Cryogonal (#0615) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk5049–11294–218

Def5049–11294–218

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD135126–205247–405

Spe10599–172193–339

Total515Higher than 77% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Cryogonal outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Fighting2×Fire2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Ice½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterGrassElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.21% of teams · rank #147 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 SpD
Tera Type: Ground

Freeze-Dry
Rapid Spin
Flash Cannon
Recover

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

Usage by rating

All players0.34%
Rated 1500+0.33%
Rated 1630+0.21%
Rated 1760+0.03%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.21%

Moves

Freeze-Dry100%
Rapid Spin100%
Flash Cannon62.3%
Recover43.6%
Haze38.8%
Ancient Power34%
Ice Beam20.2%
Chilling Water1.2%
Ice Shard0%
Frost Breath0%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots98.7%
Assault Vest1.3%
Leftovers0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 SpD50.5%
Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD18.9%
Timid 148 HP / 108 SpD / 252 Spe12.5%
Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD6%
Timid 200 HP / 56 SpD / 252 Spe5.3%

Tera types

Ground71.5%
Water14.2%
Ice6%
Electric4.9%

Common teammates

Muk-Alola71.2%
Coalossal71.2%
Cyclizar71.2%
Palossand71.2%
Chesnaught64.4%
Quagsire23.3%
Gengar17.7%
Krookodile16.5%

Evolution

Cryogonal does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

1BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

1Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

4Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

8Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

12Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

16HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

16MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

20Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

24Aurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20

28SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

32Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

36Freeze-DrySuper-effective against Water.IceSpec70100%20

40Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

40ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

44RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

48Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

52Acid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

56Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

60Sheer ColdCauses a one-hit KO.IceSpec—30%5

TM / HM / TR 32

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

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

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

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

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

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

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%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

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

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

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%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

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

Egg moves 3

EggAurora VeilReduces damage five turns, but must be used during hail.IceStatus——20

EggExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

EggFrost BreathAlways scores a critical hit.IceSpec6090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Crystallizing Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#121Updated Unova#197Mountain Kalos#111Crown Tundra#030Paldea#360Hyperspace#029

When the weather gets hot, these Pokémon turn into water vapor. Cryogonal are almost never seen during summer.
Shield
With its icy chains, Cryogonal freezes those it encounters. It then takes its victims away to somewhere unknown.
Sword
They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148° F.
Black 2 · White 2
They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.
White · X · Omega Ruby
When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: フリージオ
Japanese (romaji): Freegeo
Korean: 프리지오
Chinese (Traditional): 幾何雪花
Chinese (Simplified): 几何雪花
French: Hexagel
German: Frigometri
Spanish: Cryogonal
Italian: Cryogonal

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 180
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 15 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den N)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 BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 15 areas

Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frigid Sea (Max Den N)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 BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Y 3 areas

Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

X 4 areas

Frost Cavern (unknown area 314)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 315)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 316)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Frost Cavern (unknown area 317)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40

White 2 1 area

Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–57

Black 2 1 area

Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–57

White 1 area

Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31

Black 1 area

Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31