Frosmoth

Frosmoth is an Ice/Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8. It is known as the Frost Moth Pokémon.

Evolution of Snom.

Frosmoth

Frosmoth artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 873
Type Ice Bug
Species Frost Moth Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight 42.0 kg (92.6 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shield Dust
Ice Scales (hidden ability)
Local № 350 (Sword/Shield)
002 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Special Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship —
Base Exp. —
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 65
121 251
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 125
229 383
Sp. Def 90
166 306
Speed 65
121 251
Total 475 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Frosmoth.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
4½½½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
242

Evolution chart

#872
Snom
Ice · Bug
(high Friendship, Nighttime)
#873
Frosmoth
Ice · Bug

Pokédex entries

Sword Icy scales fall from its wings like snow as it flies over fields and mountains. The temperature of its wings is less than −290 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shield It shows no mercy to any who desecrate fields and mountains. It will fly around on its icy wings, causing a blizzard to chase offenders away.

Moves learned by Frosmoth

Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Frosmoth learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AttractNormal — 100
1Helping HandNormal — —
1Icy WindIce 55 95
1Powder SnowIce 40 100
1Struggle BugBug 50 100
4Stun SporeGrass — 75
8InfestationBug 20 100
12MistIce — —
16DefogFlying — —
21Feather DanceFlying — 100
24Aurora BeamIce 65 100
28HailIce — —
32Bug BuzzBug 90 100
36Aurora VeilIce — —
40BlizzardIce 110 70
44TailwindFlying — —
48Wide GuardRock — —
52Quiver DanceBug — —

Moves learnt on evolution

Frosmoth learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Icy WindIce 55 95

Egg moves

Frosmoth learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Frosmoth egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBug 60 100
Fairy WindFairy 40 100
Mirror CoatPsychic — 100

Move Tutor moves

Frosmoth can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dual WingbeatFlying 40 90
Skitter SmackBug 70 90
Triple AxelIce 20 90

Moves learnt by TM

Frosmoth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormal 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormal 150 90
17Light ScreenPsychic — —
18ReflectPsychic — —
19SafeguardNormal — —
21RestPsychic — —
24SnoreNormal 50 100
25ProtectNormal — —
27Icy WindIce 55 95
28Giga DrainGrass 75 100
31AttractNormal — 100
35HailIce — —
39FacadeNormal 70 100
41Helping HandNormal — —
44ImprisonPsychic — —
46Weather BallNormal 50 100
51Icicle SpearIce 25 100
56U-turnBug 70 100
64AvalancheIce 60 100
76RoundNormal 60 100
78AcrobaticsFlying 55 100
95Air SlashFlying 75 95

Moves learnt by TR

Frosmoth is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
05Ice BeamIce 90 100
06BlizzardIce 110 70
18Leech LifeBug 80 100
20SubstituteNormal — —
26EndureNormal — —
27Sleep TalkNormal — —
49Calm MindPsychic — —
61Bug BuzzBug 90 100
89HurricaneFlying 110 70
90Play RoughFairy 90 90
92Dazzling GleamFairy 80 100

Frosmoth sprites

Type Generation 8
Normal Frosmoth sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny —

Where to find Frosmoth

Sword
Shield		 Path to the Peak

Answers to Frosmoth questions

Name origin

frost
frozen dew
moth
a species of insect