Snorunt (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Snorunt (disambiguation).

Snorunt ユキワラシ Yukiwarashi #361
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type  Ice   Ice   Ice   Ice   Ice   Ice	Species Snow Hat Pokémon
Abilities Inner Focus or Ice Body Ice Body Moody Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #171 Sinnoh #206Pt Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-174 Almia R-213 Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7m Metric 2'04"/0.7m 0.0m	Weight 37.0lbs Imperial 16.8kg Metric 37.0lbs/16.8kg 0.0kg
Dex color Gray	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 190 24.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Fairy and Mineral groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 74 Battle Exp.: 741*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Snorunt (Japanese: ユキワラシ Yukiwarashi) is an Ice-type Pokémon.

It evolves into either Glalie starting at level 42 or, if female, Froslass when exposed to a Dawn Stone.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Ash's Snorunt 2.1.2 Other 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 5.1.1 Trophy Information 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Held items 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.6.5 Special moves 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 External links

Biology

Physiology

Snorunt is a small, black Pokémon with an egg-shaped body, round fingerless hands and toeless feet. Snorunt's body is covered with a yellow-orange cone-shaped cloak. The back of the cloak has three orange rhombus-shaped spots on it.

Gender differences

There are no physical differences; however, female Snorunt are able to evolve into Froslass when exposed to radiation from a Dawn Stone.

Special abilities

Snorunt is capable of several Ice-type moves, such as Ice Beam and Avalanche. Snorunt is one of the five Pokémon that can have the Ice Body ability. Snorunt apparently has powerful jaws, since it can learn Crunch and Ice Fang.

Behavior

They usually move about in small groups of about five or so.

Habitat

Snorunt live in icy caverns, but they're quite hard to find.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Snorunt's diet mainly consists of snow and ice; however, they are sometimes found with the Babiri Berry in their possession.

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Snorunt

Snorunt first appeared in Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt!. This Snow Hat Pokémon stole Ash's badges, and so he chased after it. Ash eventually gained Snorunt's trust and it joined his team. After learning Ice Beam by practicing extensively, Ash's Snorunt evolved into Glalie.

Other

A Snorunt appeared in The Drifting Snorunt, along with its evolved forms, Glalie and Froslass, where it was almost captured by a hunter.

Minor appearances

A Snorunt made a cameo appearance in Camping It Up! where it was one of the Pokémon trained by the students of the Pokémon Summer Academy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG108 Snorunt Ash's Pokédex Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. Snorunt primarily inhabits very snowy regions. It has long been said that any home visited by a Snorunt will be blessed with good fortune. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP116 Snorunt Dawn's Pokédex Snorunt, the Snow Hat Pokémon. Snorunt is said to bring great wealth to any home that it lives in. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Snorunt is one of the Pokémon owned by the Hoenn Elite Four Glacia along with its evolution, unlike only Spheal being shown in her possession instead of its evolutions. It is not seen in battle.

In the TCG

Main article: Snorunt (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Snorunt appears on the Ice Terrain, and also as a trophy.

Trophy Information

"A Snow Hat Pokémon. It usually moves about in groups of around five. According to folklore, "Snorunt seen at night herald deep snow the next day," and "homes in which Snorunt reside are sure to prosper." In reality, however, the truth behind Snorunt tales lies in mystery. Male Snorunt evolve into Glalie, while females given a Dawn Stone evolve into Froslass."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby Snorunt live in regions with heavy snowfall. In seasons without snow, such as spring and summer, this Pokémon steals away to live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites deep in caverns. Sapphire Snorunt survives by eating only snow and ice. Old folklore claims that a house visited by this Pokémon is sure to prosper for many generations to come. Emerald They tend to move about in groups of around five Snorunt. In snowy regions, it is said that when they are seen late at night, snowfall will arrive by morning. FireRed LeafGreen It is said that a home visited by a Snorunt will prosper. It can withstand cold of minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there. Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. HeartGold SoulSilver It's said that if they are seen at midnight, they'll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Few Shoal Cave (Low Tide) Emerald Few Shoal Cave (Low Tide) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Shadow Pokémon Lab (Shadow) Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront (Poké Radar) Platinum Uncommon Route 216, Route 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake AcuityNight HeartGold SoulSilver None Transfer from Pokéwalker Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Icy Mountain Rd. Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 8 Secret Storage 15 Endless Level 52 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Frosty Forest (8F-9F) Mt. Faraway (1F-11F) Joyous Tower (50F-57F) Oddity Cave (B14-B15)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Blizzard Island (1F-20F) Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Glacier: Frozen Tundra

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Babiri Berry (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50	110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp.Atk: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp.Def: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 50	49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 300   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Powder Snow	Ice	Special	40	100%	25
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
4	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
10	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
13	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
19	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
22	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
28	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
31	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
37	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100%	30
40	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—%	10
46	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Snorunt obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snorunt Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snorunt Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM79	Frost Breath	Ice	Special	40	90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snorunt Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snorunt Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100%	10
	Bide	Normal	Physical	—	—%	10
	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Hex	Ghost	Special	50	100%	10
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
	Spikes*	Ground	Status	—	—%	20
	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Snorunt in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Snorunt in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snorunt Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snorunt Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Snorunt can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Snorunt cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Snorunt Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Snorunt Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 20+	Purified moves
Shadow Shed	Shadow		Sing	Normal
Shadow Wave	Shadow		Water Pulse	Water
--			Bite	Dark
--			Icy Wind	Ice

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Hatch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.5% Friend Area: Frigid Cavern Phrases 51%-100% HP Did you know? You can grow rich by being with me. 26%-50% HP Oh, please! My health is half gone already? 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I can take cold, but not this... Level up I leveled up! I wonder if you'll get richer? Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! I wonder if you'll get richer?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ice  Poké Assist: ( Ice ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 25 Max. exp.: 45 Browser entry   Snorunt tosses ice rings that can shatter small Rocks.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Ice  Poké Assist: ( Ice ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It blows powdered snow and hunks of ice from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Snorunt  Ice	Level 42 →	First evolution Glalie  Ice
	Dawn Stone (female) →	First evolution Froslass  Ice  Ghost

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Snorunt images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• As of Generation V, Snorunt and its evolutions' egg group (Fairy and Mineral) are unique.
• Snorunt's Platinum Pokédex entry seems to reference the Koro-pok-guru, a race of small people in Ainu folklore. They are said to live under the leaves of plants in harmony. The Ainu live in Hokkaido, the very place in Japan in which Sinnoh is based on.

Origin

Snorunt is based on a "Yukinko", a Japanese sprite said to emerge when it snows, according to folk tales, as well as the zashiki warashi, a spiritual creature found in the folklore of Iwate Prefecture. It also seems to be a stylized version of a person wearing a yuki mino, a traditional Japanese winter costume worn long ago by many people in the snowy parts of Japan consisting of a conical snow-cloak made of straw. Generally, Yukinko are depicted as small elf-like creatures wearing yuki mino.

Name origin

Snorunt's name is a combination of snow and runt, referring to a small animal. Yukiwarashi possibly is a combination of 雪 yuki, snow, and 座敷童子 zashiki warashi, a spiritual creature found in the folklore of Iwate Prefecture.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Schneppke From Schnee and Steppke. French Stalgamin From stalagmite and gamin. A pun on sale gamin. Korean 눈꼬마 Nunkkoma Chinese 雪童子 Xuě Tóng Zǐ From its Japanese name. 童子 may also be derived from 座敷童子 zashiki warashi. Literally "Snow boy/lad".

Related articles

• Ash's Snorunt

External links

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