Shadow Froslass
Shadow Froslass is a Ice and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,040 CP and is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Powder Snow / Triple Axel. It is boosted by Snow and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Froslass Stats and Max CP
Shadow Froslass's Tier Ranking
Shadow Froslass Type Chart
Shadow Froslass takes increased damage from:
Shadow Froslass takes reduced damage from:
Shadow Froslass best moveset
Hex + Shadow Ball
| 1. | 10.29 | 12.16 | 164.6 | ||
| 2. | 10.16 | 12.01 | 162.6 | ||
| 3. | 9.87 | 11.66 | 157.9 | ||
| 4. | 9.83 | 11.62 | 157.3 | ||
| 5. | 9.70 | 11.46 | 155.2 | ||
| 6. | 9.66 | 11.42 | 154.5 | ||
| 7. | 7.46 | 8.82 | 119.4 | ||
| 8. | 7.18 | 8.49 | 114.9 |
Fast Attacks
Hex8
13
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Dark
- 39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 8 Energy 13 Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 7 Energy 13 Effects Hex has no special effects.See Hex details page ↗
Powder Snow6
15
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Ground
Grass
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
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 ↗
Charged Attacks
Crunch65
33
3.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 33 Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 45 Effects Special
Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Crunch details page ↗
Shadow Ball100
50
3.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Dark
- 39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 50 Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Effects Shadow Ball has no special effects.See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Avalanche85
50
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Ground
Grass
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.5s - 1.9s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 45 Effects Avalanche has no special effects.See Avalanche details page ↗
Triple Axel60
33
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Ground
Grass
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 60 Energy 33 Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s Trainer Battles Damage 60 Energy 45 Effects Special
Triple Axel has a 100.0% chance to:
- Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Triple Axel details page ↗
Frustration10
33
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
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 ↗
More information
The following chart shows Shadow Froslass's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Froslass's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Froslass has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Froslass CP Chart
Shadow Froslass reaches a maximum of 2,040 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,052–1,166 CP, rising to 1,315–1,457 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 826–874 CP.
| 2040 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 826 CP - 874 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1102 CP - 1166 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1052 CP - 1166 CP | |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1315 CP - 1457 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Shadow Froslass Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 CP | 2 | 90 CP | 3 | 152 CP |
| 4 | 213 CP | 5 | 275 CP | 6 | 336 CP |
| 7 | 398 CP | 8 | 460 CP | 9 | 521 CP |
| 10 | 583 CP | 11 | 641 CP | 12 | 699 CP |
| 13 | 758 CP | 14 | 816 CP | 15 | 874 CP |
| 16 | 932 CP | 17 | 991 CP | 18 | 1049 CP |
| 19 | 1107 CP | 20 | 1166 CP | 21 | 1224 CP |
| 22 | 1282 CP | 23 | 1340 CP | 24 | 1399 CP |
| 25 | 1457 CP | 26 | 1515 CP | 27 | 1574 CP |
| 28 | 1632 CP | 29 | 1690 CP | 30 | 1749 CP |
| 31 | 1778 CP | 32 | 1807 CP | 33 | 1836 CP |
| 34 | 1865 CP | 35 | 1894 CP | 36 | 1924 CP |
| 37 | 1953 CP | 38 | 1982 CP | 39 | 2011 CP |
| 40 | 2040 CP | 41 | 2066 CP | 42 | 2092 CP |
| 43 | 2118 CP | 44 | 2145 CP | 45 | 2171 CP |
| 46 | 2198 CP | 47 | 2225 CP | 48 | 2252 CP |
| 49 | 2279 CP | 50 | 2306 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #478 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 26.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 4 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost | |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |
Evolution Chart
- Snorunt evolves into Froslass which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve. Only female Snorunt can evolve into Froslass.
How to purify Shadow Froslass
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | |
| Purified Charged Attack |
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Froslass
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Froslass's Ice and Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Froslass.
Ice
Ghost
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
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.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| LVL 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| LVL 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| LVL 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| LVL 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| LVL 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| LVL 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| LVL 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Froslass Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Froslass from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Froslass in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Froslass family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Froslass in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Snorunt
Glalie
Froslass
Mega Glalie
Mega Froslass
Shadow Snorunt
Shadow Glalie
Shadow FroslassSize information
No size information available for this Pokémon
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_HOVERING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.5 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Shadow Froslass
Shadow Froslass high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Froslass. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork

Wallpaper
Shadow Froslass Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Diamond, Pearl | It freezes foes with an icy breath nearly -60 degrees F. What seems to be its body is actually hollow. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degrees F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey. |
| HeartGold | Legends in snowy regions say that a woman who was lost on an icy mountain was reborn as FROSLASS. |
| SoulSilver | Legends in snowy regions say that a woman who was lost on an icy mountain was reborn as FROSLASS |
| X, Omega Ruby | It freezes foes with an icy breath nearly -60 degrees Fahrenheit. What seems to be its body is actually hollow. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | Legends in snowy regions say that a woman who was lost on an icy mountain was reborn as Froslass. |
| Sun | When it finds humans or Pokémon it likes, it freezes them and takes them to its chilly den, where they become decorations. |
| Moon | The soul of a woman lost on a snowy mountain possessed an icicle, becoming this Pokémon. The food it most relishes is the souls of men. |
| Ultra Sun | It freezes hikers who have come to climb snowy mountains and carries them back to its home. It only goes after men it thinks are handsome. |
| Ultra Moon | It’s said that on nights of terrible blizzards, it comes down to human settlements. If you hear it knocking at your door, do not open it! |
| Sword | After a woman met her end on a snowy mountain, her regrets lingered on. From them, this Pokémon was born. Its favorite food is frozen souls. |
| Shield | It spits out cold air of nearly −60 degrees Fahrenheit to freeze its quarry. It brings frozen prey back to its lair and neatly lines them up. |
| Legends: Arceus | A Pokémon inhabited by the soul of a woman who died bearing a grudge in the snowy mountains. Legends of Froslass placing deathly curses on misbehaving men send shivers down my spine. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Shadow Froslass’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Ice and Ghost-type Pokémon, Shadow Froslass is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, and Steel-type moves.
What are the best moves for Shadow Froslass in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Shadow Froslass in Pokémon GO are Hex and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.16 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 164.62.
How does Shadow Froslass perform in Raids?
Shadow Froslass's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Shadow Froslass rank as a Ice-type attacker?
Shadow Froslass is a C-Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #68. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.
How does Shadow Froslass rank as a Ghost-type attacker?
Shadow Froslass is a C-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #92. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.
What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Froslass?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Froslass: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.
What is Shadow Froslass’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Shadow Froslass’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2040 CP and 2306 CP at Level 50.
Can Shadow Froslass be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Froslass can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Shadow Froslass Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Froslass cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.










