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 prey by blowing its -58 degrees F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Froslass with Fire Blast (105-124%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (164-193%). Bronzong deals 44-52% with Earthquake.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Infernape builds →U Turn16-19% Fire Blast 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x164-193%KO | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Bronzong builds →Earthquake44-52% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake45-53% Stone Edge 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Weavile builds →Ice Shard15-17% Pursuit 2x60-70% | ||
Platinum 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 Bide, Block, Disable and 2 more.
Platinum Froslass Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Bide and Block give Froslass options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 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
Reminder Moves
How to Get Froslass in Platinum
Can't catch Froslass directly. Start with Snorunt at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Snorunt to Froslass is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Froslass in Platinum
Snorunt is your first catch on the way to Froslass. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 33-40 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SnoruntAcuity LakefrontGrass Lv.33 WaterUncommonLateNightRoute 216Grass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateNightRoute 217Grass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateNightLake AcuityGrass Lv.39-40 WaterUncommonLateNight
Step 2Froslass ✓
Froslass Guide
For Platinum, we rate Froslass C-Tier: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. At 480 BST, it fits the pivot role. Base 110 Speed stands out.
In Platinum, 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 mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
In Platinum, 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