Snover does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Ice type on your team. Evolve it into Abomasnow before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Snover - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

40Speed · Very Slow

Snover Best Moveset

Grass/Ice at 62/62 mixed offenses and 40 Speed with AbilitySnow Warning setting snow on entry. Seven weaknesses undercut the dual TermStab potential. The moveset is a snow setter building toward Abomasnow. Evolve for 92/92 mixed power and the hail support that enables teammates.

★Gen IV — Diamond, Pearl & PlatinumB

Snover sat at B-Tier in Gen IV. This was Snover's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Choice Scarf, favoring a Calm nature.

Physical/Special split overhauled move damage

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Lv 41

Blizzard

Ice110POPULARSTAB

Egg

Leech Seed

Grass—POPULARSTAB

TM53

Energy Ball

Grass90POPULARSTAB

TM6

Toxic

Poison—COMMONUtility

Snover Diamond & Pearl Moves Snover Platinum Moves

Best Build

Experimental

Wall

Snover best EVs are Sp. Def and HP

EVs

SpA

SpD

Wall Moveset

BlizzardSTAB
Leech SeedSTAB
Energy BallSTAB
ToxicUtility

Recommended Teammates

WalreinExcellent

MamoswineGood

WeavileGood

↓Gen V — Black & White / B2W2E

Snover saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was a decline from B-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Choice Scarf, favoring a Naive nature.

Gained Soundproof as hidden abilityHidden Abilities became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Lv 41

Blizzard

Ice110COMMONSTAB

Lv 26

Ice Shard

Ice40COMMONSTAB

Tutor

Giga Drain

Grass75COMMONSTAB

TM10

Hidden Power (Fire)

Fire60RARECoverage

TM10

Hidden Power (Ground)

Ground60RARECoverage

Snover Black & White Moves Snover Black 2 & White 2 Moves

Experimental

Utility

EVs

Atk

SpA

Spe

Utility Moveset

BlizzardSTAB
Ice ShardSTAB
Giga DrainSTAB
Hidden Power Fire

Recommended Teammates

PorygonExcellent

DrilburExcellent

MagnemiteExcellent

→Gen VI — X & Y / ORASE

Snover saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Snover maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Icyrock, favoring a Quiet nature.

Fairy type added to the gameMega Evolution became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Lv 26

Ice Shard

Ice40POPULARSTAB

TM10

Hidden Power (Fire)

Fire60POPULARCoverage

Lv 41

Blizzard

Ice110POPULARSTAB

Tutor

Giga Drain

Grass75POPULARSTAB

Snover X & Y Moves Snover ORAS Moves

Experimental

Special Tank

EVs

Atk

SpA

Special Tank Moveset

Ice ShardSTAB
Hidden Power Fire
BlizzardSTAB
Giga DrainSTAB

Recommended Teammates

SolosisExcellent

AmauraExcellent

DuosionGood

→Gen VII — Sun & Moon / USUME

Snover saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Snover maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.

Z-Moves became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Egg

Leech Seed

Grass—COMMONSTAB

Lv 26

Ice Shard

Ice40COMMONSTAB

TM17

Protect

Normal—COMMONPriority

Tutor

Giga Drain

Grass75COMMONSTAB

Lv 41

Blizzard

Ice110COMMONSTAB

TM6

Toxic

Poison—RAREUtility

Snover Sun & Moon Moves Snover Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Moves

Experimental

Wall

EVs

Atk

SpD

Wall Moveset

Leech SeedSTAB
Ice ShardSTAB
ProtectFAST +4
Giga DrainSTAB

Recommended Teammates

BearticGood

GlaceonGood

WalreinGood

→Gen VIII — Sword & Shield / BDSPE

Snover saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Snover maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Focus Sash, favoring a Calm nature.

Gigantamax became availableDynamax became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Egg

Leech Seed

Grass—COMMONSTAB

Xfer

Toxic

Poison—COMMONUtility

TM35

Hail

Ice—COMMONSTAB

TM24

Snore

Normal50COMMONCoverage

Snover Sword & Shield Moves Snover BDSP Moves

Experimental

Support

EVs

SpD

Support Moveset

Leech SeedSTAB
ToxicUtility
HailUtility
SnoreCoverage

Recommended Teammates

AronGood

HippopotasGood

SolosisGood

→Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AE

Snover saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Snover maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snow Warning with Icyrock, favoring a Hardy nature.

Terastallization became available

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE

Lv 35

Ingrain

Grass—COMMONSTAB

Lv 25

Icy Wind

Ice55COMMONSTAB

TM52

Snowscape

Ice—COMMONSTAB

Lv 41

Wood Hammer

Grass120COMMONSTAB

TM187

Icicle Spear

Ice25RARESTAB

TM88

Swords Dance

Normal—RAREUtility

TM81

Grass Knot

Grass—RARESTAB

Lv 45

Blizzard

Ice110RARESTAB

Snover Scarlet & Violet Moves Snover Legends Z-A Moves

Experimental

Utility

EVs

Def

SpA

SpD

Spe

Utility Moveset

IngrainUtility
Icy WindSTAB
SnowscapeUtility
Wood HammerSTAB

Recommended Teammates

GlaceonGood

CryogonalGood

GolduckGood

Snover Weakness

Snover's Grass/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Steel. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.

Snover Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Fire
2x (Weak)	Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Grass, Ground

What is Snover Weak Against

Fragile

7Weak

4Resist

0Immune

Score-12

4xCritical

Fire

2xWeak

Fighting Poison Flying Bug Rock Steel

½xResist

Water Electric Grass Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

What is Snover Strong Against

6Strong

2Resisted

0Immune

Score+4

2xStrong

Water Grass Ground Flying Rock Dragon

½xResisted

Fire Steel

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Snover

Chinchou	B
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves Ice Beam Volt Switch ThunderboltSTAB Hydro Pump Damage vs Snover Ice Beam 23-27% Volt Switch 9-11% Thunderbolt 12-14% Hydro Pump 14-17% View Chinchou builds →
Toedscool	C
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves Leech Seed SpikesHazard Rapid Spin Knock Off Damage vs Snover Rapid Spin 10-12% Knock Off 12-15% View Toedscool builds →
Mudbray	C
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves EarthquakeSTAB ToxicUtility Stealth Rock RoarUtility Damage vs Snover Earthquake 19-23% View Mudbray builds →
Foongus	C
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureRelaxed Moves Foul Play ProtectPriority ToxicUtility VenoshockSTAB Damage vs Snover Venoshock 2x 27-32% View Foongus builds →
Vullaby	D
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves DefogUtility Foul Play RoostRecovery ToxicUtility View Vullaby builds →

Evolution

Snover evolves into Abomasnow. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Snover. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#459Snover

Level 40

#460Abomasnow

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Snover

GrassIce

Abomasnow

GrassIce

90+30

ATK

92+30

DEF

75+25

SP.ATK

92+30

SP.DEF

85+25

SPE

60+20

BST

334D-Tier

494C-Tier+160

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Snover easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups.

Egg Groups

Grass Monster

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

How to Get Snover

All 14 games

4 encounter spots for Snover at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Snover in SV

To get Snover, start by catching Snover through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

Step 1Snover ✓
Polar Biome
Lv.50-80Overworld
Polar Biome
Lv.62Overworld
Train until Level 40 to evolve into Abomasnow
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Abomasnow
Polar Biome
Lv.50-80Overworld
Polar Biome
Lv.70Overworld
or evolve from Snover (Step 1)

Base Stats

Snover's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.

Base Stats

Avg

HP60

Attack62

Defense50

Sp. Atk62

Sp. Def60

Speed40

Total334

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate120 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.0 m

Weight50.5 kg

Base XP67

Abilities

Snow Warning

Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

SoundproofHidden Ability

Protects against sound-based moves.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entry

During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Snover Guide

Snover does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Ice type on your team. Evolve it into Abomasnow before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Game Availability

Snover first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 14 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

Settings

Snover

Snover Best Moveset

Best Moves

Best Build

Snover Weakness

What is Snover Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Snover

Evolution

How to Evolve

Breeding

How to Get Snover

Where To Catch Snover in SV

Where To Catch Snover in LZA

Where To Catch Snover in PLA

Where To Catch Snover in BDSP

Base Stats