hippowdon. Darkest Lariat is Snorlax's attack of choice, as it ignores opposing stat boosts from Pokemon such as Reuniclus and has no Pokemon that are completely immune to it. However, Snorlax's reliance on Curse and Darkest Lariat to pose an offensive threat means exceptionally powerful attackers that resist Dark such as Nasty Plot Hydriegon, Crawdaunt, and most Fighting-types can break through it with relatively few issues. Snorlax's HP and Defense EVs allow it to always avoid being 2HKOed by Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan's Earthquake after Stealth Rock damage. Snorlax should utilize its special bulk and Rest to switch into powerful special attackers such as Hatterene and Alolan Raichu and common status users such as Salazzle and Gastrodon. Obstagoon serves as a great offensive partner for Snorlax, as it can switch into common Taunt users such as Mew and Sableye without fear of Will-O-Wisp and break past them, allowing Snorlax to sweep Psychic- and Ghost-type teams more easily. Ditto is a good Choice Scarf user that can dissuade opponents from using Snorlax as setup fodder thanks to Imposter allowing it to threaten to countersweep. Indeedee-M is a powerful special attacker that can pressure Fighting-types like Conkeldurr and Kommo-o as well as break past physically defensive walls such as Toxapex and Galarian Weezing using its powerful Psychic Terrain-boosted attacks. Diggersby acts as a powerful wallbreaker that can utilize its good coverage options to break past Pokemon such as Ferrothorn and Corviknight, which can use Snorlax as setup fodder, as well as set Spikes to wear down teams for Snorlax to sweep more easily. Choice Scarf Braviary provides a Ground immunity to help check Pokemon such as Obstagoon and Keldeo and can Defog away entry hazards that can wear down Snorlax over the course of a match. Heliolisk acts as a check to Corviknight, as well as an offensive check to Water- and Flying-types, helping Snorlax deal with Pokemon such as Keldeo, Togekiss, and Toxapex more easily. Bewear acts as a check to physically offensive Dark-types such as Tyranitar, Bisharp, and Crawdaunt that can easily beat Snorlax while appreciating Snorlax's ability to switch into Fire-types such as Rotom-H and Chandelure thanks to Thick Fat.

Special Defense investment avoids being 2HKOed by Choice Specs Toxtricity's Boomburst.

Moves Curse is Snorlax's reliable form of setup, boosting its Attack and Defense stats simultaneously. Return is Snorlax's strongest, most spammable attack, trading Body Slam's chance of paralysis for a higher damage output. Rest gives Snorlax a reliable form of recovery and allows it to set up multiple times a game. Sleep Talk lets Snorlax set up against foes while asleep. Fire Punch allows Snorlax to chip threatening Steel-types such as Scizor on the switch, and Earthquake hits the same few targets but misses out on hitting Scizor. Earthquake also hits most Steel-types like Doublade and Cobalion harder than Fire Punch. Set Details Leftovers gives Snorlax another way to heal throughout a match. Thick Fat lets Snorlax switch into opposing Fire- and Ice-type attacks from Pokemon such as Moltres, Nidoking, and Kyurem. The listed EVs allow Snorlax to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Primarina and avoid being OHKOed by Infernape's unboosted Close Combat after Stealth Rock damage. It can also tank All-Out Pummeling from Cobalion after a single Curse. Usage Tips Utilize Snorlax's immense special bulk to switch in and set up on special attackers such as Nidoking and Choice Scarf Hydreigon. Also capitalize on Snorlax's ability to beat passive Pokemon such as Blissey one-on-one by setting up on them. Make sure to weaken offensive checks lacking recovery such as Infernape by chipping them down with a STAB move as they switch in. If you are running Body Slam, try fishing for paralysis against offensive switch-ins such as Terrakion. Utilize Snorlax's ability to absorb all status for teammates by switching it into status users such as Empoleon and Rotom-H. Don't try to set up with Snorlax early-game. Instead, use it as a bulky pivot that can absorb status until most of the counterplay your opponent has to it has been properly taken care of. Don't stay in against Taunt Pokemon such as Jellicent. Instead, use the opportunity to offensively pressure your opponent's team by switching to a teammate that threatens it. Team Options Pursuit trappers such as Krookodile are great teammates for Snorlax sets that opt for Sleep Talk over coverage, as they can trap Ghost-types that Snorlax can't hit. It's also very important to be able to hit Steel-types if you opt to run Sleep Talk, so teammates such as Cobalion and Infernape fit nicely on teams running this set. Pokemon like Tentacruel and Latias that can beat the Fighting-types that Snorlax fears are helpful teammates. The former can also help remove entry hazards that Snorlax is susceptible to. Clerics such as Sylveon are great teammates, as they can wake Snorlax with Heal Bell, giving it more room to play freely instead of relying on Sleep Talk to pick the desired move. Toxic Spikes Pokemon such as Tentacruel can prove to be great teammates, wearing down checks and counters such as Quagsire with poison.

Moves Curse lets Snorlax take hits more easily from physical attackers like Mega Aerodactyl and break past Pokemon like Gligar. Facade allows Snorlax to overpower Pokemon hoping to cripple it with status such as Empoleon and helps it switch into Thunder Wave and Scald more easily thanks to the boost Facade gains when Snorlax is statused. Recycle in conjunction with Gluttony and Iapapa Berry gives Snorlax a reliable way to recover throughout a match. Fire Punch lets Snorlax hit threatening Steel-types such as Scizor and Cobalion on the switch, while Earthquake allows it to hit the majority of Steel-types super effectively while also hitting threatening Pokemon such as Infernape and Chandelure. Set Details Gluttony works well with Recycle, letting Snorlax activate its Iapapa Berry once it gets below 50% HP. The listed EVs allow Snorlax to avoid the 2HKO from Choice Specs Primarina and avoid being OHKOed by Infernape's unboosted Close Combat after Stealth Rock damage. It can also tank All-Out Pummeling from Cobalion after a single Curse. Usage Tips Be extremely careful when playing around Toxic users such as Blissey, as once inflicted with Toxic poison, Snorlax has no chance of setting up Curse and gets worn down extremely quickly. Also, when unsure about whether or not the opponent has Toxic, make sure to scout for it. Furthermore, utilize Snorlax as a paralysis and burn absorber to prevent the opponent from playing around it with Toxic and boost Facade simultaneously. Utilize Snorlax's bulk to handle most special attackers such as Nidoking throughout a game and send it in for free setup against walls lacking Toxic. Attack offensive checks such as Cobalion by chipping them down with the appropriate attack as they switch in, as once these are gone, Snorlax has much greater breathing room to set up late-game. Take caution when switching into potential Trick users such as Chandelure, as being locked into a move will render Snorlax useless and prevent it from having any sort of recovery. Take advantage of entry hazards by manipulating them so that Snorlax can activate Iapapa Berry on its switch in. Avoid Knock Off from Pokemon such as Scizor and Krookodile at all cost, as without its Iapapa Berry, Snorlax's ability to set up and check special attackers becomes null. Play around Taunt users such as Hydreigon by switching to an offensive teammate that can handle it efficiently, as Snorlax gets completely shut down by Taunt. Team Options Fairy-types like Primarina, Sylveon, and Mega Altaria deal with Fighting- and Dark-type Pokemon that beat Snorlax with Fighting-type STAB moves and Knock Off, respectively. Clerics such as Sylveon and Togekiss are important teammates for this Snorlax set because if Snorlax gets inflicted with Toxic poison, it's nearly useless. Pokemon such as Refresh Mega Altaria, which can sponge status, can help mitigate Snorlax's weakness to Toxic. It can also provide a Knock Off switch-in. Magneton can trap threatening Steel-types like Scizor for Snorlax. Having a Knock Off switch-in is vital for this set, so Pokemon such as Cobalion can turn out to be great teammates. Toxic support from Pokemon such as Tentacruel is extremely helpful for wearing down threatening Taunt users such as Jellicent. Hazard removers like Tentacruel and Rotom-H are helpful, since they can remove hazards that chip Snorlax quickly.

Moves Return is Snorlax's preferred STAB move due to its high power and perfect accuracy. High Horsepower is chosen to hit threats such as Arcanine, Muk, Gigalith, and Marowak for super effective damage and to hit Kartana for neutral damage. Crunch is an option to avoid being completely walled by Drifblim and Mismagius and for perfect accuracy. Belly Drum boosts Snorlax's Attack to +6, allowing it to OHKO practically anything in the format, at the cost of 50% of its health. The combination of Gluttony and an Iapapa Berry causes Snorlax to immediately recover the lost health, making this setup incredibly powerful. A +6 Snorlax is going to be a high-priority target, and many opponents will try to KO it by doubling into it. Protect can heavily punish those plays, effectively giving Snorlax's partner a free turn. Protect is also useful for guarding Snorlax while setting or resetting Trick Room, which this set often requires. Recycle can be used instead of Protect—this allows Snorlax to more safely take hits early in the battle while keeping enough health to Belly Drum later, but not being able to guard against double targets means Snorlax will often be quickly focused down after it boosts. Set Details Gluttony ensures that Iapapa Berry will activate after Belly Drum, healing back all the HP lost. A Brave nature and 0 Speed IVs are recommended to make Snorlax as slow as possible in Trick Room. Maximum Attack is used so that Snorlax hits as hard as possible, and the remaining EVs are used to bolster its Defense. Snorlax can run bulkier spreads if desired, since very few Pokemon can survive a hit from +6 Snorlax even without full Attack investment. A spread of 180 HP / 76 Atk / 252 Def gives Snorlax even greater bulk while keeping the ability to OHKO standard Assault Vest Kartana with High Horsepower and most Porygon2 with Return after boosting. Usually, bulkier spreads will run Recycle over Protect—the choice of spread and fourth move comes down to personal preference and specific team composition. Usage Tips This Snorlax is used as an incredibly potent Trick Room sweeper, capable of quickly destroying unprepared teams. Snorlax's great bulk allows it to soak up some attacks, but this set needs to be more careful about preserving its HP so that it remains healthy enough to set up Belly Drum. Snorlax can effectively use Belly Drum at any point in a game—it can come out and boost early on, which forces your opponent to focus on KOing Snorlax while leaving its teammates unchecked. This works well if your opponent doesn't have any threats that can only be defeated by your Snorlax, and if your team has other powerful attackers to serve as wincons after Snorlax goes down. Alternatively, Snorlax can remain in the back until its checks have been removed or weakened and then take the field for a late-game sweep. This strategy is preferred when Snorlax is your only way to beat a certain Pokemon on the opposing team—for example, Porygon2 if your team lacks a Fighting-type or Toxic—or when your opponent has a Pokemon such as Hariyama that will seriously threaten Snorlax until it is removed. Team Options Mimikyu is one of the best partners for DrumLax—it is a reliable Trick Room setter, and it has several powerful options for its other moves. When facing foes slower than Mimikyu, Z-Destiny Bond can allow Snorlax to set up for free and simultaneously eliminate an opposing Pokemon. Psych Up can be used to copy Snorlax's boosts after it uses Belly Drum, forcing your opponent to deal with two +6 Attack Pokemon at once. Taunt can be used to stop opposing Taunt, Roar, or Haze users that try to stop Snorlax from boosting. Porygon2 is another reliable Trick Room setter, although it has fewer support options than Mimikyu and does share Snorlax's weakness to the Fighting type. Porygon2 is often used along with Mimikyu so that you can still set Trick Room if Mimikyu sacrifices itself with Z-Destiny Bond instead. Clefairy can use Follow Me to redirect attacks away from Snorlax while it boosts, and Friend Guard provides even more protection. With this support, Snorlax can sometimes sweep even outside of Trick Room. Psych Up users such as Metagross can copy Snorlax's boosts and quickly overwhelm your opponent with enormous offensive pressure. Tapu Fini's Misty Terrain protects Snorlax from burns, which would prevent it from sweeping, and Tapu Fini can hit Fighting-types for super effective damage with Moonblast. Ninetales can use Aurora Veil to boost Snorlax's bulk and make it safer to set up Belly Drum.

