Abomasnow Best Moveset
AbilitySnow Warning sets snow on entry, enabling Aurora Veil (halves physical and special damage for 5 turns) and boosting Blizzard accuracy to 100%. Held ItemIcy Rock extends snow to 8 turns. NatureModest at 92 Sp. Atk fires Grass and Ice TermStab behind the snow support. Seven type weaknesses are brutal, but the snow utility is the role.
The only Pokemon with Snow Warning in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Hail damaged every non-Ice-type each turn, and Blizzard never missed in the weather Abomasnow set.
Best Moves
Best Build
Abomasnow best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Permanent hail from Snow Warning chipped entire teams in Gen V (Black & White), and Abomasnow was the only way to get it. Peaked here.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Blizzard
- Ice Shard
- Hidden Power Fire
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Mega Abomasnow got Snow Warning plus higher stats in Gen VI (X & Y). But weather was nerfed to five turns, and other weather setters were better in practice.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Blizzard
- Giga Drain
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline by Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Grass/Ice left Abomasnow weak to Fighting, Fire, Rock, Bug, Flying, Poison, and Steel. Seven weaknesses was too many.
Mixed Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Wood Hammer
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Base Abomasnow was slow, frail to most of the metagame, and hail barely mattered when better weather options existed.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Avalanche
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Snow replaced hail as the weather condition in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet), removing the residual damage that was Abomasnow's main contribution to any team.
Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Aurora Veil
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Abomasnow Weakness
Abomasnow is weak to Fire, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Steel. Watch out for Fire attacks, those deal 4x damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Abomasnow's overall bulk (90/105/105) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Abomasnow Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Abomasnow
Rillaboom's U-turn hits Abomasnow for 62-73%. Meowscarada deals 51-61% with U-turn.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn4-5% Scald4-4% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off28-34% U Turn 2x62-73% Wood Hammer26-31% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off24-28% U Turn 2x51-61% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
Evolved from Snover. Abomasnow is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+70 over Snover), and Abomasnow peaks at 594 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Abomasnow
Abomasnow appears at moderate rates across 4 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.
Where To Catch Abomasnow in SV
Snover is your first catch on the way to Abomasnow. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnoverPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.62Overworld
Step 2Abomasnow ✓Polar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.70Overworldor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
moderate rates for Abomasnow across 1 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Abomasnow in LZA
- Step 1Catch SnoverWild Zone 12Lv.32-33OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Abomasnow ✓Wild Zone 12Lv.43-45OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
A few locations for Abomasnow with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Abomasnow in PLA
To get Abomasnow, start by catching Snover through walking encounters at Lv. 36-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoverGlacier TerraceLv.36-39CaveRate 15%Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%
Step 2Abomasnow ✓Glacier TerraceLv.49-52CaveRate 15%Avalugg's LegacyLv.52-60GrassRate 15%or evolve from Snover (Step 1)
A few locations for Abomasnow with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Abomasnow in BDSP
To get Abomasnow, start by catching Snover through walking encounters at Lv. 32-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoverRoute 216Lv.32-33GrassRate 25%Acuity LakefrontLv.34-35GrassRate 25%Route 217Lv.34-35GrassRate 25%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.38CaveRate 20%Glacial CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Abomasnow ✓Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.40CaveRate 20%or evolve from Snover (Step 1)
Base Stats
Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Abomasnow's stat line in a nutshell. 5 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs.
The buds on its back have sprouted into impressive icicles that can whip up massive blizzards of −22 degrees Fahrenheit.
Abomasnow Guide
Snow Warning changes the entire equation for Abomasnow. The 594 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Abomasnow can Mega Evolve into Mega Abomasnow. That's 694 BST, up from 594. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Abomasnow's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Nidoking (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Charizard is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Flying, Bug, Rock, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Abomasnow won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Snow Warning is what you want on Abomasnow. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. On wall sets, Snow Warning pairs with Abomasnow's base 105 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Abomasnow is a mixed attacker with base 132 Attack and 132 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Abomasnow has appeared in 14 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves