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#0996 Frigibax

Frigibax artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
DragonIce
Abilities
Thermal ExchangeFire hits up its Attack; it can’t be burned.
Hidden ability
Ice BodyRestores 1/8 of maximum HP each turn in snow.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Dragon / Mineral
Growth
Slow
EV yield
1 Attack
Frigibax’s base stats
HP65
Attack75
Defense45
Sp. Atk35
Sp. Def45
Speed55
Total320

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.

Where to find Frigibax in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Ice Path B3F, 231%
Ice Path B3F, 231%

Evolution

Evolves into Arctibax at Lv 35.

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.

Frigibax’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1Dragon TailDragonPhysical609010The foe is knocked away, forcing out another party Pokémon. In the wild, the battle ends.
6Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.
12Dragon BreathDragonSpecial7510020Blows a powerful breath at the target. May paralyze the target.
18Focus EnergyNormalStatus——30The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages.
24BiteDarkPhysical6010025The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
29Ice FangIcePhysical659515The user bites with cold-infused fangs. 10% chance to freeze the foe or make it flinch.
32Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
36Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
40Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
44CrunchDarkPhysical8010015The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage.
48Icicle CrashIcePhysical859010The user slams huge icicles into the foe. It may make the foe flinch.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Frigibax can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM02Dragon ClawDragonPhysical8010015Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TM72AvalancheIcePhysical759010Hurls hailstones at the target. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Move tutors

Moves Frigibax can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free

taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym

Draco MeteorDragonSpecial130905Comets are summoned down from the sky. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.

Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free

Blackthorn City

Ice FangIcePhysical659515The 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

Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes 2 to 5 times in a row.

Ice Path · Cost: Free

Requirements: Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras

Ice Path

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

OutrageDragonPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused.

Egg moves

Frigibax’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9510010Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Dragon RushDragonPhysical10010010Releases suffocating killing intent. Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
Freeze-DryIceSpecial7010020The user rapidly chills the foe. It may freeze the foe, and it is super effective on Water types.
Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes 2 to 5 times in a row.

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