How to Catch Snorlax in Pokémon X and Y

Last Updated: June 4, 2020

Snorlax a very strong Pokémon that is better than the max evolution of any starter Pokémon. Snorlax can be caught so early in the game that your starter Pokémon will not have even fully evolved. Look carefully through this guide, and be sure to watch the video at the end.

Steps

1
Obtain the Bug Badge from Santalune City Gym. The Bug Badge is needed to catch Snorlax.
2
There will be a man who will tell you "to head to the castle".

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3
Talk to the man in the castle.
4
Find his Pokémon.
5
Head to the balcony.
6
Watch the fireworks. After this, he will give you the Poke Flute.
7
Head back to the bridge on Route 7.
8
Hand the flute to the man.
9
He will awaken Snorlax.
10
Go into battle and weaken Snorlax. Do not defeat it, or else Snorlax cannot be caught.
11
Start throwing Great Balls. Make sure you have plenty of Great Balls before you go into battle.
12
You will eventually catch Snorlax.
13
Enjoy your new Snorlax.

Community Q&A

Question

Do you only get one chance to catch it?

Amber

Community Answer

No, if you don't catch it the first time, you get another chance the next day. Otherwise, save before trying to catch him and every time you fail at catching Snorlax, restart and try again.
Question

Can you catch a Munchlax in the game?

Community Answer

No, Munclax does not appear in the wild at any point in Pokemon X and Y. The only way is to breed your Snorlax.
Question

How to get Honedge in Pokemon Y?

Hagukanan

Top Answerer

You can get Honedge in the tall grassy area near Route 6. That is the only place you can get it from.