Moves Return is Snorlax's preferred STAB move due to its high power and perfect accuracy. High Horsepower is chosen to hit threats such as Arcanine, Muk, Gigalith, and Marowak for super effective damage and to hit Kartana for neutral damage. It does leave Snorlax completely walled by Drifblim and Mismagius, but for most players this is not concerning enough to run a different attack. Curse quickly boosts Snorlax's Attack stat to terrifying levels while patching up its rather low Defense. It also brings Snorlax's Speed even lower, enabling it to underspeed even Gigalith and Torkoal. Recycle combines with Gluttony and an Iapapa Berry to give Snorlax reliable recovery, allowing it to shrug off hits while boosting with Curse. Set Details The combination of Gluttony and an Iapapa Berry is crucial to how Snorlax functions—it nearly always has to take hits before it can set up and deal damage, which is only possible with the powerful recovery provided by a pinch Berry with Gluttony. A Brave nature and 0 Speed IVs make Snorlax as slow as possible for maximum effectiveness in Trick Room. The HP and Defense EVs allow Snorlax to survive Araquanid's Hydro Vortex and give it an even HP stat, causing Iapapa Berry to activate if it is hit with Super Fang or Nature's Madness. The remaining EVs are dumped in Attack to maximize Snorlax's damage output. Usage Tips This Snorlax can be used alongside a Trick Room setter, but it is also very effective as a Trick Room check on teams that are primarily fast. The mere presence of Snorlax on the field can make an opponent hesitant to set up Trick Room for fear of accelerating its sweep. Against teams that lack Fighting-types or the powerful attackers that can threaten Snorlax with neutral attacks, Snorlax can take the field early in a game and begin boosting right away. Barring untimely critical hits, it is often safe to alternate Curse and Recycle for several turns and then tear through the opposing team. Snorlax has great natural special bulk, so it can be used to sponge damage from attackers such as Tapu Koko and Ninetales. This should be done somewhat carefully to avoid losing Snorlax prematurely—if Snorlax loses its Berry and too much of its health, your opponent will likely double attack it to eliminate it quickly. Team Options Tapu Fini is a great partner for Snorlax—Misty Terrain protects Snorlax from burns, which would hinder its damage output, and Toxic, which would wear it down despite its bulk and recovery. Tapu Fini can also switch in on Fighting-type attacks aimed at Snorlax, and it can use Moonblast to threaten Fighting-types like Pheromosa, Buzzwole, and Hariyama. Arcanine is one of the best answers to Kartana, which can deal major damage to Snorlax through its Defense boosts with Sacred Sword. Arcanine also threatens Celesteela, which Snorlax struggles to damage unless it has boosted several times. Intimidate bolsters Snorlax's low Defense stat even before it starts using Curse, and if Arcanine carries Snarl it can help Snorlax to tank special attacks as well. Garchomp can easily eliminate Muk with Tectonic Rage; Muk can effectively neuter Snorlax by Knocking Off its Berry, which prevents its from being found with Recycle and denies Snorlax recovery for the rest of the game. Snorlax can easily switch in to common attacks that threaten Garchomp, such as Porygon2's Ice Beam, Ninetales's Blizzard, and Fairy-type attacks from Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, and Tapu Fini. Tapu Koko can hit Fighting-types for super effective damage with Dazzling Gleam, while Thunderbolt covers Pokemon such as Celesteela and Drifblim, which can wall Snorlax. Ninetales can set up Aurora Veil to boost Snorlax's bulk even further and make it easier to set up several Curses. Trick Room support from Porygon2 or Mimikyu helps Snorlax to boost and sweep more easily, but Curse Snorlax doesn't rely on Trick Room to be effective.

Belly Drum lets Snorlax OHKO most of the metagame after a boost. Return is the basic STAB move that Snorlax will be attacking with a majority of the time. High Horsepower and Fire Punch hit the Ghost-types that it otherwise wouldn't be able to touch like Mega Gengar and Aegislash and OHKO many Pokemon that resist its Normal STAB attacks at +6 like Mega Metagross. After Belly Drum, High Horsepower OHKOes Tyranitar and even Shuca Berry Heatran, whilst Fire Punch OHKOes Drifblim, non-Focus Sash Kartana, Celesteela, and Ferrothorn. High Horsepower is generally preferred over Fire Punch, as it has better neutral coverage alongside Return. Protect is a strong option to allow Snorlax to stall while a teammate either sets Trick Room or sets up board position or for protection against a predicted Z-Move. Typically Protect should not be dropped in most cases unless you have redirection and Fake Out support to help set up Snorlax. Recycle, bringing back Wiki Berry, effectively functions as a 50% HP recovery move and can be used to take advantage of opposing passive play or when both the opposing Pokemon do little to threaten Snorlax. The combination of Wiki Berry and Gluttony enables Snorlax to immediately regain the 50% HP lost from using Belly Drum, preserving its bulk. Wiki Berry is chosen over other 50%-healing Berries to confuse potential Adamant Bug Bite users like Mega Scizor. The EVs and nature focus on Snorlax's weaker physical bulk whilst providing an even HP number so that Wiki Berry activates after using Belly Drum and ensuring that Tapu Lele's Shattered Psyche cannot OHKO Snorlax in Psychic Terrain. Even with only 4 Attack EVs, Snorlax will OHKO all but the bulkiest of Pokemon and those that resist its STAB attacks—in fact, 252 HP / 4 Def Cresselia has a 62.5% chance to be OHKOed by Return! Minimum Speed makes Snorlax faster under Trick Room. Snorlax can switch in either on weak hits or after a KO, or it can be used as a lead. It should only use Belly Drum if the user feels confident it can then sweep the opposing team (usually mid- or late-game); otherwise, it is safer to either deal chip damage to the opponent with its attacking moves or switch it out and attempt to sweep later. Strong teammates including Trick Room setters such as Cresselia, Gothitelle, and Mimikyu for speed control, Intimidate users such as Landorus-T, Incineroar, and Mega Manectric to mitigate its weaker Defense stat, Fake Out or redirection users such as Incineroar, Amoonguss, and Clefairy to help set up, and Tapu Fini to provide status protection through Misty Terrain.

Curse Snorlax requires less support from the rest of the team than DrumLax, as it does not sacrifice its HP to boost its Attack and also boosts its Defense in the process. However, it is more susceptible to opposing Pokemon's Intimidate lowering its Attack stat and may need multiple boosts before it has sufficient Attack to sweep your opponent. This set trades power for not having to be as committed to setting up as Belly Drum Snorlax. Double-Edge is preferred over Return for the higher damage. With Curse boosting Defense without cutting Snorlax's HP, the recoil isn't as harmful as on a DrumLax set. Return is still viable as a non-recoil STAB attack, however. High Horsepower and Fire Punch both offer useful coverage against Pokemon that resist or are immune to Snorlax's STAB move. High Horsepower is generally preferred over Fire Punch, as it deals more damage against targets weak to both moves like Mega Metagross. High Horsepower is better against Mega Gengar, Tyranitar, and Heatran, whilst Fire Punch is better against Kartana, Celesteela, and Drifblim. Recycle takes advantage of the Defense boosts and helps Snorlax set up multiple Curses. The EVs give Double-Edge a near-guaranteed 2HKO on 236 HP / 116 Def Zapdos without a Curse boost and then maximize its weaker Defense stat. Curselax does not need to run as much Defense investment as DrumLax because of Curse enabling more Attack investment. Minimum Speed is preferred to make Snorlax as slow as possible under Trick Room. Gluttony and Wiki Berry enable an automatic 50% HP recovery when Snorlax loses half its HP, which can be reactivated with Recycle. Snorlax should attempt to sweep mid- to late-game when its threats have been weakened or removed, coming in either after a free switch or on a weak attack like Cresselia's Ice Beam. Afterwards it should usually set up Curse once or twice to boost its stats before attempting to sweep, using Recycle as needed after Wiki Berry has been used to bring it back. This Snorlax requires less team support than Belly Drum Snorlax. However, it still benefits from Trick Room setters such as Cresselia and Gothitelle, and Tapu Fini, which protects Snorlax from status with Misty Terrain, in particular burn and poison. Incineroar threatens Kartana, which can bypass Snorlax's Curse boosts with Sacred Sword, and can switch into Tapu Lele's Shattered Psyche (which in Psychic Terrain threatens an OHKO on Snorlax), whilst providing Fake Out and Intimidate support to help Snorlax set up.

