Competitive Information for Abomasnow [X/Y]

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Competitive Pokemon X/Y Movesets and Strategies for Abomasnow

Base Stats for Abomasnow

Grass / Ice

Abilities:
,

Evolutions / Family:
Snover
Abomasnow
Abomasnow-Mega

Weakness Chart for Grass/Ice-type:

Bug

Dark

Dragon

Electric

Fairy

Fighting

Fire

Flying

Ghost

0.5x

Grass

Ground

Ice

Normal

Poison

Psychic

Rock

Steel

Water

0.5x

¼x

½x

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Movesets for Singles

What is a good competitive moveset for Abomasnow? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the X/Y generation metagame.

Abomasnow is a sensational Grass and Ice-typed Pokemon. It's super common to find yourself dealing with Abomasnow when battling in the 6th generation meta. Abomasnow is weak to Bug, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks.

Species: Abomasnow
Item: Icy Rock / Occa Berry
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Outrage
- Double-Edge
- Ice Punch

Physical Sweeper Abomasnow (Snow Warning)

Abomasnow is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Abomasnow's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Abomasnow is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all ice attacks while the Hail remains active.

♦ Wood Hammer is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Abomasnow afterwards).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).

Species: Abomasnow
Item: Icy Rock / Occa Berry
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Blizzard / Ice Beam
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Shadow Ball
- Hyper Beam

Special Sweeper Abomasnow (Snow Warning)

Abomasnow is an awesome Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Abomasnow's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Abomasnow is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all ice attacks while the Hail remains active.

♦ Blizzard is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze foes. can't miss in hail).
♦ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Abomasnow recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Abomasnow cannot move next turn).

Species: Abomasnow
Item: Choice Band
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Hasty (+Spe, -Def)
EVs: 16 Hp / 252 Def / 240 SpA
Moveset:
- Ice Shard
- Energy Ball
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam / Avalanche

Abomasnow Special Tank (Choice Band)

Abomasnow is an astounding Special Tank. It is meant to take a nice amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Choice Band will increase the damage of Abomasnow's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Abomasnow is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all ice attacks while the Hail remains active.

♦ Ice Shard is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ice-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Abomasnow is damaged by the target).

Species: Abomasnow
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 250 Hp / 133 Def / 125 SpA
Moveset:
- Grass Knot
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Blizzard

Abomasnow Physical Wall (Subseed)

Abomasnow is an interesting Physical Wall. It's meant to take a decent amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Abomasnow last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Abomasnow is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all ice attacks while the Hail remains active.

♦ Grass Knot is a special STAB-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Abomasnow takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
♦ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Abomasnow every turn).
♦ Blizzard is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze foes. can't miss in hail).

Species: Abomasnow
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Bashful
EVs: 236 Atk / 164 SpA / 108 Spe
Moveset:
- Frost Breath
- Bulldoze
- Giga Drain
- Earthquake

Abomasnow Mixed Sweeper (Mixed Attacker)

Abomasnow is a pretty decent Mixed Sweeper. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Abomasnow last longer regaining it's it's health points every turn. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Abomasnow is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all ice attacks while the Hail remains active.

♦ Frost Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (always results in a critical hit).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent pkmn speed by 1 stage).
♦ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Abomasnow recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon; Note: Earthquake does double damage on Pokemon using dig).

Movesets for Doubles

What is a good doubles moveset for Abomasnow? These builds have been optimized for X/Y Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the X/Y generation metagame.

Species: Abomasnow
Item: Icy Rock / Occa Berry
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Wood Hammer / Razor Leaf
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Outrage

Doubles Physical Sweeper Abomasnow (Snow Warning)

Abomasnow is pretty popular Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Abomasnow's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Abomasnow is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all ice attacks while the Hail remains active.

♦ Wood Hammer is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon; Note: Earthquake does double damage on Pokemon using dig).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Abomasnow afterwards).

Species: Abomasnow
Item: Icy Rock / Occa Berry
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Blizzard / Icy Wind
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Shadow Ball
- Hyper Beam

Doubles Special Sweeper Abomasnow (Snow Warning)

Abomasnow is an astounding Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Abomasnow's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Snow Warning changes the weather to Hail when Abomasnow is sent out onto the field. This help boosts all ice attacks while the Hail remains active.

