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SnoruntSnow Hat Pokémon
ユキワラシYukiwarashi
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ice
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Abilities
Inner Focus or Ice BodyGen IV+
Cacophony
Cacophony
Moody Hidden Ability
Cacophony Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male,50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Fairy and Mineral
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'04"
0.7 m
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37.0 lbs.
16.8 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
74Gen. III-IV
UnknownIV
60V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
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Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
External Links
On Smogon Pokédex:
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX
Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
Snorunt (Japanese: ユキワラシ Yukiwarashi) is an Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into either Glalie starting at level 42 or, if female, Froslass when exposed to a Dawn Stone.
Contents
1Biology
1.1Evolution
2Game data
2.1NPC appearances
2.2Pokédex entries
2.3Game locations
2.3.1In side games
2.4Held items
2.5Stats
2.5.1Base stats
2.5.2Pokéathlon stats
2.6Type effectiveness
2.7Learnset
2.7.1By leveling up
2.7.2By TM
2.7.3By breeding
2.7.4TCG-only moves
2.8Side game data
2.9Evolution data
2.10Sprites
3In animation
3.1Main series
3.1.1Major appearances
3.1.1.1Ash's Snorunt
3.1.1.2Other
3.1.2Minor appearances
3.1.3Pokédex entries
3.2POKÉTOON
4In the manga
4.1Ash & Pikachu
4.2Pokémon Adventures
4.3Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
5In the TCG
6Other appearances
6.1Super Smash Bros. Brawl / for Wii U /Ultimate
6.1.1Trophy information
7Trivia
7.1Origin
7.1.1Name origin
8In other languages
9Related articles
10External links
Biology
Snorunt is a small, black Pokémon with an ovoid body. It has circular, light blue eyes, wide teeth, and spherical hands and feet that lack digits. It is covered with a yellow cloak that gives it a triangular outline. The coat is rimmed with an orange stripe and has three orange diamond markings on the back. As its evolved form Glalie has a body of rock, Snorunt may also be made of rock. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, defeating a Snorunt, Glalie, or Froslass will yield some "Snorunt fur", suggesting the cloak is made of fur.
Well-adapted to life in colder climates, it subsists on snow and ice and can survive temperatures as low as −150 degrees Fahrenheit. Snorunt is also a social creature, living and traveling with other Snorunt in groups of five. The group can live together in harmony while residing underneath giant leaves. It can be found in caves, particularly when the outside lacks snow or areas with heavy snowfall. Despite this, the Snorunt population in Alola shows it can survive in some places with warm weather. Additionally, it has been known to visit human dwellings. There is a legend that any home a Snorunt visits and lives near will prosper for generations. There is a tradition where houses would leave a lump of ice made from pure water for Snorunt to have when visiting. Playing with Snorunt is a favorite childhood memory for rich people who live in cold areas. It is believed that if Snorunt shows up during the night, they will cause heavy snow to appear in the morning.
Evolution
Snorunt evolves into either Glalie or, if female, Froslass.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Unevolved
Snorunt Ice
→
First Evolution
Glalie Ice
Female only→
First Evolution
Froslass Ice Ghost
Game data
NPC appearances
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: In the Special Episode In the Future of Darkness, when Grovyle and Dusknoir arrive at Frozen Island, three Snorunt play a prank on Grovyle when pressed by him for the location of Primal Dialga's "new henchman". After clearing Dark Ice Mountain, Grovyle manages to press a different Snorunt for information, and it reveals that he saw three Sableye carrying what appeared to be Celebi through the Icicle Forest.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Hoenn #171
Kanto #—
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
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.
FireRed
It is said that a home visited by a Snorunt will prosper. It can withstand cold of minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Sinnoh Pt : #206
Johto #—
Diamond
In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there.
Pearl
Platinum
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
HeartGold
It's said that if they are seen at midnight, they'll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Unova #—
Black
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
White
Black 2
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
White 2
Generation VI
Central Kalos #—
Coastal Kalos #—
Mountain Kalos #—
Hoenn #179
X
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
Y
In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there.
Omega Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
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.
