Munchlax
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| Name (japanese), Number | Munchlax (Gonbe, number unknown) |
| Stage | Pre-evolved form |
| Evolves from | (none) |
| Evolves to | Snorlax |
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| Hit points | Currently unknown |
| Attack | Currently unknown |
| Defense | Currently unknown |
| Speed | Currently unknown |
| Special attack | Currently unknown |
| Special defense | Currently unknown |
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| Species | Currently unknown |
| Types | Probably Template:PokemonTypeNormal |
| Height | 2'00"(0.6m) |
| Weight | 231 lbs(105.0kg) |
| Shiny color | Currently unknown |
| Ability | Probably Immunity/Thick Fat |
| Gender distribution | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. | |
Munchlax was the first of the 4th generation Pokémon to be revealed. It behaves quite opposite of its evolution, Snorlax, as it is very hyper-active. However, like Snorlax, it is almost always hungry. Munchlax makes its appearance in the to be released Pokemon games Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl.
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Information
Little is really known about Munchlax, but it is known to scrounge for food, even in trash cans. It evolves to Snorlax. Munchlax is a baby level Pokémon such as Cleffa, Pichu, etc.
Anime/manga appearance
Munchlax appears in the seventh Pokémon movie, Destiny Deoxys. It has reportedly been seen in a Pokémon Manga magazine rumaging in trash cans. May also catches a Munchlax later on in the anime series
Video Game Appearances
- Munchlax first appeared in Pokemon Dash, as an opponent in the Normal GP.
- In some Pokémon XD preview shots, Munchlax appears. It is, as of yet, unknown what its role in the game is.
- Munchlax is expected to be obtainable in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, probably by breeding Snorlax.
Name origin
English Name
The name Munchlax originates from the words munch and lax Munch meaning to eat and lax meaning to be lazy, which is from the Evolved version, Snorlax.
Japanese Name
Its name is thought to be a combination of the final sylable of Snorlax (Kabigon) and a "be" (pronounced "bay") possibly standing for baby (Kabigon baby).
Also, Gombei is a very old-fashioned Japanese given name for a man. A person whose name is not known (a John Doe) is Na-nashi no Gombei in Japanese. Many names ending in "be" (or "bei") were common in the Edo period and afterward. Examples include Jimbei, Kambei, and (without the rendaku) Jihei, and Mohei.
External link
- Serebii.net Information (http://www.serebii.net/pokemon-new/)