Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Snow Land Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Speed EVs per KO.
It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degrees F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degrees F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
Froslass Weakness
Type-wise, Froslass takes extra damage from Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Rock, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Froslass for 80-95%. Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (176-207%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 156-184%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Excadrill builds →Earthquake80-95% Rock Slide 2x81-95% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain40-47% Fire Blast 2x176-207%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x156-184%KO | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Jellicent builds →Scald36-43% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x121-143%KO Draco Meteor98-116%KO Fire Blast 2x111-131%KO Flamethrower 2x91-107%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
Froslass is one of 2 ways Snorunt's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Snorunt to get eggs. Froslass and Glalie share the same 480 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Froslass to get Snorunt eggs using 38 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Avalanche, Bide, Block and 6 more.
Black & White Froslass Best Moveset
The Sash lets Froslass ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Spikes up, and Cursedbody squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Froslass best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Avalanche and Bide give Froslass options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Froslass in Black & White
Froslass can't be caught in Black & White. Transfer Snorunt from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Froslass Guide
For Black & White, we rate Froslass C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. At 480 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Ice Beam with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Black & White, Froslass's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Rhyperior (Rock), and Gengar (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Froslass's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Snow Cloak is the go-to ability for Froslass. It increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Its hidden ability Cursed Body can work in specific setups.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Froslass is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a hazard setter.
For Black & White, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Spikes, Destinybond, and Taunt. Ice Beam leads at 22% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Obtainable through an item-based evolution, Froslass appears in 14 titles across 7 generations since Diamond & Pearl. The evolution method adds a barrier that wild-catchable Pokemon don't have.
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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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
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