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Glaceon

Glaceon

ICE
HP
65
Atk
60
Def
110
SpA
130
SpD
95
Spe
65

Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • ROCK2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Freeze-DryICESpecial22.9%
  2. BlizzardICESpecial21.3%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus11.8%
  4. DetectFIGHTINGStatus8.5%

Best Ability / Item

Snow CloakNever-Melt IceNever-Melt Ice
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Glaceon technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Freeze-Dry

    ICESpecial70 BP

    The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.

    22.89%
  • #2

    Blizzard

    ICESpecial110 BP

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

    21.34%
  • #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.

    11.83%
  • #4

    Detect

    FIGStatus

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

    8.47%
  • #5

    Ice Shard

    ICEPhysical40 BP

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

    6.76%
  • #6

    Shadow Ball

    GHOSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    5.19%
  • #7

    Calm Mind

    PSYStatus

    The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

    4.39%
  • #8

    Yawn

    NORStatus

    The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

    3.03%
  • #9

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    2.39%
  • #10

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    1.93%
  • #11

    Other

    11.78%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    7.95%
  • #2

    Modest 25/0/2/30/0/9

    7.95%
  • #3

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

    7.14%
  • #4

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

    6.07%
  • #5

    Modest 31/0/0/32/3/0

    5.92%
  • #6

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

    4.89%
  • #7

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

    3.06%
  • #8

    Modest 32/0/0/16/18/0

    2.99%
  • #9

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

    2.85%
  • #10

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

    2.63%
  • #11

    Other

    48.55%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Snow Cloak

    Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in snow.

    81.83%
  • #2

    Ice Body

    The Pokémon gradually regains HP in snow.

    18.17%

Top Items

  • #1
    Never-Melt Ice

    Never-Melt Ice

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

    44.01%
  • #2
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Held: Increases the holder’s evasion by 1/9 (11 1/9%).

    19.12%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    10.96%
  • #4
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.

    7.18%
  • #5
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

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

    5.72%
  • #6
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

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

    4.95%
  • #7
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

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

    2.18%
  • #8
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    1.98%
  • #9
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

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

    1.91%
  • #10
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    0.52%
  • #11

    Other

    1.47%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    Froslass-MegaFroslass-Mega
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    14.72%
  • #2
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.87%
  • #3
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.80%
  • #4
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.59%
  • #5
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.06%
  • #6
    Ninetales-AlolaNinetales-Alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.97%
  • #7
    TalonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.43%
  • #8
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.15%
  • #9
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.97%
  • #10
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.51%
  • #11

    Other

    41.93%

Teams with Glaceon

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Froslass MegaGlaceonNinetales-AlolaKingambitCamerupt MegaFarigiraf
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LiepardRotom-MowFloette-EternalChandelure MegaGlaceonSlowking
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GlaceonSylveonGardevoir MegaFroslass MegaClefablePrimarina
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Froslass MegaGlaceonTalonflameSneaslerKingambitGarchomp
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Froslass MegaGlaceonSneaslerKingambitGarchompTalonflame
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Glaceon in the current VGC format?

**To use Glaceon effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Ice type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Glaceon 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 Glaceon fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Snow Cloak, Never-Melt Ice and Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0. Its frequent moves include Freeze-Dry, Blizzard, Protect, Detect, Ice Shard, and Shadow Ball. 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, Glaceon has important weaknesses to fighting 2x, fire 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 Froslass-Mega, Incineroar, Sneasler, Garchomp, and Kingambit appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Glaceon in VGC

What is the best moveset for Glaceon?

The best moveset for Glaceon in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Freeze-Dry, Blizzard, Protect, Detect.

How to counter Glaceon in Champions?

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

What is the best item for Glaceon?

The best item for Glaceon is typically Never-Melt Ice, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Glaceon 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