Is Snorlax viable in Gen 3 OU?

Snorlax is ranked #15 in Gen 3 OU with 18.82% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Snorlax in Gen 3 OU?

The best counter for Snorlax in Gen 3 OU is Metagross with a 59.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Snorlax include Metagross, Skarmory, Tyranitar, Suicune, Swampert.

What is the best counter for Snorlax in Gen 3 OU?

Metagross is the best counter for Snorlax in Gen 3 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 59.6% of their encounters.

Snorlax counters

Gen 3 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0143 Snorlax

Normal

USAGE 18.8% #15

ABILITYImmunity

BASE STATS

HP 160

ATK 110

DEF 65

SPA 65

SPD 110

SPE 30

BST540

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

Fighting

0×

Ghost

Moves

Shadow Ball 78.2% Curse 64.0% Body Slam 58.2% Earthquake 54.4% Self-Destruct 50.4% Rest 32.9% Focus Punch 17.5% Return 17.2%

Items

Leftovers 96.5% Lum Berry 1.6% Quick Claw 1.0% Choice Band 0.8% Chesto Berry 0.1% nothing 0.0% Silk Scarf 0.0% Liechi Berry 0.0%

Abilities

Immunity68.5%Thick Fat31.5%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Metagross

SteelPsychic DEFENSIVE COUNTER

43.574

59.6% dies 10.51%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Snorlax Self-Destruct vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Metagross: 167-197 (45.8 - 54.1%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Metagross counters → Teams with Metagross →

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

90.782

55.2% dies 9.00%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Snorlax Self-Destruct vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Skarmory: 156-184 (46.7 - 55%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Skarmory counters → Teams with Skarmory →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

97.068

48.6% dies 8.70%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Focus Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Snorlax: 521-614 (99.4 - 117.1%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Suicune

Water SOFT CHECK

48.705

40.1% dies 9.87%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Suicune Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Snorlax: 114-135 (21.7 - 25.7%) -- possible 5HKO

View Suicune counters → Teams with Suicune →

Swampert

WaterGround SOFT CHECK

44.42

38.9% dies 10.17%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Swampert Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Snorlax: 150-177 (28.6 - 33.7%) -- 98.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Swampert counters → Teams with Swampert →

Celebi

PsychicGrass SOFT CHECK

21.054

37.8% dies 10.57%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Celebi Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Snorlax: 91-108 (17.3 - 20.6%) -- possible 7HKO

View Celebi counters → Teams with Celebi →

Salamence

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK

49.059

29.2% dies 9.14%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Salamence Brick Break vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Snorlax: 263-310 (50.1 - 59.1%) -- 78.5% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Salamence counters → Teams with Salamence →

Starmie

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK

22.155

20.9% dies 8.64%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Snorlax: 79-94 (15 - 17.9%) -- possible 8HKO

View Starmie counters → Teams with Starmie →

Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK

57.334

18.7% dies 7.12%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Snorlax: 113-133 (21.5 - 25.3%) -- possible 5HKO

View Zapdos counters → Teams with Zapdos →

Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK

91.591

15.2% dies 5.83%

DAMAGE CALC

Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Snorlax: 100-100 (19 - 19%) -- guaranteed 8HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Blissey counters → Teams with Blissey →

Ranked #15 with 18.82% usage. Sorted by reliability score.