Snorlax (update)

Crystal_ said:

[Overview]
<p>Snorlax is one of the most dominant and dangerous Pokemon in OU. Despite having the lowest speed in RBY, only tied with Slowbro, Snorlax has one of the best stat distributions in the game, which along with his powerful attacking options, lets Snorlax go 1 on 1 against almost every Pokemon in the game if he wants to. Add STAB Selfdestruct to the mix, and Snorlax will often be able to net you two kills. Snorlax is especially useful for capitalizing on paralyzed Chanseys too, and he is one of the main reasons you may want to paralyze Chansey rather than go for the freeze on the first place. Snorlax is also the most versatile Pokemon in RBY, being able to use unexpected moves like Rest, Reflect, Amnesia and Counter pretty effectively. Snorlax is just so good that he is often a brainless addition when making a RBY OU team.</p>

[SET]
name: Standard
move1: Body Slam
move2: Hyper Beam / Surf
move3: Earthquake / Surf
move4: SelfDestruct

<p>This is by far the most common Snorlax moveset, and the moveset everybody is expecting when battling him. Body Slam is your main attack, hitting pretty much everything that doesn't resist it hard and having a 30% chance of paralyzing the opponent. Hyper Beam is a finishing move that will let you KO most things below 50% health. Your opponent may see Hyper Beam coming though, but unless he has a Golem, a Rhydon or a healthy Pokemon with Counter, he will be hard pressed to find an answer for it.</p>

<p>Earthquake is mostly for Golem, Rhydon and Gengar, all of which would otherwise take on mono-normal Snorlax easily, but it can also use Counter on stuff, especially on Chansey, who will KO you if you attack her Body Slam. Surf is another popular choice to hit Golem and Rhydon, two of the best Snorlax switch-ins, a lot harder than Earthquake, usually KOing them after a Body Slam. However, if you drop Earthquake you will be pretty worthless against Gengar and Counter Chansey (Earthquake can still beat a paralyzed one), and forgoing Hyper Beam will limit your offense against everything in general, especially during the end-game.</p>

[SET]
name: Rest
move1: Body Slam
move2: Earthquake
move3: Rest
move4: Reflect / SelfDestruct

<p>Rest often lets Snorlax survive a lot longer, especially after spreading some paralysis. However, its most rewarding use is probably shrugging off Chansey's attacks you eat when switching into it, and waking up against her, thus letting you come into Chansey more comfortably. Body Slam is again your main attack, while Earthquake is for the aforementioned coverage.</p>

<p>Reflect is the most common fourth move in this set, protecting you from physical sweepers like opposing Snorlax, Rhydon, Golem and even Tauros while resting, and halving the damage of Explosions. It also helps taking these physical sweepers 1 on 1, being especially effective against the slow ones (Snorlax, Golem and Rhydon). However, Pokemon with special STAB like Lapras, Exeggutor, Alakazam and Zapdos can still force you out, thus allowing physical sweepers to capitalize on you later while Snorlax is sleeping. SelfDestruct is a great alternative, especially useful when you will hardly survive the Rest loop, and can quickly take out whatever you are facing. Hyper Beam might be used too, providing some extra power against weakened stuff without having to kill yourself.</p>

[SET]
name: Amnesia
move1: Amnesia
move2: Blizzard / Ice Beam
move3: Body Slam / Thunderbolt
move4: Rest / SelfDestruct

<p>This set works like Slowbro, but with an Electric neutrality at the cost of STAB in a special move and Thunder Wave. In physical matchups, with Blizzard, you will only need to Amnesia once, since 456 special is usually enough to 2HKO Tauros and will always let you OHKO Rhydon and Golem as well as 3HKO Snorlax. However, Ice Beam can be useful against Reflect or Counter Chansey, or against Chansey in general if you lack Body Slam, but otherwise the extra PPs are not really needed, even if you are using Rest.</p>

