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No. 0872

Snom

Worm Pokémon

Snom
Official art
IceBug
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
3.8 kg 8.4 lbs
Base stat total
185 Higher than 0% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
It eats snow that piles up on the ground. The more snow it eats, the bigger and more impressive the spikes on its back grow.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP30105–137170–264
Atk2540–8449–163
Def3549–9567–185
SpA4558–10685–207
SpD3045–9058–174
Spe2036–7940–152
Total185Higher than 0% of Pokémon
HP30Atk25Def35Spe20SpD30SpA45

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: 1 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 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Snom outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  29. 79Snom · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 72Snom · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
  33. 40Snom · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 2

1Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).IceSpec40100%25
1Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

TM / HM / TR 14

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
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
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
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
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 3

EggBug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggFairy WindNo additional effect.FairySpec40100%30
EggMirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20

Biology

Snom is a grub-like Pokémon. The more snow Snom eats, the bigger the icy spikes on its back get.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Worm Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
White
—
Galar#349Crown Tundra#001Paldea#350

  1. It eats snow that piles up on the ground. The more snow it eats, the bigger and more impressive the spikes on its back grow.

    Shield

  2. It spits out thread imbued with a frigid sort of energy and uses it to tie its body to branches, disguising itself as an icicle while it sleeps.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Snom
Japanese
ユキハミ
Japanese (romaji)
Yukihami
Korean
누니머기
Chinese (Traditional)
雪吞蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
雪吞虫
French
Frissonille
German
Snomnom
Spanish
Snom
Italian
Snom

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

1 SpA
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
37
Medium

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 3 areas
  • Path to the PeakWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 3 areas
  • Path to the PeakWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Shield 7 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • 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
  • Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–49
  • Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 38–43
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 7 areas
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • 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
  • Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
  • Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 38–43
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

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.