Snorlax

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Snorlax
Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Based onKōji Nishino[1]
Designed byKen Sugimori[2]
Voiced by
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
TypeNormal

Snorlax (

Pokémon Red and Blue
, and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spin-off titles, and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. Snorlax is a large, blueish creature with closed slit eyes and a closed mouth that features two upwardly protruding teeth.

Snorlax is voiced by

Pikachu & Pichu, respectively. In its English-language appearances, it was originally voiced by Michael Haigney, Ted Lewis and currently James Carter Cathcart
.

Known as the "Sleeping Pokémon",[3] Snorlax has been said to weigh over 1,000 pounds (450 kg) and, until Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, was considered the heaviest known Pokémon ever discovered.[4] Since its debut, Snorlax has received a generally positive reception, and is one of the most popular Pokémon, especially in the Kanto region due to its cuteness. It is on the logo of Pokémon Sleep.

Conception and characteristics

Snorlax is a fictional species of Pokémon created for the

Pokémon Red and Blue for the Game Boy.[5] In these games, the player assumes the role of a Pokémon Trainer whose goal is to capture and train creatures called Pokémon. Players use the creatures' special abilities to combat other Pokémon, and some can transform into stronger species through a process called evolution.[6]

Designed by

portmanteau of the words "snore" and "relax".[11][12]

Snorlax is a noseless

canine teeth visibly protruding from its lower jaw. Its feet are large compared to most Pokémon, which assists its balance when it chooses to stand. Although Snorlax's arms are short in relation to its size, they are long enough to enable it to both grab food and eat. Snorlax has been said to weigh over 1,000 pounds, and for a time was considered the heaviest known Pokémon.[4] Due to having an enormous appetite, Snorlax will devour almost anything, even moldy and rotten food.[13] Thanks to its extremely strong digestive juices, Snorlax's stomach can dissolve any kind of poison. As a result, it can eat tainted food without worry.[14][15]

Despite its size, Snorlax is such a docile Pokémon that children use its large belly as a place to play.

Munchlax, which is obtainable via breeding a Snorlax that is holding Full Incense. Munchlax also sports a voracious appetite, and evolves into a Snorlax when it has a sufficiently high level of friendship with its Trainer.[15]

Pokémon Sword and Shield saw the introduction of Snorlax's Gigantamax form. When Gigantamaxed, various trees and plants will appear on its belly, having grown from seeds that fell from the plants it had eaten, and it can learn the G-Max Move G-Max Replenish.[18]

Appearances

In video games

Snorlax's most notable role in

final boss.[19]

In

Munchlax was introduced; however, Munchlax remained unobtainable until the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In Pokémon X and Y
, Snorlax is once again a roadblock, this time wandering to a bridge near Camphrier Town and sleeping there. One of Camphrier Town's locals mentions that it does this at least once a year. The Poké Flute must once again be obtained, but this time the player must give it to the owner of Shabboneau Castle so he can wake it up.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon and their "upper versions", Snorlax is among the handful of Pokemon to possess a unique Z-Move. In Snorlax's case, it can use Pulverizing Pancake as long as it is holding Snorlium Z and knows Giga Impact.[15] In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Snorlax received a Gigantamax form with access to the unique G-Max move G-Max Replenish.[20]

In

Pokémon UNITE[22] and New Pokémon Snap.[23]

In other media

In

Medicham with Body Slam.[31] In the Pokémon Adventures
manga, Red catches a Snorlax, which he nicknames "Snor". Red caught Snor because he was blocking the road during a bicycle race. He is very gluttonous and is driven into a frenzy by the smell of honey. Later, after extensive training, Snor becomes one of the most physically powerful members of Red's team.

A Snorlax also appeared in the film Pokémon Detective Pikachu, sleeping on a road in Ryme City.[32]

Promotion and reception

A variety of merchandise depicting Snorlax has been produced such as cushions,[33] beds,[34] bean bag chairs,[35] toys,[36] and lounge chairs.[37] In 2002, a contest was held to design a card for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, with Snorlax as the focus. Twenty entries were selected and posted to the Wizards of the Coast website, where the winner could be decided. Submitter Craig Turvey ended up winning the competition.[38] In 2023, "Project Snorlax" was announced, which promoted Snorlax in a variety of ways throughout the year.[39] These included animated shorts, music videos,[40] manga series,[41] and special artwork for the Pokémon.[42] A road in Las Vegas was named after Snorlax.[43] Following earthquakes, Niantic boosted the spawn rates of Snorlax in affected prefectures in order to boost tourism in the area.[44]

Snorlax has received generally positive reception from the media, and has been cited as one of the franchise' most recognizable characters.

Cubone and Snorlax- two normally solitary Pokémon- bonding received positive reviews from critics, with many highlighting it as heartwarming.[51][52]

Media and the Make-believe Worlds of Children found that children could relate to Snorlax and interpret aspects of themselves in a positive light, describing it as an icon for a state of regression, but also symbolizing powerful characteristics for children.[53] Scientific papers have also been published analyzing Snorlax, both in regards to their eating habits and to calculate the strength of their "Body Slam" attack.[54][55]

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