Stats & Training
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.
It covers its body with an armor of ice harder than steel. Uses its breath to freeze prey, which it then devours as if they were frozen desserts.
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 |
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodFirespit Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Heatran builds →Iron Head 2x67-79% Fire Fang 2x54-64% Ancient Power 2x45-54% Ember 2x46-55% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Magmortar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Magmortar builds →Flamethrower 2x97-114%KO Fire Punch 2x67-79% Flame Wheel 2x52-62% Ember 2x44-52% | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Typhlosion builds →Flamethrower 2x87-102%KO Flame Wheel 2x48-57% Ember 2x40-48% Rollout 2x17-21% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Infernape builds →Flamethrower 2x85-100%KO Flame Wheel 2x56-67% Ember 2x38-45% Mach Punch 2x38-45% | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Glalie for 75-89%. Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 127-150%.
Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Excadrill builds →Earthquake75-89% Rapid Spin25-30% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x68-81% Drain Punch 2x127-150%KO Knock Off37-44% Facade40-47% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x182-214%KO Flare Blitz 2x182-214%KO | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
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
Legends: Arceus Glalie Best Moveset
The Sash lets Glalie ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Innerfocus squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The offense anchors on Blizzard and Ice Beam, with Dark and Ground coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Glalie that handles most situations. Blizzard and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Glalie in Legends: Arceus
decent spawn rates for Glalie across 3 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Glalie in Legends: Arceus
The path to Glalie starts with Snorunt at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnoruntAvalanche SlopesGrassUncommonAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommonBonechill WastesGrassUncommonWhiteout ValleyGrassUncommon
Step 2Glalie ✓Avalanche SlopesGrassUncommonAvalugg's LegacyGrassUncommonBonechill WastesGrassUncommonor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
Glalie Guide
In Legends: Arceus, Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Legends: Arceus's meta. Ice Beam with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Arceus, but Glalie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Glalie hits 580 BST.
In Legends: Arceus, 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 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves