Competitive Information for Froslass [Sword/Shield]
Ice / Ghost
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is hit by an attack, there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
If Hail is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Hail.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Froslass? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Froslass, an awesome Pokémon with Ice and Ghost attributes! It's a sight to see Froslass out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks. Delve into Froslass's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Focus Sash / Light Clay
Ability: Cursed Body
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Poltergeist
- Ally Switch
- Leer
- Taunt
Froslass proves to be an incredible Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Froslass from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Cursed Body, if Froslass is hit by an attack there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled. With a Light Clay equipped to it, Froslass's use of aurora veil, light screen, or reflect lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Ally Switch is a status move (your Froslass swaps positions with its ally).
◆ Leer is a status move (lowers the foes defense by 1 stage).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
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Item: Focus Sash / Light Clay
Ability: Cursed Body
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Frost Breath / Icy Wind
- Ally Switch
- Leer
- Taunt
Froslass excels as a dazzling Special Sweeper during single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Froslass from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Cursed Body, if Froslass is hit by an attack there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled. With a Light Clay equipped to it, Froslass's use of aurora veil, light screen, or reflect lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ally Switch is a status move (your Froslass swaps positions with its ally).
◆ Leer is a status move (lowers the foes defense by 1 stage).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Snow Cloak
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Poltergeist / Astonish
- Triple Axel / Icicle Crash
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Crunch / Sucker Punch
Froslass makes an a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Froslass from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Froslass's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Snow Cloak, if hail is active Froslass's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to hail.
◆ Astonish is a physical STAB-boosted 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Triple Axel is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
◆ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Snow Cloak
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Weather Ball / Ice Beam
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
Froslass thrives as an interesting Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Froslass from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Froslass's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Snow Cloak, if hail is active Froslass's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to hail.
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Wide Lens
Ability: Cursed Body
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Frost Breath
- Taunt
- Destiny Bond
- Thunder Wave
When it comes to single battles, Froslass shines as a superb Support. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Froslass's moves. With Cursed Body, if Froslass is hit by an attack there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled. This set is designed to trigger Anger Point in team member's during Double Battles.
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Froslass, it also faints).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Cursed Body
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Taunt
- Destiny Bond
- Spikes / Protect
- Ice Beam / Shadow Ball
Froslass thrives as a wonderful Support perfect for single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Froslass from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Cursed Body, if Froslass is hit by an attack there is a 30% chance that move gets disabled.
◆ Destiny Bond is a status move (if an opponent knocks out your Froslass, it also faints).
◆ Spikes is a status move (hurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers).
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Froslass? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Band
Ability: Snow Cloak
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Poltergeist / Astonish
- Triple Axel / Icicle Crash
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Crunch / Sucker Punch
Froslass thrives as a stupendous Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Froslass from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Band will increase the damage of Froslass's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Snow Cloak, if hail is active Froslass's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to hail.
◆ Astonish is a physical STAB-boosted 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Triple Axel is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
◆ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Snow Cloak
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Weather Ball
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
For double battles, Froslass is a high-quality Special Sweeper. It attempts to crush rivals using formidable special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Froslass from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Froslass's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Snow Cloak, if hail is active Froslass's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to hail.
◆ Weather Ball is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (power doubles and type varies in each weather).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Froslass can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Froslass.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Froslass can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Froslass
- Moves: Mimic + Imprison
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Protect, Ice Shard, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Most notable and possible best moves for Froslass
- Ally Switch
- Blizzard
- Destiny Bond
- Frost Breath
- Ice Beam
- Ice Punch
- Ice Shard
- Icy Wind
- Leer
- Light Screen
- Poltergeist
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Triple Axel
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Froslass in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 252/0/4/0/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Optimize Froslass's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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