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 born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.
They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 |
 Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 2x75-89% Rock Throw 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x28-34% Rollout 2x34-42% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x95-113%KO Rock Smash 2x42-50% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x27-33% Rock Tomb 2x91-108%KO Rock Smash 2x42-50% Rollout 2x47-56% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Shieldon builds →Rock Tomb 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x28-34% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x124-147%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-92% Metal Claw 2x98-116%KO Power-Up Punch 2x79-94% | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Amaura builds →Ancient Power 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Rock Throw 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x26-31% Rollout 2x29-34% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 2x88-103%KO Smack Down 2x74-88% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x124-147%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-92% Metal Claw 2x98-116%KO Power-Up Punch 2x79-94% | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Amaura builds →Ancient Power 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Rock Throw 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x26-31% Rollout 2x29-34% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 2x88-103%KO Smack Down 2x74-88% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x124-147%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-92% Metal Claw 2x98-116%KO Power-Up Punch 2x79-94% | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Amaura builds →Ancient Power 2x29-34% Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Rock Throw 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x33-40% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x26-31% Rollout 2x29-34% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 2x88-103%KO Smack Down 2x74-88% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x131-155%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% Metal Claw 2x102-121%KO Power-Up Punch 2x81-96% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
 Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Magneton builds →Mirror Shot 2x47-56% Magnet Bomb 2x77-91% | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Amaura builds →Ancient Power 2x29-35% Rock Tomb 2x75-88% Rock Throw 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x35-41% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Omanyte builds →Ancient Power 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x27-32% Rollout 2x31-38% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Magneton builds →Flash Cannon 2x60-71% Mirror Shot 2x49-58% Magnet Bomb 2x77-92% | ||
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Amaura builds →Stone Edge 2x125-147%KO Ancient Power 2x30-36% Rock Tomb 2x75-89% Rock Throw 2x64-76% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Omanyte builds →Ancient Power 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x27-32% Rollout 2x30-36% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Lucario builds →Focus Blast 2x82-97% Stone Edge 2x136-160%KO Aura Sphere 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Torkoal builds →Fire Blast 2x59-70% Stone Edge 2x110-130%KO Flamethrower 2x49-58% Lava Plume 2x43-52% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Magneton builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Mirror Shot 2x47-56% Magnet Bomb 2x77-91% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Lairon builds →Iron Tail 2x172-203%KO Stone Edge 2x172-203%KO Iron Head 2x139-163%KO Rock Slide 2x130-153%KO | ||
In X & Y, Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 298-351%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x298-351%KO Pursuit60-70% Crunch119-140%KO Superpower 2x238-280%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed30-35% Mach Punch 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemPetayaberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x62-73% Air Slash25-29% Overheat 2x85-101%KO | ||
X & Y 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 onlyX & Y Cryogonal Best Moveset
Cryogonal doesn't rely on pure speed. Rocky Helmet gives it chip damage on every physical hit received to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Freezedry and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while flexible EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Cryogonal best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Flash Cannon
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
X & Y Cryogonal Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Cryogonal in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Cryogonal in X & Y
Before you go hunting for Cryogonal, check which of the 6 spots belong to your version. X and Y each have different walking encounters at Lv. 40+.
Cryogonal Guide
In X & Y, 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. Freezedry with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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.
In X & Y, run Freezedry, Rapid Spin, Recover, and Flash Cannon on Cryogonal. Freezedry is the most common pick at 24% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
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 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