Stats & Training
Attack and Sp. Atk carry most of Abomasnow's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
Abomasnow Weakness
Abomasnow is weak to Fire, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Steel. Watch out for Fire attacks, those deal 4x damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 4x143-170%KO Ember 4x57-68% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
 Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chimchar builds →Focus Punch 2x60-72% Fire Blast 4x125-147%KO Brick Break 2x32-38% Ember 4x57-68% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Shieldon builds →Fire Blast 4x70-83% Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Pineco Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Pineco builds →Bug Bite 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x163-192%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-53% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 4x149-175%KO Flame Wheel 4x92-108%KO Ember 4x56-67% Rock Smash 2x21-25% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chimchar builds →Focus Punch 2x61-72% Fire Blast 4x126-150%KO Brick Break 2x32-39% Flame Wheel 4x78-92% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | D | |
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Lileep builds →Rock Tomb 2x31-38% Acid 2x18-22% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x158-187%KO Brick Break 2x81-97% Rock Slide 2x54-64% Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 4x130-153%KO Flame Wheel 4x96-113%KO Ember 4x50-60% Fire Spin 4x44-53% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 4x136-160%KO Flame Wheel 4x84-100%KO Ember 4x57-67% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 4x113-133%KO Flamethrower 4x90-107%KO Ember 4x44-53% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chimchar builds →Focus Punch 2x58-69% Fire Blast 4x119-140%KO Brick Break 2x30-36% Flame Wheel 4x73-87% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x160-189%KO Focus Blast 2x51-61% Brick Break 2x82-96% Rock Slide 2x54-64% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 4x133-157%KO Flamethrower 4x109-128%KO Flame Wheel 4x99-117%KO Ember 4x54-64% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 4x138-163%KO Flamethrower 4x114-134%KO Fire Fang 4x93-111%KO Flame Wheel 4x83-99% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 4x109-128%KO Flamethrower 4x93-111%KO Ember 4x44-52% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chimchar builds →Focus Punch 2x59-70% Fire Blast 4x123-146%KO Flamethrower 4x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x31-37% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 4x133-157%KO Flamethrower 4x109-128%KO Flame Wheel 4x99-117%KO Ember 4x54-64% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 4x138-163%KO Flamethrower 4x114-134%KO Fire Fang 4x93-111%KO Flame Wheel 4x83-99% | ||
 Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Houndour builds →Fire Blast 4x153-181%KO Flamethrower 4x128-151%KO Sludge Bomb 2x43-50% Fire Fang 4x83-99% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 4x109-128%KO Flamethrower 4x93-111%KO Ember 4x44-52% | ||
Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Chimchar builds →Focus Punch 2x59-70% Fire Blast 4x123-146%KO Flamethrower 4x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x31-37% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Magmar builds →Focus Punch 2x82-96% Focus Blast 2x62-73% Fire Blast 4x171-202%KO Flamethrower 4x144-169%KO | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 4x124-147%KO Flamethrower 4x101-119%KO Flame Wheel 4x93-110%KO Ember 4x47-55% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 4x128-151%KO Flamethrower 4x108-128%KO Fire Fang 4x85-101%KO Flame Wheel 4x82-96% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Houndour builds →Fire Blast 4x144-169%KO Flamethrower 4x121-142%KO Sludge Bomb 2x40-47% Fire Fang 4x78-92% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 4x105-124%KO Flamethrower 4x85-101%KO Ember 4x43-50% Fire Spin 4x39-46% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Magmar builds →Focus Punch 2x80-94% Focus Blast 2x61-73% Fire Blast 4x171-201%KO Iron Tail 2x54-64% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Fire Blast 4x124-146%KO Iron Tail 2x49-59% Flamethrower 4x101-120%KO Bounce 2x42-50% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 4x127-150%KO Iron Tail 2x42-50% Flamethrower 4x105-124%KO Fire Fang 4x84-99% | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Houndour builds →Fire Blast 4x141-167%KO Iron Tail 2x39-46% Flamethrower 4x116-137%KO Sludge Bomb 2x39-46% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 4x101-120%KO Iron Tail 2x30-36% Flamethrower 4x84-99% Ember 4x40-47% | ||
Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Magmar builds →Focus Punch 2x83-98% Focus Blast 2x64-75% Fire Blast 4x176-207%KO Iron Tail 2x56-67% | ||
Ponyta Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Flare Blitz 4x185-218%KO Fire Blast 4x127-149%KO Iron Tail 2x52-61% Flamethrower 4x105-124%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Flare Blitz 4x161-189%KO Fire Blast 4x133-156%KO Iron Tail 2x44-52% Heat Wave 4x114-135%KO | ||
Houndour DarkFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Houndour builds →Fire Blast 4x148-175%KO Iron Tail 2x40-47% Flamethrower 4x120-142%KO Sludge Bomb 2x40-47% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Fire Blast 4x105-124%KO Iron Tail 2x31-36% Flamethrower 4x86-102%KO Ember 4x40-47% | ||
In Platinum, Flygon's Outrage hits Abomasnow for 54-64%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Flygon builds →Earthquake23-27% Outrage54-64% U Turn 2x42-50% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Swampert builds →Earthquake19-23% Ice Beam17-20% Waterfall15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Suicune builds →Ice Beam23-27% Surf17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Gliscor builds →Earthquake17-20% Ice Fang15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake15-18% Stone Edge 2x93-110%KO | ||
Platinum Evolution
Evolved from Snover. Abomasnow is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Snover), and Abomasnow peaks at 494 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Abomasnow to get Snover eggs easily using 45 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Growth, Leech Seed and 4 more.
Platinum Abomasnow Best Moveset
Abomasnow doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Blizzard and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Abomasnow best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Wood Hammer
- Leech Seed
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Abomasnow gets Double-Edge and Growth exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Wood Hammer and Solar Beam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Abomasnow in Platinum
high spawn rates for Abomasnow across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Abomasnow in Platinum
The path to Abomasnow starts with Snover at Lv. 32-41 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnoverAcuity LakefrontGrass Lv.32-35 WaterCommonLateMorning/dayRoute 216Grass Lv.32-35 RouteCommonLateRoute 217Grass Lv.32-35 RouteCommonLateAcuity LakefrontGrass Lv.33-35 WaterCommonLateNightLake AcuityGrass Lv.38-41 WaterCommonLateMt. Coronet - SummitGrass Lv.36 CaveUncommonLate
Step 2Abomasnow ✓Mt. Coronet - SummitGrass Lv.38-39 CaveCommonLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - SummitGrass Lv.39 CaveUncommonLateNightor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
Abomasnow Guide
In Platinum, Snow Warning changes the entire equation for Abomasnow. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Ice Shard with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Platinum, but Abomasnow does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Abomasnow hits 594 BST.
In Platinum, Abomasnow's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Nidoking (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Charizard is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Flying, Bug, Rock, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Snow Warning is what you want on Abomasnow. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Soundproof) work on paper but Snow Warning is what makes Abomasnow worth using.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Abomasnow is a mixed attacker with base 92 Attack and 92 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Abomasnow has appeared in 14 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves