Snover (#0459) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk6260–125116–245

Def5049–11294–218

SpA6260–125116–245

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe4040–10176–196

Total334Higher than 28% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Snover outspeeds 9 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

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 SinglesLC

5.42% of teams · rank #22 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Icy Rock
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Timid
EVs: 36 HP / 20 Atk / 36 Def / 180 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Poison

Blizzard
Giga Drain
Protect
Ice Shard

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

Usage by rating

All players5.69%
Rated 1500+5.81%
Rated 1630+5.42%
Rated 1760+5.73%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.42%

Moves

Blizzard99.4%
Giga Drain98.8%
Protect91%
Ice Shard63.4%
Trailblaze36.1%
Wood Hammer5.3%
Leaf Storm2.4%
Chilling Water0.9%
Tera Blast0.6%
Icicle Spear0.6%

Items

Icy Rock92.2%
Choice Scarf6.5%
Life Orb0.8%
Loaded Dice0.2%
Eviolite0.2%
Eject Pack0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 36 HP / 20 Atk / 36 Def / 180 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe35.9%
Hasty 100 Atk / 180 SpA / 196 Spe35.4%
Hardy 100 Atk / 180 SpA / 196 Spe23.5%
Naive 100 Atk / 180 SpA / 196 Spe1%
Hasty 180 SpA / 196 Spe0.8%

Tera types

Poison35.9%
Ice35.5%
Water24.7%
Ghost2.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Mienfoo48.5%
Mudbray28%

Evolution

#0459SnoverGrassIce
1. Level 40#0460AbomasnowGrassIce

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

5LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

10MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

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

41Wood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

45BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

50Sheer ColdCauses a one-hit KO.IceSpec—30%5

TM / HM / TR 36

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

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

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

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—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

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

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

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

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——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

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

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

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

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%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

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

Egg moves 5

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggGrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggStompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

EggWeather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Frost Tree Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#142Extended Sinnoh#142Mountain Kalos#088Galar#096Crown Tundra#031Hisui#217Paldea#352Blueberry#159Lumiose#172

One is likely to encounter this Pokémon while out in the snow. There are stories of Snover appearing in human settlements but doing no harm—rather, they bond with the children.
Legends: Arceus
The berries that grow around its belly are like ice pops. Galarian Darumaka absolutely love these berries.
Shield
It lives on snowy mountains. It sinks its legs into the snow to absorb water and keep its own temperature down.
Sword
During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It lives on snowy mountains. Having had little contact with humans, it is boldly inquisitive.
Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese: ユキカブリ
Japanese (romaji): Yukikaburi
Korean: 눈쓰개
Chinese (Traditional): 雪笠怪
Chinese (Simplified): 雪笠怪
French: Blizzi
German: Shnebedeck
Spanish: Snover
Italian: Snover

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
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 67
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

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Frostpoint FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Frostpoint FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Shield 18 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
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 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–41
South Lake Miloch (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60

Sword 18 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
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 25–40
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–41
South Lake Miloch (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 17Walking on rough terrain · Lv 38–39

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 17Walking on rough terrain · Lv 38–39

Platinum 6 areas

Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–41
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36
Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Pearl 5 areas

Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35

Diamond 5 areas

Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
Mount Coronet (exterior blizzard)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Mount Coronet (exterior snowfall)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35