Snom Evolution
Snom Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Halves damage from Special moves.
Snom Moves
| 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. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | Level 1 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| 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. |
| Icy Wind | ice | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | Egg | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Fairy Wind | fairy | special | 40 | 100 | Egg | The user attacks by stirring up a fairy wind to strike the target. |
| Mirror Coat | psychic | special | – | 100 | Egg | A retaliatory attack that counters any special move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
Snom Sprites
It spits out thread imbued with a frigid sort of energy and uses it to tie its body to branches, disguising itself as an icicle while it sleeps.
It eats snow that piles up on the ground. The more snow it eats, the bigger and more impressive the spikes on its back grow.
Snom's Japanese name is Yukihami (ユキハミ). Here are all the official names for Snom across different languages:
Snom Breeding
How to Get Snom
Snom is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Snom in every game where it is available:
About Snom
Snom is a Ice/Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 185, Snom is classified as a Worm Pokémon and is part of the Snom → Frosmoth evolution line.
In competitive play, Snom is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shield Dust and Ice Scales, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Snom is weak to Fire, Rock, Flying, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Snom can learn 21 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.3m tall and weighing 3.8kg, Snom has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Galar region games.