<p>Thunderbolt lets you take on Water-types more easily, being particularly useful against Cloyster and Slowbro. However, Body Slam is your best move to fight Chansey, as Blizzard will run of PP quickly against it, and Ice Beam fails to 3HKO, though Ice Beam and Thunderbolt will end up PP stalling Chansey out of Softboiled. Body Slam helps if you don't have time to set up, and against Alakazam in particular, though if you lack Blizzard or Body Slam, you will fare worse in physical matchups.</p>

<p> Rest in generally the preferred move in this set, to continue sweeping after the set up, but you should watch out for your opponent predicting it and going to a physical sweeper (which is pertty risky nonetheless). SelfDestruct is, however, a pretty good option too, often unexpected, and especially useful for when you don't have time to set up.</p>

[SET]
name: Tank
move1: Rest
move2: Reflect
move3: Amnesia
move4: Body Slam

<p>After setting up, only critical hits (usually two in the same rest loop) or double Explosions will beat this Snorlax, so after some paralysis support and residual damage, it's going to be very difficult for your opponent to take him down. However, depending on the damaging move you choose, there may always be something you will have difficulty getting past.</p>

<p>Body Slam is generally the preferred move despite not being powered up by Amnesia, as it's the only move that will let you beat Chansey with regularity. However, you will need a lot of hits to kill Golem and Rhydon, and Rhydon can KO you with three Earthquakes if one was a critical hit, while Golem can follow the critical hit Earthquake with Explosion for the kill. Moreover, you can't touch Gengar, but you might be able to stall him out if he doesn't get lucky with critical hits (two critcal hit Thunderbolts followed by Seismic Toss or Explosion will beat Snorlax). Ice Beam, Surf, Thunderbolt and Psychic are the other four possible options, but depending on the move, apart from Chansey, you will have problems against Starmie, Golem, Rhydon, Resting water-types like Lapras or Cloyster and/or Alakazam.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Counter is rarely seen on Snorlax but can be pretty effective for Tauros or Snorlax match-ups, as well as for coming into predicted Hyper Beams from these. However, you will have to use it over Hyper Beam, which will limit your offensive power. Thunderbolt and Thunder will hit Cloyster harder, so it can be a viable option if wrap moves are allowed.</p>

[Team Options]

<p>On the defensive side, Rhydon and Golem are among the most common Snorlax switch-ins, so at least one thing that can switch into them few times (Exeggutor or Starmie) is recommended unless your Snorlax packs Surf. Otherwise Golem, and especially Rhydon, will start wearing your team down more quickly that Snorlax can get through them, or at least force Snorlax to stay in, and if he has taken some damage beforehand, and/or been paralyzed, Snorlax will lose that match up.</p>

<p>Other bulky Pokemon like Lapras, Cloyster and Exeggutor may also be switching into you, so Chansey, Alakazam and/or Starmie will help to neutralize them. Cloyster, with Clamp, is definitely the most dangerous Pokemon of these three Snorlax checks, but only Starmie can neutralize it reliably. Alakazam, Chansey and Starmie, as well as other things like Exeggutor and Slowbro will also be able to spread some paralysis, which will speed up Snorlax's offense.</p>

[Counters]

<p>Snorlax is probably the second most difficult to wall Pokemon in OU after Tauros. Cloyster is probably the safest Snorlax switch-in. If you can paralyze Snorlax beforehand, Rest Cloyster will confortably rest loop against Snorlax, which will also allow him to shrugg off the possible paralysis, thus making his Clamp threatening again. He is 3HKOed by Thunderbolt and 2HKOed Thunder though, but these moves are never seen on Snorlax unless he is using the Amnesia set. Lapras' and Articuno's physical bulkiness is slightly smaller, but with Rest they are usually able to wall a paralyzed Snorlax too, since they will almost always take two Body Slams followed by Hyper Beam without dying. Slowbro has the ability to set up into Snorlax, and can take Body Slams pretty well.</p>

<p>Golem and Rhydon can easily switch into a Body Slam, although paralysis will cripple them. These Rock-types will at least ensure Snorlax is not Body Slamming again, so you can switch out to something like Lapras or Exeggutor if you fear Surf. However, Surf will make the match-up favorable for Snorlax, so your opponent may get tricky and use Body Slam again if you know he is packing Surf. If Snorlax is using Surf over Earthquake, though, Gengar will easily be able to take on Snorlax.</p>

<p>Paralysis will cripple Snorlax in general, making it a easier to wall. However, the most common paralyzers, like Chansey and Alakazam, can't really switch into Snorlax. However, if Snorlax switches into any of these, you should always try to paralyze him before switching out. Alakazam can still set up Reflect though, and since Snorlax critical hit rate is pretty low, Alakazam will usually win the match up or force Snorlax out.</p>

<p>If your opponent surprises you with an Amnesia set, your best bet is usually exploding into it with stuff like Exeggutor, Golem, Gengar or even your own Snorlax unless you think you can take it down with, for example, Tauros or your own Snorlax, before he can set up. If you can at least force him to Rest, one of your physical sweepers will be able to threaten him, especially if you can predict the move and switch it in in that turn.</p>

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Crystal_ said:

[Overview]
<p>Snorlax is one of the most dominant and dangerous Pokemon in OU. Despite having the lowest speed in RBY, only tied with Slowbro, Snorlax has one of the best stat distributions in the game, which, (add comma after which)along with his powerful attacking options, lets Snorlax go 1 on 1 against almost every Pokemon in the game if he wants to. Add STAB Selfdestruct to the mix, and Snorlax will often be able to net you two kills. Snorlax is especially useful for capitalizing on paralyzed Chanseys too, and he is one of the main reasons you may want to paralyze Chansey rather than go for the freeze in the first place. Snorlax is also the most versatile Pokemon in RBY, being able due to its ability to use unexpected moves like Rest, Reflect, Amnesia and Counter pretty effectively. Snorlax is just so good that he is often a brainless addition when making a RBY OU team.</p>

[SET]
name: Standard
move1: Body Slam
move2: Hyper Beam / Surf
move3: Earthquake / Surf
move4: SelfDestruct

<p>This is by far the most common Snorlax moveset, and the moveset everybody is expecting expects when battling him. Body Slam is your main attack, hitting pretty much everything that doesn't and hits most things that don't resist it hard and while having a 30% chance of paralyzing the opponent. Hyper Beam is a finishing move that will let you KO most things below 50% health. Your opponent may see Hyper Beam coming though, but unless he or she has a Golem, a Rhydon or a healthy Pokemon with Counter, he or she will be hard pressed to find an answer for it.</p>

<p>Earthquake is mostly for Golem, Rhydon and Gengar, all of which would otherwise take on mono-normal Snorlax easily, but it can also check for Counter on stuffcertain Pokemon, especially on Chansey, who will KO you if you attack her with Body Slam. Surf is another popular choice to hit Golem and Rhydon, two of the best Snorlax switch-ins, a lot harder than Earthquake, (remove comma) and usually KOing KOes them after a Body Slam. However, if you drop Earthquake, (add comma) you Snorlax will be pretty worthless against Gengar and Counter Chansey (Earthquake can still beat a paralyzed one),; (add semicolon) and forgoing Hyper Beam will limit your offense against everything in general, especially during the end-game.</p>

[SET]
name: Rest
move1: Body Slam
move2: Earthquake
move3: Rest
move4: Reflect / SelfDestruct Selfdestruct

<p>Rest often lets Snorlax survive a lot longer, especially after spreading some paralysis. However, its most rewarding use is probably shrugging off Chansey's attacks you eat the attacks Chansey fires at Snorlax (hopefully I got the context right here)when switching into it, (remove comma) and waking up against her, thus letting you come into Chansey more comfortably. Body Slam is again your main attack, while Earthquake is for the aforementioned coverage.</p>

<p>Reflect is the most common fourth move in this set, protecting you (remove with comma) and protects Snorlax from physical sweepers like opposing Snorlax, Rhydon, Golem and even Tauros while resting using Rest or sleeping, (remove comma); (add semicolon) and halving it also halves the damage of from Explosions. It also Reflecthelps taking Snorlax take these physical sweepers on 1 on 1, being especially effective against the slow ones (Snorlax, Golem and Rhydon) (this sentence seems redundant; I"m not familiar with RBY so take this with a grain of salt). However, Pokemon with strong special STAB like Lapras, Exeggutor, Alakazam and Zapdos can still force you Snorlax out, thus allowing physical sweepers to capitalize on you it later while Snorlax is sleeping it sleeps. SelfDestruct is a great alternative, (remove comma) and especially useful when you will hardly barely survive the Rest loop, (remove comma) and can quickly take out whatever you are facing. Hyper Beam might be used too is another option, providing some extra power against weakened stuff without having to kill yourself.</p>

[SET]
name: Amnesia
move1: Amnesia
move2: Blizzard / Ice Beam
move3: Body Slam / Thunderbolt
move4: Rest / SelfDestruct

<p>This set works like Slowbro, but with trades an Electric neutrality at the cost of STAB in a specialfor a special STAB move and Thunder Wave. In physical matchups against physical Pokemon, with Blizzard, you will only need to use Amnesia once, since 456 special is usually enough to 2HKO Tauros and will always let you Snorlax OHKO Rhydon and Golem as well as 3HKO opposing Snorlax. However, Ice Beam can be useful against Chansey with Reflect or Counter Chansey, (remove with comma). (add period) or against Chansey in general if If you lack Body Slam , (there's a comma here) Ice Beam is necessary to get rid of Chansey; (semicolon here), but otherwise the extra PPs are is not really needed, even if you are using Rest.</p>

<p>Thunderbolt lets you Snorlax take on Water-types more easily, being particularly useful against especially Cloyster and Slowbro. However, Body Slam is your his best move to fight Chansey, as Blizzard will quickly run of PP quickly against it, (remove comma) and Ice Beam fails to 3HKO, ; (remove comma, add semicolon)though however, (dont' miss the comma)Ice Beam and Thunderbolt will end up PP stalling Chansey out of Softboiled. Body Slam helps against Alakazam and if you don't Snorlax isn't able to get in a few boosts quickly enoughhave time to set up, and against Alakazam in particular, though, and (remove with comma) ; unfortunately, (don't miss punctuation)if you lack do not opt to use Blizzard or Body Slam, you Snorlax will fare worse in physical matchups.</p>

<p> Rest in generally is the preferred move in on this set, (remove comma) to let Snorlax continue sweeping after the (also, remove space between "set" and "up" set up, but you should watch out for your opponent predicting its use and going to a physical sweeper (, (add comma)which is pertty risky nonetheless). SelfDestruct is, however, a pretty good , often unexpected (don't miss comma) option too, often unexpected, and especially useful for when you don't Snorlax doesn't have time to set up.</p>

[SET]
name: Tank
move1: Rest
move2: Reflect
move3: Amnesia
move4: Body Slam

<p>After setting up, only a high number of consecutive critical hits (usually two in the same rest loop) or double Explosions will beat this Snorlax a Snorlax with this set, so after with some paralysis support and residual damage, it's going to be very difficult for your the opponent to take him down. However, depending on the damaging move you choose, there may always be something you will have difficulty getting past. (just a note, but you only have one offensive move)</p>

<p>Body Slam is generally the preferred move despite not being powered up by Amnesia, as it's the only move that will let you beat preferable because it beats Chansey with regularity.; (remove period, add semicolon) However, you however, Snorlax will need a lot of hits to kill Golem and Rhydon, and Rhydon can KO you with three Earthquakes if one was a critical hit, while Golem can follow the critical hit Earthquake with Explosion for the kill , which can both KO Snorlax if they get well-timed critical hits with Earthquake. Moreover, you with Body Slam, Snorlax can't touch Gengar, but you he might be able to stall him Gengar out if he doesn't get lucky with critical hits ( ,as two critcal hit Thunderbolts followed by Seismic Toss or Explosion will beat Snorlax). Ice Beam, Surf, Thunderbolt and Psychic are the other four possible options, but depending on the move, apart from Chansey, you will have problems against Starmie, Golem, Rhydon, Resting water-types Water-types that use Rest like Lapras or , (comma here) Cloyster and/or Alakazam.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Counter is rarely seen on Snorlax, (add comma) but can be pretty effective for matchups with Tauros or Snorlax match-ups, (remove with comma) as well as and for coming into predicted Hyper Beams from these them. However, you will have to use it over Hyper Beam using it means dropping Hyper Beam, which will limit your Snorlax's offensive power. Thunderbolt and Thunder will hit Cloyster harder, (remove comma) so it can be a , making them viable options (don't miss the "s") if wrap Wrap and similar moves are allowed.</p>

