* Glalie is one of only four pure {{type2|Ice}} Pokémon, along with {{p|Snorunt}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Glaceon}}.
* Glalie is one of only four pure {{type2|Ice}} Pokémon, along with {{p|Snorunt}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Glaceon}}.
** It is also the only pure Ice-type evolved from another pure Ice-type, as Regice does not evolve, and Glaceon evolves from the {{type2|Normal}} {{p|Eevee}}.
** It is also the only pure Ice-type evolved from another pure Ice-type, as Regice does not evolve, and Glaceon evolves from the {{type2|Normal}} {{p|Eevee}}.
* Although Glalie is clearly depicted as levitating in the anime and in the games, Glalie does not have the ability {{a|Levitate}} it shares this trait with the [[Magnemite]] evolution family.
* Although Glalie is clearly depicted as levitating in the anime and in the games, Glalie does not have the ability {{a|Levitate}} it shares this trait with the {{p|Magnemite}} evolution family.
Glalie resembles a human-like face with pointy ears and cold, blue eyes.It also seems to have teeth much like those of a Blue Whale. It looks like a soccer ball.
Glalie's abilities are similar to those of its pre-evolution, only stronger. In fact, Glalie's icy powers are now strong enough to wield Sheer Cold. Other new moves include Dark Pulse, Earthquake, Gyro Ball and Explosion. Since Glalie is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Behavior
Glalie tends to be mischievous. They can block paths in order to trap travelers that dwell into mountain tops or caves. Despite its physical disposition, Glalie are very loyal Pokémon. They are often misjudged by their unfriendly appearance.
Glalie live in deep cold caves and sometimes high atop mountain caps hidden within dark crooks of mountains. They have also been found to sleep withing large Ice fissures created by moving glaciers.
Glalie has a body made of rock, which it hardens with an armor of ice. This Pokémon has the ability to freeze moisture in the atmosphere into any shape it desires.
Glalie has the ability to freely control ice. For example, it can instantly freeze its foe solid. After immobilizing its foe in ice, this Pokémon enjoys eating it in leisurely fashion.
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It is also the only pure Ice-type evolved from another pure Ice-type, as Regice does not evolve, and Glaceon evolves from the Template:Type2Eevee.
Although Glalie is clearly depicted as levitating in the anime and in the games, Glalie does not have the ability Levitate it shares this trait with the Magnemite evolution family.
Origin
Similar to Jynx, Glalie is based on human features, most likely on a cold, distant person or facial expression. It also looks somewhat similar to an ice hockey mask.
Name origin
Glalie's name is likely a combination of glacier and goalie. Its Japanese name is a combination of 鬼 oni, demon, and 氷 kōri, ice. It may also be a pun on onigiri, which it slightly resembles.
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.
For other sprites and images, please see Glalie images on Bulbagarden Archives.
