Glastrier (ブリザポス, Burizaposu?) (GLASS-treer[1]) is an Ice-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, included in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Glastrier resembles a white horse, with several ice spikes on its hooves, tail, and face.
Behavior[]
When it wants something, it will take it by force. It also likes eating crops, as stated by Calyrex. It especially likes Iceroot Carrots.
Evolution[]
Glastrier does not evolve.
Game Info[]
Locations[]
| Locations | ||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Trade | None |
| SWSH The Crown Tundra |
Defuse from Ice Rider Calyrex | One |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
Glastrier emits intense cold from its hooves. It's also a belligerent Pokémon—anything it wants, it takes by force.
- Shield
Glastrier has tremendous physical strength, and the mask of ice covering its face is 100 times harder than diamond.
Stats[]
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| Total | 580
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| LevelingGeneration VIII | |||||||||
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| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 |  Normal
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| 1 | Tail Whip | — | 100% | 30 | Normal
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Status | |||
| 6 | Double Kick | 30 | 100% | 30 |  Fighting
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Physical | |||
| 12 | Avalanche | 60 | 100% | 10 |  Ice
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Physical | |||
| 18 | Stomp | 65 | 100% | 20 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| 24 | Torment | — | 100% | 15 |  Dark
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Status | |||
| 30 | Mist | — | —% | 30 | Ice
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Status | |||
| 36 | Icicle Crash | 85 | 90% | 10 | Ice
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Physical | |||
| 42 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| 48 | Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 |  Steel
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Status | |||
| 54 | Thrash | 120 | 100% | 10 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| 60 | Taunt | — | 100% | 20 | Dark
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Status | |||
| 66 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| 72 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | Normal
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Status | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
TM[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Breeding[]
| Glastrier learns no moves via breeding. |
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Tutoring[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
Origin[]
Glastrier possibly draws inspiration from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse with Glastrier representing the White Horse of Conquest given its forceful nature and it's acts of taking what it wants by force. It may also take inspiration from a unicorn. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland, which the Crown Tundra is based on. Unicorns in mythology are also stated to be wild beings and only those with pure hearts can tame them. This is shown with how Calyrex is able to tame and ride Glastrier. Alternatively, Glastrier could be based on the Púca, a mythological shapeshifting creature ridden by the High King Of Ireland that often took the form of a horse. The Púca was tamed by a bridle made of its tail hair, like the Reigns of Unity, and it tended to come in either black or white, just like Spectrier and Glastrier. It may also take inspiration from the white chess pieces in the game chess, specifically the Knight pieces, which depict a horse's head.
Glastrier may also be based on the concept of a physical form as opposed to Spectrier being based on a spiritual form. This is furthered with its high Attack stat (which is intended for physical attacks), its Ice type (with ice being a solid physical object), and its ability to bring intense colds where it roams (cold is a feeling felt physically rather than spiritually).
Etymology[]
Glastrier comes from glacier and destrier (a medieval battle horse).
Gallery[]
References[]
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 217. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.
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