Type matchups
Damage Snom takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice/Bug type, Snom 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
- 30
- Attack
- 25
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 30
- Speed
- 20
- Total
- 185
Snom has a base stat total of 185, higher than 0% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (45) well above Attack (25), it works best as a special attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 30 HP, 35 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail.
Snom can have the abilities Shield Dust and Ice Scales.
How to beat Snom
The best way to beat Snom 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
Snom is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Snom → Frosmoth) and evolves into Frosmoth.
Best counters to Snom
Other Ice/Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Snom weak to?
As an Ice/Bug type, Snom takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Fire (4×), Flying and Steel moves.
What is Snom resistant to?
Snom resists Ground, Grass and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Snom?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Volcanion and Entei, which hit Snom with super-effective attacks.