Frosmoth Evolution
Frosmoth Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Ice ScalesHidden
Halves damage from Special moves.
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Frosmoth Moves
Category
Type
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow | ice | special | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also leave opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| Icy Wind | ice | special | 55 | 95 | Level 1 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| Attract | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | If the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Stun Spore | grass | status | – | 75 | Level 4 | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| Infestation | bug | special | 20 | 100 | Level 8 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time. |
| Mist | ice | status | – | – | Level 12 | The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. |
| Defog | flying | status | – | – | Level 16 | A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness. |
| Feather Dance | flying | status | – | 100 | Level 21 | The user covers the target's body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat. |
| Aurora Beam | ice | special | 65 | 100 | Level 24 | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
| Snowscape | ice | status | 0 | – | Level 28 | The user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | Level 32 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Aurora Veil | ice | status | – | – | Level 36 | This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only when it is snowing. |
| Blizzard | ice | special | 110 | 70 | Level 40 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| Tailwind | flying | status | – | – | Level 44 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns. |
| Wide Guard | rock | status | – | – | Level 48 | The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn. |
| Quiver Dance | bug | status | – | – | Level 52 | The user lightly performs a beautiful, mystic dance. This boosts the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats. |
| Acrobatics | flying | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Air Slash | flying | special | 75 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Avalanche | ice | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Calm Mind | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| Dazzling Gleam | fairy | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Giga Drain | grass | special | 75 | 100 | TM | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hurricane | flying | special | 110 | 70 | TM | The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind. This may also confuse the target. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Ice Beam | ice | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Ice Spinner | ice | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain. |
| Icicle Spear | ice | physical | 25 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by launching sharp icicles at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| Imprison | psychic | status | – | – | TM | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Light Screen | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| Lunge | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| Play Rough | fairy | physical | 90 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Reflect | psychic | status | – | – | TM | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | TM | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Triple Axel | ice | physical | 20 | 90 | TM | A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Weather Ball | normal | special | 50 | 100 | TM | This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
Frosmoth Sprites
Normal
Sword
Icy scales fall from its wings like snow as it flies over fields and mountains. The temperature of its wings is less than −290 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shield
It shows no mercy to any who desecrate fields and mountains. It will fly around on its icy wings, causing a blizzard to chase offenders away.
Frosmoth's Japanese name is Mothnow (モスノウ). Here are all the official names for Frosmoth across different languages:
JapaneseモスノウMothnow
Korean모스노우
Chinese (Traditional)雪絨蛾
FrenchBeldeneige
GermanMottineva
SpanishFrosmoth
ItalianFrosmoth
Chinese (Simplified)雪绒蛾
Frosmoth Breeding
Catch Rate75
Base Friendship50
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience166
How to Get Frosmoth
Frosmoth is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Frosmoth in every game where it is available:
Regional Pokedex Numbers
About Frosmoth
Frosmoth is a Ice/Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 475, Frosmoth is classified as a Frost Moth Pokémon and is part of the Snom → Frosmoth evolution line.
In competitive play, Frosmoth is placed in the NU tier where it holds a 2.32% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shield Dust and Ice Scales, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Frosmoth is weak to Fire, Rock, Flying, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Frosmoth can learn 56 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Ice Beam, Quiver Dance, Tera Blast, Bug Buzz. Standing at 1.3m tall and weighing 42kg, Frosmoth has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Galar region games.