Freeze Shock

Ice

Freeze Shock is a Charged Attack of type Ice in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 160 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Freeze Shock deals 120 damage and costs 60 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Freeze Shock 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

Freeze Shock Adventure Effects

Bonus TypeFreeze Shock paralyzes Pokémon, causing them to be frozen in place during encounters. Paralyzed Pokémon will not move around the screen or knock back thrown Poké Balls.
Bonus Effects
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  "slowFreezeBonus": {
    "catchCircleTimeScaleOverride": 0.5,
    "catchRateIncreaseMultiplier": 1.25,
    "catchCircleSpeedChangeThreshold": 1,
    "catchCircleOuterTimeScaleOverride": 0.5
  }
}
Cost
  • 5 Candy
  • 5000 Stardust
Duration600.0s
Extra Duration4.0s

Freeze Shock in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeIce
Power160
Energy100
Animation Duration1.5s
Damage Window0.9s - 1.4s
DPS106.67 Damage per second
DPE1.6 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

Freeze Shock in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeIce
Power120
Energy60
DPE2 Damage per Energy
TagsNukeDebuff

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Freeze Shock has a 30.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%

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 Freeze Shock

1.Black Kyurem (Black)Black KyuremDragonDragon TailIceFreeze Shock21.1723.79445.96692s32

Best Great League Pokémon with Freeze Shock

Great League

No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Freeze Shock in their recommended moveset.

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Freeze Shock

Ultra League
630.Black Kyurem (Black)Black Kyurem67.3DragonDragon TailIceFreeze ShockElectricFusion Bolt

Best Master League Pokémon with Freeze Shock

Master League
12.Black Kyurem (Black)Black Kyurem92.7DragonDragon TailIceFreeze ShockElectricFusion Bolt

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Freeze Shock

All Pokémon that can learn Freeze Shock

646Black Kyurem (Black)Black KyuremIceFreeze ShockReleasedStandard learnset

Freeze Shock FAQ

How does Freeze Shock compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Freeze Shock has higher move-only DPS compared with Glaciate: 106.67 versus 64. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Freeze Shock deals less damage per energy compared with Techno Blast (2 versus 2.18 DPE), and costs more energy (60 versus 55). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

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 Freeze Shock 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 Freeze Shock?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Freeze Shock 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 Freeze Shock, 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.