[[Category:Normal-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation IV Pokémon]]
Munchlax (ゴンベ Gonbe) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It is known as the Big Eater Pokemon. It evolves into Snorlax with a high friendship level. It is known for its VERY high appetite and eats anything edible except Pokemon and humans. It is also known for its powerful Hyper Beam attack.
Biology
Appearance
Munchlax has a teal-colored body with a cream-colored spot on its chest. Its round head is teal in the top half and cream on the bottom half. It has big, round eyes and large pointy ears. It has five-fingered hands and cream-colored feet with three clawed toes.
Special abilities
Munchlax has the same abilities as Snorlax, only it is much weaker. It can learn many different moves with TMs such as Solarbeam, Thunder, Focus Punch, and Brick Break.
Appearance
In the anime, Munchlax first appeared in Destiny Deoxys, where it evolved into a Snorlax to stay afloat in the Block Bot flood, making it the first Generation IV Pokémon to appear in the anime. May currently owns a Munchlax, which she captured in Berry, Berry Interesting. A trainer named Kylie owns a Munchlax, which was seen in A Full Course Tag Battle!.
In the Manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Diamond owns a Munchlax, which was his first Pokémon and is often seen eating with him. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, a Collector, Ruin Maniac, Psychic and Galactic Grunt are all searching for a Munchlax, which is said to be very rare. Its Pickup ability takes Hareta's Pokédex but Munchlax returns it later
Game Info
Munchlax can only be found in Diamond and Pearl if you interact with Honey Trees. Even then, there is only a 1% chance you'll find one.
You can also breed Snorlax with Full Incense attached.
Locations
| Munchlax Locations | ||
| Version(s) | Location | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl | Honey trees | Few |
| Platinum | Honey trees | Few |
Side Game Locations
| Munchlax Locations | |
| Game(s) | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Starter Pokémon Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F) Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Vientown Beach or Chicole Village (Partner Pokémon) |
| Pokémon Rumble | Quiet Forest |
Pokepark Wii Meadow Zone
Pokédex Entries
Template:GenIVPokédex
Side Game Data
| No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-027 |  Munchlax
|
Normal |  None
|
 Normal
|
| Capture Points[Notes 1] | ? | On Sight[Notes 2] | Partner Pokémon (special reaction) | |
| Browser Entry | ||||
| It thrashes around to attack. | ||||
| Notes | ||||
In the TCG
May's Munchlax TC Stats
Basic.
50 HP.
Uncommon.
Retreat Cost: One Clear Energy.
Weakness: Fighting Energy.
Resistance: Ghost Energy.
Dex: 446
Special Ability (Poke-POWER): Baby Evolution. Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put a card named May's Snorlax from your hand onto May's Munchlax (this counts as evolving May's Munchlax) and remove all damage counters from May's Munchlax.
Attacks
Munch Flip 3 coins. This attack causes 10 damage times the number of heads. (10x) Two Clear Energies
Munchlax TC Stats
Basic.
60 HP.
Rare.
Big Eater Pokemon
Height: 2'00"
Weight: 231.5 lbs.
It wolfs down its own weight in food once a day, swallowing whole food with almost no chewing.
Lv. 8
Retreat Cost: Two Clear Energy.
Weakness: Fighting Energy.
Resistance: None.
Dex: 446
Special Ability (Poke-POWER): Baby Evolution. Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put a card named Snorlax from your hand onto Munchlax (this counts as evolving Munchlax) and remove all damage counters from Munchlax.
Attacks
Heave Discard 2 cards from your hand. (If you can't discard 2 cards, this attack does nothing.) Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads. (30x) One Clear Energy.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data