What separates Cryogonal from the pack is Levitate — it gives it a Ground immunity. Combine that with Ice typing and it clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark. The stat spread leans into special offense. Been around since Gen 5.
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 uses its chains of ice to constrict its opponents and then flash-freezes them where they stand.
Cryogonal Weakness
FragileCryogonal's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel moves. 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.
Cryogonal doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Cryogonal (with patience) with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Cryogonal doesn't rely on pure speed. Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Rapid Spin and utility options keep the pressure on while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Cryogonal Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Freeze Dry
- Recover
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Cryogonal develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Ice Beam and Solar Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Cryogonal develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Ice Beam and Solar Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Cryogonal develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Ice Beam and Solar Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Cryogonal develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Ice Beam and Solar Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Cryogonal doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
No wild encounters for Cryogonal in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Cryogonal appears at high spawn rates across 46 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
46 walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 60-65 for Cryogonal across Sword and Shield. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Don't let Cryogonal's 515 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a pivot.
Cryogonal doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Ice-type Pokemon with strong stats at 515 BST — no evolution needed.
Run Levitate on Cryogonal. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
Cryogonal fills the pivot role. It's a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Cryogonal appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- 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 IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
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