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Best Ice Attackers — Pokemon GO

Top 30 Ice-type raid attackers ranked by DPS with best movesets and tier rankings.

Super effective vs: Dragon type Dragon Flying type Flying Grass type Grass Ground type Ground

The Ice-type attacker tier list ranks the top 30 Pokemon by raid DPS in 2026. Use Ice-type attackers against Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground-type raid bosses. Shadow Pokemon deal 20% more damage, while Mega evolutions boost the entire raid team.

Rankings are calculated by simulating every possible fast and charged move combination for each Pokemon at level 40 against a generic Tier 5 raid boss. We measure DPS (Damage Per Second), TDO (Total Damage Output before fainting), and eDPS (a composite metric that balances raw damage with survivability). The final ranking weighs type-specific DPS at 70% and overall DPS at 30%, so Pokemon with strong same-type moves are prioritized while off-type coverage is still rewarded.

How We Calculate Raid DPS Rankings

Our raid attacker rankings simulate actual battle performance using Pokemon GO's damage formula. Here's how each metric is computed:

DPS — Damage Per Second

Calculated using the Pokemon GO damage formula: floor(0.5 × Power × Atk/Def × STAB) + 1. We simulate a full attack cycle (enough fast moves to charge one charged move) and divide total damage by cycle time. Higher DPS means faster raid clears.

TDO — Total Damage Output

Total damage dealt before fainting, calculated as DPS × Time Alive. Survival time is based on the Pokemon's effective HP and the boss's estimated damage output. TDO rewards bulky Pokemon that stay in the fight longer and need fewer revives.

eDPS — Effective DPS

A composite metric: (DPS³ × TDO)0.25. This balances raw speed with durability — a glass cannon with sky-high DPS but terrible TDO gets penalized, while a tanky attacker that's too slow also won't rank well. eDPS identifies the best all-round raiders.

STAB & Move Selection

Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) adds a 1.2× multiplier when a move's type matches the Pokemon's type. At least one move must be Ice-type to qualify. We test every fast + charged combination and select the one with the highest ranking score.

Shadow & Mega Variants

Shadow Pokemon receive a 20% Attack boost with a ~17% Defense penalty, making them high-DPS glass cannons. Mega Pokemon are evaluated with their boosted base stats. Both variants are ranked alongside regular forms so you can compare them directly.

Tier Assignment

Pokemon are placed into tiers based on how their DPS compares to the #1 attacker:

S-Tier: Top 5% or Top 3 A-Tier: Top 15% or Top 8 B-Tier: Top 25% or Top 15 C-Tier: Top 35% or Top 22 D-Tier: Remaining

All simulations use level 40 stats (CPM 0.7903) against a generic Tier 5 raid boss with 160 effective Defense. Rankings are recalculated daily to reflect the latest move updates and balance changes.

S

S-Tier — Best in Class

3 Pokemon

1 Kyurem (Black)
Kyurem (Black)
18.063 DPS 464.81 TDO
F Dragon Tail C Blizzard
2 Primal Kyogre
Primal Kyogre Mega
17.810 DPS 408.43 TDO
F Waterfall C Avalanche
3 Kyurem (White)
Kyurem (White)
17.143 DPS 441.14 TDO
F Ice Fang C Blizzard
A

A-Tier — Top Picks

6 Pokemon

4 Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Mewtwo Shadow
16.667 DPS 375.56 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Ice Beam
5 Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) Shadow
16.571 DPS 406.55 TDO
F Ice Fang C Avalanche
6 Shadow Kyogre
Shadow Kyogre Shadow
16.476 DPS 355.89 TDO
F Waterfall C Avalanche
7 Kyurem
Kyurem
16.133 DPS 415.16 TDO
F Dragon Breath C Glaciate
8 Shadow Weavile
Shadow Weavile Shadow
15.867 DPS 285.60 TDO
F Ice Shard C Avalanche
9 Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir Mega
15.400 DPS 273.09 TDO
F Magical Leaf C Triple Axel
B

