#0446
— Big Eater Pokémon
Munchlax
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Munchlax is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 390 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 5) and a physical attacking profile. Its Pickup ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Munchlax. Build around what Munchlax actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Munchlax is a Normal-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Munchlax is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
- Fighting2× damage
Munchlax takes neutral damage from all types it does not resist or is not weak to.
- Ghost0× damage
To counter Munchlax in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Munchlax's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
