Is Snover Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Grass/Ice with AbilitySnow Warning setting hail. Abomasnow at level 40 is a niche pick. The four-times Fire weakness is brutal against Kiawe and the E4 Fire users.
Ilima
Trial 1
Snover trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 1
Hala
Kahuna 1
Hala's team hits Snover's weaknesses hard.
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Snover trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 2
ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Kiawe
Trial 3
Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Snover here.
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 3
Mallow
Trial 4
Snover trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 4
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Snover has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 2
Sophocles
Trial 5
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Snover here.
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Snover trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 6
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Snover trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 3
Mina
Trial 7
Snover trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 7
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Snover has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 4
Molayne
Elite Four
Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Snover here.
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Olivia
Elite Four
Snover trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Acerola
Elite Four
Snover trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Kahili
Elite Four
Snover trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Kukui
Champion
Kukui's team hits Snover's weaknesses hard.
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
FireDark
Blaze
Flare BlitzDarkest LariatOutrageCross Chop
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Champion
Trade
Trade only
Snover cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Snover in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Can't catch Snover directly. Start with Snover in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 40. The 2-stage line from Snover to Snover is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Snover in USUM
- Step 1Snover ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into AbomasnowUltra Space Wilds - CaveLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
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.
| 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
Fragile7Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-12
4xCritical
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
Best Pokemon Against Snover
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Charmeleon builds →Ember 4x90-108%KO Brick Break 2x54-64% | ||
 Litten Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Litten builds →Fire Fang 4x142-168%KO Double Kick 2x22-28% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salamence builds →Fly 2x162-192%KO Fire Fang 4x162-192%KO Brick Break 2x90-108%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Wing Attack 2x80-96% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 4x172-203%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Clear Smog 2x42-49% | ||
 Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x165-194%KO Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Ember 4x109-129%KO Smog 2x43-51% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x170-200%KO Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Ember 4x118-140%KO Smog 2x47-55% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Charmeleon builds →Ember 4x93-110%KO Brick Break 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 4x189-223%KO Smog 2x43-51% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 4x174-206%KO Brick Break 2x67-80% Clear Smog 2x43-51% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x167-197%KO Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 4x204-240%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-75% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 4x198-233%KO Venoshock 2x89-105%KO Leech Life 2x55-65% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 4x178-210%KO Brick Break 2x70-83% Clear Smog 2x44-53% | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 4x171-203%KO Leech Life 2x68-80% Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Overheat 4x362-427%KO Venoshock 2x92-108%KO Leech Life 2x56-66% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Houndoom builds →Overheat 4x362-427%KO Smog 2x29-35% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Incineroar builds →Overheat 4x278-328%KO Leech Life 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x84-99% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Flareon builds →Overheat 4x321-377%KO Smog 2x26-31% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Arcanine builds →Overheat 4x336-396%KO Aerial Ace 2x64-76% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x412-485%KO Bug Buzz 2x142-168%KO Hurricane 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Blaziken builds →Overheat 4x348-410%KO High Jump Kick 2x213-250%KO Rock Slide 2x83-98% Aerial Ace 2x66-78% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Infernape builds →Flare Blitz 4x348-410%KO Close Combat 2x174-205%KO U-turn 2x69-82% Rock Slide 2x73-87% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x438-515%KO Smog 2x35-42% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Overheat 4x348-410%KO Sludge Bomb 2x121-143%KO Leech Life 2x53-63% Acrobatics 2x37-43% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x439-517%KO Smog 2x35-41% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x414-488%KO Bug Buzz 2x144-170%KO Hurricane 2x117-138%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 4x426-501%KO Smog 2x24-29% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
 Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x448-527%KO Smog 2x35-42% | ||
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Solgaleo builds →Flare Blitz 4x301-354%KO Sunsteel Strike 2x188-222%KO Stone Edge 2x125-148%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x88-104%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Volcarona builds →Overheat 4x421-496%KO Bug Buzz 2x146-172%KO Hurricane 2x118-140%KO Poison Jab 2x52-61% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 4x386-454%KO Leech Life 2x86-102%KO Brick Break 2x82-96% Acrobatics 2x60-71% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 4x430-506%KO Smog 2x25-30% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Diglett's Rock Slide hits Snover for 35-41%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Snover View Diglett builds →Earthquake11-14% Rock Slide 2x35-41% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Scarf NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chinchou builds →Volt Switch5-6% Ice Beam13-15% Thunderbolt7-8% Hydro Pump8-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Snover View Mudbray builds →Earthquake13-15% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Snover View Staryu builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Scald4-5% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureSassy Moves View Foongus builds →
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Snover Evolutions
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
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Snover
GrassIce
Abomasnow
GrassIce
HP
60
90+30
ATK
62
92+30
DEF
50
75+25
SP.ATK
62
92+30
SP.DEF
60
85+25
SPE
40
60+20
BST
334D-Tier
494C-Tier+160
Breeding
Breed Snover easily with 67 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Avalanche, Bullet Seed, Double-Edge and 8 more to offspring.
