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Where to catch it
19 games
FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Route 12Static encounter
Lv. 30
Blocks the path; wake it with the Poké Flute. One of two Snorlax. Save in front of it and soft reset (A+B+X+Y on Switch) to reroll for a shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · itemlevel.net
Shiny: yes
Route 16Static encounter
Lv. 30
Blocks the path; wake it with the Poké Flute. One of two Snorlax. Save in front of it and soft reset (A+B+X+Y on Switch) to reroll for a shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · itemlevel.net
Shiny: yes
Scarlet/Violet: The Teal Mask
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Mass outbreak up to 1 in 1,365 (cleared 60+ · outbreak species only)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Legends: Arceus
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Mass outbreak 1 in 158 (outbreak species only)
- Massive mass outbreak 1 in 315 (outbreak species only)
Obsidian Fieldlands (Sandgem Flats) and Alabaster Icelands (Snowfall Hot Spring)Wild
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · nintendolife.com
Shiny: yes
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve MunchlaxEvolution
Level up with high friendship; Munchlax is a very rare honey tree encounter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
- Raid odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
- Raid odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Shiny: yes
Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!
SwitchStart a huntI have itAvailable now- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Catch combo up to 1 in 341 (catch combo 31+)
Cerulean CaveWild
Rare spawn on every floor.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · dittobase.com
Shiny: yes
Route 12Static encounter
Lv. 34
Wake the sleeping Snorlax with the Poké Flute; save first and reload to retry.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · dittobase.com
Shiny: unknown
Route 16Static encounter
Lv. 34
Wake the sleeping Snorlax with the Poké Flute; save first and reload to retry.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · dittobase.com
Shiny: unknown
Crystal (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Vermilion City (outside Diglett's Cave)Static encounter
Lv. 50
Wake it by tuning the Pokégear radio to the Poké Flute channel, which needs the EXPN Card. One-off encounter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Evolve MunchlaxEvolution
Level it up once its friendship is high.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Gold/Silver (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding with a shiny parent 1 in 64
Vermilion City (outside Diglett's Cave)Static encounter
Lv. 50
Wake it by tuning the Pokégear radio to the Poké Flute channel, which needs the EXPN Card. One-off encounter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · rankedboost.com
Shiny: yes
Sun/Moon
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Wild odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- SOS chaining up to 1 in 315 (chain 31+)
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Shiny: yes
Red/Blue (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Route 12Static encounter
Wake it with the Poké Flute. It cannot look shiny here, but its DVs are random, so it can be shiny after moving to Generation 2 or through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
Route 16Static encounter
Wake it with the Poké Flute. It cannot look shiny here, but its DVs are random, so it can be shiny after moving to Generation 2 or through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
Yellow (Virtual Console)
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
Route 12Static encounter
Wake it with the Poké Flute. It cannot look shiny here, but its DVs are random, so it can be shiny after moving to Generation 2 or through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
Route 16Static encounter
Wake it with the Poké Flute. It cannot look shiny here, but its DVs are random, so it can be shiny after moving to Generation 2 or through Poké Transporter.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · projectpokemon.org
Shiny: yes
X/Y
3DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 4,096
- Masuda method 1 in 683
Route 7Static encounter
Asleep on the bridge; wake it with the Poké Flute borrowed at Parfum Palace. A one-off battle.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny locked
Black 2/White 2
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Nimbasa CityIn-game trade
Lv. 50
Traded by Yancy or Curtis (whichever matches your player character) once roughly fifty Xtransceiver calls have been made after finding the dropped Xtransceiver in Nimbasa City; level 50 with its Hidden Ability. Sources disagree on whether it can be shiny.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Shiny: unknown
Black/White
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,365
Evolve MunchlaxEvolution
Level it up with high friendship; Munchlax itself comes from the summer-only trade in Undella Town.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Shiny: yes
HeartGold/SoulSilver
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Static encounter odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Route 11 (blocking Diglett's Cave)Static encounter
Lv. 50
Wake it by tuning the Pokégear radio to the Poké Flute channel, which needs the Radio Card upgrade earned by fixing the Power Plant.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 8 Oct 2026 · pokebip.com
Shiny: yes
Platinum
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Evolve MunchlaxEvolution
Level up with high friendship.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
Diamond/Pearl
DSStart a huntI have itAvailable nowTransfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank
- Breeding odds
- Full odds 1 in 8,192
- Masuda method 1 in 1,638
Evolve MunchlaxEvolution
Level it up with high friendship.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Shiny: yes
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