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| name = Snorlax
| name = Snorlax
| image = Pokémon Snorlax art.png
| image = Pokémon Snorlax art.png
| based_on = Kōji Nishino<ref name="koji"/>
| caption = '''[[List of Pokémon|National Pokédex]]'''<br/>[[List of generation I Pokémon#Aerodactyl|Aerodactyl]] - '''Snorlax (#143)''' - [[Articuno]]
| caption = Snorlax artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]
| series = [[Pokémon (video game series)|''Pokémon'' series]]
| firstgame = [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] (1996)
| series = [[Pokémon]]
| firstgame = [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] (1996)
| designer = [[Ken Sugimori]]<ref name=YomiuriPage1/>
| designer = Ken Sugimori<ref name=YomiuriPage1/>
| voice = Michael Haigney <br>
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[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]
|Michael Haigney|[[Eric Stuart]]|[[James Carter Cathcart]]}}{{Collapsible list|title=[[Japanese language|Japanese]]
|[[Katsuyuki Konishi]] (''Pokémon'' anime, ''Super Smash Bros.'' series)|[[Hitoshi Takagi]] (''Pikachu's Rescue Adventure'')|[[Mitsuru Ogata]] (''Pikachu & Pichu'')}}
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'''Snorlax''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|n|ɔː|r|l|æ|k|s}}), known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''Kabigon'''|カビゴン}}, is a [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon species]], a type of ''Pocket Monster'', in [[Nintendo]] and [[Game Freak]]'s [[Pokémon franchise|''Pokémon'' franchise]]. Created by [[Ken Sugimori]],<ref name=YomiuriPage1>{{cite web |url=https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/1/ |title=ピカチュウは大福？ 初めて明かされる誕生秘話 |date=May 2, 2018 |website=Yomiuri Shimbun Online |publisher=[[Yomiuri Shimbun]] |access-date=August 20, 2022 |language=ja |page=1}}</ref> Snorlax first appeared in the Game Boy video game [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''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''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|n|ɔː|r|l|æ|k|s}}), known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''Kabigon'''|カビゴン}}, is a [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon species]], a type of ''Pocket Monster'', in [[Nintendo]] and [[Game Freak]]'s [[Pokémon franchise|''Pokémon'' franchise]]. Created by [[Ken Sugimori]], Snorlax first appeared in the Game Boy video game [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''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, notable for constantly sleeping.


Snorlax is voiced by [[Katsuyuki Konishi]] in the Japanese versions of the [[Pokémon (anime)|''Pokémon'' anime]] and the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] of video games, and by [[Hitoshi Takagi]] and [[Mitsuru Ogata]] in the animated shorts ''[[Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' and ''[[Pikachu & Pichu]]'', respectively. In its English-language appearances, it was originally voiced by Michael Haigney, and later [[Eric Stuart]].
Snorlax is voiced by [[Katsuyuki Konishi]] in the Japanese versions of the [[Pokémon (anime)|''Pokémon'' anime]] and the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] of video games, and by [[Hitoshi Takagi]] and [[Mitsuru Ogata]] in the animated shorts ''[[Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' and ''[[Pikachu & Pichu]]'', respectively. In its English-language appearances, it was originally voiced by Michael Haigney, [[Ted Lewis (voice actor)|Ted Lewis]] and currently [[James Carter Cathcart]]. Snorlax has received a mostly positive response since its debut. It is the main mascot of the mobile game ''[[Pokémon Sleep]]''.

