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Avalanche in Pokémon X & Y

Ice-type physical move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

60

Accuracy

100

PP

10

Priority

-4

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados

#50

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados Mega

#50

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crawdaunt

#52

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sharpedo

#56

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slowbro

#80

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dewgong

#87

WaterIce
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blastoise

#88

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blastoise Mega

#88

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shellder

#90

Water
Egg

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Shellder — breeding

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kangaskhan Mega

#115

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Starmie

#121

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Lapras

#131

WaterIce
Egg

Exploud

#142

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Articuno

#144

IceFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mewtwo

#150

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mewtwo Mega X

#150

PsychicFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mewtwo Mega Y

#150

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mew

#151

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slowking

#199

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sneasel

#215

DarkIce
Egg

Ursaring

#217

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swinub

#220

IceGround
Egg

Piloswine

#221

IceGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Piloswine

#221

IceGround
Swinub — breeding

Delibird

#225

IceFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blissey

#242

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Suicune

#245

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tyranitar

#248

RockDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tyranitar Mega

#248

RockDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lugia

#249

PsychicFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mudkip

#258

Water
Egg

Marshtomp

#259

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Marshtomp

#259

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Swampert

#260

WaterGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swampert

#260

WaterGround
Mudkip — breeding

Aggron

#306

SteelRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Aggron Mega

#306

Steel
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wailmer

#320

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wailord

#321

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Milotic

#350

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform

#351

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform Rainy

#351

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform Snowy

#351

Ice
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Castform Sunny

#351

Fire
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snorunt

#361

Ice
Egg

Glalie

#362

Ice
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Glalie

#362

Ice
Snorunt — breeding

Walrein

#365

IceWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Regice

#378

Ice
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kyogre

#382

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rayquaza

#384

DragonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Deoxys Attack

#386

Psychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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Blizzard

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Freeze Shock

On the second turn, the user hits the target with electrically charged ice. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Ice

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Freeze-Dry

The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.

Ice

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Frost Breath

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

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Glaciate

The user attacks by blowing freezing cold air at opposing Pokémon. This lowers their Speed stat.

Ice

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Hail

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

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Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice

-

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Ice Ball

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Ice

-

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Ice Beam

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

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Ice Burn

On the second turn, an ultracold, freezing wind surrounds the target. This may leave the target with a burn.

Ice

-

1409052
Ice Fang

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

Ice

-

65951553
Ice Punch

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

Ice

-

7510015170
Ice Shard

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

Ice

-

401003026
Icicle Crash

The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Ice

-

8590108
Icicle Spear

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

Ice

-

251003012
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice

-

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Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice

-

--3063
Powder Snow

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze the opposing Pokémon.

Ice

-

401002529
Sheer Cold

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

Ice

-

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