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#459

Snover

Abilities

Snow WarningSoundproof(Hidden)
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 67
Base Stats
HP60
Atk62
Def50
SpA62
SpD60
Spe40
BST334
EV Yield: 1 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
116245
Def
94218
SpA
116245
SpD
112240
Spe
76196

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
White
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
120 (47.1%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Monster, Plant
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
67
EV Yield
1 Atk
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Ice dual typing.

nor
fir4
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice
fig2
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy
bug2
roc2
gho
dra
dar
ste2
fai
Weak to: Fire (4x), Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel
Resists: Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Abilities
Snow Warning

Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

SoundproofHidden Ability

Protects against sound-based moves.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries10 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.

Generation VIII

Sword

It lives on snowy mountains. It sinks its legs into the snow to absorb water and keep its own temperature down.

Shield

The berries that grow around its belly are like ice pops. Galarian Darumaka absolutely love these berries.

Legends: Arceus

One is likely to encounter this Pokémon while out in the snow. There are stories of Snover appearing in human settlements but doing no harm—rather, they bond with the children.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V)

Generation IV

Diamond

It lives on snowy mountains. Having had little contact with humans, it is boldly inquisitive.

Pearl

In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.

Platinum

Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

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

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.

Moves (Gen 9)68 moves

Level Up

13 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1LeernorN100%30
1Powder SnowSTABiceS40100%25
6LeafageSTABgraP40100%40
20Razor LeafSTABgraP5595%25
21MisticeN30
25Icy WindSTABiceS5595%15
25Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
26Ice ShardSTABiceP40100%30
30SwaggernorN85%15
35IngraingraN20
43Wood HammerSTABgraP120100%15
45BlizzardSTABiceS11070%5
50Sheer ColdSTABiceS30%5

TM / HM

37 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AvalancheSTABiceP60100%10
BlizzardSTABiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
Chilling WaterwatS50100%20
CurseghoN10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
EndurenorN10
Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Grass KnotSTABgraS100%20
Grassy GlideSTABgraP55100%20
Helping HandnorN20
Ice BeamSTABiceS90100%10
Ice PunchSTABiceP75100%15
Ice SpinnerSTABiceP80100%15
Icicle SpearSTABiceP25100%30
Icy WindSTABiceS5595%15
Leaf StormSTABgraS13090%5
Magical LeafSTABgraS6020
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnowscapeiceN010
Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
Swords DancenorN20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
TrailblazeSTABgraP50100%20
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Weather BallnorS50100%10

Egg Moves

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AvalancheSTABiceP60100%10
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
Double EdgenorP120100%15
GrowthnorN20
Leech SeedgraN90%10
Magical LeafSTABgraS6020
MisticeN30
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
StompnorP65100%20
Weather BallnorS50100%10

Move Tutor

8 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Grassy GlideSTABgraP55100%20
Ice PunchSTABiceP75100%15
Icy WindSTABiceS5595%15
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Snover may be holding when encountered.

Never Melt Ice
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#459
Sinnoh#142
Sinnoh (Pt)#142
Kalos Mountain#088
Galar#096
Crown Tundra#031
Hisui#217
Paldea#352
Blueberry#159
Lumiose City#172
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

graLeaf Storm130 powS
graWood Hammer120 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
iceBlizzard110 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norDouble Edge120 powP
norTake Down90 powP
norBody Slam85 powP
norTera Blast80 powS
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About Snover

Snover is a Grass and Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It lives on snowy mountains. It sinks its legs into the snow to absorb water and keep its own temperature down. Snover stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 50.5 kg (111.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Snover Base Stats

Snover has a base stat total of 334, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 62 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Snover is slow with a base Speed of 40.

Snover Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass and Ice-type, Snover is weak to Fire (4x), Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Snover 7 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Snover Abilities

Snover's abilities include Snow Warning, Soundproof. Snow Warning summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Soundproof, which protects against sound-based moves.

Snover Moves & Learnset

Snover can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Wood Hammer (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Blizzard (Ice, 110 power). For coverage, Snover can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Body Slam (Normal).

Training Snover

Snover has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Snover yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Snover belongs to the Monster and Plant egg groups. Snover is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Snover → Abomasnow). Wild Snover may be found holding Never Melt Ice.

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