Freeze-Dry
Ice-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Flavor

SpecialThe user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.
Learners
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
![]() Vulpix Alola Galar #68 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Swinub Galar #75 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Delibird Galar #78 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Lapras Galar #361 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Darumaka Galar Galar #367 | ![]() | Egg |

SpecialFreeze-Dry
Ice-type move
Move #
573
Introduced
Generation VI
Power
70
Accuracy
100
PP
20
Priority
0
Machine
-
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/TR | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 23 | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| Aurora Veil | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 12 | This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm. |
| Avalanche | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 72 | The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. | |
| Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | 199 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | |
| Freeze Shock | ![]() | Physical | - | 140 | 90 | 5 | 1 | On the second turn, the user hits the target with electrically charged ice. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Frost Breath | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 90 | 10 | 5 | The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit. |
| Glacial Lance | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 5 | 1 | The user attacks by hurling a blizzard-cloaked icicle lance at opposing Pokémon. |
| Glaciate | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 95 | 10 | 1 | The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This lowers their Speed stats. |
| Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 155 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. | |
| Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 30 | 40 | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 222 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | |
| Ice Burn | ![]() | Special | - | 140 | 90 | 5 | 1 | On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the target with a burn. |
| Ice Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 63 | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen. | |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | 128 | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | |
| Ice Shard | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 23 | The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first. |
| Icicle Crash | ![]() | Physical | - | 85 | 90 | 10 | 15 | The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Icicle Spear | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | 42 | The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row. | |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 235 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | |
| Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 30 | 51 | The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. |
| Powder Snow | ![]() | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 25 | 31 | The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon. |
| Sheer Cold | ![]() | Special | - | - | 30 | 5 | 21 | The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types. |
| Triple Axel | ![]() | Physical | - | 20 | 90 | 10 | 28 | A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit. |


























































Status
Physical