Max Hailstorm

Ice

Max Hailstorm is a Charged Attack of type Ice in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 250 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Max Hailstorm deals damage and costs 0 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Max Hailstorm effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Ice×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×0.6×1.6×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.6×1.0×1.0

Max Hailstorm Adventure Effects

Max Hailstorm has no Adventure Effects.

Max Hailstorm in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeIce
Power250
Energy100
Animation Duration2.5s
Damage Window2.0s - 3.4s
DPS100 Damage per second
DPE2.5 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

IceIce Punch50332.0s25
IceIce Beam95503.5s27.14
IceBlizzard1301003.0s43.33
IceIcy Wind65333.5s18.57
IceAurora Beam80503.5s22.86
IceAvalanche85502.5s34
IceWeather Ball55331.5s36.67
IceTechno Blast1201002.0s60
IceIcicle Spear55332.0s27.5
IceGlaciate1601002.5s64

Max Hailstorm in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeIce
Power
Energy0
DPE— Damage per Energy
TagsGeneral

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Max Hailstorm has a 0% chance to:

    Similar moves in Trainer Battles

    IceIce PunchSpam / Bait1.56040
    IceIce BeamHigh Energy1.649055
    IceBlizzardNuke1.8714075
    IceIcy WindGeneralDebuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    1.336045
    IceAurora BeamHigh Energy1.338060
    IceAvalancheGeneral29045
    IceWeather BallSpam / Bait1.716035
    IceTechno BlastNuke2.1812055
    IceIcicle SpearSpam / Bait1.757040
    IceGlaciateSpam / BaitDebuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Glaciate has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    1.56040

    Strongest Pokémon with Max Hailstorm

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    Best Great League Pokémon with Max Hailstorm

    Great League

    No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Max Hailstorm in their recommended moveset.

    Best Ultra League Pokémon with Max Hailstorm

    Ultra League

    No Pokémon in our current Ultra League rankings have Max Hailstorm in their recommended moveset.

    Best Master League Pokémon with Max Hailstorm

    Master League

    No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Max Hailstorm in their recommended moveset.

    Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Max Hailstorm

    All Pokémon that can learn Max Hailstorm

    131Dynamax Lapras (Dynamax)Dynamax LaprasIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    144Dynamax Articuno (Dynamax)Dynamax ArticunoIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    215Dynamax Sneasel (Dynamax)Dynamax SneaselIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    245Dynamax Suicune (Dynamax)Dynamax SuicuneIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    364Dynamax Sealeo (Dynamax)Dynamax SealeoIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    365Dynamax Walrein (Dynamax)Dynamax WalreinIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    378Dynamax Regice (Dynamax)Dynamax RegiceIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    461Dynamax Weavile (Dynamax)Dynamax WeavileIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    471Dynamax Glaceon (Dynamax)Dynamax GlaceonIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset
    615Dynamax Cryogonal (Dynamax)Dynamax CryogonalIceMax HailstormReleasedStandard learnset

    Max Hailstorm FAQ

    How does Max Hailstorm compare with other moves of the same type?

    There is not enough comparable battle data for another move of this type and category with a released user.

    How are the best PvP users selected?

    These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

    How are the strongest Pokémon with Max Hailstorm ranked?

    Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

    How are tiers assigned?

    Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

    How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

    Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

    The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

    Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

    How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Max Hailstorm?

    The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Max Hailstorm damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

    Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

    Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

    Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

    No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

    What does the complete learnset list include?

    It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Max Hailstorm, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

    What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

    Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.