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No. 0361

Snorunt

Snow Hat Pokémon

Snorunt
Official art
Ice
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
16.8 kg 37.0 lbs
Base stat total
300 top 86%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Arrives alongside the first snow. It's thought that homes Snorunt visit will prosper for many generations. By tradition, one might offer a lump of ice made from pure water at one's front door.
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Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk5049–11294–218
Def5049–11294–218
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD5049–11294–218
Spe5049–11294–218
Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk50Def50Spe50SpD50SpA50

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

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

Speed tiers

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

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Snorunt outspeeds 11 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. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 112Snorunt · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  22. 102Snorunt · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  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. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70Snorunt · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  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

Fighting2×Fire2×Rock2×Steel2×

Resists

Ice½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterGrassElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Inner Focus

    Prevents flinching.

  • Ice Body

    Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

  • MoodyHidden ability

    Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0361SnoruntIce
    1. Level 42#0362GlalieIce
    2. Use Dawn Stone (female)#0478FroslassIceGhost

Moves

Level up 15

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25
5LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
10Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
15Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30
20ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
25Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
30Frost BreathAlways scores a critical hit.IceSpec6090%10
35BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
40Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
45SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
50Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
55CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
60BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM / HM / TR 30

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%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
TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
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
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
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
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%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
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
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
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

Egg moves 5

EggBlockPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5
EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20
EggIcicle CrashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10
EggRolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Snow Hat Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
Cave
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#171Extended Sinnoh#206New Hoenn#179Original Alola#246Original Ula’ula#118Updated Alola#323Updated Ula’ula#144Galar#079Crown Tundra#025Hisui#205Paldea#357Kitakami#172Lumiose#169

  1. Arrives alongside the first snow. It's thought that homes Snorunt visit will prosper for many generations. By tradition, one might offer a lump of ice made from pure water at one's front door.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Rich people from cold areas all share childhood memories of playing with Snorunt.

    Ultra Moon

  3. It feeds mainly on ice and snow. It’s only able to survive in a limited number of places in the warm Alola region.

    Ultra Sun

  4. It can only survive in cold areas. It bounces happily around, even in environments as cold as -150 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Moon · Shield

  5. Their numbers seem to have rapidly increased in Alola. Custom has it that houses where Snorunt live will be prosperous for generations to come.

    Sun

  6. It’s said that if they are seen at midnight, they’ll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Sword

  7. It is said that several SNORUNT gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  8. In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a SNORUNT lives there.

    Diamond · Pearl · Y

  9. It is said that a home visited by a SNORUNT will prosper. It can withstand cold of minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  10. They tend to move about in groups of around five SNORUNT. In snowy regions, it is said that when they are seen late at night, snowfall will arrive by morning.

    Emerald

  11. SNORUNT survives by eating only snow and ice. Old folklore claims that a house visited by this Pokémon is sure to prosper for many generations to come.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  12. SNORUNT live in regions with heavy snowfall. In seasons without snow, such as spring and summer, this Pokémon steals away to live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites deep in caverns.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ユキワラシ
Japanese (romaji)
Yukiwarashi
Korean
눈꼬마
Chinese (Traditional)
雪童子
Chinese (Simplified)
雪童子
French
Stalgamin
German
Schneppke
Spanish
Snorunt
Italian
Snorunt

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
60
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 14 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Giant's BedWalking 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 15–30
  • Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Snowslide SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Tunnel to the TopWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 14 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Giant's BedWalking 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 15–30
  • Giant's FootWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Snowslide SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Tunnel to the TopWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Shield 16 areas
  • Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
  • Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Sword 15 areas
  • Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 8–60
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
  • Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–43
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Ultra Moon 3 areas
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Ultra Sun 3 areas
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Moon 3 areas
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Sun 3 areas
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Shoal CaveEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Shoal CaveEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 17
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
XD 1 area
  • Phenac City (Mayor's House)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 20
Platinum 4 areas
  • Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
  • Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
  • Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
  • Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33
Pearl 3 areas
  • Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
  • Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
  • Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
Diamond 3 areas
  • Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
  • Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34
  • Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
Emerald 1 area
  • Shoal CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30
Sapphire 1 area
  • Shoal CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30
Ruby 1 area
  • Shoal CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–30