Generation VII
Alola S M : #246
Alola US UM : #323
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun
Their numbers seem to have rapidly increased in Alola. Custom has it that houses where Snorunt live will be prosperous for generations to come.
Moon
It can only survive in cold areas. It bounces happily around, even in environments as cold as -150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ultra Sun
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 Moon
Rich people from cold areas all share childhood memories of playing with Snorunt.
Generation VIII
Galar #079
Isle of Armor #—
Crown Tundra #025
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #205
Sword
It's said that if they are seen at midnight, they'll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive.
Shield
It can only survive in cold areas. It bounces happily around, even in environments as cold as −150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brilliant Diamond
In some snowy lands, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there.
Shining Pearl
Legends: 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.
Generation IX
Paldea #357
Kitakami #172
Blueberry #—
Lumiose #169
Hyperspace #—
Scarlet
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
Violet
It is said that a home visited by a Snorunt will prosper. It can withstand cold of −150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Legends: Z-A
In some snowy lands, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there.
Snorunt in the Alola Pokédex
Snorunt in the Paldea Pokédex
Snorunt in the Kitakami Pokédex
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby
Sapphire
Shoal Cave (low tide)
Emerald
Shoal Cave (low tide)
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Phenac City (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront (Poké Radar)
Platinum
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake AcuityNight
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Transfer from Pokéwalker
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Icy Mountain Rd.
Generation V
Black
White
Poké Transfer
Black 2
White 2
Poké Transfer
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
X
Y
Friend Safari (Ice)
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Shoal Cave (low tide)
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Mount Lanakila, Tapu Village
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Mount Lanakila, Tapu Village
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword
Shield
Route 8, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Watchtower Ruins, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke HillsDusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's SeatSh, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Tunnel to the Top, Giant's FootSlippery Slope, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)
Snorunt prefer caves and other enclosed spaces where they feel protected. That explains why we saw one living in a hole dug out from a mound of snow in the Shiver Snowfields.
Evolution data
Unevolved
Snorunt Ice
Level 42→
First Evolution
Glalie Ice
+ Dawn Stone(female)→
First Evolution
Froslass Ice Ghost
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby
Sapphire
Emerald
FireRed
LeafGreen
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Back
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Back
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Back
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Front
Back
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation V
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VI
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Front
Back
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Back
Generation VIII
Sword
Shield
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
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For other sprites and images, please see Snorunt images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
In animation
Main series
Snorunt in Pokémon Horizons: The SeriesKen Sugimori reference sheet for Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire
Major appearances
Ash's Snorunt
Snorunt made its animated series debut in Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt!. The Snow Hat Pokémon stole Ash's Badges, and so he chased after it. Ash eventually gained Snorunt's trust and it joined his team. After learning Ice Beam by practicing extensively, Snorunt evolved into Glalie in Rhapsody in Drew.
Other
In PK19, a Snorunt got stuck in the snow on an icy island, but it was rescued by Pikachu and his friends, after which it joined them.
In The Drifting Snorunt!, a Snorunt, Glalie, and Froslass were nearly poached by a Poacher, but it was rescued by Chimchar and Froslass.
A Snorunt first appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two), onboard the Brave Olivine, as part of the Rising Volt Tacklers crew. Snorunt made additional appearances throughout Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
Minor appearances
Snorunt debuted in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Snorunt appeared in PK13.
A Snorunt appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Trainer's Snorunt appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.
A Coordinator's Snorunt appeared in What I Did for Love!.
In Camping It Up!, the Pokémon Summer Academy gave one of the students a Snorunt to train.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Snorunt competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
Five Snorunt appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other four wild.
A Snorunt appeared in Absol Absolved!.
A Snorunt appeared in Roy and Fuecoco's First Snow!.
A Trainer's Snorunt appeared in A New Song for Fuecoco.
Two Snorunt appeared in HZ101, under the ownership of two Student's.
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
AG108
Snorunt
Ash's Pokédex
Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. Snorunt primarily inhabits very snowy regions. It has long been said that any home visited by a Snorunt will be blessed with good fortune.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
DP116
Snorunt
Dawn's Pokédex
Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. Snorunt is said to bring great wealth to any home that it lives in.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
JN064
Snorunt
Goh's Rotom Phone
Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. An Ice type. Snorunt can only live in frozen conditions. It survives by eating ice.
