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glalie
Generation III · #0362 — Face Pokémon
Glalie, the Face Pokémon, is an Ice-type Pokémon that represents the evolved form of Snorunt when it reaches level 42. Introduced in Generation III, Glalie stands at 1.5 meters tall and weighs 256.5 kilograms, making it a formidable presence despite its perfectly balanced base stats of 80 across all six categories, totaling 480. This Pokémon is known for its remarkable ability to instantly freeze moisture in the atmosphere, a power it wields with devastating precision against its opponents. According to legend, Glalie was born when a boulder on an icy mountain absorbed the distress and regrets of a stranded mountaineer, giving this ice-encased creature a mystical origin story that adds depth to its role in the Pokémon world.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
256.5kg
Category
Face Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
gray
Shape
ball
Habitat
cave
Abilities
Prevents flinching.
Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.
Glalie Biology & Physical Characteristics
Glalie possesses a unique physical composition consisting of a black rock core surrounded by a sophisticated armor of solid ice. The spherical Pokémon features several distinctive holes and spaces across its body, through which its bright blue eyes and a mouth filled with flat teeth are visible. Two prominent black conical horns protrude from either side of its head, giving it an imposing appearance. Despite the rock forming its core not being particularly hard by itself, the ice covering hardens it to a degree greater than steel, making Glalie's composite form incredibly durable. The ice that comprises Glalie's body refuses to melt even when exposed to extreme heat and fire, and this Pokémon can freely control and manipulate ice by instantaneously freezing atmospheric moisture into virtually any shape it desires. This extraordinary control allows Glalie to create protective ice armor around itself and fashion ice weapons or restraints to immobilize its prey.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Glalie Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Glalie maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing equal representation of both genders in wild populations and providing flexibility for breeders seeking either sex. The species belongs to both the Fairy and Mineral egg groups, an unusual combination that reflects its dual nature as a mineral-based ice creature with mystical origins. With a base happiness of 70, Glalie proves reasonably amenable to bonding with trainers, though not exceptionally so compared to other Pokémon. The species requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps for an egg to produce a Snorunt offspring. This relatively moderate hatching time makes Glalie accessible to breeders without excessive time investment. Glalie's egg groups suggest it can breed with diverse Pokémon species, including other Fairy and Mineral types, opening various breeding combination possibilities for competitive or casual players seeking specific movesets or natures in their Glalie specimens.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
babiri-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
never-melt-ice
type-enhancement
Held: Ice-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
never-melt-ice
type-enhancement
Held: Ice-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
never-melt-ice
type-enhancement
Held: Ice-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
never-melt-ice
type-enhancement
Held: Ice-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
never-melt-ice
type-enhancement
Held: Ice-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
+622 more TMs/HMs
glalie's Evolution Chain
Glalie Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Glalie evolves from Snorunt at level 42, representing one of two possible evolutionary paths for this pre-evolution, with the other being Froslass, which requires a female Snorunt to be exposed to a Dawn Stone. This makes Glalie the standard evolutionary form for male Snorunt or female Snorunt that do not use the Dawn Stone. Additionally, Glalie possesses the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Glalie using the Glalitite, a transformation introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. When Mega Glalie emerges, it grows to 2.1 meters in height and increases its weight to 350.2 kilograms, becoming a significantly larger and more imposing creature. The Mega Evolution fundamentally transforms Glalie's capabilities, increasing its Attack from 80 to 120 and its Special Attack from 80 to 120, while boosting its Speed from 80 to 100, raising its total base stat sum from 480 to 580. Mega Glalie's signature ability becomes Refrigerate, a powerful ability that converts Normal-type moves into Ice-type moves and adds a 20% boost to their power, granting it access to a vastly expanded offensive arsenal.
Where to Find
mount lanakila
alola
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Glalie Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Glalie demonstrates predatory behavior consistent with its Ice-type classification, using its freezing abilities to hunt effectively in harsh, frozen environments. According to multiple Pokédex entries, once Glalie has frozen its prey solid using its atmospheric freezing capability, it enjoys consuming the immobilized target at a leisurely pace, suggesting a patient and methodical hunter. The Pokémon inhabits icy mountains and frozen territories where temperatures remain perpetually low, environments where its ice armor provides both protection and camouflage. Glalie's natural habitat and behavioral patterns suggest it is a solitary creature adapted to extreme cold climates, with the ability to thrive where most other Pokémon would struggle to survive. Its presence in mountainous regions connects to the legendary origin of its species, linking its habitat choice to the tragic tales embedded in its creation mythology.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
GLALIE has a body made of rock, which it hardens with an armor of ice. This POKéMON has the ability to freeze moisture in the atmosphere into any shape it desires.
GLALIE has the ability to freely control ice. For example, it can instantly freeze its foe solid. After immobilizing its foe in ice, this POKéMON enjoys eating it in leisurely fashion.
A GLALIE has the power to instantaneously freeze moisture in the atmosphere. A dazzling cloud of diamondlike ice crystals forms around its body.
It has a body of ice that won’t melt, even with fire. It can instantly freeze moisture in the atmosphere.
Generation IV
To protect itself, it clads its body in an armor of ice, made by freezing moisture in the air.
It prevents prey from escaping by instantaneously freezing moisture in the air.
It can instantly freeze moisture in the atmosphere. It uses this power to freeze its foes.
Generation V
It prevents prey from escaping by instantaneously freezing moisture in the air.
It prevents prey from escaping by instantaneously freezing moisture in the air.
Generation VI
To protect itself, it clad its body in an armor of ice, made by freezing moisture in the air.
It can instantly freeze moisture in the atmosphere. It uses this power to freeze its foes.
