Snover pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

snow: frozen precipitation
cover: conceal

Pokedex data

National №	459
Type	Grass Ice
Species	Frost Tree Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	111.3 lbs (50.5 kg)
Abilities	Snow Warning Soundproof (Dream World)
Local №	142 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Yukikaburi

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass and Monster
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	131
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	4	½	½	½		2	2	½	2		2	2				2

Snover stats

The base stats for Snover are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	60	230 - 324
Attack	62	116 - 245
Defense	50	94 - 218
Sp. Atk	62	116 - 245
Sp. Def	60	112 - 240
Speed	40	76 - 196
Total	334

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	It lives on snowy mountains. Having had little contact with humans, it is boldly inquisitive.
Pearl	In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
Platinum Black White	Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
HeartGold SoulSilver	During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain's lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.

Evolution chart

#459
Snover
Grass · Ice →
(Level 40)

#460
Abomasnow
Grass · Ice

Moves learnt by level up

Snover learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Powder Snow	Ice	Special	40	100
5	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
9	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
13	Grasswhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
17	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
21	Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
26	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100
31	Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	-
36	Wood Hammer	Grass	Physical	120	100
41	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
46	Sheer Cold	Ice	Special	-	30

Other generations: IV V

Snover learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Snover egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100
Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100

Snover learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Snover egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100
Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100

Snover learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Snover egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
Leech Seed	Grass	Status	-	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	∞
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Snover can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Snover can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Snover does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Snover is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
79	Frost Breath	Ice	Special	40	90
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Snover is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
72	Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-