MetaVGC logo
MetaVGC
HomeWorlds 2026Team BuilderDamage calcTeam FinderForum
MetaVGC logo
MetaVGC
MetaVGC

Loading Pokemon details

Abomasnow VGC Builds & Stats

  1. Home
  2. Teams
  3. Abomasnow
Abomasnow

Abomasnow

GRASSICE
HP
90
Atk
92
Def
75
SpA
92
SpD
85
Spe
60
Forms / Variants
Abomasnow MegaAbomasnow Mega

Weaknesses

  • FIRE4x
  • BUG2x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • FLYING2x
  • POISON2x
  • ROCK2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. BlizzardICESpecial22.4%
  2. Aurora VeilICEStatus14.7%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus14.6%
  4. Giga DrainGRASSSpecial10.2%

Best Ability / Item

Snow WarningLight ClayLight Clay
Build Abomasnow in Team BuilderView all Abomasnow teams

Abomasnow technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Blizzard

    ICESpecial110 BP

    A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

    22.36%
  • #2

    Aurora Veil

    ICEStatus

    This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only when it is snowing.

    14.74%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    14.59%
  • #4

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    10.18%
  • #5

    Energy Ball

    GRASpecial90 BP

    The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    8.51%
  • #6

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    7.90%
  • #7

    Ice Shard

    ICEPhysical40 BP

    The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

    5.91%
  • #8

    Frost Breath

    ICESpecial60 BP

    The user attacks by blowing its cold breath on the target. This move always lands a critical hit.

    3.07%
  • #9

    Leaf Storm

    GRASpecial130 BP

    The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    2.72%
  • #10

    Sheer Cold

    ICESpecial

    The target faints instantly. This move is less likely to hit the target if used by Pokémon other than Ice types.

    2.18%
  • #11

    Other

    7.84%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0

    16.08%
  • #2

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    14.52%
  • #3

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    6.67%
  • #4

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    5.64%
  • #5

    Modest 18/0/1/32/0/15

    4.08%
  • #6

    Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

    3.96%
  • #7

    Calm 32/0/0/2/32/0

    3.87%
  • #8

    Bold 32/0/32/2/0/0

    3.44%
  • #9

    Modest 7/0/0/32/0/27

    2.27%
  • #10

    Quiet 20/0/14/32/0/0

    1.98%
  • #11

    Other

    37.49%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Snow Warning

    The Pokémon makes it snow when it enters a battle.

    96.75%
  • #2

    Soundproof

    Soundproofing gives the Pokémon full immunity to all sound-based moves.

    3.25%

Top Items

  • #1
    Light Clay

    Light Clay

    Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.

    20.31%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    18.68%
  • #3
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    13.07%
  • #4
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.

    9.30%
  • #5
    Never-Melt Ice

    Never-Melt Ice

    Held: Ice-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    8.30%
  • #6
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    6.42%
  • #7
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    6.37%
  • #8
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.

    2.61%
  • #9
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.

    2.54%
  • #10
    Coba Berry

    Coba Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Flying-type attack to halve the damage.

    2.19%
  • #11

    Other

    10.21%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    11.00%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.28%
  • #3
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.18%
  • #4
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.50%
  • #5
    Crabominable-MegaCrabominable-Mega
    FIGICE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.91%
  • #6
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.51%
  • #7
    CeruledgeCeruledge
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.05%
  • #8
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.40%
  • #9
    Kommo-oKommo-o
    DRAFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    2.34%
  • #10
    Blastoise-MegaBlastoise-Mega
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    2.28%
  • #11

    Other

    56.55%

Teams with Abomasnow

AromatisseAbomasnowAmpharos MegaDecidueye-HisuiCofagrigusAppletun
See details
AzumarillFarigirafCamerupt MegaAbomasnowMausholdKingambit
See details
Charizard Mega XChimechoOverqwilAbomasnowMeowsticSableye
See details
ScizorCofagrigusIncineroarHattereneBlastoise MegaAbomasnow
See details
Gardevoir MegaDrampaAbomasnowCorviknightConkeldurrHeracross
See details
MamoswineVanilluxeAbomasnowBearticGlaceonFroslass Mega
See details
BasculegionFarigirafSneaslerHattereneAbomasnowCamerupt Mega
See details
BasculegionFarigirafSneaslerHattereneAbomasnowCamerupt Mega
See details
AbomasnowSneaslerHattereneFarigirafBasculegionCamerupt Mega
See details
Camerupt MegaAbomasnowSneaslerBasculegionFarigirafHatterene
See details
Meta Discussion

What do you think of Abomasnow in the current meta?

Join competitive metagame discussions, recommended builds, ideal partners, and counters for Abomasnow on the MetaVGC forum.

View discussion on the forum

How to use Abomasnow in the current VGC format?

**To use Abomasnow effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Grass/Ice type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Abomasnow appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Abomasnow fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Snow Warning, Light Clay and Quiet 32/2/0/32/0/0. Its frequent moves include Blizzard, Aurora Veil, Protect, Giga Drain, Energy Ball, and Earth Power. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Abomasnow has important weaknesses to fire 4x, bug 2x, fighting 2x, flying 2x, poison 2x, rock 2x, steel 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Farigiraf, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Gholdengo, and Crabominable-Mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Abomasnow. Open the Abomasnow teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Abomasnow with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abomasnow in VGC

What is the best moveset for Abomasnow?

The best moveset for Abomasnow in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Blizzard, Aurora Veil, Protect, Giga Drain.

How to counter Abomasnow in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Abomasnow can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 4x, bug 2x, fighting 2x, flying 2x, poison 2x, rock 2x, steel 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Abomasnow?

The best item for Abomasnow is typically Light Clay, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Abomasnow come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon