Munchlax (ゴンベ, Munchlax^? Gonbe in original Japanese language versions) is one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Munchlax in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[2] It was the first of the “movie-preview” Pokémon to the fourth generation of games, cards and anime, having been released prior to the release of the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl versions for Nintendo DS. Image File history File links Munchlax. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Mode Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... 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The English name Munchlax^[3] is a portmanteau of the English words munch and lax or relax. To munch is to bite or chew noisily. The word lax means careless, casual and easygoing. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Its Japanese name, Gonbe, is thought to be a combination of the final syllable of Snorlax (Kabigon) and a be (pronounced "beh") possibly standing for baby (Kabigon baby). However, if its English name were to be considered an approximation of its Japanese name, it may come from, as above, the final syllable of its evolution ("-gon" and "-lax") and words meaning "eat" (食べる taberu and "munch").

Biological characteristics

Munchlax behaves quite contrary to its evolution, Snorlax, as it is somewhat hyperactive, and it eats more than it sleeps. It does not mind walking and running from place to place as it looks for food. It is generally seen in urban city streets where it scrounges for food, even in trash cans. It is similar to Snorlax in this respect: it is almost always hungry.^[4] Snorlax Kabigon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Hyperactivity can be described as a state in which a person is abnormally easily excitable and exuberant. ... Snorlax Kabigon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the video games

Unlike the other fourth-generation preview Pokémon, Munchlax has already been seen in several video games released on both sides of the Pacific. The first was in Pokémon Dash, as a racing opponent in normal GP. Next, in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, one particular Munchlax sometimes eats the Poké Snacks the player leaves to lure wild Pokémon. If it does this, the owner will give the player 10 Poké Snacks, as well as one of her herbal products. Pokémon Dash is the first Pokémon racing game, and is also the first Pokémon game for the Nintendo DS. In Japan, Europe and Australia, it was a launch title for the DS. // Using a stylus, the player can control a Pokémon and races to each checkpoint. ...

Munchlax is among many new Pokémon to be found in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. However, it can only be caught wild at Sweet Honey Trees and the chances of encountering one there is also very slim, only possibly surpassed in rarity by the female Combee. As the baby form of Snorlax, it can also be obtained by breeding Snorlax and Ditto, providing that the Snorlax is holding the item "Full Incense". Furthermore, Munchlax is able to obtain a new move called Natural Gift, which deals damage based on the type of berry held (if any). A Munchlax is also owned by the rival. IT will evolve into Snorlax as soon as you try to enter the room leading to the Elite Four. Pokémon Diamond , Pocket Monsters Diamond) and Pokémon Pearl , Pocket Monsters Pearl) are a pair of role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. ... Combee , Mitsuhoney in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Munchlax also appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon in a random event at Pokémon Square. Although it doesn't join the player's rescue team, it does give a Munch Belt for helping it, according to Nintendo Power's Pokémon Mystery Dungeon game guide.Yet Munchlax is unable to be obtained in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon by any means and is only seen walking through the square as a random event. However, this particular guide also says that it evolves into Snorlax at level 40; this is actually false, as it evolves to Snorlax upon reaching happiness in Diamond and Pearl. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team ) and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team ) are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. ... This article is about the Nintendo of America produced publication. ... Snorlax Kabigon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

It has been confirmed that Munchlax will appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Time Exploration Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Darkness Exploration Team, both of which have yet to be released outside of Japan. Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon Toki no Tankentai , lit. ... Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon Toki no Tankentai , lit. ...

