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Snom is an Ice and Bug-type Pokemon known for its tiny worm-like design, snowy habitat and evolution into Frosmoth. This guide covers Snom’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Snom guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Snom is an Ice and Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. It evolves into Frosmoth when it has high friendship and levels up at night.
Competitive Overview
Snom is usually not a major competitive Pokemon because it is the first stage of its evolution line and has very low base stats. Its main purpose is to evolve into Frosmoth.
Snom’s biggest value comes from its unique Ice and Bug typing and access to Ice Scales as a hidden ability, which becomes much more useful after it evolves into Frosmoth.
Here are the key facts to know about Snom, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Snom
National Dex
#0872
Type
Ice / Bug
Species
Worm Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg
3.8 kg
Abilities
Shield Dust, Ice Scales
Snom has very low stats across the board, especially HP, Attack and Speed. It is primarily used as the starting point for Frosmoth rather than as a battler on its own.
Snom has a limited movepool, but it can use basic Ice and Bug-type attacks before evolving. These are some of Snom’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A basic Ice-type attack that fits Snom’s early-game role.
A Bug-type attack that can lower the target’s Special Attack.
An Ice-type attack that can lower the target’s Speed when available.
A physical Bug-type attack that can be useful during a playthrough.
A counterattack option that can return special damage to the opponent.
A utility move that can block attacks for a turn.
Restores HP and removes status while putting the user to sleep.
A move that can be used while the user is asleep.
Snom can learn a small move pool across different Pokemon games, mostly focused on Ice, Bug and utility moves. Use the section below to view Snom’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Snom is an Ice and Bug-type Pokemon. This gives it weaknesses to Fire, Flying, Rock and Steel-type moves, with Fire and Rock being especially dangerous.
Type
Ice / Bug
Weaknesses
Fire, Flying, Rock and Steel
Resistances
Grass, Ground and Ice
Immunity
None
Snom’s abilities help reduce move side effects or incoming special damage, especially after it evolves.
Blocks the additional effects of damaging moves, helping Snom avoid secondary effects.
Reduces damage from special attacks. This is Snom’s hidden ability and is especially valuable after evolving into Frosmoth.
Snom evolves into Frosmoth when it levels up at night with high friendship. The full Snom evolution line is Snom and Frosmoth.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Snom with high friendship at night
Snom’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Snom is found in cold or snowy areas and then evolves into Frosmoth with high friendship at night.
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Snom had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 8, Route 10, Lake of Outrage, Slippery Slope, Snowslide Slope and Path to the Peak. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 8, Route 10, Lake of Outrage, Slippery Slope, Snowslide Slope and Path to the Peak. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Cortondo, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain and random Paldea encounters. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Cortondo, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain and random Paldea encounters. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Snom |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Snom. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Snom is an Ice / Bug-type Pokemon.
Snom is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Snom evolves into Frosmoth when it levels up at night with high friendship.
Snom’s abilities are Shield Dust, Ice Scales.
Snom’s best moves often include Powder Snow, Struggle Bug, Icy Wind, Bug Bite, Mirror Coat, Protect, Rest and Snore.
Snom is usually not a major competitive Pokemon because it is the first stage of its evolution line and has very low base stats. Its main purpose is to evolve into Frosmoth.
Snom is commonly found in snowy areas in Pokemon Sword and Shield and in select Paldea locations in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Snom is National Dex #0872. Its previous Pokemon is Pincurchin and its next Pokemon is Frosmoth.
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