Is Bergmite Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Bergmite spawns on Route 10. Pure Ice evolving into Avalugg at level 37. Wulfric used Avalugg in Kalos. 184 Defense is the second-highest in the game, but 46 Special Defense means any special attack ends it. Physical Ice wall with a gaping special hole.
Bergmite has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Nessa's typing presses Bergmite's defenses.
Kabu's team hits Bergmite's weaknesses hard.
Bea's team hits Bergmite's weaknesses hard.
Opal's team hits Bergmite's weaknesses hard.
Gordie's team hits Avalugg's weaknesses hard.
Piers's team hits Avalugg's weaknesses hard.
Avalugg trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Bede's team hits Avalugg's weaknesses hard.
Leon's team hits Avalugg's weaknesses hard.
Catch Bergmite on Route 9 (overworld, Lv 39-43). All Weather.
Your Bergmite should hit Level 37 before you reach Gordie, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Bergmite in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates for Bergmite across 52 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Bergmite in SwSh
The path to Bergmite starts with Bergmite at Lv. 39-65 via walking and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Bergmite ✓Route 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%RainingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Intense SunRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SnowstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SnowingRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%OvercastRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%SandstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%ThunderstormRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44OverworldRate 40%Normal WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldShieldRate 20%All WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BayLv.39-43OverworldSwordRate 15%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 34%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 34%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 5%Snowing
Step 2Catch or Evolve into AvaluggFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 100%Intense SunFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterRate 100%SandstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 45%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 44%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 38%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 37%Normal WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 35%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 32%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 30%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterSwordRate 30%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 29%OvercastFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 29%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 29%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 29%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 28%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 27%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 27%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 24%Heavy FogFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%ThunderstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 22%SnowingFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%RainingFrigid SeaLv.60-65Surfing on waterShieldRate 22%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 22%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 22%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 20%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 19%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 17%Thunderstormor evolve from Bergmite (Step 1)
Bergmite Weakness
Bergmite is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Bergmite's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Bergmite Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Bergmite
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Hitmonlee builds →Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Blaze Kick 2x66-78% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
 Carkol RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x76-90% Flame Charge 2x37-45% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Hitmonlee builds →Brick Break 2x84-100%KO Blaze Kick 2x63-75% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x97-116%KO Hammer Arm 2x65-77% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Perrserker Steel | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x138-163%KO Blaze Kick 2x67-79% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Pangoro builds →Vital Throw 2x84-100%KO Bullet Punch 2x33-40% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Perrserker Steel | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x139-163%KO Blaze Kick 2x67-79% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Pangoro builds →Vital Throw 2x85-101%KO Bullet Punch 2x34-40% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x96-114%KO Hammer Arm 2x86-101%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Perrserker Steel | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x135-159%KO Blaze Kick 2x64-76% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Excadrill builds →Smart Strike 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x62-74% Rock Slide 2x62-74% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x156-184%KO Hammer Arm 2x86-102%KO Rock Slide 2x66-78% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x153-181%KO Fire Punch 2x53-62% Rock Slide 2x53-62% Bullet Punch 2x29-34% | ||
Perrserker Steel | C | |
 Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x78-93% Brick Break 2x53-62% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x158-187%KO Hammer Arm 2x90-106%KO Rock Slide 2x68-80% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x154-182%KO Fire Punch 2x53-62% Rock Slide 2x53-62% Bullet Punch 2x28-34% | ||
Perrserker Steel | C | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x160-189%KO Superpower 2x107-126%KO Rock Slide 2x67-79% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Torkoal builds →Eruption 2x252-297%KO Rock Slide 2x44-53% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x156-184%KO Stone Edge 2x70-82% Fire Punch 2x52-62% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x140-165%KO Rock Slide 2x59-70% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x160-189%KO Superpower 2x107-126%KO Rock Slide 2x67-79% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Torkoal builds →Eruption 2x252-297%KO Rock Slide 2x44-53% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x115-135%KO Rock Slide 2x48-57% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x156-184%KO Stone Edge 2x70-82% Fire Punch 2x52-62% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x160-189%KO Superpower 2x107-126%KO Rock Slide 2x67-79% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Torkoal builds →Eruption 2x252-297%KO Rock Slide 2x44-53% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x115-135%KO Rock Slide 2x48-57% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x156-184%KO Stone Edge 2x70-82% Fire Punch 2x52-62% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Blaziken can KO Bergmite with Close Combat (160-188%). Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (170-200%). Rhyperior deals 57-67% with Earthquake.
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x160-188%KO Flare Blitz 2x160-188%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch 2x38-45% Knock Off31-37% Close Combat 2x170-200%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemWeakness Policy NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake57-67% Avalanche11-13% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bergmite View Metagross builds →Earthquake48-57% | ||
Bergmite Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Bergmite grows into Avalugg through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 210 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Bergmite easily with 61 breeding partners from the Mineral and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aurora Veil, Mirror Coat, Mist to offspring.
SwSh Bergmite Best Moveset
Pre-evo tank with 85 Defense and AbilitySturdy surviving one hit from full HP. But 69 Attack at 28 Speed makes the moveset entirely non-functional offensively. Evolve into Avalugg for one of the highest Defense stats in the game at 184.
Best Build
Bergmite best EVs are Speed and Defense
Utility Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Protect
- Aurora Veil
- Hail
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding opens up real options for Bergmite. Aurora Veil and Mirror Coat come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Blizzard and Ice Beam and Normal and Dark coverage and more.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
They chill the air around them to −150 degrees Fahrenheit, freezing the water in the air into ice that they use as armor.
This Pokémon lives in areas of frigid cold. It secures itself to the back of an Avalugg by freezing its feet in place.
Bergmite Sword & Shield Guide
For Sword & Shield, you can run Bergmite through the first few routes without issues. 304 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Avalugg as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Bergmite joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves