Snover (ユキカブリ, Yukikaburi) is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
Snover evolves into Abomasnow starting at level 40.
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Biology
Physiology
Snover look like snow-covered trees. On the top of Snover's head is a cap of hair that has the shape of the mountains it resides in. The arms are white with green at the end. Snover has four fingers on each hand. On its back are mountain-like appendages that also represent its habitat. Snover's body is mainly split into three segments. Male Snover have one segment with snow and two with bark; while females have two segments with snow and one with bark. The legs and tail of Snover are rather stubby compared to the round body.
Gender differences
Male Snover have a brown middle section while females have a white middle section.
Game data
Locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Diamond and Pearl | Routes 216 and 217, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet peak | Common |
Platinum | Routes 216 and 217, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet peak | Common |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Transfer from Pokéwalker | None |
Black and White | Trade | None |
X and Y | Route 17 | Common |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Sun and Moon | Transfer | None |
Side game locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Crevice Cave (B1-B10), Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Volcano Cave |
Pokédex entries
- Diamond
It lives on snowy mountains. Having had little contact with humans, it is boldly inquisitive.
- Pearl
In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
- Platinum
Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
- HeartGold
During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain's lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
- SoulSilver
During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain's lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
- Black
Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
- White
Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
- Black 2
Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
- White 2
Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
- X
During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain's lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
- Y
In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
- Omega Ruby
During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain's lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
- Alpha Sapphire
In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
- Sword
It lives on snowy mountains. It sinks its legs into the snow to absorb water and keep its own temperature down.
- Shield
The berries that grow around its belly are like ice pops. Galarian Darumaka absolutely love these berries.
Stats
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Type effectiveness
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Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon. |
Learnset
By leveling up
LevelingGeneration VIII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
1 | Powder Snow | 40 | 100% | 25 | Ice | Special | |||
1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Normal | Status | |||
5 | Leafage | 40 | 100% | 40 | Grass | Physical | |||
10 | Mist | — | —% | 30 | Ice | Status | |||
15 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100% | 30 | Ice | Physical | |||
20 | Razor Leaf | 55 | 95% | 25 | Grass | Physical | |||
25 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | |||
30 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
35 | Ingrain | — | —% | 20 | Grass | Status | |||
41 | Wood Hammer | 120 | 100% | 15 | Grass | Physical | |||
45 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | |||
50 | Sheer Cold | — | 30% | 5 | Ice | Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
By leveling up
Generation VII | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Leer | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
1 | Powder Snow | ![]() |
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
5 | Razor Leaf | ![]() |
Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 |
9 | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
13 | Grass Whistle | ![]() |
Status | — | 55% | 15 |
17 | Swagger | ![]() |
Status | — | 85% | 15 |
21 | Mist | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 30 |
26 | Ice Shard | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
31 | Ingrain | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 20 |
36 | Wood Hammer | ![]() |
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
41 | Blizzard | ![]() |
Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
46 | Sheer Cold | ![]() |
Special | — | 30% | 5 |
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. |
By TM/HM
By breeding
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Generation VII | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
USUM | Giga Drain | ![]() |
Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
USUM | Ice Punch | ![]() |
Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
USUM | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
USUM | Iron Tail | ![]() |
Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
USUM | Role Play | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 10 |
USUM | Seed Bomb | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
USUM | Snore | ![]() |
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
USUM | Synthesis | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 5 |
USUM | Water Pulse | ![]() |
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
USUM | Worry Seed | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
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. |
By leveling up
Generation VI | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Leer | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
1 | Powder Snow | ![]() |
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
5 | Razor Leaf | ![]() |
Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 |
9 | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
13 | Grass Whistle | ![]() |
Status | — | 55% | 15 |
17 | Swagger | ![]() |
Status | — | 85% | 15 |
21 | Mist | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 30 |
26 | Ice Shard | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
31 | Ingrain | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 20 |
36 | Wood Hammer | ![]() |
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
41 | Blizzard | ![]() |
Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
46 | Sheer Cold | ![]() |
Special | — | 30% | 5 |
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. |
By TM/HM
By breeding
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Generation VI | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
ORAS | Giga Drain | ![]() |
Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
ORAS | Ice Punch | ![]() |
Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
ORAS | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
ORAS | Iron Tail | ![]() |
Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
ORAS | Role Play | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 10 |
ORAS | Seed Bomb | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
ORAS | Snore | ![]() |
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
ORAS | Synthesis | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 5 |
ORAS | Water Pulse | ![]() |
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
ORAS | Worry Seed | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
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. |
By leveling up
Generation V | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Leer | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
1 | Powder Snow | ![]() |
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
5 | Razor Leaf | ![]() |
Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 |
9 | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
13 | GrassWhistle | ![]() |
Status | — | 55% | 15 |
17 | Swagger | ![]() |
Status | — | 85% | 15 |
21 | Mist | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 30 |
26 | Ice Shard | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
31 | Ingrain | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 20 |
36 | Wood Hammer | ![]() |
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
41 | Blizzard | ![]() |
Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
46 | Sheer Cold | ![]() |
Special | — | 30% | 5 |
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. |
By TM/HM
By breeding
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Generation V | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
B2W2 | Giga Drain | ![]() |
Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
B2W2 | Ice Punch | ![]() |
Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
B2W2 | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
B2W2 | Iron Tail | ![]() |
Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 |
B2W2 | Role Play | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 10 |
B2W2 | Seed Bomb | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
B2W2 | Sleep Talk | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 10 |
B2W2 | Snore | ![]() |
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
B2W2 | Synthesis | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 5 |
B2W2 | Worry Seed | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
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. |
By leveling up
Generation IV | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Leer | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
1 | Powder Snow | ![]() |
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
5 | Razor Leaf | ![]() |
Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 |
9 | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
13 | GrassWhistle | ![]() |
Status | — | 55% | 15 |
17 | Swagger | ![]() |
Status | — | 85% | 15 |
21 | Mist | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 30 |
26 | Ice Shard | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
31 | Ingrain | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 20 |
36 | Wood Hammer | ![]() |
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
41 | Blizzard | ![]() |
Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
46 | Sheer Cold | ![]() |
Special | — | 30% | 5 |
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. |
By TM/HM
By breeding
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Generation IV | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Pt / HGSS | Ice Punch | ![]() |
Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Pt / HGSS | Icy Wind | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Pt / HGSS | Mud-Slap | ![]() |
Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
HGSS | Role Play | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 10 |
Pt / HGSS | Seed Bomb | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Pt / HGSS | Snore | ![]() |
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
Pt / HGSS | Synthesis | ![]() |
Status | — | —% | 5 |
HGSS | Worry Seed | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
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. |
Sprites
Appearances
Anime
Trivia
- Snover and its evolution Abomasnow have a type combination that reaches the max 7 weaknesses a Pokémon can have.
- No other Pokémon has same type matchup of Grass//Ice type as Snover and its evolution Abomasnow.
Origin
Snover seems to be based on a an evergreen sapling, pinecone, or fir tree. The top of its head also resembles snowy mountains.
Etymology
Snover is a combination of snow and clover.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
Generation IV Pokémon | |
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Other Pokémon: Kanto • Johto • Hoenn • Unova • Kalos • Alola • Galar |