Eiscue is an Ice-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel and Fire, with a base stat total of 470. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.4 m 4′07″
- Weight
- 89 kg 196.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 470 Higher than 55% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Noice Eiscue is an Ice-type form of Eiscue, 2× weak to Fighting, Rock, Steel and Fire, with a base stat total of 470. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 1.4 m 4′07″
- Weight
- 89 kg 196.2 lbs
- Base stat total
- 470 Higher than 55% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
This Pokémon keeps its heat-sensitive head cool with ice. It fishes for its food, dangling its single hair into the sea to lure in prey.
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 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 13 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 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Eiscue outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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.
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 130); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Noice Eiscue outspeeds 28 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
If Eiscue, the first physical hit it takes deals 0 damage. Effect is restored in .
Everything about Ice Face →
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.3% of teams · rank #183 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eject Button- Ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 32 HP / 252 Atk / 224 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.3%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Aurora Veil92.6%
- Snowscape92.6%
- Flip Turn92.5%
- Head Smash91.8%
- Belly Drum7.4%
- Liquidation6.9%
- Ice Spinner6.5%
- Zen Headbutt5.6%
- Icicle Crash1.0%
- Agility1.0%
Items
- Eject Button87.9%
Sitrus Berry6.6%
Rocky Helmet3.8%
Icy Rock0.8%
Red Card0.7%
Assault Vest0.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 32 HP / 252 Atk / 224 Spe91.7%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.7%
- Jolly 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.8%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0.7%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.5%
Common teammates
Ninetales-Alola98.7%
Kyurem97.6%
Cloyster93.9%
Froslass92.0%
Cetitan89.2%
Sandslash-Alola9.7%
Mamoswine7.1%
Dewgong3.1%
0.1% of teams · rank #218 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Rocky Helmet
- Ability
- Nature
- Timid
- EVs
- 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.2%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Hail93.7%
- Snowscape93.3%
- Freeze-Dry92.5%
- Whirlpool90.9%
- Belly Drum6.3%
- Liquidation5.7%
- Zen Headbutt5.3%
- Icicle Spear3.7%
- Ice Spinner2.8%
- Blizzard2.4%
Items
- Rocky Helmet93.7%
Loaded Dice4.0%
Salac Berry0.7%- Sitrus Berry0.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.5%
Life Orb0.3%
Abilities
- 100.0%
EV spreads
- Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe41.7%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe23.6%
- Timid 236 HP / 4 Def / 16 SpA / 252 Spe17.7%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.3%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe4.7%
Common teammates
Kingambit69.1%
Pawmot67.8%
Banette-Mega67.8%
Cramorant64.0%
Iron Moth57.0%
Sableye-Mega20.9%
Dondozo18.5%
Gliscor17.7%
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Eiscue does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 12
| 1 | Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s). | Ice | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 12 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 24 | Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 36 | Freeze-Dry10% chance to freeze. Super effective on Water. | Ice | Spec | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 48 | Aurora VeilFor 5 turns, damage to allies halved. Snow only. | Ice | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 54 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 60 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 38
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 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 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM52 | SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 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 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM124 | Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain. | Ice | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM128 | AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM134 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| TM196 | Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Water | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM208 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM216 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 6
| Egg | Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn. | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Egg | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil. | Rock | Phys | 150 | 80% | 5 |
| Egg | Icicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ice | Phys | 85 | 90% | 10 |
| Egg | SoakChanges the target's type to Water. | Water | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Eiscue are penguin-like Pokémon that cover their face in an ice cube "mask" to protect their heads. They produce freezing air to keep their heads cold, as they are sensitive to heat. They fish for food with the long single hair on their head.
Forms
Noice Face Eiscue
Eiscue changes from the bulky "Ice Face" to the faster "Noice Face" when hit by a physical attack.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide voteEiscue: #27 in Galar in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 10,392 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Penguin Pokémon
- Galar · Sword & Shield
- Color
- Blue
- —
This Pokémon keeps its heat-sensitive head cool with ice. It fishes for its food, dangling its single hair into the sea to lure in prey.
ShieldIt drifted in on the flow of ocean waters from a frigid place. It keeps its head iced constantly to make sure it stays nice and cold.
Sword
Names around the world
- English
- Eiscue
- Japanese
- コオリッポ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Korippo
- Korean
- 빙큐보
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 冰砌鵝
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 冰砌鹅
- French
- Bekaglaçon
- German
- Kubuin
- Spanish
- Eiscue
- Italian
- Eiscue
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 2 Def
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 165
- Slow
Breeding
- Water 1Field
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
- Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Shield 7 areas
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
- Route 10 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–46
- 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.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
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.