No. 0459

Snover

Frost Tree Pokémon

Official art

Snover is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Fire and 2× weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug and Steel, with a base stat total of 334. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass Ice

Height: 1 m 3′03″
Weight: 50.5 kg 111.3 lbs
Base stat total: 334 Higher than 28% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

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.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk6273–125116–245

Def5063–11294–218

SpA6273–125116–245

SpD6072–123112–240

Spe4054–10176–196

Total334Higher than 28% of Pokémon

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 Atk.

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Type matchups

GrassIceshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Fire

2×

BugFightingFlyingPoisonRockSteel

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalGhostPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

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 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

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

On switch-in, this Pokémon summons .
Everything about Snow Warning →
Other Pokémon with Snow Warning 7
Alolan Vulpix Alolan Ninetales Abomasnow Mega Froslass Vanilluxe Amaura Aurorus
This Pokémon is to , unless it used the move.
Everything about Soundproof →
Other Pokémon with Soundproof 14
Voltorb Electrode Mr. Mime Whismur Loudred Exploud Shieldon Bastiodon Mime Jr.Abomasnow Bouffalant Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

5.4% of teams · rank #22 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

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

Usage by rating

All games5.7%
1500 weighting5.8%
1630 weighting5.4%
1760 weighting5.7%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%

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 Spe1.0%
Hasty 180 SpA / 196 Spe0.8%

Tera types

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

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Mienfoo48.5%
Mudbray28.0%

Evolution

#0459SnoverGrassIce
1. Level 40
  #0460AbomasnowGrassIce
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Abomasite
    #0460Mega AbomasnowGrassIce

Moves

Level up 12


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).	Ice	Spec	40	100%	25
5	LeafageNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	40	100%	40
10	MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
15	Ice ShardUsually goes first.	Ice	Phys	40	100%	30
20	Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Grass	Phys	55	95%	25
25	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
30	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
35	IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.	Grass	Status	—	—	20
41	Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.	Grass	Phys	120	100%	15
45	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
50	Sheer ColdOHKOs non-Ice targets. Fails if user's lower level.	Ice	Spec	—	30%	5

TM / HM / TR 36


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Spec	55	95%	15
TM46	AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Ice	Phys	60	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM52	SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM124	Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.	Ice	Phys	80	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM187	Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Ice	Phys	25	100%	30
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10
TM194	Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.	Grass	Phys	55	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 5


Egg	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
Egg	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
Egg	Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	65	100%	20
Egg	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10

Biology

Snover grows berries on its head in the spring, which bird Pokémon like to eat.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#622 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

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

Pokédex entries

: Frost Tree Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: White

: —
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

English: Snover
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 1 Atk
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 67
: Slow

Breeding

: MonsterGrass
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 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

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.