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Abomasnow in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#143 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Frost Tree Pokémon

Abomasnow in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

It whips up blizzards in mountains that are always buried in snow. It is the abominable snowman.

Shining Pearl

It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”

Pokémon details

Types

GrassIce

Category

Frost Tree Pokémon

Height

2.2 m (7'03")

Weight

135.5 kg (298.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0460

Pokédex

#143

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
Original Sinnoh #143
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 cycles

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

Snover

#142

Level 40

Abomasnow

Abomasnow

#143

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Brilliant Diamond
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Snow Area

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Snow Area

Walking4020%

Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Snow Area

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Top

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Top

Walking4020%

Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Top

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Shining Pearl
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Snow Area

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Snow Area

Walking4020%

Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Snow Area

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Top

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Top

Walking4020%

Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Mt. Coronet

Mt. Coronet — Top

Walking4020%

Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Base reference rates; lead abilities can change held-item chances.

Brilliant Diamond
5%
Shining Pearl
5%

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

Ice7510015
StartIce Punch

Ice7510015
StartLeer

Normal-10030
StartMist

Ice--30
StartPowder Snow

Ice4010025
StartLeafage

Grass4010040
StartAurora Veil

Ice--20
15Ice Shard

Ice4010030
20Razor Leaf

Grass559525
25Icy Wind

Ice559515
30Swagger

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

Normal-8515
35Ingrain

Grass--20
43Wood Hammer

Grass12010015
49Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
56Sheer Cold

Ice-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM01Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020
TM03Water Pulse

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

Water6010020
TM07Hail

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

Ice--10
TM09Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

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

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from 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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
TM20Safeguard

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

Normal--25
TM22Solar Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM23Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM30Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, 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. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Fighting120705
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Grass9010010
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM58Endure

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

Normal--10
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a light that lowers the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM72Avalanche

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM82Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM83Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-8515
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM96Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015
TM98Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM100Rock Climb

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Pokétch's hidden moves.

Normal908520

Each row is an individual acquisition option, not proof that every four-move combination is legal. Pokémon HOME uses destination-specific movesets; earlier-game moves are not automatically retained in BDSP.
Class
Double-Edge

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal12010015
Double-Edge

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal12010015
Growth

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal--20
Growth

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal--20
Leech Seed

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Grass-9010
Leech Seed

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Grass-9010
Magical Leaf

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Grass60-20
Magical Leaf

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Grass60-20
Seed Bomb

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Grass8010015
Seed Bomb

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Grass8010015
Skull Bash

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal13010010
Skull Bash

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal13010010
Stomp

Nursery sharing: two Pokémon of the same species, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal6510020
Stomp

Learn before evolving, then retain the move.

Normal6510020

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Snow Warning

Ability Slot 1

Summons hail for five turns when it enters battle.

Soundproof(Hidden Ability)

Protects against other Pokémon’s sound-based moves.

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