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Snorlax Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Normal · BST: 540 · Role: Physical Tank

Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Snorlax, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 540 base stat total, Snorlax plays as a Physical Tank. Its highest stat is HP (160), and at base 30 Speed it sits faster than 2% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Snorlax in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Snorlax

  1. Machamp (Fighting)
  2. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  3. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  4. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
  5. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  6. Passimian (Fighting)
  7. Paldean Tauros (Fighting)
  8. Paldean Tauros (Blaze) (Fighting / Fire)

How each counter beats Snorlax

  • Machamp (Fighting) outspeeds Snorlax and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Snorlax and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Snorlax and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting) outspeeds Snorlax and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) outspeeds Snorlax and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.

Snorlax weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fighting (×2)

Immunities

  • Ghost

Base stats

HP
160
Attack
110
Defense
65
Sp. Attack
65
Sp. Defense
110
Speed
30
Total
540

Best Tera Types for Snorlax

The best Tera Types for Snorlax cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Immunity — [object Object]
  • Thick Fat — [object Object]
  • Gluttony (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Snorlax:

Frequently asked questions about Snorlax

What counters Snorlax in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Snorlax are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Toxicroak, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Snorlax super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Snorlax weak to?

Snorlax is a Normal-type Pokémon weak to Fighting. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Snorlax?

The single best pick against Snorlax in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Snorlax in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Snorlax, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal) and carries super-effective coverage (Fighting). Avoid Pokémon that share Snorlax's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Snorlax good in Pokémon Champions?

Snorlax's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (540 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.