[Team Options]

<p>On the defensive side, Rhydon and Golem are among the most common Snorlax switch-ins, so at least one thing that can switch into them few times (, such as Exeggutor or Starmie) , (add comma) is recommended unless your Snorlax packs Surf (how do both fare against Blizzard? ignore me if this is irrelevant). Otherwise, (add comma) Golem, and especially, even more so, Rhydon, will start wearing down your team down more quickly that quicker than Snorlax can get through them, (remove comma) or at least force Snorlax to stay in,. (remove comma, add period) and if If he has taken some damage beforehand, and/or , has been paralyzed, (remove comma) or both, Snorlax will lose that match up.</p>

<p>Other bulky Pokemon like Lapras, Cloyster and Exeggutor may also be switching switch into you Snorlax, so Chansey, Alakazam and/or Starmie will help to neutralize them. Cloyster, (remove comma) with Clamp, (remove comma) is definitely the most dangerous Pokemon of these three Snorlax checks, but only Starmie can neutralize take care of it reliably. Alakazam, Chansey and Starmie, as well as other things Pokemon like Exeggutor and Slowbro, (add comma) will also be able to spread some paralysis, which will speed up Snorlax's offense.</p>

[Counters]

<p>Snorlax is probably the second most difficult to wall Pokemon in OU after Tauros. Cloyster is probably the safest Snorlax switch-in. If you can paralyze Snorlax beforehand, Rest Cloyster will comfortably rest loop keep using Rest against Snorlax, which will also allow him to shrug off the possible paralysis, thus making his Clamp threatening again. He However, Cloyster is 3HKOed by Thunderbolt and 2HKOed Thunder though, but these moves are never seen on Snorlax unless he is using the , except on the Amnesia set. Lapras's (I don't know why, but this is a Smogon standard to add "s" after mon ending in s's posessive) and Articuno's physical bulkiness is slightly smaller, but with Rest they are also usually able to wall a paralyzed Snorlax too, since they will almost always take two Body Slams followed by Hyper Beam without dying fainting. Slowbro has the ability to set up into on Snorlax, (remove comma) and can take Body Slams pretty well.</p>

<p>Golem and Rhydon can easily switch into a Body Slam, although paralysis will cripple them. These Rock-types will at least ensure Snorlax is not using Body Slamming again, so you can switch out to something like Lapras or Exeggutor if you fear Surf. However, Surf will make the match-up favorable for Snorlax, so your opponent may get tricky and use Body Slam again if you know he is packing Surf if Snorlax is indeed packing Surf, prediction is necessary to take it out. If Snorlax is using Surf over Earthquake, though, Gengar will easily be able to take him on Snorlax.</p>

<p>Paralysis will cripple Snorlax in general, making it a him easier to wall, but the most common paralyzers, like Chansey and Alakazam, the most common users of paralyzing moves, can't really switch have difficulty switching into Snorlax. However, if Snorlax switches into any of these Pokemon, you should always try to paralyze him before switching out making an effort to paralyze them is advisable. However, Alakazam can still set up Reflect though, and since Snorlax's critical hit rate is pretty low, Alakazam and will usually win the match (remove space)up or force Snorlax out due to his low critical hit rate.</p>

<p>If your opponent surprises you with an Amnesia set, your best bet is usually exploding into using Explosion or Selfdestruct on it with stuff Pokemon such as like Exeggutor, Golem, Gengar or even your own Snorlax, unless you think you can take it down with, for example, Tauros or Snorlax before he can set up. If you can at least force him to use Rest though, one of your physical sweepers will be able to threaten him Snorlax, especially if you can predict the move its use and switch it in in on that turn.</p>

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being especially effective against the slow ones (Snorlax, Golem and Rhydon) (this sentence seems redundant; I"m not familiar with RBY so take this with a grain of salt)

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Rhydon and Golem are among the most common Snorlax switch-ins, so at least one thing that can switch into them few times (, such as Exeggutor or Starmie) , (add comma) is recommended unless your Snorlax packs Surf (how do both fare against Blizzard?

