Snover
Frost Tree Pokémon |
ユキカブリ
Yukikaburi |
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#459 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Snow Warning |
Soundproof
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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1
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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 result 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. Snover can sink its feet into the snow to absorb water, this helps cool down its body temperature.
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
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. |
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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. |
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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 PASS05.
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.
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 composes and launches a ball of ice as a preemptive strike. It evolves into Abomasnow."
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 will have his connection quest available upon connecting with Bidoof. For his connection quest, he will lure the player into a Monster House and will be recruited upon the player's escape. His recruitment allows the player to encounter the same Bagon from Team Rogue within dungeons.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#142 |
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Johto
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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 |
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Generation V |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #088 |
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#096 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #031 |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Mt. Coronet (peak) |
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Platinum |
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Mt. Coronet (peak) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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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) |
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Expansion Pass |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F) |
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MD Sky |
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Ranch |
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Rumble |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Glacier: World Axle - B2F |
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Rumble U |
Conductor Room: Frozen Runway |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 4 |
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Shuffle |
Roseus Center: Stage 286
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 608
Event: Pokémon Safari (13th release; Holiday) |
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Rumble World |
Pearl Marsh: Aurora Ice Field (All Areas), Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Snorlax Sea, Jirachi Sea, Castform Sea, Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
NeverMeltIce (5%) |
Platinum |
Ranch |
Babiri Berry (100%) |
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Y |
Never-Melt Ice (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Never-Melt Ice (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
62
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60 - 125 |
116 - 245 |
Defense:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Sp. Atk:
62
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60 - 125 |
116 - 245 |
Sp. Def:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
334
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Powder Snow |
Ice |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
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100% |
30 |
5 |
Leafage |
Grass |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
10 |
Mist |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
15 |
Ice Shard |
Ice |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
20 |
Razor Leaf |
Grass |
Physical |
55 |
95% |
25 |
25 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
30 |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
35 |
Ingrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
41 |
Wood Hammer |
Grass |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
45 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
50 |
Sheer Cold |
Ice |
Special |
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30% |
5 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM04 |
Ice Punch |
Ice |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM10 |
Magical Leaf |
Grass |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM50 |
Bullet Seed |
Grass |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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TM64 |
Avalanche |
Ice |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR59 |
Seed Bomb |
Grass |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- 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 TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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Growth |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Leech Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
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Stomp |
Normal |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Snover in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Snover in that game.
- 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
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Grassy Glide |
Grass |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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- 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frost Breath |
Ice |
Special |
60 |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Grass Whistle × |
Grass |
Status |
— |
55% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Synthesis |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Worry Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
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Level 40
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Snover images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Snover is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 334.
- No other Pokémon have the same type combination as Snover and its evolution.
Origin
Snover appears to have been made to resemble a snow-covered fir tree. Its 'hat' resembles the kanji for mountain (山) which originates from a pictogram of three mountain peaks.
Name origin
Snover may be a combination of snow and clover or cover (as in covered with snow). Alternatively, it may be a shortening of the phrase "snowed over".
Yukikaburi is a combination of 雪 yuki (snow) and 頭 kaburi (head). Alternatively, it may also derive from 蕪菁 kabu (turnip) or 被せる kabuseru (to cover).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ユキカブリ Yukikaburi |
From 雪 yuki (snow) and 頭 kaburi (head). Alternatively, it may also derive from 蕪菁 kabu (turnip) or 被せる kabuseru (to cover). |
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 |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
雪笠怪 Xuě Lì Guài |
From 雪, 笠, and 怪. |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
ยูกิคาบูริ Yukikhaburi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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