No. 0873
Frosmoth
Frost Moth Pokémon
Frosmoth is an Ice/Bug-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Rock and Fire and 2× weak to Flying and Steel, with a base stat total of 475. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.3 m 4′03″
- Weight
- 42 kg 92.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 475 Higher than 57% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
It shows no mercy to any who desecrate fields and mountains. It will fly around on its icy wings, causing a blizzard to chase offenders away.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
IceBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 11 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Frosmoth outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
This Pokémon is not affected by the of another Pokémon's attack.
Everything about Shield Dust →This Pokémon receives 1/2 damage from special attacks.
Everything about Ice Scales →Other Pokémon with Ice Scales 1
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.8% of teams · rank #92 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.9%
- 1500 weighting1.0%
- 1630 weighting0.8%
- 1760 weighting1.0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Ice Beam98.8%
- Quiver Dance71.5%
- Giga Drain56.3%
- Defog43.0%
- Bug Buzz40.6%
- U-turn28.6%
- Stun Spore28.5%
- Substitute21.9%
- Weather Ball9.0%
- Blizzard1.0%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots98.9%
Life Orb0.6%
Focus Sash0.3%
Leftovers0.2%
Charti Berry0%
Assault Vest0%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Modest 248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD28.5%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe27.6%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20.6%
- Hardy 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.2%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.7%
Tera types
- Water51.9%
- Fire45.2%
- Ground1.7%
- Ice1.0%
0.5% of teams · rank #156 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.7%
- 1500 weighting1.1%
- 1630 weighting0.5%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Quiver Dance97.5%
- Ice Beam94.6%
- Giga Drain88.0%
- Substitute47.9%
- Bug Buzz32.9%
- Hurricane12.5%
- Air Slash10.5%
- Blizzard3.9%
- Dazzling Gleam3.1%
- Defog2.4%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots89.6%
Life Orb2.2%
Assault Vest2.2%
Leftovers2.1%
Focus Sash1.8%
Light Clay0.6%
Abilities
- 92.3%
- 7.7%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe44.0%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe24.3%
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.4%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.9%
- Modest 112 Def / 144 SpA / 252 Spe3.5%
0.2% of teams · rank #131 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Leftovers- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 244 HP / 252 SpD / 12 Spe
- Tera Type
- Electric
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.5%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1695 weighting0.2%
- 1825 weighting0.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Quiver Dance97.3%
- Ice Beam97.2%
- Substitute63.0%
- Bug Buzz59.1%
- Giga Drain38.5%
- Weather Ball31.2%
- Defog6.1%
- Blizzard2.8%
- Dazzling Gleam1.9%
- Hurricane1.5%
Items
Leftovers60.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots25.5%
Life Orb13.7%
Grassy Seed0.2%
Never-Melt Ice0.1%
Electric Seed0%
Abilities
- 99.6%
- 0.4%
EV spreads
- Calm 244 HP / 252 SpD / 12 Spe46.2%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe24.4%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe11.2%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.3%
- Modest 220 HP / 120 SpA / 100 SpD / 40 Spe4.2%
Tera types
- Electric52.3%
- Grass15.4%
- Water13.7%
- Fire5.2%
Common teammates
Alomomola47.5%
Weezing-Galar46.6%
Sinistcha46.6%
Maushold46.6%
Krookodile45.8%
Hatterene25.5%
Great Tusk22.7%
Walking Wake21.0%
0.2% of teams · rank #155 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Leftovers- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Quiver Dance98.6%
- Giga Drain97.3%
- Ice Beam97.1%
- Substitute49.6%
- Bug Buzz25.2%
- Weather Ball24.0%
- Air Slash4.1%
- Blizzard1.5%
- Defog1.4%
- Struggle Bug0.8%
Items
Leftovers44.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots40.6%
Life Orb15.3%
Focus Sash0%
Weakness Policy0%
Abilities
- 98.5%
- 1.5%
EV spreads
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe31.0%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe28.4%
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe24.0%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.9%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe4.3%
Tera types
- Water72.8%
- Ice15.3%
- Ghost9.2%
- Ground2.7%
Common teammates
Diancie42.2%
Infernape42.2%
Mew42.2%
Maushold42.2%
Oricorio-Sensu42.2%
Barraskewda39.3%
Toxicroak24.3%
Politoed24.0%
0.1% of teams · rank #163 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.3%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Ice Beam99.7%
- Quiver Dance74.9%
- Giga Drain62.5%
- Bug Buzz43.5%
- Weather Ball28.6%
- Defog25.3%
- Stun Spore25.1%
- U-turn24.8%
- Substitute11.5%
- Blizzard2.5%
Items
Heavy-Duty Boots97.7%
Life Orb1.3%
Chesto Berry0.5%
Focus Sash0.2%
Leftovers0.1%
Weakness Policy0.1%
Abilities
- 99.5%
- 0.5%
EV spreads
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe36.4%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe34.4%
