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Snorunt

Snow Hat Pokémon

Snorunt official artwork
Official art

Snorunt is an Ice-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel and Fire, with a base stat total of 300. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ice
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
16.8 kg 37.0 lbs
Base stat total
300 Higher than 14% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
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

HP50125–157210–304
Atk5063–11294–218
Def5063–11294–218
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe5063–11294–218
Total300Higher than 14% of Pokémon
HP50Atk50Def50Spe50SpD50SpA50

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: 1 HP.

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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 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Snorunt 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
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112Snorunt · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102Snorunt · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
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
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70Snorunt · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0361SnoruntIce
    1. Level 42
      #0362GlalieIce
      1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Glalitite
        #0362Mega GlalieIce
    2. Use Dawn Stone (female)
      #0478FroslassIceGhost
      1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Froslassite
        #0478Mega FroslassIceGhost

Moves

Level up 15

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
1Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).IceSpec40100%25
5LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
10Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
15Ice ShardUsually goes first.IcePhys40100%30
20ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
25Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
30Frost BreathAlways results in a critical hit.IceSpec6090%10
35Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
40Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
45SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
50Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
55Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
60Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM / HM / TR 30

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

Egg moves 5

EggBlockPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5
EggDisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
EggIcicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys8590%10
EggRolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20
EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10

Biology

Snorunt are seen as omens of prosperity or snowstorms. A social species, it lives in groups of around five Snorunt and enjoys playing with children.

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

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Snow Hat Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Gray
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

English
Snorunt
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 HP
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
60
Medium

Breeding

FairyMineral
♂ 50%♀ 50%
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

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.