#0446 · Original Sinnoh #112 · diamond pearl · gen 4
Munchlax
Big Eater Pokémon
It wolfs down its weight in food once a day, swallowing food whole with almost no chewing.
- Gender:
- ♀ 12.5% · ♂ 87.5%
- Catch rate:
- 50/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 40
- Height:
- 0.6 m
- Weight:
- 105.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Undiscovered
- Growth rate:
- Slow
- Body shape:
- Anthropomorphic
Base stats
HP135
Atk85
Def40
Sp.Atk40
Sp.Def85
Speed5
Total: 390
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
Fighting
×0
Ghost
Abilities
Pickup
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Thick Fat
Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.
EV yield (current): +1 HP
Wild held items: Leftovers (100%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
pickup, thick fat pickup, thick fat, gluttony
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City) (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 206 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 207 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 208 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 209 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town) (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town) (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town) (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City) (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City) (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 213 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 214 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 215 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 218 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 221 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 222 (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Valley Windworks (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Eterna Forest (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Fuego Ironworks (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Floaroma Meadow (diamond) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City) (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 206 (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 207 (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 208 (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 209 (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town) (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town) (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
| Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town) (pearl) | Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. | 100% | 5–15 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 95% | |
| 1 | MetronomeThe user waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into randomly using nearly any move.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Odor SleuthEnables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Defense CurlThe user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 9 | AmnesiaThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 12 | LickThe foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 20 | 100% | |
| 17 | RecycleThe user recycles a single-use item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| 25 | StockpileThe user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | SwallowThe power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Body SlamThe user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 85 | 100% | |
| 36 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| 41 | RolloutThe user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 30 | 90% | |
| 44 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 49 | Last ResortThis move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 130 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 150 | 100% | |
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 95 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 120 | 70% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicThe foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| TM30 | Shadow BallThe user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Shock WaveThe user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 60 | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerThe foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM67 | RecycleThe user recycles a single-use item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM03 | SurfIt swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon | Water | 95 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM08 | Rock ClimbA charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% |
Egg moves: WhirlwindThe foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon, Double-EdgeA reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.▶ Selected Pokémon, LickThe foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User, CurseA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.▶ Specific move, CharmThe user charmingly stares at the foe, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is sharply lowered.▶ Selected Pokémon, PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Zen HeadbuttThe user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
