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.
A GLALIE has the power to instantaneously freeze moisture in the atmosphere. A dazzling cloud of diamondlike ice crystals forms around its body.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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 27 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Spikes.
Nothing fancy here. Glalie builds around Salacberry for extra utility, Timid nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs EVs. Innerfocus does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Glalie Moveset
- Spikes
- Explosion
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Glalie learns Ice Beam and Blizzard naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Glalie doesn't appear wild. Catch Snorunt instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 42 to get Glalie. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Glalie in Emerald
Step 1Catch SnoruntEASYShoal Cave - B3F, Low TideGrassLv.26-30UncommonMidCave
Step 2Glalie ✓
Glalie works as a hazard setter with 480 BST behind it. 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. Fits the hazard setter role.
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