Known as the "Sleeping Pokémon",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/snorlax|title=Snorlax #143|website=The Official Pokémon Website|publisher=The Pokémon Company|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191125205029/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/snorlax|archive-date=November 25, 2019|access-date=December 5, 2019}}</ref> Snorlax has been said to weigh over {{Convert|1000|lb||abbr=}} and, until [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'']], was considered the heaviest known Pokémon ever discovered.<ref name="SSBMtrophy">'''Trophy:''' Snorlax love to sleep and love to eat: these portly Pokémon get grumpy if they don't get 880 pounds of food per day. After snacking out, they always nap. They have cast-iron stomachs and can eat moldy and even rotten food with no digestion problems. They are the heaviest Pokémon on record, weighing in at over 1,000 pounds. {{Cite video game |title=Super Smash Bros. Melee |developer=HAL Laboratory |publisher=Nintendo |date=December 2, 2001 |platform=Gamecube}}</ref> 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==
==Conception and characteristics==
Snorlax is a fictional species of Pokémon created for the [[Pokémon|''Pokémon'' franchise]]. Developed by [[Game Freak]] and published by [[Nintendo]], the series began in Japan in 1996 with the release of the video games [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] for the [[Game Boy]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |title=Pokémon Red & Blue – A Look Back At The 20-Year Journey To Catch 'Em All |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |last=Hilliard |first=Kyle |date=December 25, 2016 |accessdate=January 22, 2024 |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001192920/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/12/25/pok-233-mon-red-amp-blue-a-look-back-at-the-20-year-journey-to-catch-em-all.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 [[Gameplay of Pokémon#Pokémon evolution|evolution]].<ref name="millenial">{{cite book |title=Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination |first=Anne |last=Allison |date=May 2006 |publisher=University of California Press |isbn=9780520938991 |pages=192–197}}</ref>
Snorlax was one of several different designs conceived by Game Freak's character development team and finalized by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the first generation of ''Pocket Monsters'' games ''Red'' and ''Green'', which were localized outside Japan as [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'' and ''Yellow'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html |title=2. 一新されたポケモンの世界 |page=2 |work=Nintendo.com |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |access-date=September 10, 2010 |author=Staff |language=ja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913024041/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html |archive-date=September 13, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=91965 |title=Game Freak on Pokémon! |author=Stuart Bishop |publisher=CVG |date=May 30, 2003 |access-date=February 7, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080116030930/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=91965 |archive-date=January 16, 2008 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Snorlax is #143 in the Pokédex. It weighs 1,014.1&nbsp;lbs. (460&nbsp;kg), and is 6'11" (2.1&nbsp;m) tall.
[[File:Kabiin Concept.png|left|thumb|"Kabiin," a Pokémon planned for ''Pokémon Red and Blue.'' It bears various naming and visual similarities to Snorlax, most notably in their resemblance to Nishino.]]
Designed by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the first generation of ''Pokémon'' games, the species was inspired in behavior and appearance by veteran Pokémon game designer Kōji Nishino.<ref name="YomiuriPage1">{{cite web |url=https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/1/ |title=ピカチュウは大福？ 初めて明かされる誕生秘話 |date=May 2, 2018 |website=[[Yomiuri Shimbun]] |access-date=August 20, 2022 |language=ja |archive-date=August 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820175808/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/1/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Nishino was exceptionally pleased by it,<ref name="koji">{{cite web |website=[[Game Freak]] |language=Japanese |title=Interview Mr. Nishino About...POCKET MONSTERS?! |url=http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/KABIN/INTER_KB.HTM |date=1997 |accessdate=2023-08-05 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/19991003085623/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/KABIN/INTER_KB.HTM |archivedate=October 3, 1999 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and an in interview with ''[[Famitsu]]'' stated Snorlax "is like my son!"<ref>{{cite book |title=Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia |date=April 1996 |author=Creatures, Inc. |publisher=[[Famitsu]] |page=143 |isbn=4893664948}}</ref> According to Game Freak co-founder [[Junichi Masuda]], Nishino had a habit of eating heavily then going to sleep. This behavior earned Nishino the nickname "[[Kirby (character)|Kirby]]" by Game Freak's staff as a nod to the Nintendo character, which in turn served as the basis for the Pokémon's Japanese name, "Kabigon".<ref name="Kirby">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series |title=More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series |last=Shea |first=Brian |date=October 24, 2019 |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop]] |access-date=August 20, 2022 |quote= |archive-date=August 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820180023/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series |url-status=live }}</ref> An earlier design, nicknamed "Kabiin," highly resembles Snorlax and Nishino, and is thus believed to be a beta version of Snorlax.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valente |first=Adriano |date=2020-10-11 |title=Pokémon: 10 Beta Pokémon Designs That Turned Into Something Else |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-beta-designs/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> When translating the ''Pokémon'' games for western audiences, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species "clever and descriptive names" related to their appearance or features as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children.<ref name="Time">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html|title=PokéMania|last=Chua-Euan|first=Howard|date=November 22, 1999|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |access-date=September 15, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217032121/http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html|archive-date=December 17, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> Basing the name off of the [[:en:wikt:esquilax|esquilax]], a fictional rabbit creature from the ''[[The Simpsons|Simpsons]]'' episode "[[Lisa's Wedding]]", localizer Bill Giese renamed the species Snorlax, a [[portmanteau]] of the words "snore" and "lax". Localizer Sara Bush on the other hand remembered the naming process differently, suggesting it was a combination of "lackadaisical" and "snore".<ref name="Dockery_(2022)_p33">{{Cite book | first=Daniel | last=Dockery | title=Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All | date=4 October 2022 | publisher=[[Running Press]] | page=64 | isbn=978-0762479504}}</ref>


Snorlax is a highly sleepy Pokémon, known for constantly sleeping.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Allegra |date=2016-09-01 |title=It took 20 years, but Snorlax is finally taking a stand in Pokémon Sun and Moon |url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/9/1/12755390/snorlax-standing-pokemon-sun-and-moon-z-move |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Pancake">{{cite web |title=Snorlax's exclusive Z-Move: Pulverizing Pancake! - Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon |url=https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/pulverizing-snorlax/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418225514/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/pulverizing-snorlax/ |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 18, 2018}}</ref> Despite its size, Snorlax is such a docile Pokémon that children use its large belly as a place to play.<ref name="EmeraldPokédex">{{pokédex|Emerald|Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its big belly as a place to play.}}</ref> Snorlax evolves from the Pokémon [[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.<ref name="Pancake" /> [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'']] introduced Snorlax's Gigantamax form. When Gigantamaxed, Snorlax grows significantly larger and changes appearance, with various trees and plants appearing on its belly, having grown from seeds that fell from the plants it had eaten.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url = https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/11/27/20985374/gigantamax-snorlax-pokemon-sword-shield-dec-january|title = Get yourself a Gigantamax Snorlax in December|website = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date = November 27, 2019|access-date = July 21, 2021|archive-date = July 21, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210721093623/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/11/27/20985374/gigantamax-snorlax-pokemon-sword-shield-dec-january|url-status = live}}</ref> Snorlax was voiced by Michael Haigney<ref>[https://x.com/MikeHaigney/status/1648480171387940870 Michael Haigney on Twitter]</ref> in English and by [[Katsuyuki Konishi]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/12/29/snorlax-and-cubone-become-friends-in-official-pokemon-digest-video |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=www.crunchyroll.com}}</ref> in Japanese.
In appearance and behavior, Snorlax is inspired by veteran Pokémon game designer Kōji Nishino.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/2/ |title=ピカチュウは大福？ 初めて明かされる誕生秘話 |date=May 2, 2018 |website=Yomiuri Shimbun Online |publisher=[[Yomiuri Shimbun]] |access-date=August 20, 2022 |language=ja |page=2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/04/pokemons-snorlax-is-based-on-a-real-person|title=Pokémon's Snorlax Is Based on a Real Person|last=Hood|first=Vic|date=June 4, 2018|website=IGN|accessdate=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117020025/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/04/pokemons-snorlax-is-based-on-a-real-person|archive-date=November 17, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Snorlax's Japanese name of "Kabigon" is derived from Kōji Nishino's nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is inspired by [[Kirby (character)|the video game character of the same name]]. According to Game Freak co-founder [[Junichi Masuda]], Nishino was nicknamed "Kirby" because of his large appetite, which directly inspired Snorlax's habit of constantly eating and sleeping.<ref name=Kirby>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series |title=More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series |last=Shea |first=Brian |date=October 24, 2019 |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop]] |access-date=August 20, 2022 |quote=}}</ref>

