Is Abomasnow Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Grass/Ice with AbilitySnow Warning summoning hail. Ice handles the Dragon trial and Kahili's Flying E4, Grass covers Olivia and Hapu. Four-times Fire weakness limits where you can safely use it. No Mega Stone. Useful in specific matchups, dangerous in others.
Snover has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Snover's weaknesses hard.
Snover trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Snover's weaknesses hard.
Snover has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Snover has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Snover's weaknesses hard.
Snover trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Snover has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Snover trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Snover resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Abomasnow's weaknesses hard.
Abomasnow has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Abomasnow has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Abomasnow has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Abomasnow trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Abomasnow on Ultra Space Wilds (interact, Lv 60). UNCOMMON. Encounter through Ultra Wormholes in Ultra Space Wilds during post-game
How to Get Abomasnow in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Abomasnow is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Abomasnow in USUM
Step 1Obtain Snover- Step 2Abomasnow ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CaveLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
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 |
What is Abomasnow Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Abomasnow
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Charmeleon builds →Ember 4x68-81% Brick Break 2x34-41% | ||
 Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Litten builds →Fire Fang 4x95-112%KO Double Kick 2x17-20% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salamence builds →Fly 2x107-127%KO Fire Fang 4x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x59-71% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x68-81% Wing Attack 2x56-66% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 4x110-131%KO Brick Break 2x44-51% Clear Smog 2x28-33% | ||
 Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x104-123%KO Double Kick 2x17-21% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salazzle builds →Ember 4x72-85% Smog 2x28-35% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x113-133%KO Double Kick 2x18-22% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salazzle builds →Ember 4x78-92% Smog 2x31-38% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Charmeleon builds →Ember 4x63-75% Brick Break 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 4x121-143%KO Smog 2x30-36% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 4x114-136%KO Brick Break 2x42-50% Clear Smog 2x27-33% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x102-121%KO Double Kick 2x18-21% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 4x131-155%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 4x126-148%KO Venoshock 2x58-68% Leech Life 2x35-41% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 4x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x43-52% Clear Smog 2x28-33% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x105-124%KO Leech Life 2x43-52% Double Kick 2x18-21% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salazzle builds →Overheat 4x229-269%KO Venoshock 2x58-69% Leech Life 2x34-41% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Houndoom builds →Overheat 4x229-269%KO Smog 2x19-22% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Incineroar builds →Overheat 4x177-208%KO Leech Life 2x54-64% Brick Break 2x50-59% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Flareon builds →Overheat 4x203-239%KO Smog 2x17-20% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x258-304%KO Bug Buzz 2x90-107%KO Hurricane 2x73-86% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Blaziken builds →Overheat 4x220-259%KO High Jump Kick 2x129-152%KO Rock Slide 2x51-60% Aerial Ace 2x40-48% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz 4x213-251%KO Close Combat 2x106-125%KO U-turn 2x42-49% Rock Slide 2x45-53% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salazzle builds →Overheat 4x220-259%KO Sludge Bomb 2x77-90% Leech Life 2x32-38% Acrobatics 2x23-27% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x275-325%KO Smog 2x22-26% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x276-325%KO Smog 2x22-26% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x259-305%KO Bug Buzz 2x90-107%KO Hurricane 2x73-86% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 4x256-302%KO Smog 2x16-19% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
 Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x279-328%KO Smog 2x22-26% | ||
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Solgaleo builds →Flare Blitz 4x181-213%KO Sunsteel Strike 2x114-134%KO Stone Edge 2x76-90% Wake-Up Slap 2x53-63% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x262-308%KO Bug Buzz 2x91-108%KO Hurricane 2x75-88% Poison Jab 2x31-37% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 4x233-275%KO Leech Life 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x49-58% Acrobatics 2x36-42% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 4x243-286%KO High Jump Kick 2x132-156%KO Brave Bird 2x81-95% Stone Edge 2x68-80% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Quagsire builds →Scald5-6% Earthquake14-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Gastrodon builds →Scald6-7% Earthquake13-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Psychic12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureGentle Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Altaria builds →Earthquake12-14% Ice Beam12-14% Draco Meteor17-20% | ||
Abomasnow Evolutions
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. 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 67 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Avalanche, Bullet Seed, Double-Edge and 8 more.
USUM Abomasnow Best Moveset
AbilitySnow Warning sets hail on entry, enabling MoveBlizzard at 100%% accuracy. Mega Abomasnow pushes Sp. Atk to 132 with base 92 Attack for mixed offense. Grass/Ice TermStab covers Ground, Water, Dragon, and Flying. But 60 Speed stays 30 in Mega form and seven weaknesses define the defensive limits. The moveset sits at D-tier through sun and rain competition for weather slots.
Best Build
Abomasnow best EVs are Attack and Sp. Atk
Mixed Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Wood Hammer
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Abomasnow gets Avalanche and Bullet Seed exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Wood Hammer and Solar Beam.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Abomasnow Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Snow Warning changes the entire equation for Abomasnow. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Blizzard with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Abomasnow can Mega Evolve into Mega Abomasnow. That's 594 BST, up from 494. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Abomasnow is a static encounter at Alola Ultra Space Wilds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Abomasnow appears at level 60. Prerequisite: UNCOMMON. Save before the encounter. These one-shot Pokemon don't respawn if you knock them out or run out of Poke Balls.
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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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