Snover

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Snover is a Grass/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Frost Tree Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	459
Type	Grass Ice
Species	Frost Tree Pokémon
Height	1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight	50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)
Abilities	1. Snow Warning Soundproof (hidden ability)
Local №	142 (Diamond/Pearl) 142 (Platinum) 088 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 096 (Sword/Shield) 142 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 031 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	67
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

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

Base stats

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	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 Snover.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	4	½	½	½		2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		2	2				2

Evolution chart

#459
Snover
Grass · Ice

(Level 40)

#460
Abomasnow
Grass · Ice

Snover changes

In Generation 4, Snover has a base experience yield of 131.
In Generations 4-7, Snover has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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	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.
Black White Black 2 White 2	Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
X Omega Ruby	During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
Y Alpha Sapphire	In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
Sword	It lives on snowy mountains. It sinks its legs into the snow to absorb water and keep its own temperature down.
Shield	The berries that grow around its belly are like ice pops. Galarian Darumaka absolutely love these berries.
Brilliant Diamond	It lives on snowy mountains. Having had little contact with humans, it is boldly inquisitive.
Shining Pearl	In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.

Moves learned by Snover

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Snover learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
5	Leafage	Grass	40	100
10	Mist	Ice	—	—
15	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
20	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
25	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
30	Swagger	Normal	—	85
35	Ingrain	Grass	—	—
41	Wood Hammer	Grass	120	100
45	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
50	Sheer Cold	Ice	—	30

Egg moves

Snover learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Snover egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
Growth	Normal	—	—
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
Mist	Ice	—	—
Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100
Stomp	Normal	65	100

Moves learnt by TM

Snover is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
09	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
72	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—

Moves learnt by TR

Snover cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
5	Leafage	Grass	40	100
10	Mist	Ice	—	—
15	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
20	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
25	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
30	Swagger	Normal	—	85
35	Ingrain	Grass	—	—
41	Wood Hammer	Grass	120	100
45	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
50	Sheer Cold	Ice	—	30

Egg moves

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

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
Growth	Normal	—	—
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100
Stomp	Normal	65	100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Grassy Glide	Grass		70	100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
10	Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
11	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
46	Weather Ball	Normal	50	100
50	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
59	Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Snover sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—
Shiny				—	—

See all Snover sprites

Where to find Snover

Diamond Pearl	Route 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Mt. Coronet
Platinum	Route 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet
HeartGold SoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Route 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Breed Abomasnow
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Route 8, 10, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins, Frostpoint Field
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Route 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Mt. Coronet, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern

Answers to Snover questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Snover
Japanese	ユキカブリ (Yukikaburi)
German	Shnebedeck
French	Blizzi

Name origin

snow: frozen precipitation
cover: conceal