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.
When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice.
They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Cryogonal doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Cryogonal (with patience) with 49 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Levitate isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Nevermeltice for extra utility and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Cryogonal fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Cryogonal Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- 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
Finding Cryogonal at moderate rates takes patience. 12 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations
12 walking encounters at Lv. 28-31 for Cryogonal across Black and White. 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 C-Tier as a support.
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 support role. It's leaning toward the special side (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