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.
Glalie has a body made of rock, which it hardens with an armor of ice. This Pokémon has the ability to freeze moisture in the atmosphere into any shape it desires.
Glalie has the ability to freely control ice. For example, it can instantly freeze its prey solid. After immobilizing its prey in ice, this Pokémon enjoys eating it in leisurely fashion.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 113-134%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x113-134%KO Pursuit23-27% Crunch45-54% Superpower 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed12-13% Mach Punch 2x36-43% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemQuickclaw NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x96-114%KO Flare Blitz 2x89-105%KO Stone Edge 2x49-58% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Breeding
Breed with Glalie to get Snorunt eggs easily using 47 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Avalanche, Bide, Block and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Glalie Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Glalie builds around Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Bold nature for the right stat lean, and HP-heavy investment EVs. Innerfocus does its job quietly.
Best Build
Glalie best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Avalanche and Bide 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Glalie in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Glalie. The 2-stage line runs through Snorunt, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 42 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Glalie in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Glalie, start by catching Snorunt through walking encounters at Lv. 17-34. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntShoal Cave - Area 7Omega RubyGrass Lv.17 Cave5%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.17 Cave5%MidHorde battleShoal Cave - Area 7Omega RubyGrass Lv.31-34 Cave30%LateShoal Cave - Area 7Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.31-34 Cave30%LateShoal Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave2%LateShoal Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave2%LateShoal Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave2%LateShoal Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave2%LateShoal Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave2%LateShoal Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave2%LateShoal Cave - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.34 Cave2%LateShoal Cave - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.34 Cave2%Late
Step 2Glalie ✓
Glalie Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Ice Shard with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, yes. Mega Glalie is the evolved form, sitting at 580 BST. Big power spike over base Glalie (480). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. 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