Snover (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Snover Frost Tree Pokémon ユキカブリ Yukikaburi #0459 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Ice Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Snow Warning Cacophony Cacophony Soundproof Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Snover 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 111.3 lbs. 50.5 kg Snover 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 131 Gen. IV Unknown IV 67 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Snover 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Snover (Japanese: ユキカブリ Yukikaburi) is a dual-type Grass/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Abomasnow starting at level 40.

Biology

Male Snover growing Snoverberries in the anime

Snover is a Pokémon with a white upper body and brown lower body that resembles a snow-covered tree. It will be two-thirds brown if male and two-thirds white if female. It has green eyes and three points on top of its head. Its feet and green tail are stubby, and there are two green spikes that resemble pinecones on its back. Five cones form its hand: a large central cone with four smaller cones around it. Edible white Berries grow along Snover's midsection.

In Galar, packs of its natural predator, Galarian Darumaka, enjoy eating the Berries produced by Snover. This results in Abomasnow often chasing them away in order to protect it. Snover lives on snowy peaks in warm seasons but migrates lower as the weather cools. A curious Pokémon, it often approaches people and can be found inspecting footprints in the snow. There are stories of Snover visiting human settlements, often bonding with the children there. Snover can sink its feet into the snow to absorb water, this helps cool down its body temperature.

Prior to Generation VI, Snover and its evolved form, Abomasnow, were the only known Pokémon that could have Snow Warning as an Ability.

Evolution

Snover evolves into Abomasnow.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Snover  Grass  Ice

→

First Evolution Abomasnow  Grass  Ice

Game data

NPC appearances

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: In the Special Episode Bidoof's Wish, Snover is the member of Team Rogue that gives Bidoof a map to the Star Cave and accompanies him on his journey there, only to gang up on him with the rest of Team Rogue. Bidoof is saved when Wigglytuff and the other guild members arrive to chase off Team Rogue.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The same Snover from Explorers of Sky returns and can be recruited.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #142 Johto #— 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
Generation V Unova #— Black Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains. White Black 2 Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #088 Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #096 Galar Crown Tundra #031 Sinnoh #142 Hisui #217 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. Brilliant Diamond It lives on snowy mountains. Having had little contact with humans, it is boldly inquisitive. Shining Pearl In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly. Legends: Arceus One is likely to encounter this Pokémon while out in the snow. There are stories of Snover appearing in human settlements but doing no harm—rather, they bond with the children.
Generation IX Paldea #352 Kitakami #— Blueberry #159 Scarlet During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring. Violet Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.

Snover in the Paldea Pokédex	Snover in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Mt. Coronet (peak) Platinum Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet (peak) HeartGold SoulSilver Transfer from Pokéwalker Pokéwalker Icy Mountain Rd.
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer Dream World Icy Cave
Generation VI X Y Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Abomasnow Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Routes 8 and 10, Dappled Grove, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, Watchtower Ruins, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Frostpoint Field Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Mt. Coronet (peak) Grand Underground - Icy Cave, Whiteout Cave, Glacial Cavern (After defeating Candice) Legends: Arceus Coronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes, near Arena's Approach, near Avalugg's Legacy, Glacier Terrace, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet Violet North Province: Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (3★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F) MD Sky Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave Ranch Hayley's trades Rumble Rocky Cave Ranger: GS Mt. Sorbet, Ice Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Glacier: World Axle - B2F Rumble U Conductor Room: Frozen Runway
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 4 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Aurora Ice Field (All Areas), Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Jirachi Sea, Castform Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Generation IX Sleep Snowdrop Tundra (from Basic 1)
Cross-Generation Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 286 Zaffiro Coast: Stage 608 Event: Pokémon Safari (13th release; Holiday)

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	NeverMeltIce (5%)
Platinum
Ranch		Babiri Berry (100%)
X	Y	Never-Melt Ice (5%)
Sword	Shield
Brilliant Diamond	Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		Normal Sootfoot Root (35%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 334	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 4× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 4× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 4× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 4× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Powder Snow Ice Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Leafage Grass Physical 04040 100100% 40 1010 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 1515 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30 2020 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 2525 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15 3030 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 3535 Ingrain Grass Status 0000— 00——% 20 4141 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15 4545 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5 5050 Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000— 03030% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snover Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Snover Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM159 TM159 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM187 TM187 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM194 TM194 Grassy Glide Grass Physical 05555 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snover Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Snover Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Growth Normal Status — —% 20 Leech Seed Grass Status — 90% 10 Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20 * Weather Ball Normal Special 50 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Snover Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snover Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Snover Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Visit Snover's secret base Connected to: Gligar, Bagon, Bidoof Connection Orb Set: 3 (♂) Phrases Normal I'm Snover. I'm the leader of Team Rogue, the band of thieves! Low HP (< 50%) EEEEEEK!
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Battle Abomasnow Connected to: Abomasnow, Bergmite Connection Orb Set: 19 (♀) Phrases Normal I love snow, so I live among snowy mountains. It's a beautiful place. Low HP (< 50%) *squeal* This isn't going over so well.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ice Poké Assist: Ice Field move: None Browser entry R-211 It attacks by launching leaves and hurling hunks of ice.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ice Poké Assist: (present) Ice Field move: (present) (Crush ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Ice Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-257/N-151 It shoots hunks of ice that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 70 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Ice Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #381 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.			Pokémon Shuffle Ice Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #381 Mega Boost+ Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 115 Base Defense: 105 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Powder Snow, Ice Shard, Leafage* Charged Attacks: Ice Beam, Energy Ball, Stomp, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Snover  Grass  Ice

