Frosmoth (#0873) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk6563–128121–251

Def6058–123112–240

SpA125117–194229–383

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe6563–128121–251

Total475Higher than 57% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Frosmoth outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×Rock4×Flying2×Steel2×

Resists

Grass½×Ground½×Ice½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingPoisonBugGhostWaterElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Shield Dust
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Ice ScalesHidden ability
Halves damage from Special moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.76% of teams · rank #92 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Ice Scales
Nature: Modest
EVs: 248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD
Tera Type: Water

Ice Beam
Quiver Dance
Giga Drain
Defog

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.93%
Rated 1500+1%
Rated 1630+0.76%
Rated 1760+0.96%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.76%

Moves

Ice Beam98.8%
Quiver Dance71.5%
Giga Drain56.3%
Defog43%
Bug Buzz40.6%
U-turn28.6%
Stun Spore28.5%
Substitute21.9%
Weather Ball9%
Blizzard1%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots98.9%
Life Orb0.6%
Focus Sash0.3%
Leftovers0.2%
Charti Berry0%
Assault Vest0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 248 HP / 20 SpA / 240 SpD28.5%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe27.6%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20.6%
Hardy 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.2%
Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.7%

Tera types

Water51.9%
Fire45.2%
Ground1.7%
Ice1%

Common teammates

Swampert54.6%
Goodra33.9%
Duraludon31.2%
Flamigo28.5%
Gligar28.5%
Sylveon28.5%
Sandslash-Alola22.3%
Overqwil22%

Evolution

#0872SnomIceBug
1. Level up with high friendship (night)#0873FrosmothIceBug

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoIcy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

1AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

1Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

4Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

8InfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

12MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

16DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

21Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

24Aurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20

28SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

32Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

36Aurora VeilReduces damage five turns, but must be used during hail.IceStatus——20

40BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

44TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

48Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

52Quiver DanceRaises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.BugStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Frost Moth Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#350Crown Tundra#002Paldea#351

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.
Shield
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.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: モスノウ
Japanese (romaji): Mothnow
Korean: 모스노우
Chinese (Traditional): 雪絨蛾
Chinese (Simplified): 雪绒蛾
French: Beldeneige
German: Mottineva
Spanish: Frosmoth
Italian: Frosmoth

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 166
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 3 areas

Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 3 areas

Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60