Glalie has a body made of rock, which it hardens with an armor of ice. This Pokémon has the ability to freeze moisture in the atmosphere into any shape it desires.
Glalie has the ability to freely control ice. For example, it can instantly freeze its prey solid. After immobilizing its prey in ice, this Pokémon enjoys eating it in leisurely fashion.
Generation VII
Legend says a boulder on an icy mountain absorbed the distress and regrets of a stranded mountaineer, giving rise to Glalie.
It freezes its prey and chews them whole. However, it prefers to eat Pokémon like Vanillite that are already frozen.
Its prey is instantaneously frozen stiff by the cold air it exhales from its huge mouth. While they’re in that frozen state, it gobbles them up.
Its actual body is a rock that isn’t particularly hard. Glalie absorbs moisture from the air and drapes itself in an armor of ice.
Generation VIII
It has a body of ice that won’t melt, even with fire. It can instantly freeze moisture in the atmosphere.
It can instantly freeze moisture in the atmosphere. It uses this power to freeze its foes.
It covers its body with an armor of ice harder than steel. Uses its breath to freeze prey, which it then devours as if they were frozen desserts.
Glalie Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Glalie derives from a combination of 'glacier' and 'ghastly,' reflecting both its icy composition and somewhat menacing appearance with its prominent horns and dark coloring. The Japanese name 'Onigohri' combines 'oni' (a Japanese demon or ogre) with 'gohri' or a reference to 'gōri' (ice), creating a name that emphasizes the demon-like quality of its horns while firmly establishing its ice-type identity. The design itself appears inspired by traditional representations of ice demons in Japanese folklore, while its spherical body with the dark rock core visible through ice holes suggests a natural formation—perhaps a boulder gradually encased in ice over centuries. The two prominent black horns serve as the most distinctive visual feature, creating an unmistakably memorable silhouette that distinguishes Glalie from other Ice-type Pokémon. The contrast between the black rock interior and translucent blue-white ice exterior creates an aesthetically striking appearance that conveys both fragility and incredible hardness simultaneously.
Learnable Moves
Glalie can learn 80 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| freeze dry | ice | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice ball | ice | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| ice shard | ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| icicle crash | ice | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 |
| icicle spear | ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| powder snow | ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sheer cold | ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Glalie Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Glalie occupies an interesting niche with its perfectly distributed base stats of 80 across all six categories, granting equal investment potential in any stat direction depending on build requirements. Its base Speed of 80 allows moderate speed outspeeding without heavy Speed EV investment, making it reasonably fast for an Ice-type despite not being exceptionally quick. Glalie's three ability options provide distinct competitive strategies: Inner Focus prevents flinching, safeguarding against priority moves and flinch-inducing attacks; Ice Body offers passive healing during hail weather, granting 1/16 maximum HP recovery each turn while simultaneously negating hail damage; and the hidden ability Moody provides unpredictable stat fluctuations by raising one random stat two stages while lowering another one stage after each turn. Mega Glalie transforms this Pokémon into a legitimate threat with doubled Attack and Special Attack (both reaching 120) alongside improved Speed (100), combined with the Refrigerate ability that converts all Normal-type moves to Ice-type moves with 1.3x power multiplier. This makes moves like Hyper Voice and Explosion significantly more threatening in Mega form. However, standard Glalie's even stat distribution means it lacks standout strengths and struggles against specialized opponents in higher-tier competitive formats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Glalie
What type is Glalie?
Glalie is a ice type Pokemon.
What does Glalie evolve into?
Glalie evolves into froslass.
What are Glalie's weaknesses?
Glalie is weak to fighting, rock, steel and fire type moves.
Where can I find Glalie?
Glalie can be found in mount lanakila (alola).
Glalie Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Glalie gained significant cultural recognition through its appearance in the Pokémon animated series, most notably as Ash Ketchum's Glalie following its evolution from his Snorunt during his journey in the Hoenn region. The Pokémon's memorable design with its imposing horns and icy appearance has made it instantly recognizable to fans, contributing to its popularity despite occupying a middling competitive tier. In various Pokédex entries across multiple games, Glalie has become something of a folklore-rich creature within the Pokémon universe, with the legend of the mountaineer's regrets crystallizing into a Glalie serving as a haunting origin story that elevates it beyond a simple ice creature. Its inclusion in multiple trading card game sets and appearance in Pokémon movies and special episodes has cemented its place in the broader Pokémon cultural landscape. The introduction of Mega Glalie in Generation VI demonstrated Game Freak's commitment to expanding Glalie's competitive viability and cultural relevance, providing fans and competitive players with a more powerful form to celebrate and utilize. Glalie's consistent availability across multiple Pokémon games since its introduction has ensured continuous engagement with the species across generations of players.
Where to Find Glalie in Every Pokémon Game
Glalie can be obtained throughout numerous Pokémon games by evolving Snorunt at level 42, making it readily accessible across most titles in the main series. In Generation III's Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Glalie appears as National Pokédex #172 in the regional dex. Its availability expanded significantly in subsequent generations, appearing in Platinum (#207), Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (#180), Sun and Moon (#247 in the Alola dex), Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (#324 in the updated Alola dex), Sword and Shield (#80), Legends: Arceus (#206), and Scarlet and Violet (#358). In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Glalie is listed as #170 in the regional dex. The Crown Tundra DLC for Sword and Shield features Glalie at #26 in its regional dex, while The Teal Mask DLC for Scarlet and Violet places it at #173. Glalie can be encountered in the wild in various snowy and mountainous areas depending on the game, though it can always be obtained reliably through the evolution of Snorunt. The high capture rate of 75 makes Snorunt relatively easy to catch, and its early availability in most games ensures players can obtain a Glalie relatively early in their journey, making it a viable team member for most playthroughs.