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and thus, the moveset everybody expects, when battling him

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[Overview]

<p>Snorlax is one of the most dominant and dangerous Pokemon in OU. Despite having the lowest speed in RBY, only tied with Slowbro, Snorlax has one of the best stat distributions in the game, which, along with his powerful attacking options, lets Snorlax go 1 on 1 against almost every Pokemon in the game if he wants to. Add STAB Selfdestruct to the mix, and Snorlax will often be able to net you two kills. Snorlax is especially useful for capitalizing on paralyzed Chansey and is one of the main reasons you may want to paralyze Chansey rather than go for the freeze in the first place. Snorlax is also the most versatile Pokemon in RBY due to its ability to use unexpected moves like Rest, Reflect, Amnesia and Counter effectively. Snorlax is so good that he is often a brainless addition when making a RBY OU team.</p>

[SET]

name: Standard
move1: Body Slam
move2: Hyper Beam / Surf
move3: Earthquake / Surf
move4: SelfDestruct

<p>This is by far the most common Snorlax moveset, and thus, the moveset everybody expects when battling him. Body Slam is your main attack, and it hits most things that don't resist it, while having a 30% chance of paralyzing the opponent. Hyper Beam is a finishing move that will let you KO most things below 50% health. Your opponent may see Hyper Beam coming, but unless they have a Golem, a Rhydon or a healthy Pokemon with Counter, they will be hard pressed to respond to it.</p>

<p>Earthquake is mostly for Golem, Rhydon and Gengar, all of which would otherwise take on mono-normal Snorlax easily. It can also check for Counter on certain Pokemon, especially Chansey, who will KO you if you attack her with Body Slam. Surf is another popular choice to hit Golem and Rhydon, two of the best Snorlax switch-ins, a lot harder than Earthquake and usually KOes them after a Body Slam. However, if you drop Earthquake, Snorlax will be pretty worthless against Gengar and Counter Chansey; forgoing Hyper Beam will limit your offense against everything in general, especially towards the end of the game.</p>

[SET]

name: Amnesia
move1: Amnesia
move2: Blizzard / Ice Beam
move3: Body Slam / Thunderbolt
move4: Rest / SelfDestruct

<p>This set works like Slowbro, but trades an Electric-type neutrality for a special STAB move and Thunder Wave. In matchups against physical Pokemon, with Blizzard, you will only need to use Amnesia once, since 456 special is usually enough to 2HKO Tauros and will always let Snorlax OHKO Rhydon and Golem as well as 3HKO opposing Snorlax. Ice Beam can be useful against Chansey with Reflect or Counter; otherwise the extra PP is not needed, even if you are using Rest.</p>

<p>Thunderbolt lets Snorlax take on Water-types more easily, especially Cloyster and Slowbro. Body Slam is his best move to fight Chansey, as Blizzard will quickly run of PP against it and Ice Beam fails to 3HKO; however, Ice Beam and Thunderbolt may also let Snorlax PP stall Chansey out of Softboiled as long as Snorlax doesn’t get frozen before. Body Slam also helps if Snorlax isn't able to get in a few boosts quickly enough, for example against Alakazam; unfortunately, if you do not opt to use Blizzard or Body Slam, Snorlax will fare worse in physical matchups. Rest is the preferred move on this set to let Snorlax continue sweeping after set up, but you should watch out for your opponent predicting its use and going to a physical sweeper. SelfDestruct is a good, often unexpected option and especially useful for when Snorlax doesn't have time to set up.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>A physical set with Rest is also viable. Rest often lets Snorlax survive a lot longer, especially after spreading some paralysis. However, its most rewarding use is shrugging off the attacks Chansey fires at Snorlax when switching into it and waking up against her, thus letting you come into Chansey more comfortably. Reflect is commonly used in this set, and protects Snorlax from physical sweepers like opposing Snorlax, Rhydon, Golem and even Tauros while sleeping; it also halves the damage from Explosion.</p>

