#143 · Generation 1
Gigantamax Snorlax
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,225 / 3,647
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,843 / 2,304
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,382
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Gigantamax Snorlax has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- BMax Battle attackergigantamax#1 Normal · 244 per Max Move
Gigantamax Snorlax ranks #1 of 52 Normal-type Max attackers: 244 damage per G-Max Replenish at level 40 (fast move Yawn, needs an Elite TM). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
Collection value
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Replenish): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- 3 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Cannot be traded, so transfer only real spares.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Snorlax is Gigantamax-only: it has no regular Dynamax form. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerB Gigantamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zen Headbutt | psychic | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +6 | 3 turns |
Lick | ghost | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 3 | +3 | 1 turn |
Psywave | psychic | 4 | +7 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
YawnElite TMSTAB | normal | 0 | +13 | 1.5s | 0.0 | 0 | +12 | 4 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Slam | steel | 70 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.40 | 70 | -50 | |
Hyper BeamSTAB | normal | 150 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.50 | 150 | -80 | |
Earthquake | ground | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.40 | 120 | -65 | |
Outrage | dragon | 110 | -50 | 4.0s | 2.20 | 110 | -60 | |
Skull BashSTAB | normal | 130 | -100 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 130 | -75 | 100% chance: +1 own Def |
Body SlamSTAB | normal | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 65 | -40 | |
Superpower | fighting | 85 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.70 | 85 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 own Atk, -1 own Def |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigantamax Snorlax good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigantamax Snorlax is B-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigantamax Snorlax?
- Gigantamax Snorlax has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Can Gigantamax Snorlax be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigantamax Snorlax is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Donate on Ko-fiCostumes & event variants (3)
Shaymin Scarf (GO Fest 2022)Event costume
NightcapEvent costume
Studded Jacket (Wild Area 2024)Event costume