Is Glalie Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Pure Ice with perfectly even stats at 80 across the board. Jack of all trades, master of none. Handles Cynthia's Garchomp with Ice moves but doesn't stand out otherwise.
Snorunt has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Snorunt resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Byron's team hits Snorunt's weaknesses hard.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Froslass 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:
Glalie trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Froslass trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Volkner:
Glalie has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Froslass 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:
Glalie trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Froslass 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:
Glalie trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Froslass trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Flint:
Glalie trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Froslass has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Lucian:
Glalie trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Froslass 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:
Catch Snorunt on Route 216 (Poké Radar, Lv 33-34, common).
Your Snorunt should hit Level 42 before you reach Volkner, at typical leveling pace.
You can usually obtain this item before you reach Volkner.
How to Get Glalie in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
6 encounter spots for Glalie at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Glalie in BDSP
To get Glalie, start by catching Snorunt through walking and special encounters at Lv. 33-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntRoute 216Lv.33-34Using PokeRadarRate 22%Acuity LakefrontLv.35-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Route 217Lv.35-36Using PokeRadarRate 22%Glacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Glalie ✓Glacial CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameIcy CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameWhiteout CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
Glalie Weakness
Type-wise, Glalie takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Glalie Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Glalie
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x116-138%KO Rock Slide 2x40-48% Fire Blast 2x36-44% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x78-92% Stone Edge 2x80-96% Fire Blast 2x34-40% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x56-66% Iron Tail 2x36-44% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x125-147%KO Rock Slide 2x43-53% Fire Blast 2x38-45% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x83-98% Stone Edge 2x85-102%KO Fire Blast 2x34-42% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x62-74% Iron Tail 2x42-49% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x136-161%KO Rock Slide 2x46-56% Fire Blast 2x40-47% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x60-71% Flash Cannon 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x87-102%KO Iron Tail 2x54-64% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x88-103%KO Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO Fire Blast 2x38-45% | ||
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x70-84% Rock Slide 2x24-29% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x136-161%KO Rock Slide 2x46-56% Fire Blast 2x40-47% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 2x91-107%KO Stone Edge 2x92-108%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x60-71% Flash Cannon 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x87-102%KO Iron Tail 2x54-64% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x88-103%KO Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO Fire Blast 2x38-45% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x132-155%KO Rock Slide 2x45-53% Fire Blast 2x39-47% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 2x88-104%KO Stone Edge 2x89-105%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x58-68% Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x82-97% Iron Tail 2x52-61% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x130-154%KO Rock Slide 2x44-52% Fire Blast 2x38-46% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Slide 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 2x87-102%KO Stone Edge 2x87-102%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x55-66% Flash Cannon 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Rock Slide 2x43-52% Fire Blast 2x37-44% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x92-109%KO Iron Tail 2x58-68% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 2x85-100%KO Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Rock Slide 2x43-52% Fire Blast 2x37-44% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x92-109%KO Iron Tail 2x58-68% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 2x85-100%KO Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x150-177%KO Stone Edge 2x67-79% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Rapidash builds →Flare Blitz 2x103-122%KO Iron Tail 2x58-68% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x101-119%KO Hammer Arm 2x74-87% Rock Slide 2x56-66% | ||
 Magcargo FireRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Magcargo builds →Overheat 2x103-122%KO Ancient Power 2x48-56% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x129-151%KO Rock Slide 2x44-51% Fire Blast 2x37-44% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Blaziken threatens a KO with Close Combat (134-158%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 94-111%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off15-17% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x134-158%KO Flare Blitz 2x134-158%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x50-60% Drain Punch 2x94-111%KO Knock Off27-32% Facade29-34% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x160-188%KO Close Combat 2x192-226%KO Earthquake53-63% | ||
Glalie Evolutions
Glalie is one of 2 ways Snorunt's chain can end. This one takes the level-up path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Snorunt to get eggs. Glalie and Froslass 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 Glalie to get Snorunt eggs easily using 35 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Disable, Fake Tears and 6 more.
BDSP Glalie Best Moveset
80 across every stat with hidden AbilityMoody creating random stat swings each turn. Ice TermStab behind balanced numbers gives the moveset some offensive presence. E-tier because 80 in everything is 80 in nothing, and the AbilityMoody randomness isn't a reliable competitive strategy.
Best Build
Glalie best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Substitute
- Frost Breath
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Block and Disable aren't available any other way for Glalie, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam for solid options.
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
To protect itself, it clad its body in an armor of ice, made by freezing moisture in the air.
Glalie Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Protect with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Glalie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Glalie hits 580 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Glalie's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Glalie. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Moody can work in specific setups. Ice Body is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Glalie is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Glalie appears in 17 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
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