
Is Snorunt Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Ice from Hoenn with AbilityInner Focus preventing flinching. Trade-only. Glalie at 42 has perfectly even base stats. If imported, Ice coverage handles Lance's Dragon E4. The late evolution limits early contribution.
Snorunt has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Misty's typing presses Snorunt's defenses.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Blaine's team hits Snorunt's weaknesses hard.
Snorunt has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Lorelei's typing presses Snorunt's defenses.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Snorunt trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Terry's team hits Snorunt's weaknesses hard.
Snorunt cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.
- LV 16IceIcy Wind8395%15
- LV 28DarkCrunch80100%15
- After Erika
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- LV 34IceIce Beam135100%10
- LV 43IceBlizzard16570%5
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Snorunt in FireRed & LeafGreen
No FRLG wild Snorunt. Shoal Cave on Route 125 in Hoenn is its home across Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, so trading in from any of those games works.
How to Obtain Snorunt in FRLG
Step 1Snorunt ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Ruby & SapphireAvailableCatch in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Shoal Cave, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Walking · Shoal Cave, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Shoal Cave.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Mount Lanakila.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · West Lake Axewell · Snowing.HOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Snorunt can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 2Evolve into Glalie
Snorunt Weakness
Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel moves hit Snorunt for super-effective damage. Standard number of weaknesses for the Ice typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Snorunt Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Snorunt
Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x54-65% Metal Claw 2x39-48% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Mankey builds →Karate Chop 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x98-117%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x54-65% Brick Break 2x59-70% Metal Claw 2x39-48% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Geodude builds →Brick Break 2x65-78% Rock Tomb 2x72-85% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Flareon builds →Flamethrower 2x141-166%KO Iron Tail 2x126-150%KO | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 2x124-146%KO Iron Tail 2x74-87% Brick Break 2x55-66% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Primeape builds →Brick Break 2x120-142%KO Iron Tail 2x104-124%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Machoke builds →Brick Break 2x113-134%KO Flamethrower 2x58-68% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Graveler builds →Brick Break 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x76-91% Flamethrower 2x55-66% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Flareon builds →Flamethrower 2x138-164%KO Iron Tail 2x128-151%KO | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 2x124-147%KO Iron Tail 2x72-86% Brick Break 2x55-65% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Primeape builds →Brick Break 2x121-143%KO Iron Tail 2x106-126%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Machoke builds →Brick Break 2x115-136%KO Flamethrower 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x52-63% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Graveler builds →Brick Break 2x74-88% Rock Tomb 2x77-91% Flamethrower 2x55-65% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x266-314%KO Rock Tomb 2x60-72% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x237-279%KO Iron Tail 2x106-126%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x228-269%KO Flamethrower 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x52-63% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Flareon builds →Flamethrower 2x138-164%KO Iron Tail 2x128-151%KO | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 2x124-147%KO Focus Punch 2x108-128%KO Iron Tail 2x72-86% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x264-310%KO Rock Tomb 2x60-71% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x235-277%KO Iron Tail 2x105-124%KO Overheat 2x93-110%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x201-236%KO Iron Tail 2x125-147%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x225-264%KO Fire Blast 2x72-85% Rock Tomb 2x52-61% | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x226-267%KO Focus Punch 2x131-154%KO Iron Tail 2x87-103%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x273-322%KO Rock Tomb 2x62-74% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x242-286%KO Iron Tail 2x109-128%KO Overheat 2x98-115%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-66% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x210-247%KO Iron Tail 2x130-154%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x234-276%KO Fire Blast 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x53-62% | ||
Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x262-310%KO Steel Wing 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x283-333%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-75% | ||
Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Ho-oh builds →Overheat 2x237-279%KO Steel Wing 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x273-321%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-73% | ||
Entei Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Entei builds →Fire Blast 2x173-204%KO Iron Tail 2x117-138%KO Rock Smash 2x25-29% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x244-288%KO Iron Tail 2x109-129%KO Overheat 2x97-115%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-65% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Metagross can KO Snorunt with Explosion (174-205%). Arcanine threatens a KO with Overheat (179-211%). Abra deals 48-57% with Psychic.
Metagross SteelPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Metagross builds →Explosion174-205%KO Earthquake70-82% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureLonely Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed48-57% Overheat 2x179-211%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snorunt View Abra builds →Psychic48-57% | ||
Snorunt Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Snorunt grows into Glalie through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 180 total stats over Snorunt. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
FRLG Snorunt Best Moveset
Ice with AbilityInner Focus preventing flinch. 50 base stats across the board. Glalie brings balanced 80s in every stat. Modest improvement for an evolution.
Best Build
Snorunt best EVs are HP and Speed
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Snorunt. TMs unlock Dark and Normal coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Blizzard and Ice Beam into something with actual range.
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
Base Stats
It is said that a home visited by a SNORUNT will prosper. It can withstand cold of minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Snorunt FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Snorunt isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Snorunt appears in 17 titles across 8 generations since Ruby & Sapphire. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut

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 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves