Munchlax (Pokémon)

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Munchlax ゴンベ Gonbe #446
File:MunchlaxSugimori.png Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Big Eater Pokémon
Abilities Thick Fat or Pickup Pickup Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #- Hoenn Sinnoh #112 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'11" Imperial 0.6 m m Metric 1'11"/0.6 m m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 231.5 lbs lbs. Imperial 105 kg kg Metric 231.5 lbs lbs./105 kg kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 50 (6.5%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding No eggs group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: ? Battle Exp.: Unknown
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Munchlax (Japanese: ゴンベ Gonbe) is a Normal-type Pokémon. It was the first Generation IV Pokémon to be revealed to the public, in May 2004.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Behavior

Munchlax behaves quite opposite of its evolution, Snorlax, as it is somewhat hyperactive, though it is very similar with its eating patterns. It does not mind walking and running from place to place as it looks for food.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

It is generally seen in urban city streets where it scrounges for food, even in trash cans. It is similar to Snorlax in this respect; it is almost always hungry.

In the anime

Munchlax first appeared in Destiny Deoxys. May currently owns a Munchlax, who appears in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In the TCG

Although Munchlax has not appeared yet in a localized card game expansion, it has appeared several times on Japanese promotional cards, including one appearance each in two promotional Japanese half-decks that have been released alongside the seventh and eighth Pokémon movies.

Pokédex entries

Game		Pokédex
Pokémon Diamond		For once each day, it eats an amount of food that is equivalent to its body weight in one go. It’s almost as if it swallows everything in one bite.
Pokémon Pearl		It has the habit of hiding food under its long body fur. However, it tends to forget about the hidden food.

Game locations

Game	Rarity	Location
Pokémon XD	One	PokéSpot (not catchable)
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Rare	Sweet Honey Trees

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 135		195 - 242	380 - 474
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 5		9 - 62	13 - 119
Total: 390	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation IV
Start	Tackle Metronome Odor Sleuth Tackle
4	Defense Curl
9	Amnesia
12	Lick
17	Recycle
20	Screech
25	Stockpile
28	Swallow
33	Body Slam
36	Hurl
41	Rollout
44	Nature Blessing
49	Treasure

Evolution

Trivia

Munchlax's English name was revealed on 10th September 2004.

Name origin

Origin

Munchlax is based on a baby bear.

Name origin

Munchlax's name is a combination of munch, to chew on food, and relax. Its Japanese name is likely a combination of Snorlax's Japanese name, Kabigon, and baby. It may also be from 権兵衛 gonbee, popular Japanese name for peasants in the old days.

In other languages

• German: Mampfaxo
• French: Goinfrex

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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