Set Information Facade is Snorlax's strongest STAB move and provides a safeguard against burns and status, ensuring it does massive damage to any foe that doesn't resist the move. Earthquake is used to hit Pokemon that resist Facade such as Melmetal, Gengar, and Rhydon. Toxic can break down bulky Pokemon such as Poliwrath, Rhydon, and Mew. It also can put offensive Pokemon such as Mega Alazazam, Dragonite, and Zapdos on a timer. Fire Blast and Surf can be used in the fourth moveslot for a chance to 2HKO Melmetal and Rhydon, respectively. These moves are especially helpful if Snorlax is burned. Self-Destruct can also put a dent into Pokemon like Dragonite, Poliwrath, and Mew. Rest can be run in the fourth moveslot, but only if Eevee-S is on Snorlax's team. A Sassy nature allows Snorlax to be a mixed tank that can 2HKO almost every Pokemon in the metagame. Careful should only be used if Snorlax runs Self-Destruct. Usage Tips Snorlax is a tank designed to come in on special attackers such as Zapdos, Gengar, and Mew. It can also come in on status-inducing moves such as Will-O-Wisp and Toxic from these Pokemon, Scald from Starmie or Mega Slowbro, and Sizzly Slide from Eevee-S or with the help of U-turn from a teammate like Zapdos or Mega Beedrill. However, it is generally best to preserve Snorlax's health so that it can switch into a strong special attacker such as Mega Alakazam. Early in the match, Snorlax can break walls with Facade so that other teammates can have an easier time if certain threats have been dented or knocked out. After it has been afflicted with status, Snorlax should aim to spam Facade as much as possible because this move deals a massive amount of damage to any foe that doesn't resist it. If Snorlax's HP is relatively low or if there is a potentially problematic Pokemon on the opposing team like Mega Beedrill, Mew, or Dragonite, it can be a good idea to use Self-Destruct to deal a considerable amount of damage to these Pokemon or even knock them out. Although Snorlax is meant to take status conditions, keep in mind the drawbacks of them: Toxic poison depletes its amazing bulk over time and burns can weaken its offensive pressure with its other moves. Snorlax does not want to be asleep or paralyzed: sleep turns Snorlax into a sitting duck, and full paralysis can cost Snorlax a potential KO. Do not let Snorlax stay in on physically offensive Pokemon like Melmetal, Dragonite, and Poliwrath: these Pokemon threaten Snorlax out of the battle by targeting its weaker Defense. Team Options Because of its poor Defense, pairing Snorlax with a physically bulky Pokemon like Melmetal, Rhydon, Mega Venusaur, Mew, or Mega Slowbro could be a good idea. Having a special attacker like Mew, Mega Venusaur, or Starmie on Snorlax's side can help it deal with physically defensive Pokemon. Mega Beedrill and Zapdos can also make for good partners, since they can bring Snorlax into battle with U-turn. Zapdos can also help check Melmetal for Snorlax, especially if it is not running Fire Blast. Pokemon like Rhydon, Melmetal, and Mega Aerodactyl appreciate Snorlax's ability to take special hits and burns from Scald. Eevee-S can also help Snorlax by healing its status conditions with Sparkly Swirl so that it can use its other physical moves like Earthquake and Self-Destruct more safely or by providing further support with Sizzly Slide and Sappy Seed. Eevee-S is practically mandatory if Snorlax runs Rest.

Moves Curse allows Snorlax to patch up its lackluster Defense stat and tank Secret Sword from Choice Specs Keldeo much better. The Attack increase also enables Snorlax to be a potent sweeper against types like Fairy. Recycle allows Snorlax to reuse its Iapapa Berry and acts as a form of recovery, allowing Snorlax to not get worn out in the battle. Facade allows Snorlax to take advantage of burns and paralysis by dealing good damage to defensive status inducers like Will-O-Wisp Rotom-W and Scald Swampert. Fire Punch lets Snorlax deal good damage to Steel-types such as Mega Scizor, Celesteela, and Skarmory. Set Details 228 HP investment along with maximum Defense investment allows Snorlax to take on powerful attackers such as Keldeo and Mega Gallade much better after a single Curse boost. The rest of the EVs are dumped into Special Defense along with a Careful nature to allow it to take on powerful special attackers such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Koko. Gluttony allows Snorlax to consume its pinch Berry at 50% HP or less, which is important for keeping it healthy without losing momentum. Usage Tips It is best to utilize Snorlax late-game when its checks, such as strong wallbreakers like Calm Mind Keldeo and Mega Gallade and phazers such as Hippowdon and Mantine, are taken out by its teammates. Snorlax should be wary of potential Toxic users such as Zapdos and Toxapex; scout the sets before attempting to set up Curse. However, Snorlax can act as a burn or paralysis absorber for the team, powering up Facade, and it can even get itself burned by switching into move such as Scald so that it won't be crippled by Toxic. Knock Off users such as Bisharp, Alolan Muk, and Azumarill should be avoided at all costs. Common Taunt users such as Mew, Gliscor, and Heatran can stop Snorlax from setting up and using its recovery move, so they need to be checked before Snorlax can set up safely. Snorlax should find opportunities to set up Curse against special attackers that it can handle such as Nidoking and Hydreigon. When setting up Curse, Recycle should be used to keep Snorlax healthy and gauge the damage dealt by opposing Pokemon; keeping Snorlax in a healthy HP range helps to find more opportunities to set up Curse. Team Options Mega Pidgeot is a great teammate for Snorlax, as it can not only break down and pressure Steel-types like Celesteela, Ferrothorn, and Scizor but also beat Fighting-type Pokemon such as Mega Gallade, Breloom, and Keldeo as well as provide Defog support. Defensive Intimidate Staraptor can take on strong physical attackers such as Mega Gallade and provide pivoting with U-turn. It checks Fighting-type Pokemon thanks to STAB Brave Bird and provides Snorlax with Defog utility. Chansey can provide Stealth Rock support, which will allow Snorlax to weaken Pokemon that can check it such as Choice Band Dragonite. Additionally, Chansey can use its Natural Cure to sponge crippling status moves such as Toxic for Snorlax. Chansey also checks powerful special wallbreakers that Snorlax cannot handle such as Landorus. Swords Dance or Choice Band Diggersby can weaken the opponent's defensive core; the former in particular can pave the way for Snorlax to set up Curse, as it effectively beats out common defensive Pokemon that may be a hindrance to Snorlax such as Mantine, Toxapex, and Mega Venusaur. Similarly, Mega Lopunny can break down shared checks with Snorlax and act as a Knock Off sponge. It also breaks down Steel-type teams due to STAB High Jump Kick. By using a Power-Up Punch + Encore set, Mega Lopunny can beat defensive Pokemon that can check Snorlax such as Toxapex. Due to a diverse movepool, Porygon2 can provide utility support to Snorlax by weakening walls such as Swampert with Toxic, beating stallbreakers like Gliscor with Ice Beam, and pressuring Pokemon such as Mantine and Celesteela with Discharge. It can also punish setup sweepers such as Mega Scizor by using Foul Play. Ditto deters setup sweepers that pose a threat to Snorlax such as Gyarados and Mega Gallade and it acts as a revenge killer by countersweeping Pokemon that try to setup. Porygon-Z is a decent teammate that can blast through defensive threats to Snorlax like Gliscor and Celesteela due to its BoltBeam coverage.

Moves Curse improves both Snorlax's damage output and its bulk, and improving its Defense is especially important, as setting up multiple Curses helps Snorlax overcome one of its defensive shortcomings. Recycle in tandem with Gluttony and Iapapa Berry provides Snorlax with a reliable recovery. Return is a consistent STAB move that becomes progressively more dangerous as Snorlax accumulates boosts from Curse. Earthquake hits various foes that resist Return super effectively, such as Heatran, Aegislash, Mega Metagross, and Tyranitar, and serves as the quickest way to dispose of Mega Blaziken, Naganadel, and Mega Lucario after a Curse. Fire Punch, while it has worse coverage overall, still hits many Steel-types super effectively and deals heavy damage to Ferrothorn, Mega Scizor, and Kartana. It also hits Celesteela hard, unlike Earthquake. Set Details The EV spread is focused on improving Snorlax's physical bulk as much as possible, as Snorlax isn't physically durable until it manages to set up multiple Curses, and heavy investment in Defense EVs is needed to maximize Curse's efficiency. While making such investment, appropriate distribution of EVs to other stats and an Adamant nature are applied for Snorlax to meet a number of important benchmarks against extremely common threats. 148 HP, 252 Defense, and 92 Special Defense allow Snorlax to survive +1 Adamant Mega Salamence's Double-Edge, avoid the 2HKO from Modest Tapu Lele's Psychic and Garchomp's Outrage, and Jolly Blaziken's High Jump Kick most of the time. The rest of the EVs are put into Attack along with an Adamant nature to amplify Snorlax's damage output to a degree. Gluttony and Iapapa Berry are mandatory to keep Snorlax healthy to let it reliably set up Curse on foes that it isn't threatened too much against. Other pinch Berries like Aguav and Figi Berry can be used to get around Item Clause. Usage Tips This variant of Snorlax aims to take advantage of a bulky foe that can't effectively combat it by setting up multiple Curses to the point where Snorlax becomes nigh impossible to surmount and gains enough offensive presence to make a sweep of its own. Snorlax can easily set up on common Pokemon like Greninja and Tapu Koko and repeat a combination of Recycle and Curse to the point where it can overpower them with boosted attacks. Although setting up with this set may seem simple, always be cautious about any Pokemon that may carry status moves, such as Heatran, Cresselia, and Zapdos. Although Snorlax can easily take any hits from them, said foes tend to carry Toxic, which prevents Snorlax from effectively fulfilling its role. Potential users of Knock Off and Trick, namely all Landorus-T, Ferrothorn, Mega Mawile, and all Rotom formes should also be scouted beforehand so that Snorlax won't lose its Iapapa Berry and be left unable to heal itself. Although less of an issue, potential OHKO move users like Gliscor or Excadrill and Perish Song users like Politoed must be played with caution as well. Team Options Landorus-T is the best partner for Snorlax, being able to aid Snorlax in a variety of ways. Almost every variant of Landorus-T can viably run Stealth Rock to ensure that Focus Sash users can't recklessly take on boosted Snorlax. Both defensive and Assault Vest variants of Landorus-T can safely bring Snorlax into a favorable matchup so that it can easily set up Curse. Swords Dance variants can take care of problematic defensive Pokemon such as Gliscor, Hippowdon, and Tapu Fini by OHKOing them all with boosted Supersonic Skystrike. Landorus-T's ability to naturally threaten troublesome foes like Mega Gengar and Heatran and switch into Fighting-type moves for Snorlax is appreciated as well. Tapu Fini is another fantastic partner, as Misty Terrain prevents Snorlax from getting crippled by status ailments. On top of being able to handle physical attackers like Mega Salamence and Mega Blaziken that would overwhelm Snorlax, Tapu Fini can wear down various foes with Nature's Madness, or, if running an offensive set, can even lure and eliminate walls like Porygon2 and Ferrothorn. Tapu Lele, while it is not defensively capable of checking Fighting-types, can still massively threaten them and can potentially provide Snorlax with a situation to reliably set up Curse by afflicting a foe with Taunt before it is KOed. Heatran can switch into various status moves for Snorlax and can spread status ailments itself, meaning it can put a problematic Pokemon on a timer with Toxic or spread burn to make physical attackers struggle even more with Snorlax as it sets up Curse. As Snorlax can take on essentially any offensive foe that lacks setup options or can heavily damage it, any teammates that can alleviate Snorlax's vulnerability to status ailments and can handle Fighting-types are generally good fits.

