Shadow Snover

Shadow Snover is a Grass- and Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Snover has a maximum CP of 1,311. It is weak to Fire, Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Snover is Leafage and Ice Beam.

Shadow Snover Stats and Max CP

115 ATK

105 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1311 CP

Lvl 40

1159 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

828 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

662 CP

Lvl 15 Research

497 CP

Shadow Snover's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#140

Great League

#903

Shadow Snover Type Chart

Shadow Snover takes increased damage from:

Fire256.0%

Bug160.0%

Fighting160.0%

Flying160.0%

Poison160.0%

Rock160.0%

Steel160.0%

Shadow Snover takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Water62.5%

Shadow Snover best moveset

Leafage + Ice Beam

Leafage

Ice Beam

The best moveset for Shadow Snover in raids is Leafage and Ice Beam (7.57 DPS, 67.4 TDO).

12 of 12 matches

Data table

1.	Leafage	Ice Beam	5.92	7.57	67.4
2.	Leafage	Energy Ball	5.61	7.18	63.9
3.	Leafage	Stomp	5.49	7.02	62.5
4.	Ice Shard	Ice Beam	5.37	6.87	61.2
5.	Powder Snow	Ice Beam	5.17	6.62	58.9
6.	Ice Shard	Energy Ball	5.01	6.41	57.1
7.	Ice Shard	Stomp	4.74	6.06	54.0
8.	Powder Snow	Energy Ball	4.68	5.99	53.3

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Fast Attacks

Leafage640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Leafage has no special effects.
See Leafage details page ↗
Ice Shard10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.4s - 0.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 10

Effects
Ice Shard has no special effects.
See Ice Shard details page ↗
Powder Snow6151.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 15
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Powder Snow has no special effects.
See Powder Snow details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.7s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 0.7s

Damage	9
Energy	10

Damage	6
Energy	15
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Charged Attacks

Energy Ball90504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Energy Ball details page ↗
Ice Beam95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam details page ↗
Stomp50501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 40

Effects
Stomp has no special effects.
See Stomp details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.9s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	50
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.3s

Damage	55
Energy	40

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Snover can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Snover can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Snover CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Snover maxes out at 1,311 CP. Raid catches are 577 to 662 CP, or 721 to 828 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 460 to 497 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1311 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	460 CP - 497 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	614 CP - 662 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	577 CP - 662 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	721 CP - 828 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Snover’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	16 CP	2	51 CP	3	86 CP
4	121 CP	5	156 CP	6	191 CP
7	226 CP	8	261 CP	9	296 CP
10	331 CP	11	364 CP	12	397 CP
13	430 CP	14	463 CP	15	497 CP
16	530 CP	17	563 CP	18	596 CP
19	629 CP	20	662 CP	21	695 CP
22	728 CP	23	762 CP	24	795 CP
25	828 CP	26	861 CP	27	894 CP
28	927 CP	29	960 CP	30	994 CP
31	1010 CP	32	1027 CP	33	1043 CP
34	1060 CP	35	1076 CP	36	1093 CP
37	1110 CP	38	1126 CP	39	1143 CP
40	1159 CP	41	1174 CP	42	1189 CP
43	1204 CP	44	1219 CP	45	1234 CP
46	1249 CP	47	1264 CP	48	1280 CP
49	1295 CP	50	1311 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Snover

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Snover’s Grass and Ice-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Snover.

Grass

Ice

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#459
Height	1 m
Weight	50.5 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

How to purify Shadow Snover

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Snover	50 Candy	Abomasnow
Abomasnow	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Abomasnow

Snover evolves into Abomasnow which costs 50 Candy.
Abomasnow can transform into Mega Abomasnow through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Shadow Snover family

Shadow Snover’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	1.75 m

Size bounds

Shadow Snover's height ranges from 0.49 m to 1.75 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	1.75 m5′09″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Snover from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Snover

Shadow Snover high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Snover. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Snover Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It lives on snowy mountains. Having had little contact with humans, it is boldly inquisitive.
Pearl	In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	Seemingly curious about people, they gather around footsteps they find on snowy mountains.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
X, Omega Ruby	During cold seasons, it migrates to the mountain’s lower reaches. It returns to the snow-covered summit in the spring.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	In the spring, it grows berries with the texture of frozen treats around its belly.
Sword	It lives on snowy mountains. It sinks its legs into the snow to absorb water and keep its own temperature down.
Shield	The berries that grow around its belly are like ice pops. Galarian Darumaka absolutely love these berries.
Legends: Arceus	One is likely to encounter this Pokémon while out in the snow. There are stories of Snover appearing in human settlements but doing no harm—rather, they bond with the children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Shadow Snover in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Snover’s best moves are Leafage and Ice Beam, for 7.57 DPS and 67.4 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Snover’s strengths and weaknesses?

Grass and Ice-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, and Steel-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.

What is Shadow Snover’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Snover tops out at 1,159 CP at Level 40 and 1,311 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Snover be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Snover can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Snover Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Snover cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Snover?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Snover: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, and Mega Glalie.

Shadow Snover Stats and Max CP

Shadow Snover's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Snover Type Chart

Shadow Snover takes increased damage from:

Shadow Snover takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Grass

Ice

Evolution Chart

Shadow Snover family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Snover

Shadow Snover high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Snover in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Snover’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Shadow Snover’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Snover be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Snover Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Snover?

Overview and stats

Shadow Snover Stats and Max CP

Shadow Snover's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Snover Type Chart

Shadow Snover takes increased damage from:

Shadow Snover takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Resisted by

Grass

Ice

Evolution Chart

Shadow Snover family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Snover

Shadow Snover high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Shadow Snover in Pokémon GO?

What are Shadow Snover’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Shadow Snover’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Shadow Snover be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Snover Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Snover?