Is Cryogonal Good in X & Y Playthrough?
Ice with AbilityLevitate. Wild in later areas. Wulfric uses one at his gym. AbilityLevitate removes Ground weakness. No evolution. Strong Sp. Def and Speed handle Drasna. Low HP and Defense limit physical fights.
Cryogonal resists most of Viola's coverage and hits back hard.
Cryogonal has the type edge here and should clean up Grant's team.
Cryogonal has the type edge here and should clean up Korrina's team.
Cryogonal resists most of Ramos's coverage and hits back hard.
Cryogonal has the type edge here and should clean up Clemont's team.
Cryogonal trades roughly evenly with Valerie's team.
Cryogonal has the type edge here and should clean up Olympia's team.
Cryogonal trades roughly evenly with Wulfric's team.
Malva's team hits Cryogonal's weaknesses hard.
Wikstrom's team hits Cryogonal's weaknesses hard.
Cryogonal resists most of Drasna's coverage and hits back hard.
Cryogonal trades roughly evenly with Siebold's team.
Cryogonal has the type edge here and should clean up Diantha's team.
Catch Cryogonal on Frost Cavern (walking, Lv 40, rare).
X & Y Cryogonal Locations
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Cryogonal in late-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Cryogonal in X & Y
Cryogonal isn't a quick catch. 3 walking encounters from Lv. 40+ with slim rates across the board. Commit to one spot instead of jumping between areas.
Cryogonal Weakness
Cryogonal's Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Cryogonal's special bulk (base 135 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Cryogonal Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Cryogonal
 Simisear Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Simisear builds →Flame Burst 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x73-88% Rock Smash 2x50-59% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 2x131-155%KO Rock Smash 2x61-72% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Gallade builds →Rock Smash 2x91-108%KO Rock Tomb 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Anorith builds →Rock Tomb 2x106-127%KO Metal Claw 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x50-59% | ||
 Amaura RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 2x75-89% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x143-169%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x161-191%KO Power-Up Punch 2x72-85% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Pangoro builds →Vital Throw 2x148-175%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x138-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x124-147%KO Metal Claw 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-92% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x143-169%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x159-188%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x161-191%KO Power-Up Punch 2x72-85% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Pangoro builds →Vital Throw 2x148-175%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x138-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x143-169%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-96% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x159-188%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x161-191%KO Power-Up Punch 2x72-85% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Pangoro builds →Vital Throw 2x148-175%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x138-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x84-100%KO | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x109-129%KO Iron Head 2x88-104%KO Sacred Sword 2x66-79% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x268-316%KO Rock Tomb 2x91-107%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x152-179%KO Rock Tomb 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Lumiose City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Charizard builds →Flare Blitz 2x193-228%KO Rock Tomb 2x65-77% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x188-222%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x269-318%KO Stone Edge 2x149-176%KO | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x110-131%KO Iron Head 2x91-107%KO Sacred Sword 2x67-80% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x285-336%KO Power-Up Punch 2x77-92% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x153-181%KO Stone Edge 2x145-171%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Lumiose City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Charizard builds →Flare Blitz 2x194-229%KO Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x44-53% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x272-321%KO Stone Edge 2x151-178%KO | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x110-130%KO Iron Head 2x90-106%KO Sacred Sword 2x66-79% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x272-321%KO Stone Edge 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fennekin (Aquacorde Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Delphox builds →Fire Blast 2x75-89% Power-Up Punch 2x39-46% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Ambrette Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x438-516%KO Brick Break 2x147-173%KO Fire Blast 2x31-37% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x265-312%KO Stone Edge 2x148-174%KO | ||
Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fennekin (Aquacorde Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x88-104%KO Power-Up Punch 2x38-45% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x110-130%KO Iron Head 2x88-104%KO Sacred Sword 2x66-78% | ||
In X & Y, Tyranitar can KO Cryogonal with Stone Edge (298-351%). Scizor threatens a KO with Superpower (308-363%). Charizard's Fire Blast also KOs at 94-110%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x298-351%KO Pursuit60-70% Crunch119-140%KO Superpower 2x238-280%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x155-182%KO U Turn135-159%KO Superpower 2x308-363%KO Knock Off84-99% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cryogonal View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x77-91% Air Slash32-38% Dragon Pulse24-28% Fire Blast 2x94-110%KO | ||
Cryogonal Evolutions
Cryogonal doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find no compatible partners across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Cryogonal is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyXY Cryogonal Best Moveset
135 Sp. Def absorbs specials with AbilityLevitate blocking Ground. 105 Speed fires MoveRapid Spin fast. Ice competes with Fairy for Dragon checking. The moveset maintained the special check + hazard removal niche regardless of Ice's narrowed strategic role.
Best Build
Cryogonal best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Rapid Spin
- Recover
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Cryogonal develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Ice Beam and Solar Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
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 are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey.
They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cryogonal X & Y Guide
In X & Y, Don't let Cryogonal's 485 base stat total fool you. Levitate is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support. Freezedry with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In X & Y, Run Levitate on Cryogonal. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In X & Y, Cryogonal fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 50 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In X & Y, run Freezedry, Rapid Spin, Recover, and Flash Cannon on Cryogonal. Freezedry is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Cryogonal has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
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