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No. 0460

Abomasnow

Frost Tree Pokémon

Abomasnow
Official art
GrassIce
Height
2.2 m 7′03″
Weight
135.5 kg 298.7 lbs
Base stat total
494 top 33%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
A powerful Pokémon that can split huge boulders with ease. Dislikes associating with others and chooses to live quietly deep within the mountains, playing with the snow.
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Base stats

HP90150–197290–384
Atk9287–158170–311
Def7572–139139–273
SpA9287–158170–311
SpD8581–150157–295
Spe6058–123112–240
Total494Higher than 67% of all Pokémon
HP90Atk92Def75Spe60SpD85SpA92

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Abomasnow outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Abomasnow · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Abomasnow · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Abomasnow · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×Bug2×Fighting2×Flying2×Poison2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 7 types
NormalGhostPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Snow Warning

    Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

  • SoundproofHidden ability

    Protects against sound-based moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV DoublesDUUNational DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#129 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Abomasite (77.9%) · Snow Warning (96.5%) · Quiet (57.8%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (31.2%)

Moves Blizzard, Protect, Earth Power, Giga Drain

Singles

#177 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Abomasite (58.2%) · Snow Warning (94.5%) · Quiet (36.7%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (17.2%)

Moves Blizzard, Ice Shard, Giga Drain, Earth Power

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.86% of teams · rank #88 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Icy Rock
Ability
Snow Warning
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fire
  1. Aurora Veil
  2. Ice Shard
  3. Earthquake
  4. Wood Hammer

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players1.37%
  • Rated 1500+1.94%
  • Rated 1630+0.86%
  • Rated 1760+0.24%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.86%

Moves

  • Aurora Veil97.6%
  • Ice Shard93.6%
  • Earthquake91.2%
  • Wood Hammer91.2%
  • Blizzard6.4%
  • Earth Power6.4%
  • Leaf Storm3.8%
  • Giga Drain2.6%
  • Swords Dance2.4%
  • Icicle Spear2.4%

Items

  • Icy Rock91.3%
  • Eject Pack3.8%
  • Loaded Dice2.4%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots2.3%
  • Leftovers0.2%
  • Never-Melt Ice0%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe46.4%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 252 Spe21.7%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe19.5%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.8%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.7%

Tera types

  • Fire72.2%
  • Ghost21.9%
  • Water5.3%
  • Grass0.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0459SnoverGrassIce
    1. Level 40#0460AbomasnowGrassIce

Moves

Level up 14

EvoIce PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
1Aurora VeilReduces damage five turns, but must be used during hail.IceStatus——20
1LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30
1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25
15Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30
20Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25
25Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
30SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
35IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20
43Wood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15
49BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
56Sheer ColdCauses a one-hit KO.IceSpec—30%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30
TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Frost Tree Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
White
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Sinnoh#143Extended Sinnoh#143Mountain Kalos#089Galar#097Crown Tundra#032Hisui#218Paldea#353Blueberry#160Lumiose#173

  1. A powerful Pokémon that can split huge boulders with ease. Dislikes associating with others and chooses to live quietly deep within the mountains, playing with the snow.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. This Pokémon is known to bring blizzards. A shake of its massive body is enough to cause whiteout conditions.

    Shield

  3. If it sees any packs of Darumaka going after Snover, it chases them off, swinging its sizable arms like hammers.

    Sword

  4. It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  5. They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  6. It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

  7. It whips up blizzards in mountains that are always buried in snow. It is the abominable snowman.

    Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese
ユキノオー
Japanese (romaji)
Yukinooh
Korean
눈설왕
Chinese (Traditional)
暴雪王
Chinese (Simplified)
暴雪王
French
Blizzaroi
German
Rexblisar
Spanish
Abomasnow
Italian
Abomasnow

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
173
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
MonsterGrass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Abomasnow
♂ Male
Female Abomasnow
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 10 areas
  • Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Static encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–55
Sword 10 areas
  • Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Route 10 (Main)Static encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–55
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Y 1 area
  • Road 17Walking on rough terrain · Lv 40
X 1 area
  • Road 17Walking on rough terrain · Lv 40
Platinum 2 areas
  • Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
  • Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Pearl 2 areas
  • Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
  • Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Diamond 2 areas
  • Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
  • Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40