Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Snover is weak to Fire, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug, Rock, and Steel moves. Fire moves do 4× damage.
Snover's Grass moves are super effective against Water, Ground, and Rock types. Snover's Ice moves are super effective against Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon types.
Pokédex entry
9 versionsOne is likely to encounter this Pokémon while out in the snow. There are stories of Snover appearing in human settlements but doing no harm—rather, they bond with the children.
Snover in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ユキカブリyukikaburi
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 雪笠怪xuě lì guài
- KoreanKorean
- 눈쓰개nunsseugae
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 雪笠怪xuě lì guài
- FrenchFrench
- Blizzi
- GermanGerman
- Shnebedeck
- SpanishSpanish
- Snover
- ItalianItalian
- Snover
- EnglishEnglish
- Snover
What Snover’s name means
snow in 4 languages2 languages build the name from snow + covering.
English
Snover
snow
cover
Japanese
ユキカブリyukikaburi
雪yukisnow
被りkaburicovering
In the other languages
Chinese
雪笠怪xuě lì guài
雪xuěsnow
笠lìbamboo hat
怪guàimonster
Korean
눈쓰개nunsseugae
눈nunsnow
쓰개sseugaeheadwear
French
Blizzi
blizzard
German
Shnebedeck
schneebedecktsnow-covered
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Snover
8 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 25-39
- Wild Zone 12 In the overworld Lv. 32-33
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 34-48
- Wild Zone 12 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 42-43
Scarlet · Violet
- Glaseado Mountain In the overworld Lv. 34-41
- Montenevera In the overworld Lv. 34-37
- Casseroya Lake In the overworld Lv. 36-40
- Polar Biome In the overworld Lv. 62-71
- Polar Plaza In the overworld Lv. 62-71
- Chargestone Cavern In the overworld Lv. 65-71
- Glaseado Mountain Fixed encounter Lv. 48
- Coastal Biome Fixed encounter Lv. 62
- Polar Biome Fixed encounter Lv. 62
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 35
Legends: Arceus
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalugg’s Legacy In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Glacier Terrace In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Rock In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Secret Hollow In the overworld Lv. 36-39
- Alabaster Icelands Mass outbreak Lv. 37-54
- Alabaster Icelands: Glacier Terrace Mass outbreak Lv. 37-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity Mass outbreak Lv. 37-39
- Coronet Highlands Mass outbreak Lv. 37-54
- Alabaster Icelands: Heart’s Crag Fixed encounter Lv. 50
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Route 216 Grass or cave Lv. 32-33
- Icy Cave Grand Underground Lv. 33-63
- Acuity Lakefront Grass or cave Lv. 34-35
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 34-35
- Mount Coronet Grass or cave Lv. 38
- Glacial Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 39-63
- Whiteout Cave Grand Underground Lv. 39-63
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Dappled Grove Grass or cave Lv. 11-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- Watchtower Ruins Grass or cave Lv. 11-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- Giant's Cap Grass or cave Lv. 26-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- Axew's Eye Grass or cave Lv. 35-60 40% Certain weather Later in the story
- East Lake Axewell Grass or cave Lv. 8-60 30% Certain weather Later in the story
- South Lake Miloch Grass or cave Lv. 11-60 30% Certain weather Later in the story
- North Lake Miloch Grass or cave Lv. 14-60 30% Certain weather Later in the story
- Frostpoint Field Grass or cave Lv. 60-65 25%
- Route 8 Grass or cave Lv. 38-41 20%
- Giant's Mirror Grass or cave Lv. 26-60 20% Certain weather Later in the story
- Route 10 In the overworld Lv. 45-48
- East Lake Axewell In the overworld Lv. 10-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- South Lake Miloch In the overworld Lv. 14-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Giant's Seat In the overworld Lv. 33-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Axew's Eye In the overworld Lv. 36-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Dusty Bowl In the overworld Lv. 42-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Giant's Mirror In the overworld Lv. 42-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Dusty Bowl Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Giant's Cap Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
X · Y
- Friend Safari Grass or cave Lv. 30 33%
- Route 17 Grass or cave Lv. 38-39 30%
Platinum
- Acuity Lakefront Grass or cave Lv. 32-35 26%
- Route 216 Grass or cave Lv. 32-35 26%
- Lake Acuity Grass or cave Lv. 38-41 21%
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 32-35 20%
- Mt. Coronet Grass or cave Lv. 36 20%
Diamond · Pearl
- Acuity Lakefront Grass or cave Lv. 34-35 25%
- Route 216 Grass or cave Lv. 32-33 20%
- Route 217 Grass or cave Lv. 34-35 20%
- Mt. Coronet Grass or cave Lv. 38 20%
Moves Snover learns
49 movesLevel up · 12
TM · 36
TM001Take Down⚔TM005Mud-Slap✦TM007Protect◆TM011Water Pulse✦TM020Trailblaze⚔TM022Chilling Water✦TM025Facade⚔TM033Magical Leaf✦TM034Icy Wind✦TM046Avalanche⚔TM047Endure◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM052Snowscape◆TM056Bullet Seed⚔TM066Body Slam⚔TM069Ice Punch⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM071Seed Bomb⚔TM081Grass Knot✦TM085Rest◆TM088Swords Dance◆TM103Substitute◆TM111Giga Drain✦TM119Energy Ball✦TM124Ice Spinner⚔TM130Helping Hand◆TM135Ice Beam✦TM143Blizzard✦TM159Leaf Storm✦TM168Solar Beam✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM187Icicle Spear⚔TM193Weather Ball✦TM194Grassy Glide⚔TM204Double-Edge⚔TM224Curse◆