snorunt #361
Type Matchups
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snorunt
Generation III · #0361 — Snow Hat Pokémon
Snorunt, known as the Snow Hat Pokémon, is a small Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III that has become iconic among trainers who brave the frozen regions of the Pokémon world. With a National Pokédex number of #361, this diminutive creature stands just 0.7 meters tall and weighs only 16.8 kilograms, making it one of the smaller Ice-types available to trainers. Despite its modest stature, Snorunt possesses remarkable cold resistance, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit, a testament to its perfect adaptation to arctic environments. The species has captured the imagination of players and lore enthusiasts alike, thanks in part to the enduring folklore claiming that homes visited by Snorunt are blessed with prosperity for generations to come.
Base Stats
Height
0.7m
Weight
16.8kg
Category
Snow Hat Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
gray
Shape
humanoid
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.
Snorunt Biology & Physical Characteristics
Snorunt presents a distinctive appearance characterized by a small, ovoid black body wrapped in a striking yellow cloak trimmed with orange stripes and adorned with three orange diamond markings on its back. The Pokémon features large, circular light blue eyes, prominent wide teeth, and spherical hands and feet that lack individual digits, giving it a somewhat whimsical appearance. Its body composition remains something of a scientific mystery within the Pokémon world; while its evolved form Glalie appears to be composed of rock, Snorunt's own material makeup has long been debated among researchers. Recent discoveries in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have provided new insight, with trainers noting that defeating Snorunt yields a substance called "Snorunt fur," suggesting that the distinctive yellow cloak covering its body is actually composed of thick, insulating fur rather than fabric or mineral matter. This dual-layered adaptation—combining an organic fur coat with what may be a crystalline inner body—demonstrates the remarkable evolutionary specialization of Ice-type Pokémon for extreme cold environments.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Snorunt Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Snorunt maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, providing equal breeding opportunities for trainers seeking to raise either male Glalie or female Froslass in their teams. The species belongs to both the Fairy and Mineral egg groups, an unusual combination that reflects the convergence of its mythical, sprite-like qualities and its underlying crystalline or mineral composition. With a base friendship value of 70, Snorunt demonstrates moderate affability toward its trainer from the moment of capture or hatching, requiring moderate effort to achieve maximum friendship for moves like Return or for evolution in games where friendship plays a role. The egg hatching counter of 20 cycles represents a relatively short incubation period, meaning that trainers breeding Snorunt for competitive purposes or perfect individual values will not face excessive time investment in the breeding process. The species' compatibility with both Fairy and Mineral egg groups opens interesting breeding possibilities, allowing Snorunt to serve as a parent to offspring within either grouping and providing flexibility in breeding strategies. Female Snorunt hold particular value for trainers seeking to obtain Froslass, as the gender-locked evolution ensures that only females can access the Ice/Ghost type's unique movepool and stat distribution.
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
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
snowball
held-items
Held: If the holder is hit by a damaging Ice move, raises its Attack by one stage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
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
tm06
emerald
+462 more TMs/HMs
snorunt's Evolution Chain
Snorunt Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Snorunt occupies a unique position within Generation III's evolutionary landscape, being one of the first Pokémon to offer players a gender-dependent evolution choice. At level 42, any Snorunt—regardless of gender—will evolve into Glalie, a solid Ice-type with a more aggressive appearance and enhanced physical bulk. However, female Snorunt possess an alternative evolutionary path: when exposed to a Dawn Stone, they transform into Froslass, a graceful Ice/Ghost-type hybrid that represents one of the most visually striking evolutions in the franchise. This branching evolution path introduced a new mechanic that would become increasingly common in later generations, rewarding players who paid attention to their Pokémon's gender and possessed specific items. Both evolutionary forms represent significant stat improvements over Snorunt's perfectly balanced but modest base stats of 50 across all categories, though they specialize in different directions—Glalie emphasizes physical and special attack, while Froslass gains speed and special attack alongside its Ghost typing. The availability of two distinct evolution paths has made Snorunt a versatile choice for trainers constructing diverse teams, as both Glalie and Froslass fill different competitive and narrative roles within gameplay.
Where to Find
shoal cave
hoenn
+6 more
acuity lakefront
sinnoh
+7 more
sinnoh route 216
sinnoh
+6 more
sinnoh route 217
sinnoh
+7 more
lake acuity
sinnoh
tapu village
alola
+1 more
mount lanakila
alola
+3 more
alola route 14
alola
+1 more
Snorunt Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Snorunt is an inherently social creature, typically found traveling and living in harmonious groups of approximately five individuals. These gatherings often shelter together beneath giant leaves in snowy regions, creating communal homes where the species cooperates for mutual survival and warmth. The Pokédex reveals that Snorunt populations exhibit seasonal migration patterns; during heavy snowfall seasons, they thrive in open snowy regions, but as spring and summer approach and snow becomes scarce, they retreat to the cool sanctuary of deep caverns, where they live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites. This adaptive behavior demonstrates remarkable environmental awareness and survival instinct. The species sustains itself entirely on a diet of snow and ice, extracting necessary nutrients from frozen water in ways that remain poorly understood by modern science. Interestingly, despite this specialization for frigid climates, Snorunt populations have demonstrated surprising adaptability, with populations in the warmer Alola region managing to survive in environments quite different from their ancestral habitats. There is also a curious behavioral trait noted in snowy regions where Snorunt sightings late at night are said to predict heavy snowfall by morning, though whether this represents genuine correlation or folkloric coincidence remains debatable.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
SNORUNT live in regions with heavy snowfall. In seasons without snow, such as spring and summer, this POKéMON steals away to live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites deep in caverns.
SNORUNT survives by eating only snow and ice. Old folklore claims that a house visited by this POKéMON is sure to prosper for many generations to come.
They tend to move about in groups of around five SNORUNT. In snowy regions, it is said that when they are seen late at night, snowfall will arrive by morning.
It is said that a home visited by a SNORUNT will prosper. It can withstand cold of minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Generation IV
In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a SNORUNT lives there.
It is said that several SNORUNT gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
It’s said that if they are seen at midnight, they’ll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive.
Generation V
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
Generation VI
It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony.
In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there.
Snorunt live in regions with heavy snowfall. In seasons without snow, such as spring and summer, this Pokémon steals away to live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites deep in caverns.
Snorunt survives by eating only snow and ice. Old folklore claims that a house visited by this Pokémon is sure to prosper for many generations to come.
Generation VII
Their numbers seem to have rapidly increased in Alola. Custom has it that houses where Snorunt live will be prosperous for generations to come.
It feeds mainly on ice and snow. It’s only able to survive in a limited number of places in the warm Alola region.
It can only survive in cold areas. It bounces happily around, even in environments as cold as -150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rich people from cold areas all share childhood memories of playing with Snorunt.
Generation VIII
It’s said that if they are seen at midnight, they’ll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive.
It can only survive in cold areas. It bounces happily around, even in environments as cold as −150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Arrives alongside the first snow. It's thought that homes Snorunt visit will prosper for many generations. By tradition, one might offer a lump of ice made from pure water at one's front door.
Snorunt Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Snorunt derives from a clever linguistic blend of "snore" and "grunt," reflecting the small grunting sounds the Pokémon is understood to make, combined with the "snow" aesthetic that defines its species. The Japanese name, Yukiwarashi, combines "yuki" (snow) with "warashi," a dialectal Japanese term for a small child or sprite, perfectly capturing the creature's diminutive, childlike proportions and snow-dwelling nature. The "Snow Hat Pokémon" title references the distinctive yellow cloak-like covering that dominates the creature's silhouette, which visually resembles a pointed hat and gives Snorunt an appearance somewhat reminiscent of a small child bundled in winter clothing. This design philosophy reflects Generation III's broader approach to Pokémon design, which often drew inspiration from mundane objects and creatures encountered in everyday life, reimagined through a fantastical lens. The triangular profile created by the yellow cloak and the three orange diamond markings adorning its back suggest a connection to winter crystallography and geometric patterns found in snowflakes, while the spherical hands and feet with their lack of digits evoke the simplistic, iconic character design of earlier Pokémon generations. The species represents an excellent example of how functional adaptation—the yellow fur for insulation, the black body for heat absorption, the compact frame for reduced heat loss—can be married with appealing, distinctive visual design.
