Cryogonal Best Moveset
Ice at 135 Sp. Def and 105 Speed with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. The special bulk is impressive and the Speed is real. 50/50 physical stats collapse instantly. The moveset clears hazards with Rapid Spin and fires special Ice TermStab at 95 Sp. Atk. D-Tier as a fast special wall that can't take physical hits.
Pure Ice with 135 Sp. Def and Rapid Spin in Gen V (Black & White). Removed hazards while tanking special hits. 30 Defense made any physical move lethal.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cryogonal best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Recover
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Defog replaced Rapid Spin as the preferred hazard removal in Gen VI (X & Y). Cryogonal's main utility was less unique. Dropped a tier.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline by Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 135 Sp. Def was impressive but 30 Defense meant Cryogonal folded to any physical contact. The ultimate glass cannon wall.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Freeze Dry
- Recover
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Pure Ice with 30 Defense had no business trying to wall anything in a format with physical priority moves everywhere.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Freeze Dry
- Recover
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of decline in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Rapid Spin was still there, but Defog and Boots made the spinner role nearly obsolete.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Freeze Dry
- Recover
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Cryogonal Weakness
Cryogonal's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Cryogonal's special bulk (base 135 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Cryogonal Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Cryogonal
Ting-Lu deals 45-53% with Earthquake.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin32-38% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn20-23% Scald7-9% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake45-53% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Raging Bolt builds →Thunderclap23-27% Thunderbolt29-34% Dragon Pulse27-32% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear6-7% Draco Meteor36-43% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Gliscor builds →Earthquake40-47% Knock Off26-31% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Zapdos builds →Hurricane25-29% Volt Switch16-19% Heat Wave 2x43-50% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hydrapple builds →Giga Drain16-19% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Garchomp builds →Earthquake63-74% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Primarina builds →Moonblast29-34% Surf27-32% Flip Turn18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Pelipper builds →Hurricane20-23% U Turn17-20% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Cryogonal doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find no compatible partners across one egg group, and eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Cryogonal is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyShiny Cryogonal
One shade of ice blue becomes another shade of ice blue. Cryogonal's geometric snowflake design deserved a dramatic palette shift, and instead it got nothing.
Shiny Cryogonal Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Cryogonal Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyCryogonal Locations
1 encounter spot for Cryogonal starting from late-game routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Best Locations to Catch Cryogonal in Scarlet & Violet
Cryogonal, a floating crystalline Ice type, hovers over a few of Lumiose's Wild Zones, the chime staying inside a narrow overworld band from level 26 to level 28.
Best Locations to Catch Cryogonal in Legends: Z-A
Cryogonal appears at high spawn rates across 23 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Cryogonal in Sword & Shield
You'll find Cryogonal across 23 walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 60-65, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
Cryogonal can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Cryogonal is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Cryogonal's all-in on Sp. Def at the expense of Attack. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Cryogonal appear during cold seasons. It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into these Pokémon.
Cryogonal Guide
Use Cryogonal as a support. Splits damage between physical and special. It outspeeds most threats,
Build your team around Darkrai, Slowking Galar, and Hatterene. These have the highest co-usage rates with Cryogonal in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Timid on Cryogonal. +Speed is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Cryogonal has appeared in 9 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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