Stats & Training
Attack and Sp. Atk carry most of Abomasnow's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Doduo builds →Fly 2x80-95% Steel Wing 2x44-54% Pluck 2x54-66% Aerial Ace 2x54-66% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Zubat builds →Fly 2x54-66% Sludge Bomb 2x49-59% Steel Wing 2x32-39% Pluck 2x41-51% | ||
 Starly Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Starly builds →Fly 2x61-73% Steel Wing 2x32-39% Wing Attack 2x41-51% Aerial Ace 2x41-51% | ||
 Kricketot Bug | D | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x74-89% Steel Wing 2x38-47% Pluck 2x53-64% Aerial Ace 2x53-64% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x70-83% Bug Bite 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x43-51% Gust 2x36-45% | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Doduo builds →Fly 2x74-89% Steel Wing 2x38-47% Pluck 2x53-64% Aerial Ace 2x53-64% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Zubat builds →Fly 2x47-57% Sludge Bomb 2x36-45% Steel Wing 2x28-34% Pluck 2x36-45% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Overheat 4x153-181%KO Fire Blast 4x133-157%KO Iron Tail 2x52-62% Flamethrower 4x109-128%KO | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x56-67% Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x54-64% Fly 2x69-82% U-turn 2x36-43% Steel Wing 2x36-43% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x77-90% Fly 2x50-58% Air Slash 2x56-67% Steel Wing 2x26-31% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Murkrow builds →Fly 2x71-84% Steel Wing 2x38-45% Wing Attack 2x50-58% Pluck 2x50-58% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Overheat 4x153-181%KO Fire Blast 4x133-157%KO Iron Tail 2x52-62% Flamethrower 4x109-128%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x56-67% Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x54-64% Fly 2x69-82% U-turn 2x36-43% Steel Wing 2x36-43% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x77-90% Fly 2x50-58% Air Slash 2x56-67% Steel Wing 2x26-31% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Wingull builds →Fly 2x37-44% Air Slash 2x42-50% U-turn 2x19-23% Steel Wing 2x19-23% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Overheat 4x147-174%KO Fire Blast 4x126-149%KO Iron Tail 2x51-61% Flamethrower 4x105-124%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x55-64% Rock Slide 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x52-62% Fly 2x67-79% U-turn 2x35-41% Steel Wing 2x35-41% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x74-87% Fly 2x48-57% Air Slash 2x55-64% Steel Wing 2x25-30% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Wingull builds →Fly 2x36-42% Air Slash 2x40-47% U-turn 2x18-21% Steel Wing 2x18-21% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Overheat 4x144-169%KO Fire Blast 4x124-147%KO Iron Tail 2x50-60% Flamethrower 4x101-119%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x52-62% Rock Slide 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x50-60% Fly 2x66-78% U-turn 2x34-41% Steel Wing 2x34-41% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Wingull builds →Fly 2x34-41% Air Slash 2x39-46% U-turn 2x18-21% Steel Wing 2x18-21% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Overheat 4x141-167%KO Fire Blast 4x124-146%KO Iron Tail 2x49-59% Flamethrower 4x101-120%KO | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Steelix builds →Iron Tail 2x74-88% Stone Edge 2x49-59% Flash Cannon 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x37-44% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x52-62% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Wingull builds →Fly 2x34-41% Air Slash 2x38-45% U-turn 2x18-21% Steel Wing 2x18-21% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Overheat 4x141-167%KO Fire Blast 4x124-146%KO Iron Tail 2x49-59% Flamethrower 4x101-120%KO | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Steelix builds →Iron Tail 2x74-88% Stone Edge 2x49-59% Flash Cannon 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x37-44% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x52-62% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Wingull Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCanalave City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Wingull builds →Fly 2x34-41% Air Slash 2x38-45% U-turn 2x18-21% Steel Wing 2x18-21% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scizor's Bullet Punch hits Abomasnow for 40-48%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x40-48% Knock Off22-26% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Evolved from Snover. Abomasnow is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Snover), and Abomasnow peaks at 494 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Abomasnow to get Snover eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Growth, Leech Seed and 5 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Abomasnow Best Moveset
Abomasnow doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Wood Hammer and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Abomasnow best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Synthesis
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Avalanche
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Abomasnow gets Double-Edge and Growth exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Wood Hammer and Solar Beam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Abomasnow in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.32-33 Route25%LateRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.32-33 Route25%LateAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Water25%LateAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Water25%LateRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Route25%LateRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Route25%LateMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.38 Cave20%LateMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.38 Cave20%LateGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 IceLateRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 IceLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Abomasnow ✓Mt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave20%LateMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave20%Lateor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
Abomasnow Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Snow Warning changes the entire equation for Abomasnow. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Wood Hammer with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Abomasnow does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Abomasnow hits 594 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
Snow Warning is what you want on Abomasnow. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Soundproof) work on paper but Snow Warning is what makes Abomasnow worth using.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Abomasnow is a mixed attacker with base 92 Attack and 92 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves