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Glaceon

Fresh Snow Pokémon

Glaceon official artwork
Official art

Glaceon is an Ice-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel and Fire, with a base stat total of 525. In Pokémon Champions it’s #145 on the Doubles ladder and #145 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
25.9 kg 57.1 lbs
Base stat total
525 Higher than 80% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Champions#145 Doubles Up 2 places this week · #145 Singles Up 4 places this weekUsual set Bright Powder · Modest · HP 32 / SpA 32 / Spe 2Full set →
Glaceon is able to lower its body temperature very quickly. It freezes the atmosphere, creating diamond dust that glitters like gems while it flutters and dances around.
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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334
Atk6072–123112–240
Def110117–178202–350
SpA130135–200238–394
SpD95103–161175–317
Spe6576–128121–251
Total525Higher than 80% of Pokémon
HP65Atk60Def110Spe65SpD95SpA130

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FightingFireRockSteel

Resists

½×
Ice
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostWaterGrassElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf (Choice Scarf)192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Glaceon outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Glaceon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128Glaceon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Glaceon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Glaceon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#145 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Bright Powder (49.2%) · Snow Cloak (90.0%) · Modest (63.9%) · HP 32 / SpA 32 / Spe 2 (12.5%)

MovesFreeze-DryBlizzardDetectIce Shard

Singles

#145 of 262 used

▲ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (40.6%) · Snow Cloak (76.8%) · Modest (74.6%) · HP 1 / Def 1 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (20.4%)

MovesFreeze-DryIce ShardMirror CoatYawn

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Glaceon, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.3%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.2%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.2%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.3%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.5% of teams · rank #117 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 4 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 4 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Stat Alignment
Modest
Stat Points
1 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Freeze-Dry, Special, power 70, accuracy 100%
  2. Mud Shot, Special, power 55, accuracy 95%
  3. Yawn, Status
  4. Mirror Coat, Special, accuracy 100%

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.5%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.5%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.5%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.5%

Stat Points

  • Modest 1 HP / 1 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe67.4%
  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe32.3%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA0.3%
  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe0%

These 4 cover 100.0% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0133EeveeNormal
    1. #0134VaporeonWater
    2. #0135JolteonElectric
    3. #0136FlareonFire
    4. Level up with high friendship (day)
      #0196EspeonPsychic
    5. Level up with high friendship (night)
      #0197UmbreonDark
    6. #0470LeafeonGrass
    7. #0471GlaceonIce
    8. Level up with high friendship knowing a Fairy-type move
      #0700SylveonFairy

Moves

Level up 23

EvoIcy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
1Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
1CovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhysical60100%25
1Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
5Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
10Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhysical40100%30
15Baby-Doll EyesLowers the target's Attack by 1.FairyStatus—100%30
20Ice ShardUsually goes first.IcePhysical40100%30
25Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
30Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
35SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
40Freeze-Dry10% chance to freeze. Super effective on Water.IceSpecial70100%20
45Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpecial—100%20
50Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
55Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhysical140100%5

TM / HM / TR 42

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpecial20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpecial50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpecial20100%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhysical60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhysical25100%30
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpecial50100%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhysical2090%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpecial80100%10

Biology

Glaceon can freeze the moisture in the air into ice and fire it at enemies. It can drop its body temperature below -75 °F if it needs to. It can cause snow to form in the air, so it is quite popular in ski resorts.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Category
Fresh Snow Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Blue
Shape
Pal Park area
Field
Extended Sinnoh#170Updated Unova#098Coastal Kalos#084Original Alola#130Original Akala#057Updated Alola#160Updated Akala#061Galar#203Crown Tundra#080Hisui#032Paldea#186Lumiose#107
  1. Glaceon is able to lower its body temperature very quickly. It freezes the atmosphere, creating diamond dust that glitters like gems while it flutters and dances around.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. The coldness emanating from Glaceon causes powdery snow to form, making it quite a popular Pokémon at ski resorts.

    Shield
  3. Any who become captivated by the beauty of the snowfall that Glaceon creates will be frozen before they know it.

    Sword
  4. It can instantaneously freeze any moisture that’s around it, creating ice pellets to shoot at its prey.

    Ultra Moon
  5. It protects itself by freezing its fur into sharp needles. It can drop its body temperature below –75 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Ultra Sun
  6. It freezes its fur into icicles, spiky and sharp, and tackles its prey.

    Moon
  7. It can control its body temperature at will. This enables it to freeze the moisture in the atmosphere, creating flurries of diamond dust.

    Sun
  8. It lowers its body heat to freeze its fur. The hairs then become like needles it can fire.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  9. It causes small ice crystals to form by lowering the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  10. By controlling its body heat, it can freeze the atmosphere around it to make a diamond-dust flurry.

    Platinum · Black · White · X · Omega Ruby
  11. As a protective technique, it can completely freeze its fur to make its hairs stand like needles.

    Diamond · Pearl

Names around the world

English
Glaceon
Japanese
グレイシア
Japanese (romaji)
Glacia
Korean
글레이시아
Chinese (Traditional)
冰伊布
Chinese (Simplified)
冰伊布
French
Givrali
German
Glaziola
Spanish
Glaceon
Italian
Glaceon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Eevee: Use Ice Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Sword: The Crown Tundra 2 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
Shield 2 areas
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60
Sword 2 areas
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 56–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.