Stats & Training
Snover's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Attack EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
Snover Weakness
Snover's Grass/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Steel. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Steel is super effective against SnoverView Archaludon → | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Bug is super effective against SnoverView Volcarona → | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Fighting is super effective against SnoverView Annihilape → | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Fire deals 4x damage to SnoverView Volcanion → | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Rock is super effective against SnoverView Glimmora → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Archaludon can KO Snover with Flash Cannon (148-175%). Annihilape threatens a KO with Drain Punch (144-170%). Volcanion's Flamethrower also KOs at 375-441%.
Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snover View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x148-175%KO Dragon Pulse79-92% | ||
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Snover View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x144-170%KO | ||
Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Snover View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 4x375-441%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snover View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Knock Off15-18% Giga Drain15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chinchou builds →Ice Beam30-35% Volt Switch17-20% Thunderbolt22-26% Hydro Pump27-32% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Snover evolves into Abomasnow. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Snover. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Snover easily with 73 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Double-Edge, Growth, Leech Seed and 2 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Snover Best Moveset
Icyrock and Snow Warning form the backbone. Snover invests spread EVs to play its attacker role properly, and Hasty nature pushes Speed higher. Blizzard handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Snover best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Blizzard
- Giga Drain
- Ice Shard
- Leaf Storm
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Blizzard
- Leaf Storm
- Ice Shard
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Leech Seed
- Blizzard
- Sheer Cold
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
- Icy Wind
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Double-Edge and Growth on Snover. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leaf Storm and Wood Hammer, they expand what Snover can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Snover in Scarlet & Violet
Snover Guide
Get Snover to Abomasnow at level 40. At 334 BST, Snover is just the starting point.
Level 40 gets you Abomasnow. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Scarlet & Violet, Snover does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Ice type on your team. Evolve it into Abomasnow before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Snover in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Snover first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 14 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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