459: Snover

Essentials

Snover

Frost Tree Pokémon

Abilities

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

Hidden Ability

Soundproof: Protects against sound-based moves.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 459
Original Sinnoh: 142
Extended Sinnoh: 142
Mountain Kalos: 88

Names

Japanese: ユキカブリ (yukikaburi)
: ユキカブリ
Official roomaji: Yukikaburi
Korean: 눈쓰개
Chinese: 雪笠怪
: 雪笠怪
French: Blizzi
German: Shnebedeck
Spanish: Snover
Italian: Snover

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster
Grass

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

120

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

	5%	Never-Melt Ice
	5%	Never-Melt Ice
	5%	Never-Melt Ice
		nothing
	5%	Never-Melt Ice

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	60	38.5	293	324
Attack	62	32.5	192	223
Defense	50	23.1	168	199
Special Attack	62	45.6	192	223
Special Defense	60	37.0	188	219
Speed	40	17.2	148	179
Total	334	26.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/12/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.

: During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
: In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
: During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
: In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.

Sprites

Miscellany

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

Height

3'3.4"
1.0 m

Weight

505

111.3 lb
50.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

X

Route 17

Y

Route 17

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 50
Rate: 30

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.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Powder Snow			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
5	5	5	5	5	5	Razor Leaf			25	55	95%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
9	9	9	9	9	9	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
13	13	13	13	13	13	Grass Whistle			15	—	55%		Puts the target to sleep.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
26	26	26	26	26	26	Ice Shard			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
31	31	31	31	31	31	Ingrain			20	—	—		Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.
36	36	36	36	36	36	Wood Hammer			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
41	41	41	41	41	41	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
46	46	46	46	46	46	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.
						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			20	—	—		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			10	130	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.
						Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
						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.
						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
						Seed Bomb			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	50	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.
						Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
						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.
03	03					Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	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	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
16	16	16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19	19					Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
20	20	20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			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.
27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
30	30	30	30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
42	42	42	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	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	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	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
53	53	53	53	53	53	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
58	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
70	70	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	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		79	79	79	79	Frost Breath			10	60	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.
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	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	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		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.