- Calm 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe24.7%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe1.7%
- Modest 180 Def / 184 SpA / 144 Spe1.0%
Tera types
- Water61.8%
- Ice22.2%
- Steel6.3%
- Fire6.1%
Common teammates
Quagsire49.5%
Toxicroak26.9%
Kilowattrel26.9%
Politoed26.9%
Tentacruel26.9%
Basculegion26.9%
Scizor26.6%
Cresselia24.7%
0.1% of teams · rank #210 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Covert Cloak- Ability
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.3%
- 1695 weighting0.1%
- 1825 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Bug Buzz70.4%
- Blizzard67.2%
- Quiver Dance66.9%
- Protect54.2%
- Wide Guard40.8%
- Ice Beam32.7%
- Snowscape29.2%
- Giga Drain22.6%
- Tera Blast3.8%
- Dazzling Gleam2.7%
Items
Covert Cloak33.1%
Icy Rock29.2%
Leftovers23.4%
Focus Sash8.5%
Life Orb2.4%
Mental Herb1.0%
Abilities
- 70.3%
- 29.7%
EV spreads
- Bold 252 HP / 144 Def / 112 SpD31.1%
- Calm 248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD29.2%
- Hardy 252 SpA / 196 SpD / 60 Spe18.6%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10.4%
- Timid 60 HP / 248 Def / 4 SpA / 196 Spe2.2%
Tera types
- Water83.2%
- Rock8.4%
- Ice3.7%
- Fairy2.3%
Common teammates
Ninetales-Alola73.0%
Sinistcha50.0%
Iron Bundle31.1%
Weavile31.0%
Mamoswine29.7%
Kyurem29.3%
Talonflame29.2%
Arcanine-Hisui29.2%
Evolution
#0872SnomIceBug- Level up with high friendship (night)
#0873FrosmothIceBug
Moves
Level up 18
| Evo | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s). | Ice | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 4 | Stun SporeParalyzes the target. | Grass | Status | — | 75% | 30 |
| 8 | InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Bug | Spec | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 12 | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 16 | Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 21 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| 24 | Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Ice | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 32 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Aurora VeilFor 5 turns, damage to allies halved. Snow only. | Ice | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| 44 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 48 | Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 52 | Quiver DanceRaises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed by 1. | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
TM / HM / TR 41
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Phys | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM15 | Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM21 | Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM46 | AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target. | Ice | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM52 | SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM79 | Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes. | Fairy | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM92 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM95 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM113 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM124 | Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain. | Ice | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM127 | Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Fairy | Phys | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Spec | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM182 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM187 | Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Ice | Phys | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM212 | Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises. | Ice | Phys | 20 | 90% | 10 |
| TM216 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Resemblant of an arctic woolly bear moth and a moon moth, Frosmoth causes blizzards to chase away those who desecrate the fields and mountains it calls home. As it flies, icy scales flake off of its wings.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#26 in Galar in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 10,988 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Frost Moth Pokémon
- Galar · Sword & Shield
- Color
- White
- —
It shows no mercy to any who desecrate fields and mountains. It will fly around on its icy wings, causing a blizzard to chase offenders away.
ShieldIcy scales fall from its wings like snow as it flies over fields and mountains. The temperature of its wings is less than −290 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sword
Names around the world
- English
- Frosmoth
- Japanese
- モスノウ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Mothnow
- Korean
- 모스노우
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 雪絨蛾
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 雪绒蛾
- French
- Beldeneige
- German
- Mottineva
- Spanish
- Frosmoth
- Italian
- Frosmoth
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 2 SpA
- 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 166
- Medium
Breeding
- Bug
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Snom: Level up with high friendship (night).
Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
- Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
- Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 3 areas
- Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 3 areas
- Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.