Moves Snorlax can reliably shuffle foes with Whirlwind and rack up damage when Stealth Rock is up. Yawn is another move that often forces a foe to switch out by discouraging it from staying in. It is also useful with preventing Snorlax's team from losing momentum in the event where a foe that offensively checks Snorlax switches in and potentially lets Snorlax provide a safe setup condition for one of its teammates. Recycle in tandem with Iapapa Berry (or other similar pinch berries) and Gluttony lets Snorlax recover itself and remain longer as an annoyance for opposing team. The fourth move should be an attacking move to prevent Snorlax from being completely passive. Heavy Slam is typically the best option, as no foes are immune to it and the move does heavy damage to Fairy-types and frail foes like Mega Gengar. Earthquake is an alternative option that can notably OHKO a problematic Heatran and can still 2HKO Mega Gengar and Tapu Koko. Set Details 28 Attack EVs allow Snorlax to, with Stealth Rock on the field, OHKO Tapu Lele and Mimikyu and 2HKO Tapu Koko and bulky Mega Gengar with Heavy Slam, preventing it from taking too much damage or punishing them should they attempt to cripple Snorlax with Taunt. The rest of the EVs are invested into Defense and Special Defense to maximize Snorlax's overall bulk with an Impish nature. 4 HP EVs set Snorlax's HP to even number, making Iapapa Berry activate after getting hit by Nature's Madness. Investing into both defenses aids Snorlax in taking hits, notably letting it avoid 2HKO from Modest Tapu Lele's Psychic. Gluttony makes Snorlax consume its Berry after it loses more than half of its HP, and Iapapa Berry heals Snorlax's health by 50%. Aguav Berry and Figi Berry are alternatives to bypass item clause if one of Snorlax's teammates is already holding Iapapa Berry. Usage Tips Thanks to its sheer bulk, Snorlax can continuously rack up damage on foes when Stealth Rock is up by forcing switches with Whirlwind and Yawn while keeping itself healthy with Recycle. Phazing a foe with Whirlwind is a good idea when a foe is going to switch out to Snorlax's offensive checks or attempt to set up on it. Otherwise, Yawn is usually a good move to use, as an opponent is forced into either switching out and making the switch-in take the damage from Stealth Rock or having one of their Pokemon fall asleep. Repeatedly using Yawn against bulkier teams is typically the best option, as this eventually forces one of the foes to be put to sleep, letting Snorlax take advantage of them to phaze foes more reliably or giving a safe switch to one of its teammates that can take advantage of a sleeping foe. Although a combination of Whirlwind and Yawn usually prevents Snorlax from being used as a setup fodder, be wary of Substitute users like Mega Salamence and Mega Gyarados, as they can use Snorlax as a setup fodder if they are the last Pokemon in the team and are behind Substitute. Substitute variants of Celesteela and Gliscor can pose problems to Snorlax in the same regard. Lastly, be very wary of foes that are capable of removing Snorlax's Iapapa Berry, as this can outright shut down Snorlax by preventing it from recovering. This means Snorlax must be cautious of Rotom's Trick and face the likes of Landorus-T, Ferrothorn, and Mega Mawile carefully. Status moves, while not as devastating as item removal moves, should also be avoided, as poison greatly reduces Snorlax's longevity while burn leaves it very passive. Team Options A physically durable Stealth Rock user pairs the best with this variant of Snorlax, as Snorlax can take advantage of said entry hazard to rack up damage by phazing foes and handle special attackers in return. Landorus-T and Skarmory are excellent choices in this regard. Landorus-T, while it lacks a reliable recovery, can handle Steel-types and Ground-types, which are quite hard to wear down with Stealth Rock damage. It also handles Heatran, which is very problematic for Snorlax to deal with due to it typically carrying Toxic or Taunt. Skarmory, on the other hand, can switch into Toxic for Snorlax, blanket check strong physical attackers like Mega Salamence and Landorus-T, and phaze foes itself. Mega Gengar can remove Pokemon that are offensively threatening or defensively troublesome for Snorlax and Skarmory . It also benefits from Snorlax's Yawn, as its Hex will massively damage foes that are asleep. A bulky, strong teammate is recommended as well to ensure that the last foe, which cannot be phazed, is reliably dealt with. Mega Salamence and Mega Gyarados are excellent choices, as they can switch into predicted Fighting-type moves for Snorlax and vastly appreciate having their checks being put to sleep or worn down by Stealth Rock. Mega Blaziken is notable for being capable of turning itself into a fearsome cleaner after a turn of setup, which can be easily done if Snorlax put a foe to sleep. Priority users are also feasible choices to deal with the last Pokemon. Greninja can quickly dispose of offensive foes like Landorus-T and Mega Blaziken, both of which are capable of overpowering Snorlax and its common teammates if using Swords Dance.

Moves Snorlax's access to Curse allows it to set up for a sweep and makes it almost unbreakable. Facade is Snorlax's spammable and very powerful move, especially with Poison Heal, hitting almost anything extremely hard. Protect is utilized to activate Toxic Orb upon switching in as well as to recover off damage received the turn prior. As a coverage move, Snorlax can run either Earthquake or Crunch. Earthquake is used more often, as it hits Rock- and Steel-types very hard. Set Details Poison Heal gives Snorlax reliable recovery, restoring a solid 1/8 of its maximum health each turn. Being poisoned by Toxic Orb also lets it stand out as a physical attacker, not having to worry about other status ailments such as burn and paralysis, which would potentially cripple it. The given EVs and a Careful nature are used to maximize Snorlax's special bulk, making it very hard to break with those attacks. Investing the rest in Defense, in conjunction with Curse, helps it be physically bulky as well. Usage Tips Snorlax provides the user with an excellent win condition. Thanks to its impressive bulk and its access to Curse, Snorlax works best as a mid- and late-game sweeper. Snorlax can set up on the majority of special attackers, being almost unbreakable for them, especially considering its reliable recovery in Poison Heal. Although it may look good on paper, using Protect at every opportunity may not be the best choice, as the foe can take advantage of it and get a free turn to set up entry hazards or boost its stats. Toxic Orb should be activated as soon as possible, and Snorlax should not switch in on a potential Knock Off or Trick before it activates, as losing its main source of recovery can cripple it completely. Lastly, try to get rid of phazers or Pokemon that wall it early-game and could stop a potential sweep, such as Skarmory, Aegislash, and Doublade. Team Options Snorlax partners well with Fire-types as well as Magnet Pull users such as Heatran, Victini, and Rotom-W, as these can get rid of Steel-types or Pokemon that wall Snorlax such as Skarmory and Doublade. Flying- or Ghost-types such as Zapdos, Aegislash, and Doublade are also great teammates with Snorlax, as they keep Fighting-types such as Heracross and Lucario at bay. Snorlax also benefits from hazard setters such as Deoxys-S and Deoxys-D, as they help to wear down Pokemon that Snorlax has trouble with. Snorlax can fill a variety of roles within any playstyle, namely stall and balance, thanks to its impressive special bulk, as well as being a nice setup sweeper.

This set is intended for use under Trick Room, where Snorlax can outspeed and tear through most frail opponents. Return is one of Snorlax's strongest STABs, while Earthquake deals solid damage to Steel-types that resist Return. However, as it is also a spread move, be careful not to hurt teammates when using it. Crunch helps Snorlax defeat common Ghost- and Psychic-type threats such as Cresselia and Jellicent, who, thanks to access to Trick Room, tend to be nightmares for any Trick Room team. Fire Punch can be useful against hail teams, and helps Snorlax defeat opponents that resist or are immune to its other attacks, such as Bronzong. Protect is used in the fourth slot as a multipurpose move; it can allow Snorlax to stall to some extent, aid against Fake Out users, and scout. The item here comes down to personal preference; however, here are some useful calculations, showing common instances where Chople Berry is useful with the given EV spread: 252 Atk Hitmontop Close Combat 49% - 58% 252 Atk Fighting Gem Hitmontop Close Combat 74% - 87% 252 Atk Terrakion Close Combat 55% - 65% 252 Atk Fighting Gem Terrakion Close Combat 83% - 98% Chople Berry is definitely an excellent choice, letting Snorlax survive almost anything Terrakion can throw at it. The given EVs are fairly straightforward: maximum Attack investment lets Snorlax hit as hard as possible, and the rest go into optimizing its bulk. Snorlax's HP stat is large and needs little investment, the Defense EVs and the Chople Berry help Snorlax take some Fighting-type attacks, while the Special Defense EVs cushion special blows, such as a Thunderbolt from Zapdos or Thundurus. A Brave nature maximizes Snorlax's Attack stat while lowering its Speed; in conjunction with 0 Speed IVs, Snorlax becomes as fast in Trick Room as possible. Snorlax's ability also comes down to preference. Thick Fat gives Snorlax resistances to Fire- and Ice-type attacks, such as Heat Wave and Blizzard, whilst Immunity stops Snorlax from becoming poisoned. Thick Fat is usually the superior option, but one must still watch out for the occasional burn or freeze. Pokemon with the Telepathy ability, such as Musharna, make decent partners for Snorlax, as they allow it to fire off moves such as Earthquake and Selfdestruct without worry of hurting its partner. In fact, Psychic-type Pokemon in general make excellent partners for Snorlax: Reuniclus, Musharna, and Cresselia can all set up Trick Room, which is a must for it to function properly, as well as take out annoying Fighting-types with super effective STAB attacks. Additionally, Cresselia and Musharna can provide Helping Hand support for Snorlax, while Reuniclus can help Snorlax take down the opponent's team once Trick Room is up. While Ghost-type Pokemon are able to switch in on Fighting-type moves that could potentially KO Snorlax, most Ghost-types that can provide Helping Hand + Trick Room support have a tough time taking out Fighting-types, making Psychic-types better suited for this role. Follow Me and Rage Powder users are nice teammates to have too, as they can absorb strong Fighting-type blows that could potentially KO Snorlax. Capable users of these moves include Amoonguss, Parasect, and Togekiss.

