This is a side-by-side look at Snorlax and Gyarados. Snorlax is a pure Normal type from Generation I. Gyarados is a Water/Flying type from Generation I.
Snorlax vs Gyarados statistics
Snorlax's base stat total is 540. Gyarados's is 540. Their totals are identical, which is rare for two different Pokemon.
Snorlax wins in HP, Special Attack, and Special Defense. Gyarados wins in Attack, Defense, and Speed.
Stat radar
Each axis shows a base stat capped at 175. Values in red or navy mark the Pokemon with the higher stat on that axis.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Snorlax | Gyarados | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 160 | 95 | Snorlax (+65) |
| Attack | 110 | 125 | Gyarados (+15) |
| Defense | 65 | 79 | Gyarados (+14) |
| Special Attack | 65 | 60 | Snorlax (+5) |
| Special Defense | 110 | 100 | Snorlax (+10) |
| Speed | 30 | 81 | Gyarados (+51) |
| Total | 540 | 540 | Tie |
Type matchup
Snorlax is a pure Normal type. Gyarados is a Water/Flying type. They weather hits differently.
Physical profile
Snorlax stands at 2.1 meters and weighs 460.0 kilograms. Gyarados is 6.5 meters tall and 235.0 kilograms. Gyarados is the taller of the two. Snorlax is heavier by 225.0 kilograms.
Snorlax is found in mountain habitats. Gyarados is found in waters-edge habitats.
Evolution and origin
Both Snorlax and Gyarados debuted in Generation I. They come from separate evolution lines.
Move overlap
Snorlax and Gyarados share 63 moves in common across all games. Snorlax learns 73 moves that Gyarados cannot. Gyarados learns 40 moves that Snorlax cannot.
Both learn
Only Snorlax
Only Gyarados
Game availability
Both Snorlax and Gyarados appear in 42 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them. Gyarados shows up in 2 games without Snorlax.
Both appear in
Only Gyarados
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, the two are evenly matched. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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