The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Snow Land Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
When it finds humans or Pokémon it likes, it freezes them and takes them to its chilly den, where they become decorations.
It freezes prey by blowing its −58 degree Fahrenheit breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
Type-wise, Froslass takes extra damage from Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Garchomp's Earthquake hits Froslass for 78-92%. Slowbro's Scald hits Froslass for 41-48%. Venusaur deals 39-46% with Giga Drain.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Garchomp builds →Earthquake78-92% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Slowbro builds →Scald41-48% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb23-27% Giga Drain39-46% Knock Off 2x34-41% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Stunfisk builds →Discharge35-41% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMotordrive ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Emolga builds →Nuzzle7-9% Volt Switch38-45% U Turn9-10% | ||
Froslass is one of 2 ways Snorunt's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Snorunt to get eggs. Froslass and Glalie share the same 480 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Froslass to get Snorunt eggs using 66 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups.
The Sash lets Froslass ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Spikes up, and Cursedbody squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Froslass best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Destiny Bond
- Triple Axel
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Spikes
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Aurora Veil
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Frost Breath
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Destiny Bond
- Triple Axel
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Spikes
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Aurora Veil
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Frost Breath
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder Wave
- Ally Switch
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Froslass learns Blizzard and Poltergeist naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Froslass learns Blizzard and Ice Beam naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Dark and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
STAB options run deep here. Froslass doesn't have to settle for one Ice and Ghost attack when there's a whole lineup. Blizzard and Ice Beam are the headliners, with Dark and Normal coverage and more backing them up.
Breeding's the move. Block and Disable give Froslass options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Froslass tops out at low spawn rates across 10 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Froslass in Scarlet & Violet
To get Froslass, start by catching Snorunt through walking encounters at Lv. 15-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route42%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route42%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route6%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route6%Early
Step 2Froslass ✓Casseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.39-60 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.39-60 Water1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.39-60 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.39-60 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.39-60 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.39-60 Cave1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.39-60 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.39-60 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.39-60 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.39-60 Route1%Lateor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
Froslass isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Snorunt from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword. The evolution path from Snorunt to Froslass is covered in the steps below.
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Froslass in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Froslass in Legends: Arceus
The path to Froslass starts with Snorunt at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnoruntAvalanche SlopesGrassUncommonAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommonBonechill WastesGrassUncommonWhiteout ValleyGrassUncommon
Step 2Froslass ✓Avalanche SlopesGrassUncommonAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommonBonechill WastesGrassUncommonIce Column ChamberGrass IceRareor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Froslass. The 2-stage line runs through Snorunt, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Froslass in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Snorunt is your first catch on the way to Froslass. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 16-63 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnoruntIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterRoute 216Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.33-34 Route22%LateRoute 216Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.33-34 Route22%LateAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Water22%LateAcuity LakefrontShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Water22%LateRoute 217Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Route22%LateRoute 217Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Route22%LateGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Froslass ✓
We rate Froslass B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 480 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Base 110 Speed stands out.
Froslass's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Rhyperior (Rock), and Gengar (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Froslass's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Snow Cloak is the go-to ability for Froslass. It increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Froslass is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a hazard setter.
Best way to handle Froslass: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Rock, and Ghost-type attackers hit hardest.
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Froslass appears in 14 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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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 6ORAS
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
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