When translating the ''Pokémon'' games for western audiences, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species "clever and descriptive names" related to their appearance or features as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children.<ref name="Time">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html|title=PokéMania|last=Chua-Euan|first=Howard|date=November 22, 1999|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |access-date=September 15, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217032121/http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html|archive-date=December 17, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> Basing the name off its constant sleeping spells,<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Staff |title=What's the Deal with Pokémon? |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |page=172 |date=November 1999 |issue=124}}</ref> the species was renamed Snorlax, a portmanteau of the words "snore" and "relax".<ref>{{cite magazine |date=2006 |title=Pokémon Fan: 10th Anniversary News Booklet |magazine=Pokémon Fan |publisher=[[The Pokémon Company]]|page=8}}</ref><ref name="nameorigin">{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokedex/Snorlax |title=#143 Snorlax |work=[[IGN]] |access-date=November 23, 2021 |author=Staff |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410170928/http://guidesarchive.ign.com/guides/12045/snorlax.html |archive-date=April 10, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Snorlax is a noseless [[Bear|ursid]]-like Pokémon that has a cream-colored face, hands, and feet, while the rest of its body is teal in color. Its head is also large, and it has two small [[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.<ref name="SSBMtrophy"/> Due to having an enormous appetite, Snorlax will devour almost anything, even moldy and rotten food.<ref name="DiamondPokédex">{{pokédex|Diamond|Its stomach can digest any kind of food, even if it happens to be moldy or rotten.}}</ref> 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.<ref name="SilverPokédex">{{pokédex|Silver|Its stomach's digestive juices can dissolve any kind of poison. It can even eat things off the ground.}}</ref><ref name=Pancake/>

Despite its size, Snorlax is such a docile Pokémon that children use its large belly as a place to play.<ref name="EmeraldPokédex">{{pokédex|Emerald|Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its big belly as a place to play.}}</ref> Snorlax has hidden potential to unleash tremendous power when holding the Snorlium Z [[Gameplay of Pokémon#Held items|item]], however, which gives access to its signature Z-Move Pulverizing Pancake.<ref name=Pancake/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/z-moves/|title=Z-Moves - Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418161646/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/z-moves/|archive-date=April 18, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Snorlax has a pre-evolution, [[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.<ref name=Pancake/>

[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|''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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2019/11/27/20985374/gigantamax-snorlax-pokemon-sword-shield-dec-january|title = Get yourself a Gigantamax Snorlax in December|website = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date = November 27, 2019}}</ref>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==


===In video games===
===In video games===
Snorlax's most notable role in [[Pokémon (video game series)|the ''Pokémon'' games]] has been that of an inadvertent roadblock. In [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'', ''Blue'']], their [[Pokémon Yellow|"upper version"]] and their [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes]], the player must obtain the Poké Flute in order to wake up either of the two Snorlax that block Routes 12 and 16. Snorlax reprises this role in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']], their [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|"upper version"]] and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|remakes]]. In these games, the player must restore power to Kanto [[radio tower]] and then play the radio's Poké Flute channel in front of Snorlax in order to awaken it. Although there is only one Snorlax available to catch, another is used by [[List of Pokémon characters#Protagonists|Red]], the protagonist of ''Red'' and ''Blue'' who acts as these games' [[Boss (video gaming)|final boss]].<ref>{{cite video game|title=[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|''Pokémon HeartGold'' and ''SoulSilver'']]|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=March 14, 2010 |platform=Nintendo DS}}</ref>
Snorlax's most notable role in [[Pokémon (video game series)|the ''Pokémon'' games]] has been that of an inadvertent roadblock. In [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'', ''Blue, Yellow'']], and their [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes]], the player must obtain the Poké Flute in order to wake up two Snorlax that block various routes in-game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor |first=James Billcliffe Guides |date=2024-05-02 |title=How to wake Snorlax in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow |url=https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-red-blue-yellow-snorlax |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=VG247 |language=en}}</ref> Snorlax reprises this role in [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']], their [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|"upper version"]] and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|remakes]]. In these games, the player must play the radio's Poké Flute channel in front of Snorlax in order to awaken it.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=pokemonofthedaychick |date=2003-02-10 |title=Pokemon of the Day: Snorlax (#143) |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-snorlax-143-385510 |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> Although there is only one Snorlax available to catch,<ref name=":2" /> another is used by [[List of Pokémon characters#Protagonists|Red]], the protagonist of ''Red'' and ''Blue'' who acts as these games' [[Boss (video gaming)|final boss]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaddock |first=Chris |date=2020-02-23 |title=Pokemon: Every Member Of Red's Core Team, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-reds-team-ranked-strength/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> In ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]'', a pre-evolution of Snorlax named [[Munchlax]] was introduced; however, Munchlax remained unobtainable until the release of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'']].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullen |first=Hayley |date=2020-03-23 |title=How To Evolve Munchlax (& 9 Other Facts About The Pokémon) |url=https://www.thegamer.com/how-to-evolve-munchlax-pokemon-facts/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref> In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'', ''Moon'']] and their [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|"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.<ref name=":0" /> In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'']], Snorlax gained a "Gigantamax form," which could be used in battle.<ref name=":1" />


