Go into a Normal/Grass/Gourmet region to get Smoliv
Play something else and collect gourmet Pokemon
Capsakid add pick is the biggest sign to play gourmet
Gourmet Pokemon are not very strong, and usually require a non-gourmet carry to buff. Try to find a strong frontline and ranged dps
The strategy you go for will change greatly depending on your unique
Any berries you save from playing grass will be +10 max HP if Snorlax is added
Snorlax
Snorlax has several ways to scale its max HP, and an ability that benefits from this, as well as the monster synergy to carry. If Snorlax is added it will always be your frontliner, and can be itemized to carry
Snorlax has 4 ways to gain max HP
30 HP while wearing a Chef’s Hat (This effect is not doubled by Gourmet 4)
20 HP for each meal from an ally
10 HP for each berry eaten
10 HP for eating its own leftovers (must cook and not be adjacent to any allies)
You want to immediately get on the highest level of gourmet possible, giving priority to Snorlax to wear the hat, and also immediately feed it any berries you saved
Snorlax only has 2 item slots while the hat is on, and only one if you want to continue feeding it berries
The best items have good scaling with tankiness
Muscle Band - best in slot item, does it all
Rocky Helmet - massive physical EHP boost
Assault Vest - massive special EHP boost
Soul Dew - Each cast will kill, pretty much doubles your casts
Green Orb - If you get to 1000 hp its 30 hp/second. Double what grass 7 gives.
X-ray Glasses - Snorlax has low base attack speed and wants to carry