Set Details Snorlax is a slow, bulky bruiser with access to one of the most powerful spread moves in the metagame: STAB-boosted Self-Destruct. Between its massive bulk and single weakness to Fighting, very few Pokemon can beat Snorlax one on one. However, Snorlax is held back by its low Speed, which makes it reliant on Trick Room or Thunder Wave support, and it is susceptible to status moves, Intimidate, and well-timed Protect usage. Frustration is Snorlax's main attacking move to make slow, steady progress, and it's Snorlax's preferred single-target STAB move to thwart the rare Transform Smeargle. Self-Destruct provides enormous spread damage, and Earthquake rounds out Snorlax's coverage, letting it hit Rock- and Steel-types that resist its Normal-type STAB moves. Fire Punch is an alternative coverage move that hits threats such as Metagross, Bronzong, Shedinja, and Scizor. Protect is mandatory to let Snorlax avoid double targeting or allow its ally to set Trick Room. Sitrus Berry is Snorlax's preferred item, giving it burst healing and notably preventing Life Orb Latios from achieving a 2HKO on it with Draco Meteor. Custap Berry is an alternative, letting Snorlax catch foes off-guard with an unexpected priority Self-Destruct. The defensive investment allows Snorlax to survive Close Combat from Infernape, two Meteor Mashs from Adamant Metagross, two Earthquakes from Adamant Life Orb Rhyperior, and three Thunderbolts from Modest Zapdos. The Attack investment grants Snorlax the ability to 3HKO most Cresselia and 2HKO bulky Zapdos with Frustration. The Speed investment lets Snorlax outspeed paralyzed Choice Scarf Smeargle. Teambuilding Snorlax works well on both bulky goodstuff and hard Trick Room teams. As such, Cresselia is one of its best partners. Cresselia provides Snorlax Trick Room or Thunder Wave support and can beat Fighting-types, while Snorlax can patch up its limited damage output and threaten Steel-types. Snorlax appreciates Ground-immune allies so that it can freely use Earthquake. Zapdos, Bronzong, Latios, and Salamence all fit the bill, with each providing unique upsides. While Zapdos and Bronzong provide speed control in Thunder Wave and Trick Room, respectively, Latios and Salamence handily beat Infernape. Salamence has the added benefit of Intimidate support to patch up Snorlax's low Defense. Snorlax struggles against a handful of common threats. It often can't hit Gengar due to Gengar's Normal and Ground immunities. It also trades damage poorly against Metagross and Rhyperior. Aside from direct damage output, Snorlax is susceptible to status moves such as Cresselia's Thunder Wave, Gengar's Will-O-Wisp, and Smeargle's Dark Void. Repeated triggers of Intimidate from Gyarados and Salamence greatly hamper Snorlax's damage output as well. Finally, Snorlax runs the risk of using Self-Destruct against a foe's Protect, which wastes the move and knocks itself out.

A Choice Band brings insane power to the most powerful explosion move in the game, and it further boosts Snorlax's coverage options to potentially blow past conventional checks. Shadow Ball allows Snorlax to hit Gengar and Shedinja, which it could otherwise not touch, and also tackles Dusclops. Fire Blast can be used over Shadow Ball with sun support for hitting Skarmory and Forretress. Focus Punch is viable, as it's typically only used when the opponent is forced to switch, and it does major damage to most Normal-resistant foes. Earthquake also hits most Steel- and Rock-types hard, but it has overall lower power than Focus Punch and is potentially easier to exploit with immune foes. Body Slam is a strong and accurate STAB move with a high chance to paralyze foes, which can be exploited by other teammates, allow Snorlax to potentially outspeed a target it's hit, and make Snorlax more difficult to switch into. Alternatively, Return's additional power is great for blasting through many important Pokemon such as Groudon, Kyogre, Latios, Latias, Mewtwo, and Ho-Oh. STAB Self-Destruct with a Choice Band is absurdly powerful, OHKOing any Pokemon that does not resist it and even OHKOing some that do. Immunity allows Choice Band Snorlax to safely switch into Blissey and forces Pokemon such as Lugia and Skarmory to use moves other than Toxic. Thick Fat allows Snorlax to "resist" Ice Beam and Fire Blast, especially from the likes of Mewtwo. A Brave nature should be used if running Fire Blast. Choice Band Snorlax functions best on offense teams that have several other Latios and Latias checks, thereby allowing Snorlax to take a more offensive role, so offensive checks such as Metagross, Ho-Oh, Steelix, Regice, and Deoxys-A are great picks. Spikes support helps Choice Band Snorlax break through Steel-types, Groudon, Kyogre, and several other foes more easily, so setters such as Forretress, Skarmory, Deoxys-D, Deoxys-S, Omastar, and Qwilfish make good teammates. Trappers like Magneton and Dugtrio can remove Steel-types and serve as great offensive partners. Choice Band and mixed wallbreakers or cleaners such as Groudon, Deoxys-A, Mewtwo, Ho-Oh, Metagross, Rayquaza, and Heracross can help Snorlax to overload defensive cores, especially ones with opposing Groudon and Kyogre.

Curse helps Snorlax cover its mediocre physical bulk while simultaneously building enough offensive power to clean. Amnesia makes it nearly impossible for special attackers to break through Snorlax, being especially helpful for Latios, Latias, Kyogre, and Mewtwo. Importantly, it also lets Snorlax continually threaten several Calm Mind users and use Rest less often. Rest allows Snorlax to remove paralysis and burns, and it keeps Snorlax a long-term threat against Pokemon that are unable to 4HKO it, which form a substantial portion of the tier once it has boosted its defenses. Body Slam for STAB is fairly strong, accurate, and has a high chance to paralyze foes, which can be exploited by teammates, allow Snorlax to actually outspeed a threat, or grant Snorlax even more turns to set up or heal. The EV spread allows Snorlax to check Latios, Latias, and bulky Ho-Oh long-term; it also performs especially well against Groudon and lets Snorlax weather Mewtwo Self-Destruct into Spell Tag Deoxys-A Superpower. Immunity is utilized to prevent Snorlax from needing to use Rest for Toxic. Like Curse Snorlax as a whole, Amnesia CurseLax is very customizable to a team's needs and fits on many archetypes. It still appreciates a secondary Latios and Latias check to relieve its pressure to check them, especially ones that can take Thunder such as Steelix, Shedinja, Blissey, Groudon, and Swampert, or Dragon Claw such as Metagross, Forretress, Jirachi, and Registeel. Pokemon that can pressure Kyogre and Groudon facilitate Snorlax cleaning through them, such as Mewtwo, Metagross, Ho-Oh, Steelix, and Rayquaza. Spikes support makes CurseLax especially potent, as it wears down several of its major checks, so setters such as Forretress, Skarmory, Deoxys-D, Deoxys-S, Omastar, and Qwilfish are great choices. Trappers such as Magneton and Dugtrio that can remove Steel-types are natural offensive partners.

Curse helps Snorlax cover its mediocre physical bulk while simultaneously building enough power to wallbreak or clean late-game. Body Slam for STAB is fairly strong, accurate, and has a high chance to paralyze foes, which can help teammates, allow Snorlax to actually outspeed a threat, or grant Snorlax even more turns to set up or heal. Return is also an option for additional power, which can especially help for muscling through Pokemon such as Groudon, Kyogre, Latios, Latias, and Mewtwo. Protect is a valuable move to increase Leftovers recovery and scout moves, especially from Choice Band users—which teammates can easily handle if they lock into a Fighting-type move—or Pokemon with Explosion or Self-Destruct such as Metagross, Forretress, and Mewtwo. Shadow Ball and Earthquake are both worthy coverage options to combat the Ghost-, Steel-, and Rock-types intent on countering Snorlax such as Metagross, Forretress, Jirachi, Steelix, Omastar, Dusclops, Gengar, Shedinja, Regirock, and Registeel. Shadow Ball is more common because Earthquake leaves Snorlax completely helpless against Gengar and Shedinja. Fire Blast is also notable, especially on sun teams, for blasting Skarmory and Forretress; two common Snorlax switch-ins that seek to lay Spikes. Self-Destruct sacrifices longevity and cleaning ability for maximum wallbreaking potential. Rest allows Snorlax to remove status and continue boosting against Pokemon that are unable to 4HKO it, which form a substantial portion of the tier after a Curse. Rest is most potent against stall teams, and it should typically be run alongside Shadow Ball; no Pokemon is immune to both Ghost and Normal, letting Rest Snorlax eventually break through all foes with enough boosts. Sleep Talk can be used alongside Rest to make the most of its sleep turns. 252 Special Defense EVs with a Careful nature are important to minimize damage from Latios, Latias, and Mewtwo, and because Special Defense is the defensive stat Snorlax cannot increase via setup. 136 Defense EVs allow Snorlax to always avoid being 2HKOed by Groudon's Earthquake after one Curse. The remaining 120 HP EVs further increase Snorlax's overall bulk, but these can also be placed in Attack for additional damage output early on, which can be especially helpful when running Return. A more offensive EV spread of 104 HP / 152 Atk / 252 SpD can be justified on sets with Protect to supplement recovery, and it further increases Snorlax's wallbreaking potential against Kyogre, Latios, and Latias. Immunity or Thick Fat is utilized depending on team needs; Immunity prevents Toxic from debilitating Snorlax or forcing it to use Rest, while Thick Fat helps it tank attacks such as Latios's Ice Beam and Mewtwo's Fire Blast. CurseLax functions on a variety of teams and archetypes, and it can customize its movepool, EVs, and even ability to meet specific needs of a team. This particular set appreciates cleaners and sweepers that appreciate Snorlax's ability to pressure Groudon, Kyogre, Latios, Latias, and defensive Steel-types. Offensive CurseLax especially appreciates secondary and tertiary Latios and Latias checks, which relieve its pressure to check these threats while allowing it to wallbreak more aggressively. Therefore, Pokemon capable of taking Thunder such as Steelix, Shedinja, Blissey, Groudon, and Swampert, or Dragon Claw such as Metagross, Forretress, Jirachi, or Registeel, are good teammates. Pokemon that pressure Kyogre and Groudon can help Snorlax break through them, such as Mewtwo, Metagross, Ho-Oh, Steelix, and Rayquaza. Spikes support makes offensive CurseLax especially potent, as it wears down several of its major checks, so setters such as Forretress, Skarmory, Deoxys-D, Deoxys-S, Omastar, and Qwilfish are great choices. Trappers such as Magneton and Dugtrio that can remove Steel-types are natural offensive partners.

