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)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (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.

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.

Moves learned by Snover

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Snover learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
5	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
9	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
13	Grass Whistle	Grass	—	55
17	Swagger	Normal	—	85
21	Mist	Ice	—	—
26	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
31	Ingrain	Grass	—	—
36	Wood Hammer	Grass	120	100
41	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
46	Sheer Cold	Ice	—	—

Egg moves

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

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Avalanche	Ice	60	100
Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
Growth	Normal	—	—
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
Mist	Ice	—	—
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100
Stomp	Normal	65	100

Move Tutor moves

Snover can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Role Play	Psychic	—	—
Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Synthesis	Grass	—	—
Water Pulse	Water	60	100
Worry Seed	Grass	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Snover is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
79	Frost Breath	Ice	60	90
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Snover can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Snover learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
5	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
9	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
13	Grass Whistle	Grass	—	55
17	Swagger	Normal	—	85
21	Mist	Ice	—	—
26	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
31	Ingrain	Grass	—	—
36	Wood Hammer	Grass	120	100
41	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
46	Sheer Cold	Ice	—	—

Egg moves

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

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Avalanche	Ice	60	100
Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
Growth	Normal	—	—
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
Mist	Ice	—	—
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100
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 Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
79	Frost Breath	Ice	60	90
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Snover can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Snover sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
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	Location data not yet available

Answers to Snover questions

Other languages

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

Name origin

snow: frozen precipitation
cover: conceal