* As of [[Generation V]], Snorunt and {{p|Glalie|its}} {{p|Froslass|evolutions}}' [[Egg Group]] ({{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Mineral}}) are unique.
* As of [[Generation V]], Snorunt and {{p|Glalie|its}} {{p|Froslass|evolutions}}' [[Egg Group]] ({{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Mineral}}) are unique.
* Snorunt's Platinum Pokédex entry seems to reference the ''{{wp|Koro-pok-guru}}'', a race of small people in Ainu folklore. They are said to live under the leaves of plants in harmony. The Ainu live in Hokkaido, the very place in Japan on which Sinnoh is based.
* Snorunt's Platinum Pokédex entry seems to reference the ''{{wp|Koro-pok-guru}}'', a race of small people in Ainu folklore. They are said to live under the leaves of plants in harmony. The Ainu live in Hokkaido, the very place in Japan on which Sinnoh is based.
* Snorunt is one of the few Pokémon to have a specific gender for evolution (female Snorunt's evolve into Frosslass). The other two Pokémon to evolve with a certain gender are [[Kirlia]] and [[Combee]].
===Origin===
===Origin===
Snorunt is based on a "Yukinko", a Japanese sprite said to emerge when it snows, according to folk tales, as well as the {{wp|zashiki warashi}}, a spiritual creature found in the folklore of {{wp|Iwate Prefecture}}. It also seems to be a stylized version of a person wearing a yuki mino, a traditional Japanese winter costume worn long ago by many people in the snowy parts of Japan consisting of a conical snow-cloak made of straw. Generally, Yukinko are depicted as small elf-like creatures wearing yuki mino.
Snorunt is based on a "Yukinko", a Japanese sprite said to emerge when it snows, according to folk tales, as well as the {{wp|zashiki warashi}}, a spiritual creature found in the folklore of {{wp|Iwate Prefecture}}. It also seems to be a stylized version of a person wearing a yuki mino, a traditional Japanese winter costume worn long ago by many people in the snowy parts of Japan consisting of a conical snow-cloak made of straw. Generally, Yukinko are depicted as small elf-like creatures wearing yuki mino.
Snorunt is a small, black Pokémon with an egg-shaped body, round fingerless hands and toeless feet. It has blue eyes and a upside down grin. This grin, along with how it is usually posed, gives Snorunt the expression of shivering. Snorunt's body is covered with a yellow cone-shaped cloak with an orange rim. The back of the cloak has three orange rhombus-shaped spots on it.
Gender differences
There are no physical differences; however, female Snorunt are able to evolve into Froslass when exposed to radiation from a Dawn Stone.
Snorunt first appeared in Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt!. This Snow Hat Pokémon stole Ash's Badges, and so he chased after it. Ash eventually gained Snorunt's trust and it joined his team. After learning Ice Beam by practicing extensively, Ash's Snorunt evolved into Glalie.
Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. Snorunt primarily inhabits very snowy regions. It has long been said that any home visited by a Snorunt will be blessed with good fortune.
Snorunt is one of the Pokémon owned by the HoennElite FourGlacia along with its evolution, unlike only Spheal being shown in her possession instead of its evolutions. It is not seen in battle.
Snorunt appears on the Ice Terrain, and also as a trophy.
Trophy Information
"A Snow Hat Pokémon. It usually moves about in groups of around five. According to folklore, "Snorunt seen at night herald deep snow the next day," and "homes in which Snorunt reside are sure to prosper." In reality, however, the truth behind Snorunt tales lies in mystery. Male Snorunt evolve into Glalie, while females given a Dawn Stone evolve into Froslass."
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Snorunt live in regions with heavy snowfall. In seasons without snow, such as spring and summer, this Pokémon steals away to live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites deep in caverns.
Snorunt survives by eating only snow and ice. Old folklore claims that a house visited by this Pokémon is sure to prosper for many generations to come.
They tend to move about in groups of around five Snorunt. In snowy regions, it is said that when they are seen late at night, snowfall will arrive by morning.
Snorunt's Platinum Pokédex entry seems to reference the Koro-pok-guru, a race of small people in Ainu folklore. They are said to live under the leaves of plants in harmony. The Ainu live in Hokkaido, the very place in Japan on which Sinnoh is based.
Snorunt is one of the few Pokémon to have a specific gender for evolution (female Snorunt's evolve into Frosslass). The other two Pokémon to evolve with a certain gender are Kirlia and Combee.
Origin
Snorunt is based on a "Yukinko", a Japanese sprite said to emerge when it snows, according to folk tales, as well as the zashiki warashi, a spiritual creature found in the folklore of Iwate Prefecture. It also seems to be a stylized version of a person wearing a yuki mino, a traditional Japanese winter costume worn long ago by many people in the snowy parts of Japan consisting of a conical snow-cloak made of straw. Generally, Yukinko are depicted as small elf-like creatures wearing yuki mino.
Name origin
Snorunt is a combination of snow and runt (a smaller-than-average animal).
Yukiwarashi may be a combination of 雪 yuki (snow) and 座敷童子 zashiki warashi (a spiritual creature found in the folklore of Iwate Prefecture).
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Babiri Berry (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Snorunt images on Bulbagarden Archives.