Snorlax shrugs off all unboosted special attacks in ADV Doubles, which makes it the best blanket check for Pokemon like Zapdos, Raikou, and Starmie. Its powerful attacks, especially Self-Destruct, also allow it to command a strong offensive presence at all times. Return is Snorlax's safest STAB attack, useful for strongly hitting Water-types like Swampert and Starmie in addition to Zapdos and Sceptile. Double-Edge offers more power but chips into Snorlax's HP, diminishing its bulk. Earthquake hits Normal-resistant foes like Metagross and Tyranitar. This, coupled with Shadow Ball for Gengar, gives it perfect coverage into the metagame, hitting all viable Pokemon for at least Neutral damage. Brick Break can be used over Earthquake to OHKO Tyranitar, which Earthquake fails to do. Snorlax's Self-Destruct is one of the strongest attacks in the metagame and will OHKO even the bulkiest of neutral targets, such as Swampert and Suicune, if attacking without any damage reduction. If it can pull off the attack successfully, it will decimate the opponent's side of the field. Protect can be used on Snorlax to allow it to scout for Explosion from foes or accumulate more Leftovers recovery. Lum Berry shields Snorlax from Will-O-Wisp burns and paralysis from Thunder Wave. Choice Band makes Snorlax's attacks even more devastating, allowing its Self-Destruct to OHKO even Normal-resistant foes like Tyranitar and Metagross. Leftovers allows Snorlax to recover some of its HP, amplifying its excellent bulk. The EV Spread allows Snorlax to 2HKO Zapdos with Return while investing heavily into physical bulk, allowing it to be 3HKOed by Metagross's Meteor Mash. Snorlax appreciates Intimidate users such as Tauros and Arcanine to make up for its lower Defense stat. Arcanine also pressures Metagross with Overheat, which is appreciated, since Snorlax is threatened by Metagross's Meteor Mash and Explosion. Faster Pokemon like Raikou, Tauros, Gengar, and Raikou make up for Snorlax's pitifully low Speed, as it ties Steelix as the slowest viable Pokemon in the tier. Gengar is a vital partner for Snorlax, as it can safely use Self-Destruct without having to force its partner to use Protect.

Set Description Belly Drum provides Snorlax with the most immediate offensive power possible, giving it the possibility of destroying teams with very little effort. Body Slam is preferred over Double-Edge due to Double-Edge's recoil forcing Snorlax to use Rest more often and wasting turns. Body Slam spreads paralysis on faster foes like Mewtwo, Cloyster, and Tyranitar, leaving room for Snorlax to potentially overpower them later after Belly Drum. Return is an option over Body Slam if more damage is preferred; Return has chances to 3HKO Zapdos, one of the few Pokemon that can threaten Snorlax with Thunder. Lovely Kiss helps Snorlax beat Pokemon like Skarmory, which gives it trouble even at +6 Attack, and it can also deny Spikes from Cloyster and Forretress and phazing from Lugia, Tyranitar, and the aforementioned Skarmory. Earthquake can be used instead to give Snorlax an option to OHKO Rock- and Steel-types like Tyranitar and Golem and Steelix after one round of Spikes damage; Earthquake also allows Snorlax to hit counters like Gengar and Misdreavus. Lastly, Rest gives Snorlax much needed longevity and allows it to use Belly Drum again later in the battle. Team Options DrumLax fits on teams that can spread paralysis and need an immediately wallbreaker, meaning it can fit on both offensive and defensive teams. Offensive teams can support a DrumLax sweep with teammates like Thunder Wave Mew, Thunder Wave Mewtwo, Thunder Wave Zapdos, Tyranitar, and Cloyster; Tyranitar removes Steel- and Ghost-types that can annoy Snorlax if it is not running Earthquake with Fire Blast and crunch, respectively, while Cloyster sets Spikes for DrumLax to net certain KOs against Pokemon like Steelix. On more defensive builds, teammates like Barrier Mewtwo, Celebi, Lugia, and Skarmory can switch into threatening attacks for Snorlax. Paralysis spreaders like Starmie, Steelix, Blissey, and the rarer Miltank are also good teammates to help DrumLax overcome its middling Speed. Spinners like Forretress, Cloyster, and Golem are appreciate, since Spikes hurt DrumLax's ability to set up.

Set Description Monolax combines consistency and power to be the standard Snorlax set in Ubers. Double-Edge is the default choice as Snorlax's STAB move. It is vastly preferred over the other options due to its high damage output against threats like Mewtwo, Zapdos, and Mew, Pokemon that Snorlax 3HKOes unboosted and 2HKOes at +1. Body Slam is the other option, allowing Snorlax to spread paralysis against common switch-ins to it, giving room for teammates like Mew and Marowak to benefit from it. However, it must be noted that Body Slam is an inferior option in terms of damage, missing the benchmarks that Double-Edge achieves; Body Slam Snorlax also cannot 3HKO opposing Snorlax in the mirror matchup and thus relies on paralyzing it to beat it, unlike Double-Edge, which consistently 3HKOes opposing Snorlax. Furthermore Body Slam versions of Snorlax are completely helpess against Tyranitar and are reliant on slower teammates that appreciate paralysis like Golem, Exeggutor, and Marowak to beat it, whereas Double-Edge variants can potentially overwhelm it with Lovely Kiss. Curse allows Snorlax to dish out powerful attacks, nearly 2HKOing common switch-ins to it, such as Cloyster, Celebi, and Mewtwo, at +1; Curse also makes Snorlax significantly bulkier, allowing it to tank hits more easily while also increasing Snorlax's firepower, forcing its opponent to react quickly to it before it gets out of hand, with common answers being phazing it or poisoning it with Toxic to force it to use Rest. Rest allows Snorlax to stay healthy and consistently check threatening Pokemon, like Zapdos and Mewtwo. Lastly, Lovely Kiss gives Snorlax a tool to put opposing Pokemon to sleep, potentially allowing it to power through its checks with boosted attacks. Snorlax has a very potent sleep-inducing role because common users of Sleep Talk in the format, like Zapdos, don't appreciate tanking Snorlax's hits, meaning that there are no good absorbers of Lovely Kiss and thus no good checks to it. Sleep Talk is an option over Lovely Kiss, sacrificing Snorlax's ability to induce sleep but giving it a massive advantage against very powerful attackers, like Zapdos and opposing Lovely Kiss Snorlax. Sleep Talk Snorlax is one of the very few Pokemon that can deal with an opposing Lovely Kiss Snorlax, as it can tank hits while benefitting from each and every one of the Sleep Talk rolls being favorable for it, either by getting stronger and bulkier with Curse, recovering HP with Rest, of by attacking. Monolax can be played both offensively and defensively, depending on what its team needs. Snorlax's attacks are tough for foes to tank without consistent walls, so one should try and scout what the opponent's main switch-in to Snorlax is, either by using Curse or by attacking. If the situation demands it, however, Snorlax should fearlessly use its other moves to counter-attack the threats it has in front of it; for example, against Growth + Baton Pass teams, Snorlax should utilize its superb bulk and access to Lovely Kiss to put a stop to the opposing Mewtwo that has been passed Growth for a teammate to phaze it afterwards. Team Options Snorlax is extremely flexible, being able to fit on all kinds of teams. Pokemon that can deal with the Rock- and Steel-types that annoy Monolax, like Celebi and Zapdos, respectively, are good teammates for it. Additionally, Explosion and Self-Destruct are also used to take down Snorlax, with every team having one or more Explosion users; because of this, Pokemon that can take these hits, like Steelix and Gengar, pair nicely with Snorlax on offensive teams. Tyranitar and Steelix are especially nice alongside Monolax, as they all share common checks in Barrier Mewtwo, Skarmory, and Cloyster, meaning that they can work together to take them down; Tyranitar additionally can potentially lure in checks to Monolax, like Skarmory and Forretress, and heavily damage them with Fire Blast. Other Pokemon that carry Fire-type moves, like Mewtwo and Exeggutor, are also good partners for Monolax, as they can help Snorlax by taking out checks to it like Steelix, and Exeggutor also helps against Tyranitar, Golem, Cloyster, and Gengar. Monolax appreciates Spikes support from Cloyster or Forretress because most of its checks are grounded. Pursuit users like Tyranitar and Houndoom are also good teammates, as Monolax appreciates Ghost-types like Gengar being taken down.