<p>Using both Reflect and Amnesia in the same set in another possible combination. After setting up, only a high number of critical hits or double Explosions will beat a Snorlax with this set, so with some paralysis support and residual damage, it's very difficult for the opponent to take him down. However, depending on the damaging move you choose, there may always be something you will have difficulty getting past. Body Slam is preferable because it beats Chansey with regularity.</p>

<p>Counter is rarely seen on Snorlax, but can be effective for matchups with Tauros or Snorlax and for coming into predicted Hyper Beams from them. However, using it means dropping Hyper Beam, which will limit Snorlax's offensive power. Thunderbolt and Thunder will hit Cloyster harder, making them viable options if Wrap and similar moves are allowed.</p>

[Team Options]

<p>On the defensive side, Rhydon and Golem are among the most common Snorlax switch-ins, so at least one thing that can switch into them few times, such as Exeggutor or Starmie, is recommended unless Snorlax packs Surf. Otherwise, Golem, and, even more so, Rhydon, will start wearing down your team quicker than Snorlax can get through them or at least force Snorlax to stay in. If he has taken some damage beforehand, has been paralyzed, or both, Snorlax will lose that match up.</p>

<p>Other bulky Pokemon like Lapras, Cloyster and Exeggutor may also switch into Snorlax, so Chansey, Alakazam and/or Starmie will help to neutralize them. Cloyster with Clamp is the most dangerous Pokemon of these three Snorlax checks, but only Starmie can take care of it reliably. Alakazam, Chansey and Starmie, as well as other Pokemon like Exeggutor and Slowbro, will also be able to spread some paralysis, which will speed up Snorlax's offense.</p>

[Counters]

<p>Snorlax is probably the second most difficult to wall Pokemon in OU after Tauros. Cloyster is probably the safest Snorlax switch-in. If you can paralyze Snorlax beforehand, Rest Cloyster will comfortably keep using Rest against Snorlax, which will also allow him to shrug off the possible paralysis, making Clamp threatening again. However, Cloyster is 3HKOed by Thunderbolt and 2HKOed Thunder, but these moves are never seen on Snorlax, except on the Amnesia set. Lapras's and Articuno's physical bulkiness is slightly smaller, but with Rest they are also usually able to wall a paralyzed Snorlax, since they will almost always take two Body Slams followed by Hyper Beam without fainting. Slowbro has the ability to set up on Snorlax and can take Body Slams well.</p>

<p>Golem and Rhydon can easily switch into a Body Slam, although paralysis will cripple them. These Rock-types will at least ensure Snorlax is not using Body Slam again, so you can switch out to something like Lapras or Exeggutor if you fear Surf. However, if Snorlax is indeed packing Surf, prediction is necessary if you want to use the Rock-type Pokemon. If Snorlax is using Surf over Earthquake, though, Gengar will easily be able to take on Snorlax.</p>

<p>Paralysis will cripple Snorlax in general, making him easier to wall, but Chansey and Alakazam, the most common users of paralyzing moves, can't switch into Snorlax. However, if Snorlax switches into any of these Pokemon, staying in to paralyze him is advisable if your health is high. However, Alakazam can still set up Reflect and will usually win the matchup or force Snorlax out due to his low critical hit rate. If your opponent surprises you with an Amnesia set, your best bet is usually using Explosion or Selfdestruct on it with Pokemon such as Exeggutor, Golem, Gengar or even your own Snorlax, unless you think you can take it down with, for example, Tauros or Snorlax before he can set up. If you can at least force him to use Rest though, one of your physical sweepers will be able to threaten Snorlax, especially if you can predict its use and switch it in on that turn.</p>

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