Snorlax appears in several spin-offs, such as ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]],''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sahdev |first=Ishaan |date=2010-11-14 |title=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Playtest: A Virtual Playground |url=https://www.siliconera.com/pokepark-wii-pikachus-adventure-playtest/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon Go]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dwyer |first=Theo |date=June 10, 2021 |title=Snorlax Raid Guide For Pokémon GO Players: June 2021 |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/snorlax-raid-guide-for-pokemon-go-players-june-2021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190150/https://bleedingcool.com/games/snorlax-raid-guide-for-pokemon-go-players-june-2021/ |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |access-date=July 6, 2021 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors}}</ref> [[Pokémon UNITE]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pokemon Unite Shows Off Charizard and Snorlax's Movesets |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-unite-charizard-snorlax-moveset/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183119/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-unite-charizard-snorlax-moveset/ |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |access-date=July 6, 2021 |website=GAMING}}</ref> and [[New Pokémon Snap]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2021 |title=10 Funniest Tweets About New Pokémon Snap |url=https://screenrant.com/funniest-tweets-new-pokemon-snap/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128164509/https://screenrant.com/funniest-tweets-new-pokemon-snap/ |archive-date=January 28, 2024 |access-date=July 6, 2021 |website=ScreenRant}}</ref>'' In ''[[Pokémon Sleep]],'' the player helps Snorlax by feeding it berries and meals throughout the day, and helping it fall asleep, boosting their "drowsy power" in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ong |first=Alexis |date=2023-10-20 |title=Pokémon Sleep helped me catch 'em all — all the z's, that is |url=https://www.theverge.com/23893260/pokemon-sleep-insomnia-app-nintendo-aid |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref> Snorlax also appears in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Cameron |date=2022-04-02 |title=10 Greatest Pokeball Pokemon In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Ranked |url=https://www.thegamer.com/best-pokeball-pokemon-super-smash-bros-ultimate/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref>
In ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]'', a pre-evolution of Snorlax named [[Munchlax]] was introduced; however, Munchlax remained unobtainable until the release of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'']]. In [[Pokémon X and Y|''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 and Moon|''Pokémon Sun'', ''Moon'']] and their "[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|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.<ref name=Pancake>{{cite web|url=https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/pulverizing-snorlax/|title=Snorlax's exclusive Z-Move: Pulverizing Pancake! - Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|access-date=April 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418225514/https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-ca/pulverizing-snorlax/|archive-date=April 18, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Shield'']], Snorlax received a Gigantamax form with access to the unique G-Max move G-Max Replenish.<ref name="Gigantamax">{{cite web|title=Pokémon Sword & Shield: How To Catch Gigantamax Snorlax (& 9 Other Things You Didn't Know About It)|date=April 30, 2020|url=https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-sword-shield-how-catch-gigantamax-snorlax-other-facts/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106145351/https://www.thegamer.com/pokemon-sword-shield-how-catch-gigantamax-snorlax-other-facts/|archive-date=January 6, 2021|access-date=January 6, 2021}}</ref>

In ''[[Pokémon Snap]]'', when using the Poké Flute, Snorlax stands up and dances to the music, which is a very high-scoring picture. In ''[[Pokémon Ranger]]'', Snorlax is seen sleeping throughout the game, effectively cutting off certain areas until later on. It eventually remains in a cave until the player completes the Ranger Browser. Snorlax is an NPC in ''[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]'' and its sequel, ''[[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]''. Snorlax appears from a Poké Ball in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, one of the few Pokémon to appear in every installment of the series. Using Body Slam, it jumps up when it appears and slams into whomever it hits. In ''Melee'', Snorlax is seen as a Poké Float that allows players to fight upon on its head and belly. In ''[[Pokémon Sleep]],'' the player helps Snorlax by feeding it berries and meals throughout the day, and helping it fall asleep. It also appeared in ''[[Pokémon Go]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/snorlax-raid-guide-for-pokemon-go-players-june-2021/|title=Snorlax Raid Guide For Pokémon GO Players: June 2021|first=Theo|last=Dwyer|date=June 10, 2021|website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors}}</ref> ''[[Pokémon UNITE]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/pokemon-unite-charizard-snorlax-moveset/|title=Pokemon Unite Shows Off Charizard and Snorlax's Movesets|website=GAMING}}</ref> and ''[[New Pokémon Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/funniest-tweets-new-pokemon-snap/|title=10 Funniest Tweets About New Pokémon Snap|date=June 10, 2021|website=ScreenRant}}</ref>