Set Description Curselax can bait and lure in checks to itself and hit them with super effective moves, where Monolax must land Lovely Kiss to beat them. This allows Snorlax to deal with common checks to itself without using up other team slots or hoping the opposing Pokemon stays asleep for long enough. Double-Edge is the preferred STAB option, as it 3HKOes Mewtwo, Zapdos, Mew, and Ho-Oh even when unboosted while giving Curselax a consistent high-damage move to use against opposing Snorlax. Body Slam is the other option if paralyzing checks to Snorlax, like Tyranitar, Steelix, Mewtwo, Cloyster, and Forretress, is preferred. The choice of coverage move depends on what Snorlax wants to beat, and what its team needs. Earthquake hits Tyranitar, Golem, and Steelix quite hard and works perfectly alongside Body Slam's chance of paralysis, as the aforementioned Pokemon will be slower than Curselax after paralysis; this allows Snorlax to outspeed and 2HKO Tyranitar and Golem while dealing up to 46% to Steelix at +1. Earthquake also targets Gengar, an otherwise hard counter to Snorlax, for devastating damage, 2HKOing it unboosted and OHKOing it at +1. One of Flamethrower or Fire Blast can be used over Earthquake in case Snorlax wants to lure in other Pokemon. Flamethrower allows Snorlax to deal critical damage to Forretress, a Pokemon that usually stays in on Snorlax to use either Spikes or Toxic; however, it barely stops short of OHKOing it. Flamethrower also hits Skarmory, one of the best counters to Snorlax, for a 3HKO and retains the super effective hit on Steelix. Fire Blast is a more powerful move that outright OHKOes Forretress and 2HKOes Skarmory and Steelix, but the low accuracy might be off-putting; Fire Blast also only has 8 PP, which makes it prone to getting PP stalled after it's been revealed. Furthermore, Forretress can be potentially taken down with the combination of Double-Edge and Flamethrower, rendering Fire Blast an inferior option. Overall, Fire-type coverage Curselax is better against defensive or stall teams due to these carrying one of Forretress or Skarmory to check Monolax, both of which get cooked by Fire-type coverage, while Earthquake Curselax is better against offensive teams due to them oftentimes having only Tyranitar and Cloyster as defensive Snorlax checks, both of which get heavily damaged by +1 Earthquake and Double-Edge, respectively. Team Options Curselax's best teammates depend on what coverage option it's running, although there are Pokemon that enjoy having any Curselax variant as a teammate. For example, Pokemon like Tyranitar and Mew are good teammates because they share common checks with Snorlax, namely Cloyster, Steelix, and Barrier Mewtwo. Earthquake Snorlax can take out Steelix with boosted attacks, while Tyranitar beats Barrier Mewtwo one-on-one with the combination of Curse, Roar, and Rest while also 3HKOing Cloyster with Rock Slide. Mew, on the other hand, can break through Snorlax's checks with either a booster Explosion or a boosted Earthquake. Ideally, Curselax will want to be paired with strong attackers or setup sweepers like Marowak, Mewtwo, and Jolteon that can double down on the offensive presence that Curselax offers. Cloyster and Forretress are also good teammates, as Curselax appreciates Spikes wearing down its checks. Both of them can also support Curselax via Toxic and Explosion. Rapid Spin support from Golem and Forretress is also appreciated, as Curselax might be troubled switching into Zapdos if Spikes are up; Golem's Electric immunity can also help with pivoting.

Set Description Snorlax can run more offensive moves over Rest, changing the dynamics of how it is played entirely. Unboosted Double-Edge 3HKOes Mewtwo, Mew, and Zapdos while giving Snorlax a consistently strong option against opposing Snorlax. Body Slam is an option if spreading paralysis on checks like Tyranitar, Steelix, Skarmory, and Golem is preferred; unfortunately, the drop in damage is very noticeable, as Snorlax cant 3HKO the aforementioned Pokemon and can no longer threaten opposing Snorlax in the mirror matchup. However, Snorlax can KO Skarmory and Lugia with Self-Destruct more easily if they switch into Body Slam and gets paralyzed. Curse Snorlax is both offensively threatening, as +1 Double-Edge can 2HKO Zapdos, Mew, and Mewtwo and also 2HKO Cloyster after chip damage, and defensively impenetrable. Belly Drum can be used instead if more immediate power is desired; +6 Snorlax can consistently OHKO the entire metagame aside from a few select Pokemon like Skarmory and Lugia, and even Lugia has a change of getting OHKOed by +6 Double-Edge. Earthquake hits Rock- and Steel-type checks like Tyranitar, Golem, Rhydon, and Steelix. It is worth noting that every listed check gets OHKOed by +6 Earthquake, so paralyzing them with Body Slam lets Snorlax take them down with ease. This allows Snorlax to play a supportive role by weakening checks to teammates such as offensive Mewtwo. Running Self-Destruct trades Rest's consistency and the ability to check Zapdos with the ability to annihilate even the bulkiest of Pokemon, like Skarmory and Lugia, after a boost. Snorlax can also lure and remove Zapdos and opposing Snorlax with Self-Destruct for its teammates. Lovely Kiss can be an option over Self-Destruct to give Snorlax a tool to put opposing Pokemon to sleep, potentially allowing it to power through its checks with boosted attacks. Team Options Restless Snorlax commonly sees itself on more offensive teams, as it cannot consistently switch into threats like Zapdos and wall them due to the lack of Rest. It should be used to wallbreaker, hopefully trading two-for-one against the opponent with Lovely Kiss and Self-Destruct. Pokemon like Jolteon, Vaporeon, Heracross, and Lugia are good partners for Self-Destruct Snorlax, as they benefit from Snorlax weakening their checks like Skarmory, Zapdos, and opposing Snorlax. Cloyster sets Spikes for Snorlax and provides its own Explosion to complement the offense. Other Pokemon with access to Self-Destruct or Explosion, like Mewtwo, Mew, Gengar, Steelix, Golem, and Exeggutor, are also good partners.

Set Description Body Slam is mandatory, being one of the most difficult attacks to switch into due to its power and paralysis chance. Reflect increases Snorlax’s physical bulk, giving it the ability to check opposing physical attackers like Rhydon, Golem, Tauros, and opposing Snorlax. With Rest, Snorlax is able to stay healthy to maintain its role throughout the game. Snorlax can either run Earthquake ro Self-Destruct in its last moveslot. Earthquake gives Snorlax coverage to beat Rhydon, Golem, and Gengar. However, Snorlax might lack an offensive presence, especially against Mew and Mewtwo, which love to use it as setup fodder. In order to compensate this lack of power, Snorlax can run Self-Destruct instead of Earthquake. With Self-Destruct, Snorlax threatens almost every Pokemon in the game. However, with this set, Gengar and Rock-types totally wall Snorlax. Reflect Snorlax can repeatedly enter the battle to sponge weaker moves. Since Snorlax carries Body Slam and other physical moves, it's able to put pressure on paralyzed Pokemon. With Reflect, Snorlax becomes the best answer to opposing Snorlax and Tauros, which inflict superficial damage while Reflect is active, and Snorlax strikes them back with a nuclear Body Slam. Mew sets lacking Earthquake are also walled by this Snorlax set, since Mew’s Body Slam inflicts 30% to Snorlax at most. A huge drawback to this set is the passivity of Snorlax once it has used Rest. Like any sleeping Pokemon, Snorlax is fodder for both Amnesia Mewtwo and Swords Dance Mew.

Set Description This set, often abbreviated as "PhysLax," is the most popular set in RBY Ubers. With this combination of moves, Snorlax is one of the most difficult Pokemon to switch in on. In addition to the terrifying power of Snorlax's Body Slam, foes must be wary of its paralysis chance on non-Normal-types. With the most powerful Self-Destruct in the game, Snorlax can take down almost any opposing Pokemon other than Rhydon, Golem, and the Normal-immune Gengar, creating a favorable situation; the threat of Self-Destruct forces out high-value Pokemon like Mew and Mewtwo, letting Snorlax make further use of its powerful Body Slam while spreading paralysis. Also, note that Body Slam immediately followed by Self-Destruct KOes Mewtwo and nearly KOes Mew. Hyper Beam has incredible wallbreaking potential after Body Slam, letting Snorlax score 2HKOs against Jolteon and paralyzed Chansey; after two Body Slams, Hyper Beam can even KO Mewtwo. Earthquake allows Snorlax to hit Gengar and Rhydon, which may switch into Snorlax's Normal-type moves. Against opposing Normal-types, Snorlax can use Counter on their very likely Body Slam. This will put Tauros into Body Slam KO range or KO it if Tauros lands a critical hit. Counter also allows you to pressure your opponent if they switch Tauros out after using Body Slam, doing good damage thanks to Snorlax’s massive HP stat. Unfortunately, Snorlax has to drop Earthquake or Hyper Beam to fit Counter in its moveset. If Snorlax is not running Earthquake, it is helpless against Gengar and Rock-types, whereas by choosing to drop Hyper Beam, Snorlax loses a great part of its offensive potential. Snorlax mainly acts as a wallbreaker, whch can tear holes in the opposing team with Body Slam. Once on the field, Snorlax is pretty self-sufficient, so it requires little support. However, it needs to switch in safely. At first glance, Snorlax eats low-damaging moves and can easily switch on them. Even though it takes low damage from many attacks, this Snorlax can't recover HP, and chip damage may be enough to wear it down, so be attentive to any damage taken. Paralysis support benefits Snorlax greatly, as switching in on a paralyzed Pokemon often gives Snorlax the opportunity to threaten the now-slower Pokemon—and by extension, the opposing team that may want to protect it—with heavy damage. One of the most appreciated switch-in opportunities is a paralyzed Chansey, as it lacks the firepower to contest Snorlax and is physically frail, being OHKOed by Self-Destruct and 2HKOed by Body Slam + Hyper Beam. Because many RBY Ubers teams rely on Chansey to duel Mewtwo, it's often not worth it to stay in on Snorlax, forcing it out. Another common way to safely bring in Snorlax is to force a paralyzed Pokemon to heal; this lets Snorlax come in safely on moves like Recover, Soft-Boiled, and Rest, granting immense momentum. Snorlax checks, such as Porygon and Cloyster, trouble the common paralysis gameplan. Cloyster is very bulky but is susceptible to Body Slam paralysis; with some luck, Snorlax can break through Cloyster, though there are alternative solutions such as having Mewtwo or Mew use it as setup fodder while it is asleep. Ways to play around opposing Porygon are similar: it's very passive, so you can send almost anything else in and usually force it out. Finally, a Reflect Snorlax might attempt to switch into Snorlax, trying to curb its action. If you can force it to Rest, you can then pressure it with your strong special attackers, such as Mewtwo, while also creating opportunities to switch in later. Self-Destruct can take down a very useful opposing Pokemon, opening doors for the rest of your team while bringing strong allies in with impunity. Self-Destruct is one way to deal with a paralyzed threat, such as a paralyzed Mewtwo, inflicting between 78% and 93% damage, which may KO it or allow you to revenge kill it with a faster Pokemon like Tauros or Mew. The threat of Self-Destruct may force out the opposing Pokemon, creating favorable momentum. Finally, at low HP, Snorlax can also use Self-Destruct, hoping to take down an opposing Pokemon with it. Keep in mind that Self-Destruct is very predictable, and an experienced player will try to predict it by sending in Pokemon like Gengar, Golem, and Rhydon, or they may opt to sacrifice a sleeping, frozen, or heavily weakened Pokemon. Moreover, be careful not to use Self-Destruct too early, as you might need Snorlax later.

