460: Abomasnow

Essentials

Abomasnow

Abilities

Snow Warning: Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Dream Ability

Soundproof: Protects against sound-based moves.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 460
Original Sinnoh: 143
Extended Sinnoh: 143

Names

French: Blizzaroi
Chinese: 暴雪王
German: Rexblisar
Korean: 눈설왕
Japanese: ユキノオー (yukinooo)
Official Roomaji: Yukinooh

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster
Plant

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

214

3057 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Attack
1 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

	5%	NeverMeltIce
	5%	NeverMeltIce

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Snover	Abomasnow Level up, starting at level 40

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	90	82.3	353	384
Attack	92	73.5	252	283
Defense	75	61.3	218	249
Special Attack	92	77.5	252	283
Special Defense	85	75.0	238	269
Speed	60	44.0	188	219
Total	494	72.5

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/15/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It whips up blizzards in mountains that are always buried in snow. It is the abominable snowman.
: It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”
: They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
: It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.

: They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Frost Tree
Color: White
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

7'2.6"
2.2 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

1355

298.7 lb
135.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

Moves

Grass and Ice moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
—	—	—	Powder Snow			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
—	—	—	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
5	5	5	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
9	9	9	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
13	13	13	GrassWhistle			15	—	55%		Puts the target to sleep.
17	17	17	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
21	21	21	Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
26	26	26	Ice Shard			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
31	31	31	Ingrain			20	—	—		Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
36	36	36	Wood Hammer			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
47	47	47	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
58	58	58	Sheer Cold			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Snover but not Abomasnow
			Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
			Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
			Growth			40	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage.
			Leech Seed			10	—	90%		Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.
			Magical Leaf			20	60	—		Never misses.
			Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
			Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
			Stomp			20	65	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
			Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
			Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
			Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
			Outrage			15	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
			Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			Synthesis			5	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.
			Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
			Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01		Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
03	03		Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
09	09		Bullet Seed			30	25	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19	19		Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23		Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
70	70	70	Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
72	72		Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
75	75	75	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		79	Frost Breath			10	40	90%		Always scores a critical hit.
78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H8	H8		Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.