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Abomasnow in Pokémon Black & White

#460 in the National Pokédex • Frost Tree Pokémon

Abomasnow in the National Pokédex
Abomasnow sprite

Normal

Shiny Abomasnow sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.

Pokémon White

They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.

Pokémon details

Types

GrassIce

Category

Frost Tree Pokémon

Height

2.2 m (7'03")

Weight

135.5 kg (298.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0460

Abomasnow in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

92

170

311

Defense

75

139

273

Sp. Atk

92

170

311

Sp. Def

85

157

295

Speed

60

112

240

Total

494

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Abomasnow, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
173

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Snover

Snover

#459

Level 40

Abomasnow

Abomasnow

#460

Programmed wild held-item entries. Some species require imports and have no wild Black/White encounter.
Black
5%
White
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartIce Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015
StartLeer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
StartRazor Leaf

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

Grass559525
StartPowder Snow

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the targets.

Ice4010025
StartIcy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515
5Razor Leaf

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

Grass559525
9Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515
13Grass Whistle

The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.

Grass-5515
17Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
21Mist

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

Ice--30
26Ice Shard

The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

Ice4010030
31Ingrain

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

Grass--20
36Wood Hammer

The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. The user also sustains serious damage.

Grass12010015
47Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

Ice120705
58Sheer Cold

The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Ice-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

Ice120705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass8010010
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM79Frost Breath

The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.

Ice409010
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Avalanche

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010

Prior evolution: egg

Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

Grass2510030

Prior evolution: egg

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Prior evolution: egg

Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--40

Prior evolution: egg

Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010

Prior evolution: egg

Magical Leaf

The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss.

Grass60-20

Prior evolution: egg

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

Prior evolution: egg

Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015

Prior evolution: egg

Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Normal10010015

Prior evolution: egg

Stomp

The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal6510020

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Dragon12010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Synthesis

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Grass--5

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Snow Warning

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon summons a hailstorm in battle.

Summons hail that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Soundproof(Hidden Ability)

Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

Protects against sound-based moves.

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