Type matchups
Damage Frosmoth takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice/Bug type, Frosmoth has 4 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Ice/Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 475
Frosmoth has a base stat total of 475, higher than 51% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (125) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 60 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Frosmoth can have the abilities Shield Dust and Ice Scales.
How to beat Frosmoth
The best way to beat Frosmoth is with Rock and Fire moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying and Steel moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Grass and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Ice and Bug moves. Volcanion hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Ice and Bug moves. Entei hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Ice and Bug moves.
Evolution
Frosmoth is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Snom → Frosmoth), evolving from Snom.
Best counters to Frosmoth
Other Ice/Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Frosmoth weak to?
As an Ice/Bug type, Frosmoth takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Fire (4×), Flying and Steel moves.
What is Frosmoth resistant to?
Frosmoth resists Ground, Grass and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Frosmoth?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Volcanion and Entei, which hit Frosmoth with super-effective attacks.