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11movesBreed With (best first)
USUM Snover Best Moveset
Grass/Ice at 62/62 offenses with AbilitySnow Warning setting hail on entry. Seven type weaknesses including 4x Fire. The moveset at pre-evolution power and defensive burden does nothing. Abomasnow one evolution away adds Mega access with 132 SpAtk.
Best Build
Snover best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
EVs
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Ice Shard
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Avalanche and Bullet Seed on Snover. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Wood Hammer and Solar Beam, they expand what Snover can actually threaten in practice.
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.
SABCD
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
Lv 1
Leer
——10030NormalLv 1
Powder Snow
—6010025IceLv 5
Razor Leaf
—829525GrassLv 9
Icy Wind
D829515IceLv 13
Grass Whistle
——5515GrassLv 17
Swagger
D—8515NormalLv 21
Mist
———30IceLv 26
Ice Shard+1
B6010030IceLv 31
Ingrain
———20GrassLv 36
Wood Hammer
C18010015GrassLv 41
Blizzard
B165705IceLv 46
Sheer Cold
——305IceTM Moves
TM
TM45
Attract
D—10015NormalTM14
Blizzard
B165705IceTM100
Confide
D——20NormalTM32
Double Team
———15NormalTM53
Energy Ball
C13510010GrassTM42
Facade
D7010020NormalTM79
Frost Breath
—909010IceTM21
Frustration
D—10020NormalTM86
Grass Knot
D—10020GrassTM07
Hail
C——10IceTM10
Hidden Power
—6010015NormalTM13
Ice Beam
C13510010IceTM16
Light Screen
C——30PsychicTM17
Protect+4
B——10NormalTM18
Rain Dance
C——5WaterTM44
Rest
C——10PsychicTM27
Return
D—10020NormalTM48
Round
—6010015NormalTM20
Safeguard
D——25NormalTM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015GhostTM88
Sleep Talk
C——10NormalTM22
Solar Beam
C30010010GrassTM90
Substitute
C——10NormalTM87
Swagger
D—8515NormalTM75
Swords Dance
C——20NormalTM06
Toxic
A—9010PoisonEgg Moves
Egg
Egg
Avalanche-4
D9010010IceEgg
Bullet Seed
D3710030GrassEgg
Double-Edge
C12010015NormalEgg
Growth
D——20NormalEgg
Leech Seed
B—9010GrassEgg
Magical Leaf
—90—20GrassEgg
Mist
———30IceEgg
Natural Gift
——10015NormalEgg
Seed Bomb
C12010015GrassEgg
Skull Bash
C13010010NormalEgg
Stomp
—6510020NormalTutor Moves
Tut
Tutor
Giga Drain
B11210010GrassTutor
Ice Punch
C11210015IceTutor
Icy Wind
D829515IceTutor
Iron Tail
D1007515SteelTutor
Role Play
———10PsychicTutor
Seed Bomb
C12010015GrassTutor
Snore
D5010015NormalTutor
Synthesis
C——5GrassTutor
Water Pulse
D6010020WaterTutor
Worry Seed
D—10010GrassBase Stats
Base Stats
Avg
HP60C
Attack62C
Defense50D
Sp. Atk62C
Sp. Def60C
Speed40D
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 sourceSnover Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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
- 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 4DPDebut
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