Glalie doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Been around since Gen 3. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Face Pokemon.
You won't find a real weakness in Glalie's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Face Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 HP EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
To protect itself, it clads its body in an armor of ice, made by freezing moisture in the air.
Glalie Weakness
FragileType-wise, Glalie takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Glalie to get Snorunt eggs easily using 35 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Bide, Block, Disable and 2 more.
Most things take neutral or super-effective damage from this set. Glalie runs Ground, Dark, and Normal coverage backed by Chopleberry for extra utility. A spread EV build EVs and Icebody make the coverage actually threatening.
Best Build
Best Glalie Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Payback
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Bide and Block 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Glalie directly. Start with Snorunt at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 42. The 2-stage line from Snorunt to Glalie is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Glalie in Diamond & Pearl
To get Glalie, start by catching Snorunt through special encounters at Lv. 33-36. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntHARDRoute 216DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.33-34UncommonLateRouteHARDRoute 216PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.33-34UncommonLateRouteHARDAcuity LakefrontDiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.34-36UncommonLateWaterHARDAcuity LakefrontPearlUsing PokeRadarLv.34-36UncommonLateWaterHARDRoute 217PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.34-36UncommonLateRouteHARDRoute 217DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.34-36UncommonLateRoute- Step 2Glalie ✓
Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche.
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 physical attacker with base 80 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Glalie appears in 17 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Glalie appears in 17 games spanning 7 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A