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No. 0615 · Generation V · Unova

Cryogonal

The Crystallizing Pokémon

TL;DR. Cryogonal is a pure ice-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 515. When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice.

Ice

When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice.

Height1.1 m
Weight148.0 kg
AbilitiesLevitate
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 515. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80
Attack 50
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 135
Speed 105
Total515
515 base stat total, the 226th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 17th among Ice-types.
135 base Special Defense, Cryogonal's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 48 Ice-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Cryogonal in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Cryogonal reaches 2,798 CP at level 40 and 3,201 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack190
GO Defense218
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)2,798
Max CP (L50)3,163
Best buddy (L51)3,201
Raid catch CP 1,524–1,598 (L20). Weather boosted 1,905–1,998 (L25).

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Competitive

Cryogonal in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Cryogonal across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #648 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #648 73.5 score
Ultra League #422 76.3 score
Master League #300 54 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Cryogonal.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cryogonal, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Cryogonal?

Cryogonal is a pure Ice-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Cryogonal weak to?

Cryogonal takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Cryogonal resistant to?

Cryogonal resists Ice. It has no full immunities.

Does Cryogonal evolve?

Cryogonal does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Cryogonal from?

Cryogonal was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0615.

What are Cryogonal's base stats?

Cryogonal has HP 80, Attack 50, Defense 50, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 135, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 515.

What are Cryogonal's abilities?

Cryogonal can have the ability Levitate.

Is Cryogonal legendary or mythical?

No. Cryogonal is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Cryogonal's best stat?

Cryogonal's highest base stat is Special Defense at 135, which ranks 2nd of 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Is Cryogonal good?

Cryogonal has a base stat total of 515, the 226th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 17th among Ice-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Cryogonal as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Cryogonal in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Cryogonal in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Cryogonal in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Cryogonal 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Cryogonal is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Fighting Rock Steel
½× Resists
Ice
Comparison

Cryogonal vs. the average Ice-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Stat Cryogonal Ice avg Difference
HP 80 80 +0
Attack 50 82 -32
Defense 50 76 -26
Special Attack 95 75 +20
Special Defense 135 75 +60
Speed 105 65 +40
Total 515 453 +62
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Game appearances

Cryogonal appears in 14 games.

Every mainline release where Cryogonal is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Cryogonal in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.

Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Twist Mountain B1f 3F
X
Frost Cavern Unknown Area 314Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315Frost Cavern Unknown Area 316Frost Cavern Unknown Area 317
Y
Frost Cavern Unknown Area 314Frost Cavern Unknown Area 316Frost Cavern Unknown Area 317
Pokémon anime

Cryogonal appears in 2 episodes.

From BW079 (2012-05-17) through BW102 (2012-11-15).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Cryogonal partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Cryogonal partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Cryogonal cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.