Set Description Reflect lets Snorlax take full advantage of its good physical bulk, allowing it to shrug off hits from the likes of Tauros, Rhydon, and opposing Snorlax while still being offensively threatening itself. The fourth move on Reflect sets can change depending on what coverage is required for Snorlax's team. Earthquake 2HKOes Gengar and Jolteon, 3HKOes Rhydon, and scouts for Counter on Chansey and opposing Snorlax, although it lacks the offensive power of Hyper Beam or Self-Destruct. Hyper Beam is Snorlax's best move against chipped foes; it also allows it to feasibly beat Cloyster and Slowbro one-on-one, but Hyper Beam leaves Snorlax walled by Rock-types and Gengar and has a limited amount of PP. Self-Destruct allows Snorlax to remove or heavily damage a foe after it has fulfilled its role as a wall. It is also a good option to KO a foe in an emergency, and it makes Reflect Snorlax less reliant on its teammates to force progress, although it shares similar issues to Hyper Beam. Lovely Kiss allows Reflect Snorlax to push sleep past paralyzed Chansey, Alakazam, and Starmie to remove foes it may have trouble breaking otherwise, such as Cloyster. However, it leaves Snorlax with only Body Slam as an attacking move, giving it limited PP to threaten things and leaving it walled by Rock-types and Gengar. Reflect allows Snorlax to be a durable check to the tier's best physically offensive threats. Reflect is crucial to Snorlax's longevity, as it allows it to reliably use Rest to heal off damage and paralysis; without Reflect, Snorlax's bulk is not good enough to reliably wake up. Reflect Snorlax is one of the tier's best switch-ins to most opposing Snorlax sets if an ally has already been put to sleep. It's also a decent switch-in to Tauros, though Tauros's high critical hit rate makes any switch-in somewhat unsafe. Snorlax has to utilize its HP carefully to balance its role as an offensive powerhouse with its use as a durable physical tank that can last throughout the game. While it doesn't love getting paralyzed, it is much more willing to take it than sets lacking Rest, as it can reliably cure itself at a later point in the game; Snorlax also still pressures the vast majority of the tier even when it's paralyzed.

Set Description This is the defining set of RBY Tradebacks, combining utility and raw power in a way that completely restructures the rest of the metagame. With just two moves, Body Slam and Lovely Kiss, Snorlax exerts a tremendous amount of pressure on the opposing team the moment it hits the field, threatening to deal significant damage to most of the tier and incapacitating anything that attempts to check it with Lovely Kiss before continuing on its rampage. Earthquake is Snorlax’s best coverage option, dealing heavy damage to Rhydon and Gengar—two of the few Pokemon not threatened by its Body Slam—and allowing Snorlax to scout for Counter on Chansey and opposing Snorlax while still doing serviceable damage. Hyper Beam is the other common choice, allowing Snorlax to threaten KOs against many common Pokemon, such as Chansey, Persian, Tauros, Exeggutor, and Hypno, after only one or two hits. Self-Destruct rounds out this moveset, allowing Snorlax to threaten extreme damage while low on health or when its team needs it to force immediate progress. It OHKOes physically frail foes such as Chansey, Starmie, and Alakazam and does heavy damage to even physically bulky threats, doing a minimum of 72.2% to Slowbro and 64% to Cloyster. However, Snorlax is usually forced to use Self-Destruct rather early due to its awful base Speed. This set single-handedly influences the tier in numerous ways, making the tier faster paced compared to standard OU. With this Snorlax set, it is far less risky for teams to focus on spreading paralysis early, since its physical moves let it reliably push sleep past common sleep blockers, such as Alakazam, Chansey, and Starmie This set makes Snorlax extremely difficult to check because it can rely on allies to paralyze physically frail foes, and it can then put the physically defensive foes that would otherwise withstand its attacks to sleep. After Snorlax has put a foe to sleep, it still is extremely threatening and can continue battering away at the enemy team due to its raw damage output. Despite these upsides, this Snorlax set requires team support due to its lack of defensive utility. Without any form of recovery, Snorlax is not able to reliably switch into physical attackers throughout the game, necessitating it be paired with teammates such as Starmie and Cloyster, which can help cover these roles traditionally filled by Snorlax. This set’s lack of recovery also makes Snorlax vulnerable to getting worn down, as it is often forced to take a hit before it can land an attack or Lovely Kiss due to its poor base Speed. Snorlax benefits greatly from teammates that can spread paralysis, such as Chansey, Alakazam, Starmie, Zapdos, and Exeggutor, which alleviate some of this pressure. This Snorlax set also works well on fast-paced hyper offensive teams that attempt to mow down the foe with multiple Explosion users.

Set Description Amnesia can not only let Snorlax perform as a threatening mixed attacker, but it can also give it a decent defensive profile depending on the moves it uses, allowing it to either play the role of wallbreaker or a less immediately threatening but longer-lasting mixed attacker. The offensive variant uses Blizzard and either Lovely Kiss or Self-Destruct to mow down foes quickly. +2 Blizzard OHKOes Rhydon and Golem, 2HKOes Zapdos, Persian, and Exeggutor, and has a 76.2% chance to 2HKO Tauros. It also 3HKOes Gengar and opposing Snorlax, which allows it to break through opposing Reflect Snorlax. Lovely Kiss allows Snorlax to put a foe it might otherwise struggle against, such as Cloyster or Starmie, to sleep; it also gives Snorlax a good opportunity to set up Amnesia, which it may otherwise struggle to do. Self-Destruct lets it KO or heavily damage a foe once it has been worn down, and it also gives Snorlax a good way to free itself from dire situations. The more defensive variant forgoes Blizzard for Ice Beam and runs Rest in place of Lovely Kiss or Self-Destruct. Ice Beam is much weaker than Blizzard; at +2 it 3HKOes Tauros, Exeggutor, and Zapdos and 4HKOes opposing Snorlax, but it allows Snorlax to stick around for longer and attempt to freeze a foe. Amnesia Snorlax requires paralysis support to make significant progress for its team, as foes such as Chansey and Starmie may thwart it if they are left unparalyzed. Body Slam is also usually not sufficient enough to handle a healthy Cloyster. Offensive Amnesia Snorlax should try to switch in on either a Pokemon using a recovery move or an attack that will deal minimal damage, as it needs to be at or near full HP to pressure the opposing team. Defensive Amnesia Snorlax should attempt to do the same, but it can afford to switch into a stray special attack from the likes of a paralyzed Starmie or Exeggutor if need be. The defensive set can also attempt to get past the likes of Starmie and Reflect Chansey by freezing them.

Set Description Snorlax's good bulk and amazing Attack allow it to function well as an all-out physical attacker, being able to go one-on-one against nearly every single foe with the combination of Body Slam, Hyper Beam, Earthquake, and Self-Destruct. Hyper Beam threatens KOs against many common threats after only one or two hits, such as Chansey, Persian, Tauros, Exeggutor, and Hypno. Earthquake is Snorlax’s best coverage option, threatening heavy damage on Rock-types and Gengar, which aren't threatened by its STAB moves. Earthquake also has the advantage of being able to scout for Counter on Chansey and opposing Snorlax, with Earthquake still putting Chansey into Hyper Beam KO range. Earthquake or Hyper Beam can be dropped in favor of Counter to catch opposing Snorlax and Tauros off guard—landing Counter against Tauros's Body Slam leaves it in Hyper Beam range, and landing Counter on opposing Snorlax's Body Slam deals at least 48.4% to it. Once Snorlax is low on HP, it can use Self-Destruct to punch another hole in the opposing team; physically frail threats such as Chansey, Starmie, and Alakazam are OHKOed and even physically bulky threats such as Cloyster and Slowbro take heavy damage. PhysLax, much like Lovely Kiss Snorlax, is on a timer to get things done due to its lack of recovery and poor Speed. It also needs to play around the threat of paralysis, losing much of its offensive pressure and struggling to break many foes without using Self-Destruct if it takes paralysis. PhysLax can be used on teams that already have a reliable sleeper, such as Exeggutor or Jynx, that also want the extra utility of an additional attack. To make full use of PhysLax, it's vital to know when to preserve it and when to sacrifice it with Self-Destruct; it usually wants to use Self-Destruct when it's either backed into a corner or relatively low on HP. This Snorlax set greatly enjoys heavy paralysis support, so Pokemon such as Starmie, Chansey, and Exeggutor make great teammates to it. This set also pairs well with other Explosion users, such as Exeggutor and Golem, on fast-paced hyper offense teams that aim to overwhelm the opponent. Starmie and Cloyster make good partners to this set, as it lacks defensive utility; without recovery, Snorlax is not able to reliably switch into physical attackers throughout the game, which Starmie and Cloyster can do well in Snorlax's place. This set’s lack of recovery also makes it prone to getting worn down quickly and being forced to use Self-Destruct quite early, as it is often forced to take a hit before it can land an attack due to its poor base Speed.