♦ Blizzard is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze foes. can't miss in hail).
♦ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Abomasnow recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Abomasnow cannot move next turn).

Movepool

Wondering what moves can Abomasnow learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.

Cat

Type

Movename

Damage

Accuracy

Effect

Blizzard

110

70%

10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in hail.

Energy Ball

100%

10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.

Focus Blast

120

70%

10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.

Frost Breath

90%

Always results in a critical hit.

Giga Drain

100%

User recovers 50% of the damage dealt.

Grass Knot

100%

More power the heavier the target.

Hyper Beam

150

90%

User cannot move next turn.

Ice Beam

100%

10% chance to freeze the target.

Icy Wind

95%

100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.

Magical Leaf

This move does not check accuracy.

Mud-Slap

100%

100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.

Powder Snow

100%

10% chance to freeze the foe(s).

Round

100%

Power doubles if others used Round this turn.

Shadow Ball

100%

20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.

Sheer Cold

30%

OHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.

Snore

100%

User must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.

Solar Beam

120

100%

Charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.

Water Pulse

100%

20% chance to confuse the target.

Avalanche

100%

Power doubles if user is damaged by the target.

Brick Break

100%

Destroys screens, unless the target is immune.

Bulldoze

100%

100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.

Bullet Seed

100%

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

Double-Edge

120

100%

Has 33% recoil.

Earthquake

100

100%

Hits adjacent Pokemon. Double damage on Dig.

Facade

100%

Power doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.

Fling

100%

Flings the user's item at the target. Power varies.

Focus Punch

150

100%

Fails if the user takes damage before it hits.

Frustration

100%

Max 102 power at minimum Happiness.

Giga Impact

150

90%

User cannot move next turn.

Headbutt

100%

30% chance to flinch the target.

Ice Punch

100%

10% chance to freeze the target.

Ice Shard

100%

Usually goes first.

Iron Tail

100

75%

30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.

Natural Gift

100%

Power and type depends on the user's Berry.

Outrage

120

100%

Lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.

Razor Leaf

95%

High critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.

Return

100%

Max 102 power at maximum Happiness.

Rock Climb

85%

20% chance to confuse the target.

Rock Slide

90%

30% chance to flinch the foe(s).

Rock Smash

100%

50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.

Rock Tomb

95%

100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.

Secret Power

100%

Effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)

Seed Bomb

100%

No additional effect.

Skull Bash

130

100%

Raises user's Defense by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.

Stomp

100%

30% chance to flinch the target.

Strength

100%

No additional effect.

Wood Hammer

120

100%

Has 33% recoil.

Attract

100%

A target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.

Block

Prevents the target from switching out.

Captivate

100%

Lowers the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 2 if opposite gender.

Confide

Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1.

Double Team

Raises the user's evasiveness by 1.

Endure

User survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.

Flash

100%

Lowers the target's accuracy by 1.

Grass Whistle

55%

Causes the target to fall asleep.

Growth

Raises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.

Hail

For 5 turns, hail crashes down.

Ingrain

Traps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.

Leech Seed

90%

1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.

Leer

100%

Lowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.

Light Screen

For 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.

Mist

For 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.

Protect

Prevents moves from affecting the user this turn.

Rain Dance

For 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.

Rest

User sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.

Role Play

User replaces its Ability with the target's.

Safeguard

For 5 turns, protects user's party from status.

Sleep Talk

User must be asleep. Uses another known move.

Substitute

User takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.

Swagger

90%

Raises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.

Swords Dance

Raises the user's Attack by 2.

Synthesis

Heals the user by a weather-dependent amount.

Toxic

90%

Badly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.

Worry Seed

100%

The target's Ability becomes Insomnia.

Combo List

These are a list of several common move combinations Abomasnow can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Abomasnow

Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Substitute + Leech Seed
Ability: Snow Warning + Move: Blizzard
Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Ice Shard
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break

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