In the manga

In the Pokemon Adventures manga Lucas catches a Munchlax named Be.It is a loyal Pokemon who posseses great battle power,shown when it defeats a huge Slaking. Pokémon Adventures (Pokémon Special in Japan) is a manga about Pokémon and their Trainers. ... Lucas may refer to: // Geography Several places in the United States of America: Lucas, Kansas Lucas County, Ohio Places in Canada: Lucas, British Columbia Lucas, Nova Scotia Lucas, Ontario Film Lucas, a 1986 film. ... Slaking , Kekking in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the anime

Munchlax just after kicking trash as seen in Destiny Deoxys

Munchlax’s official debut, long before the release of Diamond and Pearl, was in the seventh Pokémon movie, Destiny Deoxys. In it, a lone Munchlax lives among the alleyways and meadows of LaRousse City and occupies itself by playing a kicking variation of basketball with bottles and trash cans. It steals the picnic food of Ash and his friends during the night before Deoxys attacks. Later, when the security system of the city goes haywire and everyone inside is swarmed by security cubes, Munchlax evolves into Snorlax to keep itself afloat. Its belly then serves as a physical stepping stone for Ash to climb up to the chief robot that controls the system in order to shut it down. The movie seems to claim Munchlax can learn Mega Kick and Bounce, despite that Munchlax can't learn Bounce. Image File history File links Munchlax_in_Destiny_Deoxys. ... Image File history File links Munchlax_in_Destiny_Deoxys. ... Deoxys , pronounced //) is one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Later on in the anime series, Ash and the gang find a wild Munchlax, which May captures, in "Berry, Berry Interesting". It is also the only Pokémon that isn't affected by and actually likes May's Purple Surprise (a Pokéblock which causes May to pursue and succeed in catching Munchlax). When May sees Munchlax busy and tries to catch it, Munchlax almost eats the Poké Ball. A second later, the Poké Ball activates from inside Munchlax's mouth and it is caught. In the episode following this, May receives Professor Oak's special Snorlax Pokéblock recipe. Now rechristened May's Pink Surprise, it will, when fed to Munchlax, make it bloated and satiated. Munchlax doesn't often obey May; when it comes out of its Poké Ball, it always scrounges for food, even in the middle of a battle. Munchlax seems to pay homage to the behavioral issues of Skitty (one of May's other Pokémon), the Wobbuffet owned by Team Rocket's Jessie, and Misty's Psyduck, albeit with a higher level of intelligence. It learns Focus Punch in the same episode Ash Ketchum's Pikachu learns Volt Tackle. This one appears in the eighth movie Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Even though it belongs to May, he is usually with Max.^[5][6]Also in Pokemon World Munchlax is a main hero in Team Speed. He is usually seen hanging out with Vulpix.He also knows strong moves like Solarbeam. ‹ The template below (Poke-cleanup) has been proposed for deletion. ... The Poké Ball , Monster Ball in original Japanese language versions) is a spherical device in the Pokémon video games and anime television series that is used by Pokémon Trainers to capture new Pokémon and store them when not in use. ... Skitty , Eneco in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Wobbuffet , Sonans in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article is about the version of Team Rocket seen in the Pokémon anime. ... Misty is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Psyduck , Koduck in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. ... Ash Ketchum, known as Satoshi ) in Japan, is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Vulpix Rokon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ...

In other media

Although Munchlax has not appeared yet in a localized card game expansion, it has appeared several times on Japanese promotional cards, including one appearance each in two promotional Japanese half-decks that have been released alongside the seventh and eighth Pokémon movies.^{[citation needed]}

References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
• CoroCoro Comic Issue of June 2006

Notes

1. ^ Pokemon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on 2006-02-28.
2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
3. ^ Meet Munchlax!, Pokémon.com. URL last accessed March 4, 2007.
4. ^ Pokémon Diamond/Pearl - Pokémon Serebii.net URL Accessed July 12, 2006
5. ^ Episode 394 - Berry, Berry Interesting! Serebii.net URL accessed July 12, 2006
6. ^ Lucario & The Mystery of Mew Serebii.net URL accessed July 12, 2006

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Munchlax as a species on Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric wiki)
• Munchlax’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Psypoke's Pokédex - Munchlax Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• Smogon.com - Munchlax Tactical Data
• Pokémon Elite 2000's New Pokémon page