===In other media===
===In other media===
A notable Snorlax appears in [[Pokémon (anime)|the ''Pokémon'' anime]], where series protagonist [[Ash Ketchum]] captures one.<ref name="Snack Attack">{{cite episode| title = Snack Attack | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Yukiyoshi Ōhashi (writer) | network = Various | airdate = March 25, 2000 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands episodes|Adventures on the Orange Islands]]|number = 94}}</ref> He uses it sporadically, due to its constant sleeping and eating habits,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kurland |first=Daniel |date=2020-11-16 |title=10 Pokémon Ash Caught And Then Immediately Forgot About |url=https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-forgotten-ash/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Edmundson |first=Carlyle |date=2023-03-11 |title=Ash's 12 Strongest Pokémon (Other Than Pikachu) |url=https://screenrant.com/ash-strongest-pokemon-not-pikachu/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref> but it is a particularly strong battler, netting several major wins for Ash throughout the series.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tahir |first=Saad |date=2023-02-01 |title=Ash Ketchum's 20 Strongest Pokemon, Ranked |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-anime-ash-ketchum-best-pokemon/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}</ref> 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. Snorlax has since played a major role in his team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kurten |first=Guillermo |date=2023-12-21 |title=Red's Best Pokémon From The Pokémon Adventures Manga |url=https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-adventures-manga-red-best-pokemon/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> A Snorlax also appeared in the film ''[[Detective Pikachu (film)|Pokémon Detective Pikachu]]'', sleeping on a road in Ryme City.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/12/18087432/detective-pikachu-trailer-live-action-every-pokemon-list-cameos|title = Every live-action Pokémon in Detective Pikachu|website = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date = November 12, 2018|access-date = July 21, 2021|archive-date = July 21, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210721092617/https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/12/18087432/detective-pikachu-trailer-live-action-every-pokemon-list-cameos|url-status = live}}</ref>
In [[Pokémon (anime)|the ''Pokémon'' anime]], a number of Snorlax play various supporting roles in certain episodes. The first appearance of a Snorlax was in Episode 41 — ''Wake Up Snorlax!'' — in which it becomes a roadblock to the next town Ash is traveling to.<ref name="Wake Up Snorlax!">{{cite episode| title = Wake Up Snorlax! | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Yukiyoshi Ōhashi (writer) | network = Various | airdate = October 28, 1998 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Indigo League episodes|Indigo League]]|number = 41}}</ref> [[Ash Ketchum]] also captures one in ''Snack Attack!'' that was eating the grapefruits of the Grapefruit Islands.<ref name="Snack Attack">{{cite episode| title = Snack Attack | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Yukiyoshi Ōhashi (writer) | network = Various | airdate = March 25, 2000 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands episodes|Adventures on the Orange Islands]]|number = 94}}</ref> He uses it sporadically, mostly opting to use other Pokémon due to it constantly sleeping. Ash called upon it for the Sumo Conference in ''Ring Masters'',<ref name="Ring Masters">{{cite episode| title = Ring Masters | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = March 16, 2002 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Johto League Champions episodes|Johto League Champions]]|number = 194}}</ref> and later used it to defeat [[Clair (Pokémon)|Clair]]'s [[Kingdra]] in their rematch.<ref name="Better Eight Than Never">{{cite episode| title = Better Eight Than Never | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Shōji Yonemura (writer) | network = Various | airdate = June 21, 2003 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Master Quest episodes|Master Quest]]|number = 254}}</ref> He also used Snorlax during the Johto League competition, first against [[Gary Oak]] where it quickly defeated Gary's [[Nidoqueen]] and [[Arcanine]], but lost to [[Scizor]].<ref name="Can't Beat the Heat!">{{cite episode| title = Can't Beat the Heat! | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = September 27, 2003 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Master Quest episodes|Master Quest]]|number = 270}}</ref> Snorlax then fought during Ash's following match against [[Harrison (Pokémon)|Harrison]], defeating his [[Steelix]] and [[Hypno]], though in the end it was defeated by his [[Houndoom]].<ref name="Playing with Fire!">{{cite episode| title = Playing with Fire! | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Atsuhiro Tomioka (writer) | network = Various | airdate = October 4, 2003 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Master Quest episodes|Master Quest]]|number = 271}}</ref> Snorlax later meets and gets to be friends with [[May (Pokémon)|May]]'s younger [[Munchlax]].<ref name="The Right Place and the Right Mime">{{cite episode| title = The Right Place and the Right Mime | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Aya Matsui (writer) | network = Various | airdate = April 15, 2006 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Advanced Battle episodes|Advanced Battle]]|number = AG133}}</ref> Most recently, Snorlax helped Ash earn the Guts Symbol from [[Greta (Pokémon)|Greta]] in ''Wheel of Frontier'' by defeating her [[Hariyama]] with an Ice Punch and flattening her [[Medicham]] with Body Slam.<ref name="Wheel of Frontier">{{cite episode| title = Wheel of Frontier | series = [[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]] | credits = Masashi Sogo (writer) | network = Various | airdate = September 16, 2006 | season = [[List of Pokémon: Battle Frontier episodes|Battle Frontier]]|number = AG149}}</ref> In the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, Red catches a Snorlax, which he nicknames "Lax". Red caught Lax 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, Lax becomes one of the most physically powerful members of Red's team.

A Snorlax also appeared in the film ''[[Detective Pikachu (film)|Pokémon Detective Pikachu]]'', sleeping on a road in Ryme City.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/12/18087432/detective-pikachu-trailer-live-action-every-pokemon-list-cameos|title = Every live-action Pokémon in Detective Pikachu|website = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date = November 12, 2018}}</ref>


