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 clads its body in an armor of ice, made by freezing moisture in the air.
To protect itself, it clads 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Diamond & Pearl, Infernape can KO Glalie with Close Combat (128-150%). Bronzong threatens a KO with Explosion (87-103%). Lucario's Close Combat also KOs at 190-224%.
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x128-150%KO U Turn25-30% Fire Blast 2x84-99% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Bronzong builds →Explosion87-103%KO Earthquake35-42% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x190-224%KO Extreme Speed42-50% Bullet Punch 2x65-76% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake36-42% Stone Edge 2x108-127%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Glalie View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x141-167%KO Superpower 2x141-167%KO Fire Blast 2x88-104%KO | ||
Diamond & 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 Bide, Block, Disable and 2 more.
Diamond & Pearl Glalie Best Moveset
Most things take neutral or super-effective damage from this set. Glalie runs Ground, Dark, and Normal coverage backed by Chopleberry for extra utility. Spread EVs and Icebody make the coverage actually threatening.
Best Build
Glalie best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Payback
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Bide and Block 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Glalie in Diamond & Pearl
Can't catch Glalie directly. Start with Snorunt at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 42. The 2-stage line from Snorunt to Glalie is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Glalie in Diamond & Pearl
To get Glalie, start by catching Snorunt through special encounters at Lv. 33-36. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SnoruntRoute 216DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.33-34 RouteUncommonLateRoute 216PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.33-34 RouteUncommonLateAcuity LakefrontDiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.34-36 WaterUncommonLateAcuity LakefrontPearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.34-36 WaterUncommonLateRoute 217PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.34-36 RouteUncommonLateRoute 217DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.34-36 RouteUncommonLate
Step 2Glalie ✓
Glalie Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Diamond & Pearl's meta. Earthquake with Chopleberry is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Glalie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Glalie hits 580 BST.
In Diamond & 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 physical attacker with base 80 Attack. 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