How to evolve
Mega Glalie vs Glalie
IceTypeSameIce- 80HP=80
- 80Attack+40120
- 80Defense=80
- 80Sp. Atk+40120
- 80Sp. Def=80
- 80Speed+20100
- 480Total+100580
- Inner FocusAbility 1Refrigerate
- Ice BodyAbility 2
- MoodyHidden
How to get the Glalitite
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireFindShoal Cave
Ice room, on the elevated floor
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonBuyBattle Tree64 BPAfter becoming Champion
Legends: Z-AQuasartico Inc.240 Mega ShardsUnlocks during the main story
Traded at Quasartico Inc. for 240 Mega Shards
Mega Glalie Moves
Moves List
Most of Mega Glalie's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Blizzard and Ice Beam, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
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
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Glalie learns Blizzard naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
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.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Glalie learns Blizzard naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
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.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Mega Glalie learns Blizzard naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
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.
Mega Glalie Weakness
Type-wise, Mega 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 Mega Glalie Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Mega Glalie
Blaziken can KO Mega Glalie with Close Combat (173-204%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (93-110%). Terrakion's Close Combat also KOs at 128-151%.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Glalie View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x173-204%KO Flare Blitz 2x173-204%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Glalie View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x93-110%KO Mach Punch 2x51-59% Knock Off27-32% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mega Glalie View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x128-151%KO Stone Edge 2x107-126%KO Earthquake35-42% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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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. Glalie and Froslass share the same 480 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. In battle, Glalie holding Glalitite Mega Evolves into Mega Glalie. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Glalie
A shiny Glalie becomes a shiny Mega Glalie when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Glalie.
Shiny Glalie can be hunted across 17 games. The strongest verified route is 1/37 via DexNav Chaining in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Normal
Shiny
Shiny Glalie Odds & Hunting Methods
17 of 17 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mega Glalie
A few locations for Glalie across late-game routes. The list below shows no spawn rates for these spots, so pick the one that fits where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Glalie in Legends: Z-A
To get Glalie, start by catching Snorunt through walking encounters at Lv. 25-44. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Glalie ✓or evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
High spawn rates across 2 locations for Glalie in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Glalie in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Glalie starts with Snorunt at Lv. 30-33 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 2Glalie ✓or evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon catch rate calculator with Glalie preloaded.
Glalie starts showing up in late-game routes across 2 encounter spots. The list below lets you pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Glalie in Sun & Moon
Snorunt is your first catch on the way to Glalie. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-45 across 10 total spots in the chain.
- Step 2Glalie ✓Mount Lanakila - CaveLv.42-45CaveSOS from SnoruntMount Lanakila - OutsideLv.42-45CaveSOS from Snoruntor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Sun & Moon catch rate calculator with Glalie preloaded.
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 and special encounters at Lv. 17-34. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 2Glalie ✓
Base Stats
Mega Glalie has 580 base stats in total. Attack and Sp. Atk lead at 120, and HP, Defense and Sp. Def are lowest at 80.
Mega Glalie Event Distributions
Glalie is an occasional Mystery Gift target, offered in a small run of events.
These distributions give Glalie. Mega Glalie appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Glalitite.
Simulated English ORAS Demo Glalie.Omega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Simulated Japanese ORAS Demo Glalie.Omega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Simulated Korean ORAS Demo Glalie.Omega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Game Availability
Mega Glalie first appeared in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire and is in 4 games: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Legends: Z-A.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 6ORASDebut
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
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
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