==Promotion and reception==
==Reception==
A variety of merchandise depicting Snorlax has been produced such as cushions,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/2/26/11121558/pokemon-snorlax-cushion-bandai-pre-orders|title=Pokémon fans can get cuddly with gigantic Snorlax cushion|first=Allegra|last=Frank|date=February 26, 2016|website=Polygon|access-date=July 6, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185634/https://www.polygon.com/2016/2/26/11121558/pokemon-snorlax-cushion-bandai-pre-orders|url-status=live}}</ref> beds,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2014/10/24/7059885/pokemon-snorlax-pikachu-beds|title=Your Pokémon dreams of sleeping on a Snorlax can be real|first=Alexa Ray|last=Corriea|date=October 24, 2014|website=Polygon|access-date=July 6, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185430/https://www.polygon.com/2014/10/24/7059885/pokemon-snorlax-pikachu-beds|url-status=live}}</ref> bean bag chairs,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/28/12318354/pokemon-snorlax-bean-bag-chair|title=Pokémon fans can finally sit on Snorlax's face this winter|first=Allegra|last=Frank|date=July 28, 2016|website=Polygon|access-date=July 6, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185825/https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/28/12318354/pokemon-snorlax-bean-bag-chair|url-status=live}}</ref> toys,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/toy-fair-2020-new-pokemon-toys-let-you-interact-wi/1100-6473993/|title=Toy Fair 2020: New Pokemon Toys Let You Interact With Eevee And Snorlax|access-date=July 6, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184611/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/toy-fair-2020-new-pokemon-toys-let-you-interact-wi/1100-6473993/|url-status=live}}</ref> and lounge chairs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-06-29/pull-up-a-seat-in-this-snorlax-chair/.148229|title=Pull Up a Seat in This Snorlax Chair|website=Anime News Network|date=August 4, 2023|access-date=July 6, 2021|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190742/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-06-29/pull-up-a-seat-in-this-snorlax-chair/.148229|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-16 |title=Lost alternative artwork from a Pokémon TCG contest has been found after 20 years |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/lost-alternative-artwork-from-a-pokemon-tcg-contest-has-been-found-after-20-years/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=VGC |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2023, "Project Snorlax" was announced, which promoted Snorlax in a variety of ways throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Life |first=Nintendo |date=2023-03-20 |title=Snorlax Is The Next Pokémon To Get Its Own Official Website |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/03/snorlax-is-the-next-pokemon-to-get-its-own-official-website |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> These included animated shorts, music videos,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stenbuck |first=Kite |date=2024-02-16 |title=New Pokemon Music Video Features Ai Fairouz Snorlax Song |url=https://www.siliconera.com/new-pokemon-music-video-features-ai-fairouz-snorlax-song/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> manga series,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimaglio |first=Zachary |date=2024-01-21 |title=Pokémon's Snorlax's Dream Gourmet Manga Is Being Serialized Online for Free |url=https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-snorlaxs-dream-gourmet-manga-free-read-online/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> and special artwork for the Pokémon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liu |first=Stephanie |date=2024-01-23 |title=New Project Snorlax Illustrations Focus on Its Threatening Side |url=https://www.siliconera.com/new-project-snorlax-illustrations-focus-on-its-threatening-side/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}}</ref> A road in Las Vegas was named after Snorlax.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-23 |title=Pokémon-inspired Las Vegas street names feature Jigglypuff Place, Snorlax Lane |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/meet-me-at-the-corner-of-jigglypuff-and-charmander-las-vegas-neighbourhood-takes-inspiration-from-pokemon |access-date=2024-04-03 |work=Eurogamer.net |language=en}}</ref> Following earthquakes, Niantic boosted the spawn rates of Snorlax in affected prefectures in order to boost tourism in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pokemon GO、熊本地震の被災地で「カビゴン」出現率アップ |url=https://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/1703/02/news125.html |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=ITmedia NEWS |language=ja}}</ref>
Snorlax has received generally positive reception from the media. ''[[IGN]]'' editor "Pokémon of the Day Chick" called Snorlax the "single most popular non-evolver that isn't also a legendary out there".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-snorlax-143-385510|title=Pokemon of the Day: Snorlax (#143)|date=February 10, 2003|publisher=IGN |access-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311095331/http://www.ign.com/faqs/2003/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-snorlax-143-385510 |archive-date=March 11, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, ''IGN'' ranked Snorlax as the 28th best Pokémon, with editor Lucas calling it "one of the most recognizable Pokémon".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/top/pokemon/28|title=Snorlax|work=IGN|access-date=February 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227043914/http://www.ign.com/top/pokemon/28|archive-date=February 27, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[GamesRadar]]'' called the character a fan favorite, further describing it as "perhaps the most American of {{sic|Poke|mon}}".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/pokemonradar-week-22/a-2007033012148119036/g-2006100415372930075/p-4 |title=PokemonRadar, Week 22 |page=4 |work=[[GamesRadar]] |publisher=[[Future Publishing]] |access-date=October 1, 2009 |author=Vassar, Darryl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615192828/http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/pokemonradar-week-22/a-2007033012148119036/g-2006100415372930075/p-4 |archive-date=June 15, 2011 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Another ''GamesRadar'' editor also praised Snorlax, stating it "may be (and is) the greatest Pokemon of all time".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-most-overused-pokemon-designs/ |title=The most overused Pokemon designs|author=Carolyn Gudmundson |publisher=GamesRadar |date=July 23, 2010 |access-date=November 23, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615200843/http://www.gamesradar.com/ds/f/the-most-overused-pokemon-designs/a-2010072310344160054/g-2009081411831516068/p-2 |archive-date=June 15, 2011 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Kevin Slackie of ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'' listed Snorlax as 30th of the best Pokemon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pok-mon/the-top-100-pokemon-of-all-time/|title=The 100 Best Pokémon|date=February 27, 2017|website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]}}</ref> Michael Derosa of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' listed Snorlax as one of [[Ash Ketchum]]'s strongest companions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pokemon-ashs-strongest-companions-ranked/|title=Pokémon: Ash's Strongest Companions, Ranked|date=April 18, 2021|website=ScreenRant}}</ref> Andrew Webster of ''[[The Verge]]'' claimed Snorlax is a best Pokemon of all time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/27/11116786/best-pokemon-20th-anniversary-eevee-squirtle-gyarados-nintendo-day|title = The 10 best Pokemon of all time|date = February 27, 2016}}</ref>


Snorlax has received generally positive reception from the media, and has been cited as one of the franchise' most recognizable characters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/top/pokemon/28|title=Snorlax|work=IGN|access-date=February 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227043914/http://www.ign.com/top/pokemon/28|archive-date=February 27, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pok-mon/the-top-100-pokemon-of-all-time/|title=The 100 Best Pokémon|date=February 27, 2017|website=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]|access-date=July 5, 2021|archive-date=December 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221218143039/https://www.pastemagazine.com/games/pok-mon/the-top-100-pokemon-of-all-time/|url-status=live}}</ref> Nadine Manske of ''[[Daily Dot|Dot eSports]]'' attributed their appeal to being "so relatable. Who doesn’t want to just eat and sleep all day?" She further described it as having a "classic, simple design that makes it a lovable, staple Pokémon in every generation since the beginning."<ref>{{cite web |website=[[Daily Dot|Dot eSports]] |first=Nadine |last=Manske |accessdate=2023-08-02 |date=2022-06-16 |title=The best Normal-type Pokémon, ranked |url=https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/the-best-normal-type-pokemon-ranked |archive-date=August 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802214621/https://dotesports.com/pokemon/news/the-best-normal-type-pokemon-ranked |url-status=live }}</ref> Ryan Woodrow for ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' stated that one would be hard pressed to find anyone that hated Snorlax, also calling it a simple design but yet "such a lovable cuddly teddy bear that everyone who lays eyes on it falls in love with it."<ref>{{cite magazine |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |first=Ryan |last=Woodrow |date=2023-05-06 |title=The 10 best Normal Pokemon of all time |url=https://videogames.si.com/guides/best-normal-pokemon#gid=ci02be7cc380002732&pid=kangaskhan |access-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805043922/https://videogames.si.com/guides/best-normal-pokemon#gid=ci02be7cc380002732&pid=kangaskhan |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[IGN]]'' editor "Pokémon of the Day Chick" called Snorlax the "single most popular non-evolver that isn't also a legendary out there".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/02/10/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-snorlax-143-385510|title=Pokemon of the Day: Snorlax (#143)|date=February 10, 2003|publisher=IGN |access-date=November 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311095331/http://www.ign.com/faqs/2003/pokemon-crystal-version-pokemon-of-the-day-snorlax-143-385510 |archive-date=March 11, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Elijah Watson of ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' stated that while Snorlax was extremely lazy, they were also extremely powerful, despite their slow speed. He further added "We should all strive to be Snorlax: lazy as hell but surprisingly awesome."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/10/best-pokemon-crystal-nintendo/snorlax | title=8. Snorlax — The 50 Best Pokemon Up to "Pokemon Crystal" | author=Watson, Elijah | work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] | access-date=March 11, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113181759/http://www.complex.com/video-games/2013/10/best-pokemon-crystal-nintendo/snorlax | archive-date=January 13, 2014 | url-status=live }}</ref> A video released for Project Snorlax, depicting [[Cubone]] and Snorlax- two normally solitary Pokémon- bonding received positive reviews from critics, with many highlighting it as heartwarming.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimaglio |first=Zachary |date=2023-12-30 |title=Newly-Released Snorlax Pokémon Series "Too Adorable" for the Internet |url=https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-snorlax-youtube-new-series-release/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haze |first=Roxxy |date=2024-01-05 |title=Why Pokemon Fans Are Loving This Unlikely Friendship |url=https://gamerant.com/pokemon-snorlax-cubone-friendship/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=Game Rant |language=en}}</ref>
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''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.<ref>{{cite book|last=Götz|first=Maya|author2=Lemish, Dafna |author3=International Communication Association Conference |author4=Aidman, Amy |author5= Moon, Hyesung |year=2005|title=Media and the Make-believe Worlds of Children: When Harry Potter Meets Pokémon in Disneyland|publisher=Routledge|pages=101–105, 108|isbn=0-8058-5191-7}}</ref> Snorlax was ranked 8th in ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]''{{'}}s "The 50 Best Pokemon Up to ''Pokemon Crystal''", with Elijah Watson saying Snorlax is "lazy as hell but surprisingly awesome".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/10/best-pokemon-crystal-nintendo/snorlax | title=8. Snorlax — The 50 Best Pokemon Up to "Pokemon Crystal" | author=Watson, Elijah | work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] | access-date=March 11, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113181759/http://www.complex.com/video-games/2013/10/best-pokemon-crystal-nintendo/snorlax | archive-date=January 13, 2014 | url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[GameSpy]]'' has described it as "downright silly".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leeper |first=Justin |date=April 24, 2004 |title=GameSpy: Pokemon - Page 1 |url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/508/508764p1.html |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=GameSpy}}</ref>


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''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.<ref>{{cite book|last=Götz|first=Maya|author2=Lemish, Dafna |author3=International Communication Association Conference |author4=Aidman, Amy |author5= Moon, Hyesung |year=2005|title=Media and the Make-believe Worlds of Children: When Harry Potter Meets Pokémon in Disneyland|publisher=Routledge|pages=101–105, 108|isbn=0-8058-5191-7}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite journal |journal=Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics |url=https://journals.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/jist/article/view/810 |last=Tennant |first=Frances |page=54 |date=2016 |volume=5 |title=Snorlax: The Unhealthiest Pokémon? |access-date=November 19, 2023 |archive-date=November 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119115050/https://journals.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/jist/article/view/810 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |journal=Physics Special Topics |volume=15 |issue=1 |first1=K. |last1=Yeomans |first2=M. |last2=Jupp |first3=D. |last3=Cobley |first4=D. |last4=Fenlon-Smith |date=2016 |title=P4_4 Snorlax used Body Slam |url=https://journals.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/pst/article/view/907 |access-date=November 19, 2023 |archive-date=November 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119115050/https://journals.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/pst/article/view/907 |url-status=live }}</ref>
A variety of merchandise depicting Snorlax has been produced such as cushions,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/2/26/11121558/pokemon-snorlax-cushion-bandai-pre-orders|title=Pokémon fans can get cuddly with gigantic Snorlax cushion|first=Allegra|last=Frank|date=February 26, 2016|website=Polygon}}</ref> beds,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2014/10/24/7059885/pokemon-snorlax-pikachu-beds|title=Your Pokémon dreams of sleeping on a Snorlax can be real|first=Alexa Ray|last=Corriea|date=October 24, 2014|website=Polygon}}</ref> bean bag chairs,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/28/12318354/pokemon-snorlax-bean-bag-chair|title=Pokémon fans can finally sit on Snorlax's face this winter|first=Allegra|last=Frank|date=July 28, 2016|website=Polygon}}</ref> toys,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/toy-fair-2020-new-pokemon-toys-let-you-interact-wi/1100-6473993/|title=Toy Fair 2020: New Pokemon Toys Let You Interact With Eevee And Snorlax}}</ref> and lounge chairs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-06-29/pull-up-a-seat-in-this-snorlax-chair/.148229|title=Pull Up a Seat in This Snorlax Chair|website=Anime News Network}}</ref>


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Snorlax
Pokémon character
Snorlax artwork by Ken Sugimori
First gamePokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Based onKōji Nishino[1]
Designed byKen Sugimori[2]
Voiced byMichael Haigney
Katsuyuki Konishi
In-universe information
SpeciesPokémon
TypeNormal

Snorlax (/ˈsnɔːrlæks/), known in Japan as Kabigon (カビゴン), is a Pokémon species, a type of Pocket Monster, in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, Snorlax first appeared in the Game Boy video game 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, notable for constantly sleeping.

