Stats & Training
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.
It freezes foes with an icy breath that is nearly −60 degrees Fahrenheit. What seems to be its body is actually hollow.
It freezes foes with an icy breath that is nearly −60 degrees Fahrenheit. What seems to be its body is actually hollow.
Froslass Weakness
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (86-102%).
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x86-102%KO Ice Shard13-16% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 35 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Disable, Fake Tears and 6 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Froslass Best Moveset
The Sash lets Froslass ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Snowcloak squeezes extra value from the position. Flexible EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Froslass best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder Wave
- Ally Switch
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Froslass in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ✓
Froslass Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Froslass C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. At 480 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Shadow Ball with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a hazard setter.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the best way to handle Froslass: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Rock, and Ghost-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
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
Winds & Waves