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No. 0873

Frosmoth

Frost Moth Pokémon

Frosmoth official artwork
Official art

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
Abilities
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.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk6576–128121–251
Def6072–123112–240
SpA125130–194229–383
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe6576–128121–251
Total475Higher than 57% of Pokémon
HP70Atk65Def60Spe65SpD90SpA125

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.

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Type matchups

IceBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fire (because of Ice and Bug)Rock (because of Ice and Bug)
2×
Flying (because of Bug)Steel (because of Ice)

Resists

½×
Grass (because of Bug)Ground (because of Bug)Ice (because of Ice)
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFightingPoisonBugGhostWaterElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Frosmoth outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Frosmoth against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128Frosmoth · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Frosmoth · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Frosmoth · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

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

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.8% of teams · rank #92 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD
Tera Type
Water
  1. Ice Beam
  2. Quiver Dance
  3. Giga Drain
  4. Defog

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

Oct 20250.8%

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%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0872SnomIceBug
    1. Level up with high friendship (night)
      #0873FrosmothIceBug

Moves

Level up 18

EvoIcy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
1AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).IceSpec40100%25
1Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
4Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
8InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
12MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
16Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.FlyingStatus——15
21Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
24Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.IceSpec65100%20
28SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
32Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
36Aurora VeilFor 5 turns, damage to allies halved. Snow only.IceStatus——20
40Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
44TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
48Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10
52Quiver DanceRaises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed by 1.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

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

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Pokédex entries

Frost Moth Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
White
—
Galar#350Crown Tundra#002Paldea#351
  1. 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.

    Shield
  2. Icy 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.