Normal and Fighting moves don't affect Froslass at all — that's the advantage of Ice/Ghost typing. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark. Known as the Snow Land Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Snow Land Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
When it finds humans or Pokémon it likes, it freezes them and takes them to its chilly den, where they become decorations.
It freezes prey by blowing its −58 degree Fahrenheit breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
Froslass Weakness
AvgType-wise, Froslass takes extra damage from Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
Froslass is one of 2 ways Snorunt's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Snorunt to get eggs. Froslass and Glalie share the same 480 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes.
How to Evolve
Breed with Froslass to get Snorunt eggs using 66 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups.
The Sash lets Froslass ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Spikes up, and Cursedbody squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Best Froslass Moveset
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Destiny Bond
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Froslass learns Blizzard and Poltergeist naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Froslass learns Blizzard and Ice Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
STAB options run deep here. Froslass doesn't have to settle for one Ice and Ghost attack when there's a whole lineup. Blizzard and Ice Beam are the headliners, with Dark and Normal coverage and more backing them up.
Breeding's the move. Block and Disable give Froslass options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Froslass tops out at low spawn rates across 10 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Froslass in Scarlet & Violet
To get Froslass, start by catching Snorunt through walking encounters at Lv. 15-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.15-3942%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.15-3942%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworldLv.15-3912%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworldLv.15-3912%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.15-396%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.15-396%EarlyRoute
Step 2Froslass ✓HARDCasseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworldLv.39-601%LateWaterHARDCasseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworldLv.39-601%LateWaterHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.39-601%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.39-601%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.39-601%LateCaveHARDGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.39-601%LateCaveHARDNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworldLv.39-601%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworldLv.39-601%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworldLv.39-601%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworldLv.39-601%LateRouteor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
Froslass isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Snorunt from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword. The evolution path from Snorunt to Froslass is covered in the steps below.
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Froslass in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Froslass in Legends: Arceus
The path to Froslass starts with Snorunt at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnoruntEASYAvalanche SlopesGrassUncommonEASYAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommonEASYBonechill WastesGrassUncommonEASYWhiteout ValleyGrassUncommon
Step 2Froslass ✓EASYAvalanche SlopesGrassUncommonEASYAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommonEASYBonechill WastesGrassUncommonCHALLENGINGIce Column ChamberGrassRareIceor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Froslass. The 2-stage line runs through Snorunt, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Froslass in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Snorunt is your first catch on the way to Froslass. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 16-63 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnoruntEASYIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6315%MidIceUnique encounterEASYIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6315%MidIceUnique encounterEASYWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6315%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6315%MidCaveUnique encounterMODERATEGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-6310%MidCaveUnique encounterMODERATEGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6310%MidCaveUnique encounterCHALLENGINGRoute 216Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.33-3422%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 216Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.33-3422%LateRouteCHALLENGINGAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.35-3622%LateWaterCHALLENGINGAcuity LakefrontShining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.35-3622%LateWaterCHALLENGINGRoute 217Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.35-3622%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 217Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.35-3622%LateRouteGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Froslass ✓
We rate Froslass B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. At 480 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Base 110 Speed stands out.
Froslass's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Rhyperior (Rock), and Gengar (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Froslass's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Snow Cloak is the go-to ability for Froslass. It increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Froslass is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a hazard setter.
Froslass appears in 14 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Froslass appears in 14 titles across 6 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A