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No. 0873 · Generation VIII · Galar

Frosmoth

The Frost Moth Pokémon

TL;DR. Frosmoth is a ice/bug-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 475. Icy scales fall from its wings like snow as it flies over fields and mountains. The temperature of its wings is less than −290 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ice Bug

Icy scales fall from its wings like snow as it flies over fields and mountains. The temperature of its wings is less than −290 degrees Fahrenheit.

Height1.3 m

Weight42.0 kg

AbilitiesShield Dust

HiddenIce Scales

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 475. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 65

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 125

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 65

Total475

475 base stat total, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Ice-types.

125 base Special Attack, Frosmoth's strongest stat, ranking 6th of 138 Ice-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Frosmoth 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, Frosmoth reaches 2,728 CP at level 40 and 3,121 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack230

GO Defense155

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)2,728

Max CP (L50)3,084

Best buddy (L51)3,121

Raid catch CP 1,484–1,558 (L20). Weather boosted 1,855–1,948 (L25).

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Competitive

Frosmoth in competitive play.

Frosmoth is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #750 in the Great League.

Defog

Defog / U-turn / Ice Beam / Stun Spore

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityIce Scales
NatureModest
EVs248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD
TeraWater, Steel

Quiver Dance

Quiver Dance / Ice Beam / Giga Drain / Bug Buzz

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityIce Scales
NatureTimid
EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraWater

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #750 69.8 score

Ultra League #729 61.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Frosmoth.

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

What type is Frosmoth?

Frosmoth is a Ice/Bug-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Frosmoth weak to?

Frosmoth takes 4× damage from Fire, Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Flying, Steel.

What is Frosmoth resistant to?

Frosmoth resists Grass, Ice, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Frosmoth evolve?

Frosmoth evolves from Snom (Friendship (level up at night)). Frosmoth is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Frosmoth from?

Frosmoth was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0873.

What are Frosmoth's base stats?

Frosmoth has HP 70, Attack 65, Defense 60, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 90, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 475.

What are Frosmoth's abilities?

Frosmoth can have the ability Shield Dust, plus the Hidden Ability Ice Scales.

Is Frosmoth legendary or mythical?

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

What is Frosmoth's best stat?

Frosmoth's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 6th of 138 Ice-type Pokémon.

Is Frosmoth good?

Frosmoth has a base stat total of 475, the 431st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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