Abomasnow is a Grass, Ice-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. It evolves from Snover after being fed 50 candies. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Abomasnow initially after being given 200 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description[]
Frost Tree Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
- Abomasnow's cry
Mega Abomasnow Pokédex description
It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as "The Ice Monster".
It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as "The Ice Monster".
- Mega Abomasnow's cry
Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
6 (12) / 6
6 (6) / 5
13 (13) / 9
Charged attacks[]
130 (43) / 140
90 (23) / 90
65 (19) / 60
110 (28) / 110
55 (37) / 55
Attack availability[]
- Weather Ball: added on July 27th, 2020
- Leafage: added on June 1st, 2023
- Icy Wind: added on December 1st, 2023
Evolution family[]
Abomasnow is part of a two-member family.
232. #0459 Snover |
#0460 Abomasnow |
Mega Abomasnow |
232. #0459 Snover |
#0460 Abomasnow |
Mega Abomasnow |
Availability[]
Abomasnow[]
- Abomasnow was released at the start of Holiday 2018 on December 18th, 2018.
- Shiny form of Abomasnow was released at the start of Holiday 2019 on December 24th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Abomasnow was released at the start of Holiday 2019 on December 24th, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,024 2,193 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2018 Dec 18
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,349 1,687 (weather boosted) |
Tier 4 CP 24,082
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,012 | Special Research/Timed Research: Throwback Challenge 2020: Sinnoh - Completing 7th part A Colossal Discovery - 2nd part: Evolve 7 Ice-type Pokémon |
Mega Abomasnow[]
- Mega Abomasnow was released on December 1st, 2020.
- Shiny form of Mega Abomasnow was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
200 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 34,721 Catch CP 1,349/1,687 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Timeless Travels 25× - Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each: Holiday 2023 25× - Earn 3 Candies exploring with your buddy: Glittering Garden 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2022 Dec 25× - Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each: Holiday 2022 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times; 70× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: A Mega Moment 50× - Power up Pokémon 5 times: Sustainability Week 2022 20× - Use 10 supereffective Charged Attacks: 2021 Dec - 2022 Jan 25× - Take 3 snapshots of wild Ice-type Pokémon: Holiday 2021 10× - Power up Pokémon 7 times: Charge Up Special Research/Timed Research: 150× - Winter Holiday Timed Research |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Abomasnow is a tier 4 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 3 before.
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Abomasnow could.
- Before the release of Mega Levels, Abomasnow could Mega Evolve into Mega Abomasnow initially after being given 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.