Learnable Moves
Snorunt can learn 61 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frost breath | ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 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 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| switcheroo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
Snorunt Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Snorunt itself sees minimal usage due to its uniformly modest base stats of 50 across all categories, totaling just 300—the absolute baseline for a basic, unevolved Pokémon. However, its evolutionary forms have established themselves as legitimate competitive threats in various formats and metagames. The species' three abilities offer different strategic applications: Inner Focus prevents flinching from priority moves like Aqua Jet or Fake Out, providing useful defensive utility; Ice Body offers passive recovery during hail weather, turning Snorunt into a pseudo-tanking option in hail-based team compositions; and the hidden ability Moody introduces unpredictability by randomly raising one stat two stages while lowering another each turn, creating a wildcard effect that can either dramatically shift matchups or backfire catastrophically. Snorunt itself rarely sees competitive deployment, but trainers occasionally utilize it in niche hail-based team structures where its ability to provide weather support and its role as an Ice-type specialist make it marginally viable in casual or lower-tier competitive formats. Most serious trainers immediately evolve Snorunt to access the superior stats and type combinations of Glalie or Froslass, depending on their team's specific needs and strategic direction.
Commonly Asked Questions About Snorunt
What type is Snorunt?
Snorunt is a ice type Pokemon.
What does Snorunt evolve into?
Snorunt evolves into glalie, then into froslass.
What are Snorunt's weaknesses?
Snorunt is weak to fighting, rock, steel and fire type moves.
Where can I find Snorunt?
Snorunt can be found in shoal cave (hoenn), acuity lakefront (sinnoh) and sinnoh route 216 (sinnoh) and 5 other locations.
Snorunt Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Snorunt has achieved notable cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise, particularly through its memorable appearances in the animated series and its significance in Hoenn region lore. Ash Ketchum's encounter with and capture of a Snorunt stands as one of the series' memorable moments, resulting in a Pokémon that would become integral to the team dynamics during the Advanced Generation saga. The persistent folklore woven throughout the species' Pokédex entries—the belief that homes visited by Snorunt prosper for generations—has resonated with players, transforming Snorunt from a simple Ice-type into a creature imbued with cultural significance and mystique within the Pokémon world's internal mythology. This supernatural reputation parallels real-world folklore traditions of luck-bringing creatures and household spirits, creating a bridge between fantastical gaming narrative and cultural storytelling traditions. The species has appeared in trading card game releases, merchandise, and various Pokémon media, establishing itself as a recognizable and beloved member of the franchise's roster. The gender-dependent evolution into Froslass represented a significant design innovation that influenced how later generations approached Pokémon evolution mechanics, making Snorunt historically important to the franchise's mechanical evolution. Additionally, the juxtaposition between Snorunt's cute, childlike appearance and its harsh survival requirements has made it a favorite among players who appreciate the darker, more realistic ecological elements that underpin the Pokémon world's fictional biology.
Where to Find Snorunt in Every Pokémon Game
Snorunt's availability varies significantly across the Pokémon games, reflecting its specialized ecological niche as an Ice-type inhabiting cold regions. The species was originally introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, where it appeared in the snowy Mount Pyre and surrounding ice cave locations within the Hoenn region. Since Generation III, Snorunt has maintained a consistent presence throughout the franchise, appearing in most main series games that feature cold-climate areas including Mt. Coronet in Generation IV's Sinnoh region, Chargestone Cave and Twist Mountain in Generation V's Unova, and various locations in subsequent generations' diverse worlds. The species achieved surprising geographic diversity when it was discovered to inhabit certain areas of the Alola region in Generation VII's Sun and Moon, demonstrating the franchise's willingness to place creatures in unexpected environments that stretch their canonical biology. In more recent generations, Snorunt has continued to appear in traditional snow-based locations such as the Crown Tundra DLC area in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the Alabaster Icelands in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and the frigid regions of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The consistent availability of Snorunt across generations has ensured that trainers seeking to build Ice-type teams or complete their Pokédex have had reliable access to the species, though obtaining one typically requires visiting the coldest regions of whatever game world players are exploring.