Stats & Training
Cryogonal's all-in on Sp. Def at the expense of Defense. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148° F.
They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148° F.
Cryogonal Weakness
Cryogonal's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Cryogonal's special bulk (base 135 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Cryogonal with Rock Slide (147-174%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (102-121%). Terrakion's Close Combat also KOs at 341-401%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Excadrill builds →Earthquake147-173%KO Rapid Spin49-58% Rock Slide 2x147-174%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain23-27% Fire Blast 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x341-401%KO Stone Edge 2x285-335%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x249-294%KO Mach Punch 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x73-85% Air Slash30-36% Fire Blast 2x88-104%KO Focus Blast 2x64-75% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Cryogonal doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find no compatible partners across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Cryogonal is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyBlack 2 & White 2 Cryogonal Best Moveset
Levitate isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Nevermeltice for extra utility and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Cryogonal fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Cryogonal best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam
- Recover
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Cryogonal develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Ice Beam and Solar Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Cryogonal Locations
decent spawn rates for Cryogonal across 16 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Cryogonal in Black 2 & White 2
16 spots to find Cryogonal at Lv. 56-57 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Black 2 and White 2 versions, so filter by your copy below.
Cryogonal Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Don't let Cryogonal's 485 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support. Rapid Spin with Nevermeltice is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Levitate on Cryogonal. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Black 2 & White 2, Cryogonal fills the support role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 95 Sp. Atk). Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, Cryogonal has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Fighting, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Cryogonal has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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