Is Snover Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Snover spawns on Route 10 in snow. Grass/Ice with AbilitySnow Warning setting hail automatically. Abomasnow at level 40 is the hail setter for weather teams. Wulfric uses Abomasnow in Kalos, and Melony uses Frosmoth in Shield. Hail support for the endgame if you're building around it.
Snover trades roughly evenly with Milo's team.
Snover trades roughly evenly with Nessa's team.
Kabu's Pokemon outpace and outclass Snover here.
Bea's team hits Snover's weaknesses hard.
Opal's team hits Snover's weaknesses hard.
Abomasnow trades roughly evenly with Gordie's team.
Abomasnow trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.
Abomasnow has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Bede's team hits Abomasnow's weaknesses hard.
Abomasnow trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Snover on Dappled Grove (walking, Lv 11-15). Snowing.
Your Snover should hit Level 40 before you reach Gordie, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Snover in Sword & Shield
Snover is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 78 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Snover in SwSh
Snover is your first catch on the way to Snover. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-65 across 96 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Snover ✓East Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 60%SnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 60%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%SnowingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%SnowstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%SnowingSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 30%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.14-15GrassSwordRate 30%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassShieldRate 30%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 25%SnowingWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 20%SnowingSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 15%SnowingGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%SnowstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%SnowstormDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 50%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%SnowingAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%OvercastRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%SandstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%ThunderstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%Normal WeatherRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%RainingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%Intense SunRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%Heavy FogRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 30%SnowingRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayLv.38-41GrassRate 20%All WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.45-48OverworldRate 20%All WeatherFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%SnowstormFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%OvercastFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 25%Normal WeatherFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into AbomasnowDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%SnowingRoute 10Lv.44-46GrassRate 28%All WeatherFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 49%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 49%OvercastFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 49%Intense SunFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 49%Normal WeatherFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 39%SnowingFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 39%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 15%Snowingor evolve from Snover (Step 1)
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 |
What is Snover Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Snover
 Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x135-160%KO Bug Bite 2x67-80% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Hitmonlee builds →Blaze Kick 4x184-217%KO Brick Break 2x123-146%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Carkol RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Carkol builds →Flame Charge 4x101-120%KO Ancient Power 2x54-64% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x123-146%KO Bug Bite 2x61-73% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Hitmonlee builds →Blaze Kick 4x181-213%KO Brick Break 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x125-148%KO Bug Bite 2x62-74% | ||
Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
 Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 4x193-228%KO Bug Bite 2x96-114%KO Venoshock 2x51-60% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 4x178-210%KO Clear Smog 2x37-44% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Incinerate 4x168-198%KO Venoshock 2x89-105%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 4x199-234%KO Bug Bite 2x99-117%KO Venoshock 2x51-61% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 4x179-211%KO Clear Smog 2x38-46% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salazzle builds →Incinerate 4x170-200%KO Venoshock 2x91-109%KO Acrobatics 2x38-46% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 4x275-323%KO Hammer Arm 2x123-144%KO U-turn 2x85-101%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x217-256%KO Bug Bite 2x54-64% | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 4x190-224%KO Bug Bite 2x95-112%KO Venoshock 2x50-59% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x446-525%KO Hammer Arm 2x124-147%KO U-turn 2x88-103%KO Rock Slide 2x93-110%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x221-260%KO Bug Bite 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 4x191-225%KO Bug Bite 2x95-113%KO Venoshock 2x49-58% | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x458-540%KO Hammer Arm 2x128-151%KO U-turn 2x90-106%KO Rock Slide 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x447-526%KO Smog 2x36-43% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x227-268%KO Bug Bite 2x57-68% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Flame Wheel 4x196-231%KO Bug Bite 2x98-115%KO Venoshock 2x51-60% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x463-545%KO Superpower 2x154-182%KO U-turn 2x91-107%KO Rock Slide 2x97-115%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x452-532%KO Smog 2x36-42% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torkoal builds →Eruption 4x331-389%KO Rock Slide 2x63-75% Clear Smog 2x37-44% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Burn Up 4x300-354%KO Lunge 2x131-154%KO Venoshock 2x50-59% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Heatmor builds →Flare Blitz 4x339-399%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Bug Bite 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x463-545%KO Superpower 2x154-182%KO U-turn 2x91-107%KO Rock Slide 2x97-115%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x452-532%KO Smog 2x36-42% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torkoal builds →Eruption 4x331-389%KO Rock Slide 2x63-75% Clear Smog 2x37-44% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Burn Up 4x300-354%KO Lunge 2x131-154%KO Venoshock 2x50-59% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Heatmor builds →Flare Blitz 4x339-399%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Bug Bite 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 4x463-545%KO Superpower 2x154-182%KO U-turn 2x91-107%KO Rock Slide 2x97-115%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Chandelure builds →Overheat 4x452-532%KO Smog 2x36-42% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Torkoal builds →Eruption 4x331-389%KO Rock Slide 2x63-75% Clear Smog 2x37-44% | ||
Centiskorch FireBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Centiskorch builds →Burn Up 4x300-354%KO Lunge 2x131-154%KO Venoshock 2x50-59% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Snover View Heatmor builds →Flare Blitz 4x339-399%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Bug Bite 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Cinderace can KO Snover with High Jump Kick (174-205%). Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (391-460%). Gengar's Sludge Bomb also KOs at 119-140%.
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Snover View Cinderace builds →Sucker Punch47-56% High Jump Kick 2x174-205%KO U Turn 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Snover View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x391-460%KO Sucker Punch114-134%KO U Turn 2x152-179%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Snover View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball53-62% Sludge Bomb 2x119-140%KO Giga Drain16-20% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Snover View Salamence builds →Earthquake53-62% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Snover View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x97-114%KO Knock Off52-61% | ||
Snover Evolutions
Snover evolves into Abomasnow. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool 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 50 breeding partners from the Plant and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Double-Edge, Growth, Leech Seed and 2 more to offspring.
SwSh Snover Best Moveset
The only automatic hail setter in the game. AbilitySnow Warning puts hail on the field at entry, but Grass/Ice typing adds seven weaknesses including 4x Fire. 62 in both offenses at 40 Speed makes the moveset non-functional. Abomasnow takes the same ability with better numbers.
Best Build
Snover best EVs are Sp. Def
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Toxic
- Hail
- Snore
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 Wood Hammer and Solar Beam, they expand what Snover can actually threaten in practice.
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
It lives on snowy mountains. It sinks its legs into the snow to absorb water and keep its own temperature down.
The berries that grow around its belly are like ice pops. Galarian Darumaka absolutely love these berries.
Snover Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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.
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 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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
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
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