Glaceon's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It can control its body temperature at will. This enables it to freeze the moisture in the atmosphere, creating flurries of diamond dust.
It lowers its body heat to freeze its fur. The hairs then become like needles it can fire.
Glaceon's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
Garchomp's Earthquake hits Glaceon for 56-65%. Slowbro's Scald hits Glaceon for 33-40%. Gliscor deals 35-42% with Earthquake.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake56-65% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Slowbro builds →Scald33-40% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Gliscor builds →Earthquake35-42% Knock Off15-18% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemDragalgite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Dragalge builds →Draco Meteor74-86% Flip Turn10-13% Sludge Bomb51-60% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Sableye builds →Knock Off19-22% | ||
Out of 8 evolutions from Eevee, Glaceon comes from the item path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Eevee to get eggs. Both Glaceon and Vaporeon hit 525 total stats from Eevee. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Glaceon to get Eevee eggs (with patience) using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
You commit to a move every time Glaceon comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Icebody adds to that. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Glaceon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Alluring Voice
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Alluring Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Blizzard
- Freeze Dry
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball
Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Snowscape
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Alluring Voice
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Alluring Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Shadow Ball
- Blizzard
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Blizzard
- Freeze Dry
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball
Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Snowscape
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Aurora Veil
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Blizzard
- Hail
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Glaceon develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Double-Edge and Take Down 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
Without TMs, Glaceon's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Glaceon's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Ice Beam and Ice Fang, and Normal and Water coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Covet from the egg pool give Glaceon something extra. Pair those with Blizzard and Ice Beam for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Glaceon sits at low spawn rates across 10 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Glaceon in Scarlet & Violet
To get Glaceon, start by catching Eevee through walking encounters at Lv. 11-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch EeveeSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveScarletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route3%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - Olive GroveVioletOverworld Lv.11-30 Route3%Early
Step 2Glaceon ✓Casseroya Lake - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Water1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Cave1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.35-65 Route1%Lateor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Glaceon in Legends: Z-A. Bring Eevee over from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Glaceon 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 Glaceon in Legends: Arceus
The path to Glaceon starts with Eevee at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch EeveeHorseshoe PlainsGrassUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrass DistortionUncommon
Step 2Glaceon ✓Space-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Eevee (Step 1)
Glaceon can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Eevee from Red, Yellow, or Ultra Sun and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Glaceon has a 525 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 130 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Glaceon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Snow Cloak increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. That's the one you want on Glaceon. Ice Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Glaceon fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Glaceon has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Glaceon has been available in 14 games since Diamond & Pearl, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
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