Stats & Training
Cryogonal's all-in on Sp. Def at the expense of Attack. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Cryogonal appear during cold seasons. It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into these Pokémon.
Cryogonal uses its chains of ice to constrict its opponents and then flash-freezes them where they stand.
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 |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Steel is super effective against CryogonalView Cobalion → | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Fire is super effective against CryogonalView Volcanion → | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Fighting is super effective against CryogonalView Hawlucha → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against CryogonalView Terrakion → | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Fire is super effective against CryogonalView Charizard → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Cryogonal with Close Combat (131-154%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Fire Blast (131-155%). Hawlucha's High Jump Kick also KOs at 158-186%.
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x131-154%KO Stone Edge 2x73-86% | ||
Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb36-42% Fire Blast 2x131-155%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics34-40% High Jump Kick 2x158-186%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x250-294%KO Stone Edge 2x208-245%KO Earthquake69-82% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x68-79% Dragon Pulse20-24% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 onlyUltra Sun & Ultra Moon Cryogonal Best Moveset
Levitate isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Lightclay for extra utility and flexible EVs, Cryogonal fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Cryogonal best EVs are Speed and Defense
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Icy Wind
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Freeze Dry
- Recover
- Toxic
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Cryogonal in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cryogonal Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Don't let Cryogonal's 515 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. Icywind with Lightclay is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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