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.
After a woman met her end on a snowy mountain, her regrets lingered on. From them, this Pokémon was born. Its favorite food is frozen souls.
It spits out cold air of nearly −60 degrees Fahrenheit to freeze its quarry. It brings frozen prey back to its lair and neatly lines them up.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Froslass for 73-85%. Weavile's Knock Off also KOs at 86-102%.
 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 Froslass View Excadrill builds →Earthquake73-85% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x86-102%KO Ice Shard13-16% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Froslass View Volcarona builds →Psychic47-56% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 43 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Disable, Icicle Crash and 2 more.
Sword & Shield Froslass Best Moveset
The Sash lets Froslass ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Snowcloak squeezes extra value from the position. Flexible EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Froslass best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder Wave
- Ally Switch
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Block and Disable give Froslass options it can't learn any other way, and Dark and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Poltergeist. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Froslass in Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Froslass. The 2-stage line runs through Snorunt, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Froslass in Sword & Shield
The path to Froslass starts with Snorunt at Lv. 7-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SnoruntWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlySnowingWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlySnowstormEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave60%EarlySnowstormEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlySnowingDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest40%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlySnowingSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building40%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building40%EarlySnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlySnowingNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlySnowingWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlySnowingWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave30%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlySnowstormWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1020%EarlySnowstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-920%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySnowingDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlySnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-15 Water10%EarlySnowstormEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlySnowingEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave5%EarlySnowingGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowstormGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3040%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3040%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3134%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3134%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3134%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3134%MidSnowstormGiant's CapShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingGiant's CapSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidSnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidSnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidSnowingNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidSnowstormGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water25%LateSnowstormGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water25%LateSnowingGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water25%LateSnowstormGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water25%LateSnowingRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WaySwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route25%LateAll WeatherTunnel to the TopShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostAll WeatherTunnel to the TopSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave20%PostAll WeatherGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowingGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowingSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowstormSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostSnowing
Step 2Froslass ✓
Froslass Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Froslass C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 480 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Shadow Ball with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Froslass: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Rock, and Ghost-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
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 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