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 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.

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.
1AttractNormalStatus — 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus — —
1Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
1Powder SnowIceSpecial 40 100
1Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100
4Stun SporeGrassStatus — 75
8InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
12MistIceStatus — —
16DefogFlyingStatus — —
21Feather DanceFlyingStatus — 100
24Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
28HailIceStatus — —
32Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
36Aurora VeilIceStatus — —
40BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
44TailwindFlyingStatus — —
48Wide GuardRockStatus — —
52Quiver DanceBugStatus — —

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 WindIceSpecial 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 BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Fairy WindFairySpecial 40 100
Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial — 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90
Triple AxelIcePhysical 20 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus — —
18ReflectPsychicStatus — —
19SafeguardNormalStatus — —
21RestPsychicStatus — —
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
28Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
35HailIceStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
41Helping HandNormalStatus — —
44ImprisonPsychicStatus — —
46Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
51Icicle SpearIcePhysical 25 100
56U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
64AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
95Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
06BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
18Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
49Calm MindPsychicStatus — —
61Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
89HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
90Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
92Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100

Frosmoth sprites

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

Where to find Frosmoth

Sword
Shield		 Path to the Peak
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		 Not available in this game

Answers to Frosmoth questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Frosmoth
Japanese モスノウ (Mosunō)
German Mottineva
French Beldeneige

Name origin

frost
frozen dew
moth
a species of insect