Is Glaceon Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Level up Eevee near the icy rock on Route 217. 130 Sp. Atk Ice-type. Handles Cynthia's Garchomp with raw Ice power. The Speed is low, so it takes hits before firing. Worth it specifically for the Garchomp matchup.
Eevee trades roughly evenly with Roark's team.
Eevee has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Maylene:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Crasher Wake's team hits Flareon's weaknesses hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Crasher Wake:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Umbreon resists most of Fantina's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Fantina:
Vaporeon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Flareon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Umbreon resists most of Byron's coverage and hits back hard.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Byron:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Candice:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Flareon resists most of Aaron's coverage and hits back hard.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Aaron:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Bertha's team hits Jolteon's weaknesses hard.
Flareon trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Leafeon resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bertha:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Vaporeon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Jolteon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Espeon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Umbreon has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Leafeon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Glaceon trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Vaporeon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Jolteon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Flareon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Espeon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Umbreon trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Leafeon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Glaceon has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Cynthia:
Eevee is given to you as a gift on Hearthome City at Lv 5. Gift from Bebe in Hearthome City after obtaining the National Pokedex
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Maylene.
You can pick up the Water Stone in Route 213.
You can pick up the Thunder Stone in Sunyshore City.
You can pick up the Fire Stone in Fuego Ironworks. 1 other location is also available.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Maylene.
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Maylene.
You can pick up the Leaf Stone in Floaroma Meadow.
How to Get Glaceon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Glaceon can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Eevee from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Glaceon in BDSP
Step 1Obtain EeveeLATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion rooftop, back entrance. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · Goldenrod City · Meet Bill in Ecruteak. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · Goldenrod City · Gift from Bill. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Gift · Celadon City · Celadon Mansion Rooftop. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Trophy Garden. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Glaceon ✓
Glaceon Weakness
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 |
What is Glaceon Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Glaceon
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x98-117%KO Rock Slide 2x37-43% Fire Blast 2x37-43% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x65-78% Stone Edge 2x65-78% Fire Blast 2x33-39% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x48-59% Iron Tail 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x13-17% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x104-122%KO Rock Slide 2x37-45% Fire Blast 2x37-45% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x69-82% Stone Edge 2x71-86% Fire Blast 2x35-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x51-61% Iron Tail 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x116-136%KO Rock Slide 2x40-48% Fire Blast 2x40-48% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-68% Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x83-99% Iron Tail 2x45-55% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x75-89% Stone Edge 2x75-89% Fire Blast 2x36-43% | ||
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x60-72% Rock Slide 2x20-25% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x116-136%KO Rock Slide 2x40-48% Fire Blast 2x40-48% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-68% Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Stone Edge 2x77-92% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x83-99% Iron Tail 2x45-55% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x75-89% Stone Edge 2x75-89% Fire Blast 2x36-43% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x114-134%KO Rock Slide 2x39-47% Fire Blast 2x38-45% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x56-67% Flash Cannon 2x56-67% Rock Smash 2x15-17% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 2x76-89% Stone Edge 2x77-90% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x79-93% Iron Tail 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x112-132%KO Rock Slide 2x38-45% Fire Blast 2x38-45% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x57-68% Rock Slide 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x20-23% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x55-65% Flash Cannon 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x14-16% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x76-89% Fire Punch 2x25-31% Rock Slide 2x25-31% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x111-131%KO Rock Slide 2x38-45% Fire Blast 2x37-44% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x92-108%KO Iron Tail 2x50-59% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Rock Slide 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x19-24% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x55-66% Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x111-131%KO Rock Slide 2x38-45% Fire Blast 2x37-44% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x92-108%KO Iron Tail 2x50-59% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Rock Slide 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x19-24% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x55-66% Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x129-152%KO Stone Edge 2x58-68% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Rapidash builds →Flare Blitz 2x90-105%KO Iron Tail 2x49-58% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x110-130%KO Rock Slide 2x37-44% Fire Blast 2x36-43% | ||
 Magcargo FireRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Magcargo builds →Overheat 2x99-117%KO Ancient Power 2x47-56% Rock Smash 2x12-14% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x87-102%KO Hammer Arm 2x63-75% Rock Slide 2x48-57% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Tyranitar can KO Glaceon with Stone Edge (181-214%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (115-136%). Scizor deals 48-57% with Bullet Punch.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Tyranitar builds →Crunch73-85% Stone Edge 2x181-214%KO Earthquake60-71% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed26-30% Flare Blitz 2x115-136%KO Flamethrower 2x73-86% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glaceon View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x48-57% Knock Off26-31% | ||
Glaceon Evolutions
Out of 7 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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Charm, Covet, Curse and 9 more.
BDSP Glaceon Best Moveset
130 Sp. Atk behind Ice TermStab with hidden AbilityIce Body healing in hail. The moveset has raw special Ice power. Fell from C-tier because 65/110/95 bulk at 65 Speed means going after most threats and Ice typing adds four common weaknesses. The Sp. Atk is real but the package around it falls short.
Best Build
Glaceon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Blizzard
- Hail
- Ice Shard
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
As a defense mechanism, it can completely freeze its fur to make its hairs stand out like needles.
Glaceon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Glaceon has a 525 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Freezedry with Nevermeltice is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Glaceon fills the wallbreaker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 60 Attack and 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Freezedry, Blizzard, Hail, and Ice Shard on Glaceon. Freezedry is the most common pick at 0% usage. Blizzard provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves