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.
If it sees any packs of Darumaka going after Snover, it chases them off, swinging its sizable arms like hammers.
This Pokémon is known to bring blizzards. A shake of its massive body is enough to cause whiteout conditions.
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 |
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x60-71% Pluck 2x53-63% Peck 2x31-38% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ferroseed builds →Flash Cannon 2x31-38% Metal Claw 2x31-38% Pin Missile 2x11-14% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 4x92-108%KO Ember 4x56-67% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x85-100%KO Bug Bite 2x42-50% Ember 4x49-58% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 4x71-83% Ember 4x49-58% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x57-68% Pluck 2x48-57% Peck 2x30-36% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ferroseed builds →Flash Cannon 2x26-32% Metal Claw 2x30-36% Pin Missile 2x12-14% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x90-107%KO Flame Wheel 4x85-100%KO Ember 4x54-64% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x79-93% Bug Bite 2x39-46% Ember 4x42-50% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 4x61-71% Ember 4x42-50% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Corviknight builds →Steel Wing 2x57-68% Pluck 2x48-58% Peck 2x30-35% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x92-110%KO Flame Wheel 4x82-97% Ember 4x55-65% | ||
Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salandit builds →Poison Fang 2x27-32% Ember 4x55-65% Smog 2x22-26% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x82-97% Bug Bite 2x41-48% Ember 4x43-52% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 4x60-71% Ember 4x43-52% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 4x113-134%KO Flame Wheel 4x97-114%KO Clear Smog 2x25-30% Ember 4x59-69% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x139-164%KO Incinerate 4x101-119%KO Bug Bite 2x35-41% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x33-40% Incinerate 4x67-79% Flame Charge 4x63-74% Smack Down 2x31-37% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x88-104%KO Flame Wheel 4x84-99% Ember 4x50-60% | ||
Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Salandit builds →Venoshock 2x42-50% Incinerate 4x75-89% Poison Fang 2x25-30% Ember 4x55-64% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 4x115-136%KO Flame Wheel 4x95-113%KO Clear Smog 2x25-30% Ember 4x59-70% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x139-164%KO Incinerate 4x103-122%KO Bug Bite 2x35-42% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 4x95-113%KO Flame Charge 4x80-94% Ember 4x52-61% Fire Spin 4x44-52% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x34-40% Incinerate 4x67-80% Flame Charge 4x63-75% Smack Down 2x31-38% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x88-103%KO Flame Wheel 4x84-98% Ember 4x52-61% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 4x124-146%KO Lava Plume 4x109-129%KO Flame Wheel 4x91-107%KO Clear Smog 2x24-29% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x134-159%KO Incinerate 4x98-116%KO Bug Bite 2x34-40% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 4x91-107%KO Flame Charge 4x76-90% Ember 4x47-56% Fire Spin 4x44-51% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x32-39% Incinerate 4x65-77% Flame Charge 4x61-73% Smack Down 2x31-36% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 4x105-124%KO Fire Fang 4x84-99% Flame Wheel 4x80-94% Ember 4x51-60% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 4x125-148%KO Lava Plume 4x112-132%KO Rock Slide 2x38-45% Flame Wheel 4x94-111%KO | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x136-160%KO Incinerate 4x101-119%KO Bug Bite 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 4x94-111%KO Flame Charge 4x80-95% Ember 4x49-58% Fire Spin 4x42-49% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Carkol builds →Rock Slide 2x45-53% Ancient Power 2x33-39% Incinerate 4x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 4x108-127%KO Fire Fang 4x87-103%KO Flame Wheel 4x80-95% Ember 4x52-62% | ||
Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 4x147-174%KO Inferno 4x135-158%KO Flamethrower 4x121-143%KO Incinerate 4x83-98% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 4x205-242%KO Flare Blitz 4x228-268%KO Flamethrower 4x144-170%KO Fire Fang 4x125-147%KO | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Torkoal builds →Heat Wave 4x131-155%KO Flamethrower 4x125-147%KO Lava Plume 4x112-132%KO Rock Slide 2x38-45% | ||
Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Coalossal builds →Rock Slide 2x56-66% Ancient Power 2x40-47% Incinerate 4x80-94% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x138-162%KO Incinerate 4x99-117%KO Bug Bite 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Scizor deals 40-48% with Bullet Punch.
Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Excadrill builds →Earthquake28-33% Rapid Spin19-22% | ||
Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x40-48% Knock Off22-26% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x30-35% | ||
Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Abomasnow View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb 2x51-60% Giga Drain10-13% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 50 partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Growth, Leech Seed and 2 more.
Sword & Shield 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. Wood Hammer 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
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Wood Hammer
- Ice Shard
- Synthesis
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Avalanche
- Iron Tail
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 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Leaf Storm and Wood Hammer.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Abomasnow in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates for Abomasnow across 18 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 Sword & Shield
The path to Abomasnow starts with Snover at Lv. 8-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnoverEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water60%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water60%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlySnowingDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building40%EarlySnowstormWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building40%EarlySnowstormEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlySnowstormEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave30%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlySnowstormNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlySnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlySnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlySnowingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-15 Water30%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySnowingSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building20%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building20%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water15%EarlySnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water15%EarlySnowingGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowingGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSnowstormGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateSnowingGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateSnowstormGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateSnowingGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water60%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateSnowingAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateSnowingAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateSnowstormDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateSnowstormDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4750%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4040%LateSnowingAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4040%LateSnowingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateSnowstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateSnowingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateOvercastRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateSandstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateNormal WeatherRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateRainingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateSnowstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateHeavy FogRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateOvercastRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateNormal WeatherRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateThunderstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateSnowstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateIntense SunRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateSnowingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateSandstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateThunderstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateRainingRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateIntense SunRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route30%LateHeavy FogRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayShieldGrass Lv.38-41 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WaySwordGrass Lv.38-41 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationSwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route20%LateAll WeatherFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostNormal WeatherFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowingFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowstormFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostNormal WeatherFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowstormFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostSnowingFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Abomasnow ✓Dusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSnowingDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSnowingRoute 10ShieldGrass Lv.44-46 Route28%LateAll WeatherRoute 10SwordGrass Lv.44-46 Route28%LateAll WeatherFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostNormal WeatherFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostNormal WeatherFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice49%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice39%PostSnowstormFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice39%PostSnowstormFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice39%PostSnowingFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice39%PostSnowingLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water15%PostSnowingLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water15%PostSnowingor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
Abomasnow Guide
In Sword & Shield, Snow Warning changes the entire equation for Abomasnow. The 494 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Wood Hammer with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Abomasnow does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Abomasnow hits 594 BST.
In Sword & Shield, 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