Snorlax is voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi in the Japanese versions of the Pokémon anime and the Super Smash Bros. series of video games, and by Hitoshi Takagi and Mitsuru Ogata in the animated shorts Pikachu's Rescue Adventure and Pikachu & Pichu, respectively. In its English-language appearances, it was originally voiced by Michael Haigney, Ted Lewis and currently James Carter Cathcart. Snorlax has received a mostly positive response since its debut. It is the main mascot of the mobile game Pokémon Sleep.

Conception and characteristics[edit]

Snorlax is a fictional species of Pokémon created for the Pokémon franchise. Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, the series began in Japan in 1996 with the release of the video games Pokémon Red and Blue for the Game Boy.[3] 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.[4]

"Kabiin," a Pokémon planned for Pokémon Red and Blue. It bears various naming and visual similarities to Snorlax, most notably in their resemblance to Nishino.

Designed by Ken Sugimori for the first generation of Pokémon games, the species was inspired in behavior and appearance by veteran Pokémon game designer Kōji Nishino.[2] Nishino was exceptionally pleased by it,[1] and an in interview with Famitsu stated Snorlax "is like my son!"[5] According to Game Freak co-founder Junichi Masuda, Nishino had a habit of eating heavily then going to sleep. This behavior earned Nishino the nickname "Kirby" by Game Freak's staff as a nod to the Nintendo character, which in turn served as the basis for the Pokémon's Japanese name, "Kabigon".[6] An earlier design, nicknamed "Kabiin," highly resembles Snorlax and Nishino, and is thus believed to be a beta version of Snorlax.[7] When translating the Pokémon games for western audiences, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species "clever and descriptive names" related to their appearance or features as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children.[8] Basing the name off of the esquilax, a fictional rabbit creature from the Simpsons episode "Lisa's Wedding", localizer Bill Giese renamed the species Snorlax, a portmanteau of the words "snore" and "lax". Localizer Sara Bush on the other hand remembered the naming process differently, suggesting it was a combination of "lackadaisical" and "snore".[9]

Snorlax is a highly sleepy Pokémon, known for constantly sleeping.[10] 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.[11] Despite its size, Snorlax is such a docile Pokémon that children use its large belly as a place to play.[12] Snorlax evolves from the Pokémon 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.[11] Pokémon Sword and Shield introduced Snorlax's Gigantamax form. When Gigantamaxed, Snorlax grows significantly larger and changes appearance, with various trees and plants appearing on its belly, having grown from seeds that fell from the plants it had eaten.[13] Snorlax was voiced by Michael Haigney[14] in English and by Katsuyuki Konishi[15] in Japanese.

Appearances[edit]

In video games[edit]

Snorlax's most notable role in the Pokémon games has been that of an inadvertent roadblock. In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, and their remakes, the player must obtain the Poké Flute in order to wake up two Snorlax that block various routes in-game.[16] Snorlax reprises this role in Pokémon Gold, Silver, their "upper version" and remakes. In these games, the player must play the radio's Poké Flute channel in front of Snorlax in order to awaken it.[17] Although there is only one Snorlax available to catch,[17] another is used by Red, the protagonist of Red and Blue who acts as these games' final boss.[18] In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a pre-evolution of Snorlax named Munchlax was introduced; however, Munchlax remained unobtainable until the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.[19] 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.[10] In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Snorlax gained a "Gigantamax form," which could be used in battle.[13]

Snorlax appears in several spin-offs, such as PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure,[20] Pokémon Go,[21] Pokémon UNITE[22] and New Pokémon Snap.[23] In Pokémon Sleep, the player helps Snorlax by feeding it berries and meals throughout the day, and helping it fall asleep, boosting their "drowsy power" in the process.[24] Snorlax also appears in the Super Smash Bros. series.[25]

In other media[edit]

A notable Snorlax appears in the Pokémon anime, where series protagonist Ash Ketchum captures one.[26] He uses it sporadically, due to its constant sleeping and eating habits,[27][28] but it is a particularly strong battler, netting several major wins for Ash throughout the series.[28][29] 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. Snorlax has since played a major role in his team.[30] A Snorlax also appeared in the film Pokémon Detective Pikachu, sleeping on a road in Ryme City.[31]

Promotion and reception[edit]

A variety of merchandise depicting Snorlax has been produced such as cushions,[32] beds,[33] bean bag chairs,[34] toys,[35] and lounge chairs.[36] 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.[37] In 2023, "Project Snorlax" was announced, which promoted Snorlax in a variety of ways throughout the year.[38] These included animated shorts, music videos,[39] manga series,[40] and special artwork for the Pokémon.[41] A road in Las Vegas was named after Snorlax.[42] Following earthquakes, Niantic boosted the spawn rates of Snorlax in affected prefectures in order to boost tourism in the area.[43]

Snorlax has received generally positive reception from the media, and has been cited as one of the franchise' most recognizable characters.[44][45] Nadine Manske of Dot eSports attributed their appeal to being "so relatable. Who doesn’t want to just eat and sleep all day?" She further described it as having a "classic, simple design that makes it a lovable, staple Pokémon in every generation since the beginning."[46] Ryan Woodrow for Sports Illustrated stated that one would be hard pressed to find anyone that hated Snorlax, also calling it a simple design but yet "such a lovable cuddly teddy bear that everyone who lays eyes on it falls in love with it."[47] IGN editor "Pokémon of the Day Chick" called Snorlax the "single most popular non-evolver that isn't also a legendary out there".[48] Elijah Watson of Complex stated that while Snorlax was extremely lazy, they were also extremely powerful, despite their slow speed. He further added "We should all strive to be Snorlax: lazy as hell but surprisingly awesome."[49] A video released for Project Snorlax, depicting Cubone and Snorlax- two normally solitary Pokémon- bonding received positive reviews from critics, with many highlighting it as heartwarming.[50][51]

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.[52] 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.[53][54]

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