Pokemon Guide
Snover is a Grass and Ice-type Pokemon known for its role in the Sinnoh era, its evolution line, abilities and unique matchup profile. This guide covers Snover’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Snover 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 |
Snover is a Grass and Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. It is known for summoning snow with Snow Warning and evolving into Abomasnow.
Competitive Overview
Snover is most useful as part of its evolution line and for setting snow with Snow Warning when available. Its Grass and Ice typing gives it valuable offensive coverage but many defensive weaknesses.
Snover usually needs support because Fire, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug and Steel-type attacks can all threaten it.
Here are the key facts to know about Snover, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Snover
National Dex
#0459
Type
Grass / Ice
Species
Frost Tree Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
111.3 lbs / 50.5 kg
50.5 kg
Abilities
Snow Warning, Soundproof
Snover has a stat profile that shapes its role across Pokemon games. Use the stats module below to view its base stats.
Snover can use several useful attacks and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Snover’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A powerful Ice-type attack that becomes more reliable in snow.
Grass-type damage that restores HP.
Reliable Ice-type special damage.
A consistent Grass-type special attack.
Priority Ice-type damage when available.
A powerful physical Grass-type attack with recoil.
Drains HP over time and supports survivability.
A simple Grass-type attack useful while leveling.
Snover can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Snover’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Snover is a Grass and Ice-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or is immune to across most Pokemon games.
Type
Grass / Ice
Weaknesses
Fire, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug, Steel
Resistances
Water, Grass, Electric, Ground
Immunity
None
Snover’s abilities can affect its defensive value, offensive pressure or team role depending on the game and format.
Summons snow when the Pokemon enters battle, supporting Ice-type strategies.
Blocks sound-based moves.
Snover evolution information is listed below, including its previous form, next form or single-stage status where applicable.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Snover at Level 40
Snover’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Some games allow direct encounters, while others require evolution, trade, transfer or migration.
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Snover had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront and snowy Mt. Coronet areas. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront and snowy Mt. Coronet areas. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront and snowy Mt. Coronet areas. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Frost Cavern. Abomasnow can also be obtained by evolving Snover at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Y |
Frost Cavern. Abomasnow can also be obtained by evolving Snover at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront and snowy Mt. Coronet areas. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront and snowy Mt. Coronet areas. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Alabaster Icelands, including Avalugg’s Legacy and Glacier Terrace. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Glaseado Mountain and nearby snowy areas. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Glaseado Mountain and nearby snowy areas. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 12. |
| Game | Where to Find Snover |
|---|---|
 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 Snover. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Snover is a Grass and Ice-type Pokemon.
Snover is weak to Fire, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Bug, Steel-type moves.
Snover evolution details are listed in the evolution section above.
Snover’s abilities are Snow Warning, Soundproof.
Snover’s best moves often include Blizzard, Giga Drain, Ice Beam, Energy Ball, Ice Shard, Wood Hammer, Leech Seed, Razor Leaf.
Snover can be useful depending on the game, format and team support, especially when its typing, abilities and best moves fit the matchup.
The most common method depends on the game. Check the Where to Find section above for generation-by-generation availability.
Snover does not have a confirmed major Mega, Gigantamax, regional or similar alternate form section on this page.
Final Output Note:
Removed: Featured Competitive Build section removed because no confirmed TGH Pokemon Champions build was found for this Pokemon. Mega or alternate form sections removed because no major alternate form applies.
Not API-driven yet: Descriptions, abilities text, best moves, competitive overview, Related Guides links, Legends Z-A locations and Pokemon Winds and Waves availability are manually written.
Needs human review before publishing: Location rows, type icon media IDs, Pokemon Champions build availability, shortcodes, and all Pokemon Legends Z-A availability details.
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