Snorlax

Snorlax sits at 2.51% usage (rank 49) in high-ladder singles (1760+), filling the role of a versatile special tank. Its 160 base HP combined with Thick Fat (89.1%) effectively halves Fire and Ice damage, giving it exceptional natural bulk against much of the top-ladder special offense. Top players note that the Leftovers + Rest sleep cycle remains viable in the current meta, making Snorlax a reliable pickup from outside the top tier.

Playstyle：Leftovers (41.7%) and Chople Berry (34.6%) are the two primary items — Leftovers enables the Yawn + Rest stall cycle while Chople Berry mitigates Fighting-type revenge kills. Adamant or Brave nature with physical bulk investment dominates. Yawn (18.8%) forces switches, Earthquake (16.7%) provides reliable coverage, Self-Destruct (15.7%) delivers a surprise high-damage sacrifice to remove threats, and Fissure (6.1%) targets bulky walls. Top players specifically describe using the Rest + Sleep Talk cycle to gradually set up a winning board state.

✅ Favorable matchups3

Gengar-MegaMeowscaradaPrimarina

⚠️ Unfavorable matchups1

Corviknight

Snorlax sees 1.55% usage (rank 59) in high-ladder doubles — a niche role. Near-universal Thick Fat (99%) anchors a bulky disruption set within specific team archetypes. Its highest partner rate with Incineroar (13.7%) suggests a support-alongside-intimidate defensive core. Snorlax lacks the immediate burst output typical of top doubles picks.

Playstyle：Leftovers (82.8%) is the overwhelming item choice, combined with Protect (23.7%) for safe tempo plays. The move set mixes disruption tools: Stockpile (9.9%), Curse (7.8%), Body Press (6.4%), and High Horsepower (8.2%) for offensive pressure. Relaxed or Careful nature with max physical Defense investment defines the archetype. Paired with Incineroar, Snorlax absorbs physical hits while Incineroar's Intimidate reduces incoming Attack, creating a defensive shell.

✅ Favorable matchups2

Gengar-MegaSinistcha

⚠️ Unfavorable matchups2

CorviknightIncineroar