#0143 · Generation I
What Animal Is Snorlax Based On?
Snorlax most closely resembles bear.
Closest animal
bear
Confidence
Reasonable animal match
Why this comparison?
Snorlax is a bulky fantasy mammal most often compared to a bear.
Official category: Sleeping Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.