460: Abomasnow

Essentials

Abomasnow

Frost Tree Pokémon

Abilities

Snow Warning: Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Hidden Ability

Soundproof: Protects against sound-based moves.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 460
Original Sinnoh: 143
Extended Sinnoh: 143
Mountain Kalos: 89
Galar: 97
Crown Tundra: 32

Names

Japanese: ユキノオー (yukinooo)
: ユキノオー
Official roomaji: Yukinooh
Korean: 눈설왕
Chinese: 暴雪王
: 暴雪王
French: Blizzaroi
German: Rexblisar
Spanish: Abomasnow
Italian: Abomasnow

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster
Grass

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

173

Effort points

1 Attack
1 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

	5%	Never-Melt Ice
	5%	Never-Melt Ice
	5%	Never-Melt Ice
	5%	Never-Melt Ice
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Snover	Abomasnow Level up, starting at level 40

Abomasnow Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	90	81.3	353	384
Attack	92	66.9	252	283
Defense	75	57.1	218	249
Special Attack	92	73.3	252	283
Special Defense	85	69.7	238	269
Speed	60	41.2	188	219
Total	494	65.5

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/15/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: If it sees any packs of Darumaka going after Snover, it chases them off, swinging its sizable arms like hammers.
: This Pokémon is known to bring blizzards. A shake of its massive body is enough to cause whiteout conditions.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Frost Tree Pokémon
Color: White
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

7'2.6"
2.2 m

Weight

1355

298.7 lb
135.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

X

Route 17

Y

Route 17

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Grass and Ice moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Powder Snow			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
						—	Leafage			40	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						—	Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
						15	Ice Shard			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	20	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
—	—	—	—	—	—	25	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
5	5	5	5	5	5		Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
9	9	9	9	9	9		Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
13	13	13	13	13	13		Grass Whistle			15	—	55%		Puts the target to sleep.
17	17	17	17	17	17	30	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
21	21	21	21	21	21		Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
26	26	26	26	26	26		Ice Shard			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
31	31	31	31	31	31	35	Ingrain			20	—	—		Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
36	36	36	36	36	36	43	Wood Hammer			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
47	47	47	47	47	47	49	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
58	58	58	58	58	58	56	Sheer Cold			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Evolve: Learned when the Pokémon first evolves
						*	Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Snover but not Abomasnow
							Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
							Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Growth			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
							Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
							Magical Leaf			20	60	—		Never misses.
							Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
							Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
							Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
							Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
						•	Aurora Veil			20	—	—		Reduces damage five turns, but must be used during hail.
•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
							Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
							Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
							Grassy Glide			20	70	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
							Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
							Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
							Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
							Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
							Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
							Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
							Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
03	03						Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	07	07	07		Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
09	09						Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	13	13	13		Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14		Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
						00	Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						01	Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						04	Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	15	08	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
16	16	16	16	16	16		Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	17		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18		Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19	19						Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						09	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
						10	Magical Leaf			20	60	—		Never misses.
						11	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
						17	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
20	20	20	20	20	20	19	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
						21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
						22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
						27	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						28	Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
						33	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
						35	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22		Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
30	30	30	30	30	30		Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	31	31	31		Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	39	39	39		Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	42	42	42	39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
						43	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
						46	Weather Ball			10	50	100%		If there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather's type.
						48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						50	Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
						51	Icicle Spear			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		48	48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
52	52	52	52	52	52		Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
53	53	53	53	53	53		Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	56	56	56	59	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
68	68	68	68	68	68		Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
70	70	70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
72	72					64	Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
						76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
75	75	75	75	75	75		Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78	78	78	78	81	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						98	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
						R00	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						R05	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
						R06	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
						R10	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
		79	79	79	79		Frost Breath			10	60	90%		Always scores a critical hit.
78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	80	80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
86	86	86	86	86	86		Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	90	90	R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						R24	Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						R31	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						R33	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
						R59	Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						R64	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
						R65	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
						R67	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
						R71	Leaf Storm			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
						R77	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6			H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H8	H8						Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.