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TL;DR. Snom is a ice/bug-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 185. It spits out thread imbued with a frigid sort of energy and uses it to tie its body to branches, disguising itself as an icicle while it sleeps.
Ice Bug
It spits out thread imbued with a frigid sort of energy and uses it to tie its body to branches, disguising itself as an icicle while it sleeps.
Height0.3 m
Weight3.8 kg
AbilitiesShield Dust
HiddenIce Scales
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 185. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 30
Attack 25
Defense 35
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 20
Total185
185 base stat total, the 1022nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 137th among Ice-types.
45 base Special Attack, Snom's strongest stat, ranking 92nd of 138 Ice-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Snom on Daily Pokémon
Snom was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Snom 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, Snom reaches 528 CP at level 40 and 605 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack76
GO Defense59
GO Stamina102
Max CP (L40)528
Max CP (L50)597
Best buddy (L51)605
Raid catch CP 269–302 (L20). Weather boosted 337–377 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Snom first appeared on August 4, 2026, during Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers.
Quick answers
Common questions about Snom.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Snom, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Snom?
Snom is a Ice/Bug-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Snom weak to?
Snom takes 4× damage from Fire, Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Flying, Steel.
What is Snom resistant to?
Snom resists Grass, Ice, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Snom evolve?
Snom evolves into Frosmoth (Friendship (level up at night)).
What generation is Snom from?
Snom was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0872.
What are Snom's base stats?
Snom has HP 30, Attack 25, Defense 35, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 30, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 185.
What are Snom's abilities?
Snom can have the ability Shield Dust, plus the Hidden Ability Ice Scales.
Is Snom legendary or mythical?
No. Snom is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Snom's best stat?
Snom's highest base stat is Special Attack at 45, which ranks 92nd of 138 Ice-type Pokémon.
Is Snom good?
Snom has a base stat total of 185, the 1022nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 137th among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Snom as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Snom is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Fire Rock
2× Weak to
Steel
½× Resists
Grass Ice Ground
Comparison
Snom vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 138 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Snom | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | 65 | -35 |
| Attack | 25 | 73 | -48 |
| Defense | 35 | 72 | -37 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 63 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 68 | -38 |
| Speed | 20 | 62 | -42 |
| Total | 185 | 403 | -218 |
Game appearances
Snom appears in 6 games.
Every mainline release where Snom is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Snom.
Every main-series game Snom is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- In-game tradeTrade Flabébé in Cortondo
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoutes 8 and 10, Lake of Outrage
- RaidGiant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSlippery Slope, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak (The Crown Tundra)
- WildSlippery Slope, Snowslide Slope (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Snom appears in 4 episodes.
From JN115 (2022-06-17) through HZ149 (2026-09-11).
TCG Pocket appearances
Snom in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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