POKÉTOON
Snorunt in POKÉTOON
Several Snorunt appeared in Snorunt's Summer Vacation. One of them got lost in a warm climate.
In the manga
Snorunt in Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
Main article: Ash's Snorunt
Ash owns a Snorunt in Ash & Pikachu just like his animated series counterpart.
Pokémon Adventures
Snorunt is one of the Pokémon owned by the Hoenn Elite Four Glacia along with its evolved form, unlike only Spheal being shown in her possession instead of its evolved forms. It is not seen in battle. It first appeared in A Royal Rumble with Regirock, Regice and Registeel I.
A Snorunt appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.
The Battle Factory rented a Snorunt, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
The Battle Tower rented a Snorunt, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In Striking Out Snover, four wild Snorunt are shown near Snowpoint City, with some of them being cared for by Candice.
A Snorunt appeared in To and Fro with Froslass.
Multiple Snorunt appeared in Shock!! Father in the Pendant!, where it was seen on Mount Lanakila.
Three Snorunt appeared in the Wild Area in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Snorunt appeared in Death Match Between Summer And Winter!.
In the TCG
Main article: Snorunt (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl / for Wii U /Ultimate
Snorunt appears on the Ice terrain of the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage in all three games, and also as a trophy in Brawl.
Trophy information
"A Snow Hat Pokémon. It usually moves about in groups of around five. According to folklore, "Snorunt seen at night herald deep snow the next day," and "homes in which Snorunt reside are sure to prosper." In reality, however, the truth behind Snorunt tales lies in mystery. Male Snorunt evolve into Glalie, while females given a Dawn Stone evolve into Froslass."
Trivia
Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Snorunt trophy incorrectly claims that only male Snorunt evolve into Glalie.
Snorunt and its Evolutions are the only Ice-type Pokémon in the Fairy Egg Group.
Although the Ice-type has existed since the first Generation of Pokémon, Snorunt is the first pure Ice-type in the Pokédex, despite having debuted in the third Generation.
Origin
Snorunt appears to be based on yukiwarashi, Japanese snow spirits in the form of a child.
More specifically, Snorunt may be based on yukinko, snow spirits with the appearance of a child wearing a minoboushi, a traditional winter wear from Japan that consists of a conical snow-cloak made of straw. Yukinko are also said to be the children of yuki-onna; this may have inspired Snorunt evolving into Froslass, who seems to be based on the latter.
Snorunt's Pokédex entries seem to suggest that it may be based on zashiki-warashi, mischievous spirits said to bring fortune to families it visits; and on the Korpokkur, a race of small people in Ainu folklore said to live in harmony under the leaves of plants.
Name origin
Snorunt may be a combination of snow and runt (a smaller-than-average animal).
Yukiwarashi is literally 雪童子 yukiwarashi (either referring to the generic name for childlike snow spirits, or the homonym tale in the folklore of Niigata Prefecture). It may also involve a combination of 雪 yuki (snow) and 座敷童子 zashiki-warashi or 童子 warashi (archaic word for child).
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ユキワラシ Yukiwarashi
From 雪 yuki, 座敷童子 zashiki-warashi, and 童子 warashi
French
Stalgamin
From stalagmite, gamin, and a play on sale gamin
Spanish
Snorunt
Same as English name
German
Schneppke
From Schnee and Steppke
Italian
Snorunt
Same as English name
Korean
눈꼬마 Nunkoma
From 눈 nun and 꼬마 kkoma
Mandarin Chinese
雪童子 Xuětóngzǐ
From 雪 xuě and 童子 tóngzǐ
Cantonese Chinese
雪童子 Syuttùhngjí
From 雪 syut and 童子 tùhngjí
More languages
Hindi
बर्फ़बचा Barfbacha
From बर्फ़ barf and बच्चा bachcha
Thai
ยูกิวาราชิ Yukiwarachi
Transcription of Japanese name
Related articles
Ash's Snorunt
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