
- Abilities
- Snow CloakRaises evasion in hail.Slush RushBoosts Speed in hail.
- Hidden ability
- Swift SwimSharply boosts Speed in rain.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Field
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 2 Attack
| HP | 95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 130 | |
| Defense | 80 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | |
| Speed | 70 (official 50) | |
| Total | 525 | Official games: 505, +20 in this hack. All base stat changes |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafoam Islands B1F | , | 32 | 4% |
| Seafoam Islands B2F | , | 33 | 4% |
| Seafoam Islands B3F | , | 34 | 4% |
| Seafoam Islands B4F / Seafoam Islands, inner room | , | 40 | 1% |
| Ice Path | , | 23 | 5% |
| Ice Path B1F | , | 23 | 5% |
| Ice Path B2F | , | 24 | 5% |
| Ice Path B3F | , | 24 | 5% |
Evolution
Evolves from Cubchoo at Lv 37.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On evolution | Icicle Crash | Ice | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | The user slams huge icicles into the foe. It may make the foe flinch. |
| 1 | Icicle Crash | Ice | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | The user slams huge icicles into the foe. It may make the foe flinch. |
| 1 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks at blinding speed. This move always strikes first. |
| 1 | Charm | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages. |
| 1 | Powder Snow | Ice | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Attack by 1 stage. |
| 1 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 1 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The foe is raked with sharp claws 2 to 5 times in quick succession. |
| 9 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage. |
| 12 | Play Nice | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The user befriends the foe, sapping its will to fight. It lowers the foe’s Attack. |
| 15 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power. |
| 18 | Frost Breath | Ice | Special | 60 | 90 | 10 | The user blows freezing breath at the foe. It always lands a critical hit. |
| 21 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 24 | Flail | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 15 | The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| 27 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| 30 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| 33 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| 36 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| 41 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| 46 | Sheer Cold | Ice | Special | var. | 30 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits. |
| 51 | Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with brute force. It then lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by 1 stage. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power. |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM72 | Avalanche | Ice | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Hurls hailstones at the target. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | var. | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM95 | Heavy Slam | Steel | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power. |
| TM103 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| TM109 | Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack. |
| TM122 | Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Strikes the target with water power. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| TM123 | Body Press | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Slams into the target with its body. The higher the user’s Defense, the greater the damage. |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the foe with great force. 20% chance to make it flinch. Also climbs waterfalls. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks at blinding speed. This move always strikes first. | Cerulean City · Cost: Free |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe. | |
| Charm | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages. | National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1 Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras the National Park |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage. | Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3 Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat Cianwood City |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. | |
| Ice Fang | Ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. 10% chance to freeze the foe or make it flinch. | Cerulean North house · Cost: Moon Ball ×1 Cerulean City |
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1 Celadon City Pokémon Center |
| Icicle Spear | Ice | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes 2 to 5 times in a row. | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage. | Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1 Route 20 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack. | Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1 Pewter City |
| Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack. | Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free Requirements: Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras Blackthorn City |
| Snarl | Dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user yells at the foe relentlessly, lowering its Sp. Atk. | Route 13 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 13: the Southeast League (eight representatives and a Champion) |
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