Snom Best Moveset
Ice/Bug baby at 45 Sp. Atk with 30/35/30 defenses. AbilityIce Scales halves all special damage taken, which is an incredible ability on stats that collapse to any physical hit. The moveset can't function. Evolve to Frosmoth for 125 Sp. Atk and Ice Scales that make it a real special wall.
Snom was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was Snom's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Snom best EVs are Attack and Sp. Atk
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Bug Buzz
- Substitute
- Mirror Coat
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Snom was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Snom maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shielddust with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Lunge
- Icy Wind
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Snom Weakness
Snom is weak to Fire, Rock, Flying, and Steel. Watch out for Fire and Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire, Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ice, Ground |
What is Snom Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Snom
Blaziken can KO Snom with Flare Blitz (891-1049%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (548-645%).
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Snom View Blaziken builds →Close Combat223-262%KO Flare Blitz 4x891-1049%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Snom View Terrakion builds →Close Combat164-194%KO Stone Edge 4x548-645%KO Earthquake45-54% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Snom is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Frosmoth. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 290 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Snom easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Snom
Can't catch Snom directly. Start with Snom in the wild from the locations below, then evolve with high friendship. The 2-stage line from Snom to Snom is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Snom in SV
Snom is your first catch on the way to Snom. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 42-60 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Snom ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Frosmoth with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Snom egg.
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FrosmothCasseroya Lake - SnowLv.42-60OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.42-60OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.42-60OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - SnowLv.42-60OverworldRate 1%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.42-60OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Snom (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 70 locations for Snom in late-game 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 Snom in SwSh
The path to Snom starts with Snom at Lv. 38-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Snom ✓Route 8 - on Steamdrift WayLv.38-41GrassRate 40%All WeatherRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayLv.39-43OverworldRate 40%All WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.43-46GrassSwordRate 10%All WeatherRoute 10Lv.44-46GrassRate 10%All WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.44-49GrassShieldRate 10%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 40%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 35%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 35%Heavy FogSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 35%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 34%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%SnowstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 30%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%Normal WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 25%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 25%SnowstormSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 22%OvercastSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 22%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 20%OvercastSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 20%SnowstormPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%Intense SunPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%SnowstormPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%OvercastPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%Heavy FogPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%Normal WeatherPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 19%SnowingSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into FrosmothPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%RainingPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%SandstormPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 100%ThunderstormPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 80%Heavy FogPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 80%SnowingPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 70%Intense SunPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 70%SnowstormPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 70%OvercastPath to the PeakLv.60-65OverworldRate 70%Normal Weatheror evolve from Snom (Step 1)
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Snom's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Worm Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Within its internal organs, Snom amplifies the frigid air it gets from eating snow and then uses this amplified air to create icicle-like spikes.
Snom Guide
For a casual playthrough, Snom works as a placeholder. Ice/Bug coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Frosmoth. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Snom has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Snom has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
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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