Frosmoth
Frosmoth is an Ice/Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Evolution of Snom.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0873 |
|---|---|
| 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 № | 0350 (Sword/Shield) 0351 (Scarlet/Violet) 0002 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 166 |
| 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.
Evolution chart
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. |
| Scarlet | Frosmoth senses air currents with its antennae. It sends its scales drifting on frigid air, making them fall like snow. |
| Violet | It causes blizzards as it flies around with its huge, chill-emanating wings. Clean meltwater is its favorite thing to drink. |
Moves learned by Frosmoth
Moves learnt by level up
Frosmoth does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Frosmoth does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Frosmoth cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Frosmoth learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attract | Normal |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Helping Hand | Normal | | — | — |
| 1 | Powder Snow | Ice |  | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Struggle Bug | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 4 | Stun Spore | Grass | | — | 75 |
| 8 | Infestation | Bug | | 20 | 100 |
| 12 | Mist | Ice | | — | — |
| 16 | Defog | Flying | | — | — |
| 21 | Feather Dance | Flying | | — | 100 |
| 24 | Aurora Beam | Ice | | 65 | 100 |
| 28 | Snowscape | Ice | | — | — |
| 32 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 36 | Aurora Veil | Ice | | — | — |
| 40 | Blizzard | Ice | | 110 | 70 |
| 44 | Tailwind | Flying | | — | — |
| 48 | Wide Guard | Rock | | — | — |
| 52 | Quiver Dance | Bug | | — | — |
Moves learnt on evolution
Frosmoth learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Frosmoth learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Frosmoth gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug |  | 60 | 100 |
| Fairy Wind | Fairy | | 40 | 100 |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Frosmoth is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | | 90 | 85 |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | | 55 | 100 |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | | 60 | ∞ |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | | 55 | 95 |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | | 60 | 100 |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | | — | — |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | | 70 | 100 |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | | 75 | 95 |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | | — | — |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | | — | — |
| 79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | | 80 | 100 |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 92 | Imprison | Psychic | | — | — |
| 95 | Leech Life | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | | 75 | 100 |
| 113 | Tailwind | Flying | | — | — |
| 124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | | 80 | 100 |
| 127 | Play Rough | Fairy | | 90 | 90 |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | | — | — |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | | — | — |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | | 90 | 100 |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | | 110 | 70 |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | | 110 | 70 |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | | 80 | 100 |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | | 60 | 100 |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 187 | Icicle Spear | Ice | | 25 | 100 |
| 193 | Weather Ball | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 212 | Triple Axel | Ice | | 20 | 90 |
| 216 | Feather Dance | Flying | | — | 100 |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | | 70 | 90 |
Frosmoth sprites
| Type | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
 |
| Shiny | — | — |
Where to find Frosmoth
| Sword Shield |
Path to the Peak |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Three), The Great Crater of Paldea, Glaseado Mountain |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Frosmoth |
|---|---|
| Japanese | モスノウ (Mosunō) |
| German | Mottineva |
| French | Beldeneige |
| Italian | Frosmoth |
| Spanish | Frosmoth |
| Korean | 모스노우 (moseunou) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 雪绒蛾 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雪絨蛾 |
| English |
Frost Moth Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こおりがポケモン |
| German | Eismotten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Mite Givre |
| Italian | Pokémon Gelofalena |
| Spanish | Pokémon Polillahielo |
| Korean | 얼음나방포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 冰蛾宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 冰蛾寶可夢 |
Name origin
- frost
- frozen dew
- moth
- a species of insect