Is Snorlax viable in Gen 3 OU?

Snorlax is ranked #11 in Gen 3 OU with 22.21% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Snorlax in Gen 3 OU?

The best counter for Snorlax in Gen 3 OU is Skarmory with a 57.9% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Snorlax include Skarmory, Metagross, Tyranitar, Swampert, Celebi.

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

Skarmory is the best counter for Snorlax in Gen 3 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 57.9% of their encounters.

Snorlax counters

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

#0143 Snorlax

Normal

USAGE 22.2% #11

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 74.7% Curse 62.0% Body Slam 61.2% Earthquake 56.8% Self-Destruct 49.6% Rest 31.8% Return 17.0% Focus Punch 14.9%

Items

Leftovers 97.4% Choice Band 1.1% Quick Claw 0.9% Lum Berry 0.5% Chesto Berry 0.1% nothing 0.0% Charcoal 0.0% Silk Scarf 0.0%

Abilities

Immunity70.6%Thick Fat29.4%

Common Teammates

Browse Gen 3 OU teams using Snorlax →

Teams using Skarmory 58% Teams using Metagross 56% Teams using Tyranitar 54% Teams using Swampert 46% Teams using Celebi 38% Teams using Suicune 35%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

59.674

57.9% dies 9.03%

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 →

Metagross

SteelPsychic DEFENSIVE COUNTER

46.614

56.0% dies 10.27%

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 →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

103.444

54.0% dies 8.44%

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 →

Swampert

WaterGround SOFT CHECK

24.361

46.1% dies 10.10%

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 →

Suicune

Water SOFT CHECK

22.732

35.0% dies 10.00%

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 →

Salamence

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK

49.873

33.5% dies 9.42%

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 →

Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK

22.195

27.4% dies 9.46%

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

46.558

22.0% dies 6.07%

DAMAGE CALC

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

View Blissey counters → Teams with Blissey →

Starmie

WaterPsychic SOFT CHECK

21.179

14.8% dies 7.72%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Starmie Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Snorlax: 122-144 (23.2 - 27.4%) -- possible 5HKO

View Starmie counters → Teams with Starmie →

Ranked #11 with 22.21% usage. Sorted by reliability score.