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
Gliscor's Earthquake hits Cryogonal for 40-47%. Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Cryogonal for 43-50%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Gliscor builds →Earthquake40-47% Knock Off26-31% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Zapdos builds →Hurricane25-29% Volt Switch16-19% Heat Wave 2x43-50% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed 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 are average hatch time. 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 onlyHow to Get Cryogonal
Cryogonal doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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.
No wild encounters for Cryogonal in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
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.
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 to Catch Cryogonal in Sword & Shield
23 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.
Cryogonal doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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
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 support.
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 support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 50 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Rapid Spin, Freezedry, Recover, and Flash Cannon on Cryogonal. Rapid Spin is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Cryogonal has appeared in 9 games across 6 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 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