Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Glalie's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Face Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 HP EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
To protect itself, it clad its body in an armor of ice, made by freezing moisture in the air.
To protect itself, it clad its body in an armor of ice, made by freezing moisture in the air.
Glalie Weakness
Type-wise, Glalie takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x44-51% Stone Edge 2x64-77% Flash Cannon 2x28-36% Rock Slide 2x51-62% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Fire Blast 2x38-46% Stone Edge 2x90-108%KO Brick Break 2x46-56% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x131-154%KO Fire Blast 2x44-51% Brick Break 2x72-85% Rock Slide 2x46-56% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x39-45% Stone Edge 2x57-68% Flash Cannon 2x25-32% Rock Slide 2x45-55% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Fire Blast 2x34-41% Stone Edge 2x80-95% Brick Break 2x41-50% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x116-136%KO Fire Blast 2x39-45% Brick Break 2x64-75% Rock Slide 2x41-50% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x63-74% Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x87-102%KO Fire Blast 2x73-87% Iron Tail 2x54-64% Flamethrower 2x60-71% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Nosepass builds →Stone Edge 2x53-62% Power Gem 2x41-49% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x92-108%KO High Jump Kick 2x81-96% Focus Blast 2x75-90% Fire Punch 2x31-37% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x136-161%KO Focus Blast 2x65-77% Fire Blast 2x40-47% Flamethrower 2x33-39% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x63-74% Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x87-102%KO Fire Blast 2x73-87% Iron Tail 2x54-64% Flamethrower 2x60-71% | ||
Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Nosepass builds →Stone Edge 2x53-62% Power Gem 2x41-49% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x92-108%KO High Jump Kick 2x81-96% Focus Blast 2x75-90% Fire Punch 2x31-37% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x136-161%KO Focus Blast 2x65-77% Fire Blast 2x40-47% Flamethrower 2x33-39% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x82-97% Fire Blast 2x69-82% Iron Tail 2x52-61% Flamethrower 2x58-68% | ||
Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Nosepass builds →Stone Edge 2x51-61% Power Gem 2x39-47% Rock Slide 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x89-105%KO High Jump Kick 2x78-92% Focus Blast 2x74-87% Fire Punch 2x31-37% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x132-155%KO Focus Blast 2x64-76% Fire Blast 2x39-47% Flamethrower 2x32-39% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Slide 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x80-95% Fire Blast 2x68-80% Iron Tail 2x50-60% Flamethrower 2x55-66% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x87-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x76-90% Focus Blast 2x70-83% Fire Punch 2x30-36% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x130-154%KO Focus Blast 2x62-73% Fire Blast 2x38-46% Flamethrower 2x32-37% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Steelix builds →Iron Tail 2x75-89% Stone Edge 2x50-59% Flash Cannon 2x44-52% Rock Slide 2x39-45% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x79-93% Fire Blast 2x67-80% Iron Tail 2x50-59% Flamethrower 2x55-66% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x86-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x75-89% Focus Blast 2x69-82% Fire Punch 2x30-35% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Steelix builds →Iron Tail 2x75-89% Stone Edge 2x50-59% Flash Cannon 2x44-52% Rock Slide 2x39-45% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Flash Cannon 2x58-68% Rock Slide 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Ponyta builds →Overheat 2x79-93% Fire Blast 2x67-80% Iron Tail 2x50-59% Flamethrower 2x55-66% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x86-102%KO High Jump Kick 2x75-89% Focus Blast 2x69-82% Fire Punch 2x30-35% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Blaziken threatens a KO with Close Combat (182-214%).
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x182-214%KO Flare Blitz 2x182-214%KO | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Glalie is one of 2 ways Snorunt's chain can end. This one takes the level-up path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Snorunt to get eggs. Glalie and Froslass 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 Glalie to get Snorunt eggs easily using 35 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Disable, Fake Tears and 6 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Glalie Best Moveset
The Sash lets Glalie ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Innerfocus squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Glalie best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hail
- Blizzard
- Dark Pulse
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Substitute
- Frost Breath
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Block and Disable aren't available any other way for Glalie, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Glalie in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
12 encounter spots for Glalie at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Glalie in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Glalie, start by catching Snorunt through walking and special encounters at Lv. 16-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterRoute 216Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.33-34 Route22%LateRoute 216Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.33-34 Route22%LateAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Water22%LateAcuity LakefrontShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Water22%LateRoute 217Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Route22%LateRoute 217Shining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.35-36 Route22%LateGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Glalie ✓Icy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Ice15%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave15%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave10%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)
Glalie Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Ice Beam with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Glalie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Glalie hits 580 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Glalie's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Glalie. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Moody can work in specific setups. Ice Body is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Glalie is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Game Availability
Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Glalie appears in 17 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
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