Abomasnow Pokédex: Stats, Moves, Evolution & Locations

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Abomasnow #0459 Snover #0461 Weavile
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  • Info
  • Base stats
  • Evolution chart
  • Pokédex entries
  • Moves learned
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Abomasnow is a Grass/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Abomasnow has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.

Abomasnow Mega Abomasnow

Abomasnow artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0460
Type Grass Ice
Species Frost Tree Pokémon
Height 2.2 m (7′03″)
Weight 135.5 kg (298.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Snow WarningSoundproof (hidden ability)
Local № 0143 (Diamond/Pearl)0143 (Platinum)0089 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)0097 (Sword/Shield)0143 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0218 (Legends: Arceus)0353 (Scarlet/Violet)0173 (Legends: Z-A)0032 (The Crown Tundra)0160 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 173
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass, Monster
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 90 290 384
Attack 92 170 311
Defense 75 139 273
Sp. Atk 92 170 311
Sp. Def 85 157 295
Speed 60 112 240
Total 494 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Abomasnow.

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Mega Abomasnow artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0460
Type Grass Ice
Species Frost Tree Pokémon
Height 2.7 m (8′10″)
Weight 185.0 kg (407.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Snow Warning
Local № 0143 (Diamond/Pearl)0143 (Platinum)0089 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)0097 (Sword/Shield)0143 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0218 (Legends: Arceus)0353 (Scarlet/Violet)0173 (Legends: Z-A)0032 (The Crown Tundra)0160 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 208
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass, Monster
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 90 290 384
Attack 132 242 399
Defense 105 193 339
Sp. Atk 132 242 399
Sp. Def 105 193 339
Speed 30 58 174
Total 594 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Abomasnow.

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Evolution chart

Snover#0459 Snover Grass · Ice (Level 40)Abomasnow#0460 Abomasnow Grass · Ice

Abomasnow changes

  • In Generation 4, Abomasnow has a base experience yield of 214.
  • In Generations 4-7, Abomasnow has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Diamond It whips up blizzards in mountains that are always buried in snow. It is the abominable snowman.
Pearl It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”
Platinum They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
HeartGoldSoulSilver It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2 They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
XOmega Ruby It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”
YAlpha Sapphire It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
Sword If it sees any packs of Darumaka going after Snover, it chases them off, swinging its sizable arms like hammers.
Shield This Pokémon is known to bring blizzards. A shake of its massive body is enough to cause whiteout conditions.
Brilliant Diamond It whips up blizzards in mountains that are always buried in snow. It is the abominable snowman.
Shining Pearl It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as the Ice Monster.
Legends: 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.
Scarlet It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
Violet They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.

Moves learned by Abomasnow

  • In other generations
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Abomasnow learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1LeafageGrassPhysical 40 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
10MistIceStatus
15Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
20Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
25Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
30GrowthNormalStatus
35Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
41Wood HammerGrassPhysical 120 100
45BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
53Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Abomasnow learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A (regardless of level).

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by reminder

Abomasnow learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Ice HammerIcePhysical 100 90

Moves learnt by TM

Abomasnow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
10Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
12Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
17ProtectNormalStatus
24Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
26Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
30Swords DanceNormalStatus
33Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
35EndureNormalStatus
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
41Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
42Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
44Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
49Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
52Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
55Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
56Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
64Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
69EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
85SubstituteNormalStatus
91CurseGhostStatus
93OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
102Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
105BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
109FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
110Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
115TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
128Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
138Frost BreathIceSpecial 60 90
139SwaggerNormalStatus 85
149Icicle SpearIcePhysical 25 100
155Sheer ColdIceSpecial 30

Moves learnt by level up

Abomasnow learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1Aurora VeilIceStatus
1LeafageGrassPhysical 40 100
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1MistIceStatus
1Powder SnowIceSpecial 40 100
15Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
20Razor LeafGrassPhysical 55 95
25Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
30SwaggerNormalStatus 85
35IngrainGrassStatus
43Wood HammerGrassPhysical 120 100
49BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
56Sheer ColdIceSpecial 30

Moves learnt on evolution

Abomasnow learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100

Egg moves

Abomasnow learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Abomasnow gen 9 learnset page.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
GrowthNormalStatus
Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
StompNormalPhysical 65 100
Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TM

Abomasnow is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
33Magical LeafGrassSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
46AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
47EndureNormalStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
52SnowscapeIceStatus
56Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
124Ice SpinnerIcePhysical 80 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
133Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
159Leaf StormGrassSpecial 130 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
168Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
187Icicle SpearIcePhysical 25 100
192Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
193Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
194Grassy GlideGrassPhysical 55 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
224CurseGhostStatus
225Hard PressSteelPhysical 100
  • In other generations
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Abomasnow sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Abomasnow sprite from Diamond & Pearl Abomasnow sprite from Black & White Abomasnow sprite from X & Y Abomasnow sprite from Sword & Shield Abomasnow sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Abomasnow Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Abomasnow Shiny sprite from Black & White Abomasnow Shiny sprite from X & Y
  • See all Abomasnow sprites

Where to find Abomasnow

DiamondPearlPlatinum Mt. Coronet
HeartGoldSoulSilver Trade/migrate from another game
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2 Trade/migrate from another game
XY Route 17
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoon Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee Not available in this game
SwordShield Route 10, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage, Frostpoint Field
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl Mt. Coronet
Legends: Arceus Avalugg's Legacy, Glacier Terrace
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A Location data not yet available

Answers to Abomasnow questions

  • What is a good moveset for Abomasnow?
  • If you're in a double battle, and there's an Abomasnow, Ninetales,Politoad, and Tyranitar , which would go first?
  • Is Lapras or Mega Abomasnow better for an XY playthrough?
  • Is this a good strategy for Abomasnow?
  • View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English Abomasnow
Japanese ユキノオー (Yukinooh)
German Rexblisar
French Blizzaroi
Italian Abomasnow
Spanish Abomasnow
Korean 눈설왕 (nunseorwang)
Chinese (Simplified) 暴雪王
Chinese (Traditional) 暴雪王
English Frost Tree Pokémon
Japanese じゅひょうポケモン
German Frostbaum-Pokémon
French Pokémon Arbregelé
Italian Pokémon Albergelo
Spanish Pokémon Árbol Nieve
Korean 얼음나무포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 树冰宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 樹冰寶可夢

Name origin

abominable snowman mythological arctic creature; yeti snow frozen precipitation #0459 Snover #0461 Weavile

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