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Frosmoth

FrosmothIce Bug
  • snow
  • rain
Frosmoth is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Frosmoth is a Ice and Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,728 CP and is weak to Fire, Rock, Flying, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Snow and Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Frosmoth Stats and Max CP

230 ATK
155 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3084 CP
Lvl 40
2728 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1948 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1558 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1169 CP

Frosmoth's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Frosmoth PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Frosmoth is a popular Ice/Bug type that is a glass cannon in Pokémon GO, meaning it has a reasonably high ATK but underwhelming bulk.

It has a good moveset in both typings, making it decent. However, both typings have stronger options, even when excluding Megas and Shadows.

🧬 Evolution - Snom evolves into Frosmoth after fulfilling the following conditions:

Collect 400 Candy Earn 10 Hearts with Snom as your Buddy Evolve during nighttime in Pokémon GO

⚔️ Raids

As an Ice type, Black and White Kyurem, Mamoswine, Baxcalibur, and Weavile all surpass Frosmoth significantly in DPS and TDO. ❄️

As a Bug type, its performance is slightly better but only because there aren't too many good Bug Pokémon in the meta. You're still better off using Volcarona, Scizor, and Pinsir. 🪲

🛡️ Gyms

The Ice and Bug type combo gives Frosmoth two double weaknesses (Fire and Rock) as well as weaknesses to Flying and Steel. Additionally, Frosmoth is rather fragile. So, it's not a good Gym defender by any means. ❌

💎 The best PvE moves for Frosmoth are: Powder Snow and Ice Beam (Ice) Bug Bite and Bug Buzz (Bug)

Frosmoth PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Frosmoth has a plethora of problems in the Great League. To begin with, its stats are turned toward high ATK and low bulk, so the Great League CP restrictions make it even more flimsy.

Then, it has two double weaknesses (Fire and Rock) and is also weak to Steel and Flying. These are all common offensive types in this format, making battles very difficult for Frosmoth.

Avoid using Frosmoth in the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

Due to the widespread presence of Dark, Psychic, Dragon, Grass, and Flying types in the Ultra League, Frosmoth enjoys some degree of usage in this platform.

Aside from damaging these threats, the debuff effects on them via Icy Wind (100% chance to drop ATK) and Bug Buzz (30% chance to drop DEF) often help swing the tide of the match in your favor.

But in the long run, its low bulk and glaring weakness make it succumb more often than you'd like. As such, Frosmoth is decent but unreliable in the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Frosmoth is effortlessly overpowered in the Master League.

💎 The best PvP moves for Frosmoth are Powder Snow, Icy Wind and Bug Buzz.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#281
IceIce-type
#51
BugBug-type
#30
Great LeagueGreat League
#854
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#756

Frosmoth Type Chart

Frosmoth takes increased damage from:Frosmoth takes increased damage from:

FireFire256.0%
RockRock256.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Frosmoth takes reduced damage from:Frosmoth takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
IceIce62.5%

Frosmoth best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug
BugBug Bite
BugBug Buzz
Frosmoth's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz, with 13.08 DPS and 218.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Frosmoth ranks #30 (B Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.

Powder Snow + Ice Beam

Ice
IcePowder Snow
IceIce Beam
Frosmoth's best Ice-type moveset is Powder Snow / Ice Beam, with 12.01 DPS and 201.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Frosmoth ranks #51 (C Tier) as a Ice attacker with that moveset.
1.BugBug BiteIceIce Beam11.4113.08218.9
2.BugBug BiteBugBug Buzz11.4113.08218.9
3.IcePowder SnowIceIce Beam10.4812.01201.1
4.IcePowder SnowBugBug Buzz10.4812.01201.1
5.BugBug BiteFlyingHurricane9.8311.27188.6
6.BugBug BiteIceIcy Wind9.5310.93182.9
7.IcePowder SnowIceIcy Wind8.699.97166.9
8.IcePowder SnowFlyingHurricane8.099.29155.4
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Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • IcePowder Snow6151.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Powder Snow
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy15
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

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

Charged Attacks

  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • FlyingHurricane1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hurricane
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Hurricane has no special effects.
    See Hurricane details page ↗
  • IceIcy Wind65333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.2s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Icy Wind details page ↗
  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Frosmoth's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Frosmoth'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 Frosmoth has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Frosmoth CP Chart

CP Chart

Frosmoth reaches a maximum of 2,728 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,484–1,558 CP, rising to 1,855–1,948 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,113–1,169 CP.

Max CPMax CP2728 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1113 CP - 1169 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1484 CP - 1558 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1484 CP - 1558 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1855 CP - 1948 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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

Frosmoth Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
138 CP2120 CP3203 CP
4285 CP5368 CP6450 CP
7532 CP8615 CP9697 CP
10779 CP11857 CP12935 CP
131013 CP141091 CP151169 CP
161247 CP171325 CP181403 CP
191481 CP201558 CP211636 CP
221714 CP231792 CP241870 CP
251948 CP262026 CP272104 CP
282182 CP292260 CP302338 CP
312377 CP322416 CP332455 CP
342494 CP352533 CP362572 CP
372611 CP382650 CP392689 CP
402728 CP412762 CP422797 CP
432832 CP442868 CP452903 CP
462939 CP472975 CP483011 CP
493047 CP503084 CP

Pokédex information

Galar
Pokédex Number#873
Height1.3 m
Weight42 kg
RegionGeneration 8
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SnomSnom
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
  • Nighttime IconOnly during the night
  • Special Requirement IconEarn 10 hearts with your buddy
FrosmothFrosmoth
  • Snom evolves into Frosmoth which costs 400 Candy. Only evolves during night time. Earn 10 hearts with your buddy

Mega Pokémon that boost Frosmoth

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Frosmoth's Ice and Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Frosmoth.

Ice Ice

Bug Bug

Pokédex informationMore 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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Frosmoth Candy296 Frosmoth Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Frosmoth Candy10 Frosmoth Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Frosmoth Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Frosmoth Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Frosmoth Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Frosmoth Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Frosmoth Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Frosmoth Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Frosmoth Candy-

Frosmoth Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Frosmoth from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Frosmoth in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Frosmoth family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Frosmoth in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SnomSnom
FrosmothFrosmoth

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
FrosmothFrosmothFrosmothScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmFrosmothFrosmoth
0.64 m0.65 m1.3 m1.95 m2.28 m

Frosmoth's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.28 m, with the average being 1.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Frosmoth in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.637 m0.65 m
2′01″2′02″
XS0.65 m1.3 m
2′02″4′03″
M0.975 m1.625 m
3′02″5′04″
XL1.625 m1.95 m
5′04″6′05″
XXL1.95 m2.275 m
6′05″7′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time0
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Frosmoth

Frosmoth high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Frosmoth. 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

Frosmoth Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

FrosmothFrosmothFrosmothFrosmoth

Frosmoth Pokédex entries

Galar
VersionsPokédex entry
SwordIcy 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.
ShieldIt 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Frosmoth’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ice and Bug-type Pokémon, Frosmoth is especially weak against Fire and Rock-type moves, and weak against Flying and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Frosmoth in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Frosmoth in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Ice Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.081 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 218.938.

How does Frosmoth perform in Raids?

Frosmoth is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Frosmoth rank as a Ice-type attacker?

Frosmoth is a C-Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #51. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Frosmoth rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Frosmoth is a B-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #30 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Frosmoth?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Frosmoth: Mega Glalie, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

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

Frosmoth’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2728 CP and 3084 CP at Level 50.

Can Frosmoth be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Frosmoth can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Frosmoth Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Frosmoth cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.