Level 40 →

First Evolution Abomasnow  Grass  Ice

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Snover images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Male Snover in the anime

Female Snover in the anime

Major appearances

Snover debuted in PK18. Dawn's Piplup and Ash's Aipom bumped into one while wandering around in a cave, and it subsequently went on a rampage.

A talking Snover appeared in PK19, where it played a major role.

A male Snover debuted in The Lonely Snover!, which also marked the species' main series debut. He wanted to be friends with Ash and his friends. He was later adopted by a Teacher.

A female Snover debuted in Sliding Into Seventh!, where she was used by Candice during her Gym battle against Ash. She battled Gliscor and managed to defeat it before being beaten by Chimchar.

In Over the Mountain of Snow!, a male Snover wasn't feeling well and was being looked after by an Abomasnow. With help from Clemont, Snover soon recovered.

Minor appearances

In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, a Snover attempted to stop a glacier from destroying the nearby village.

In Challenging a Towering Figure!, a Trainer's male Snover battled a Donphan during the Festival Battle Challenge.

A Snover appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP121 Snover Ash's Pokédex Snover, the Frost Tree Pokémon. Snover live mainly on snowy mountains with little human contact, but are known to approach people out of curiosity.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY083 Snover Ash's Pokédex Snover, the Frost Tree Pokémon. When the weather turns cold, Snover moves to lower elevations. It returns to the mountain's snow-covered summit in spring.

In the manga

Snover in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Snover in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Ash and Nurse Joy rescue an injured Snover in PDP04.

Pokémon Adventures

Candice has a collection of ice Pokémon in her Gym that includes multiple Snover, but the only one she uses in battle is the one that fought Platinum's Empoleon, which also happens to be the only one she caught. She was seemingly defeated by the Emperor Pokémon's Metal Claw, but managed to launch a Seed Bomb that landed on Empoleon's head, fainting her and resulting in a tie. She first appeared in Striking Out Snover.

Two wild Snover appeared in Striking Out Snover.

Two Snover appeared in the Wild Area in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment.

In the TCG

Main article: Snover (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage, a Snover can be seen on the Ice terrain.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Snover in Pokémon Stadium 2’s Ice terrain returns.

Trophy information

"A Frost Tree Pokémon. It lives in snowy mountains and resembles a wintry peak. In the spring it grows berries that resemble ice candies. In battle it causes a storm to appear, hides itself in fog, and then creates and launches a ball of ice as a preemptive strike. It evolves into Abomasnow."

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Snover and its evolution.
  • Snover and its evolution are also the only Ice-type Pokémon in the Grass Egg Group.

Origin

Snover appears to have been made to resemble a snow-covered fir tree and a yeti. Its 'hat' resembles snowy mountain and the kanji for mountain (山), which originates from a pictogram of three mountain peaks.

Name origin

Snover may be a combination of snow and cover, as well as a play on snowed over.

Yukikaburi may be a combination of 雪 yuki (snow) and 頭 kaburi (head) or 被り kaburi (headdress; covering). It may also involve 蕪 kabu (turnip).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ユキカブリ Yukikaburi From 雪 yuki, 頭 kaburi or 被り kaburi, and possibly 蕪 kabu French Blizzi From blizzard and petit Spanish Snover Same as English name German Shnebedeck From schneebedeckt Italian Snover Same as English name Korean 눈쓰개 Nunsseugae From 눈 nun and 쓰개 sseugae Mandarin Chinese 雪笠怪 Xuělìguài From 雪 xuě, 笠 lì, and 怪 guài Cantonese Chinese 雪笠怪 Syutlāpgwaai From 雪 syut, 笠 lāp, and 怪 gwaai

More languages Hindi हिमकैप Himcap From हिम heem and cap Thai ยูกิคาบูริ Yukikhaburi Transcription of Japanese name

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