B-Tier — Solid Options

10 Pokemon

10 Shadow Mamoswine
Shadow Mamoswine Shadow
15.231 DPS 387.88 TDO
F Powder Snow C Avalanche
11 Baxcalibur
Baxcalibur
14.095 DPS 338.29 TDO
F Ice Fang C Blizzard
12 Shadow Empoleon
Shadow Empoleon Shadow
13.923 DPS 287.74 TDO
F Metal Claw C Blizzard
13 Mega Glalie
Mega Glalie Mega
13.882 DPS 277.65 TDO
F Frost Breath C Avalanche
14 Darmanitan (Galarian standard)
Darmanitan (Galarian standard)
13.857 DPS 339.96 TDO
F Ice Fang C Avalanche
15 Kyogre
Kyogre
13.810 DPS 298.29 TDO
F Waterfall C Avalanche
16 Mega Lopunny
Mega Lopunny Mega
13.800 DPS 235.52 TDO
F Double Kick C Triple Axel
17 Mewtwo
Mewtwo
13.733 DPS 309.46 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Ice Beam
18 Zamazenta (Crowned shield)
Zamazenta (Crowned shield)
13.667 DPS 275.16 TDO
F Ice Fang C Giga Impact
19 Weavile
Weavile
13.600 DPS 244.80 TDO
F Ice Shard C Avalanche
C

C-Tier — Usable

11 Pokemon

20 Genesect (Chill)
Genesect (Chill)
13.412 DPS 244.99 TDO
F Fury Cutter C Techno Blast Chill
21 Shadow Gardevoir
Shadow Gardevoir Shadow
13.400 DPS 237.63 TDO
F Magical Leaf C Triple Axel
22 Glaceon
Glaceon
13.333 DPS 227.56 TDO
F Ice Shard C Avalanche
23 Shadow Ursaluna
Shadow Ursaluna Shadow
13.091 DPS 380.51 TDO
F Tackle C Ice Punch
24 Shadow Annihilape
Shadow Annihilape Shadow
12.833 DPS 326.82 TDO
F Counter C Ice Punch
25 Shadow Hippowdon
Shadow Hippowdon Shadow
12.818 DPS 321.31 TDO
F Ice Fang C Earthquake
26 Mega Abomasnow
Mega Abomasnow Mega
12.800 DPS 278.19 TDO
F Powder Snow C Blizzard
27 Mamoswine
Mamoswine
12.769 DPS 325.19 TDO
F Powder Snow C Avalanche
28 Shadow Samurott
Shadow Samurott Shadow
12.737 DPS 288.70 TDO
F Fury Cutter C Blizzard
29 Shadow Electivire
Shadow Electivire Shadow
12.667 DPS 241.51 TDO
F Thunder Shock C Ice Punch
30 Shadow Aurorus
Shadow Aurorus Shadow
12.545 DPS 349.60 TDO
F Frost Breath C Weather Ball Ice

Ice Type in Pokemon GO — Overview

Ice-type Pokemon GO has the smallest released roster of any major attacking type, but punches well above its weight thanks to a handful of elite raiders. Ice attackers handle Dragon, Flying, Grass, and Ground — including the entire Dragon-type top tier (Salamence, Garchomp, Dragonite, Hydreigon, Goodra) — making Ice a non-negotiable raid type. Galarian Darmanitan, Mamoswine, Mega Glalie, and Black Kyurem (when released) sit at the top of the Ice DPS rankings. Signature moves include Avalanche, Ice Beam, Blizzard, Icicle Spear, and Triple Axel (a CD-exclusive). Ice types are weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel — a tough quad-weakness profile that limits their defensive usefulness.

Top Ice Attackers Explained

The top Ice attackers are Galarian Darmanitan, Mega Glalie, Mamoswine, Mega Abomasnow, and Shadow Mamoswine. Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche has the highest Ice DPS in the game thanks to its 263 Attack stat and pure Ice typing. Mega Glalie with Frost Breath and Avalanche tops the Mega tier. Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche remains the most reliable budget Ice attacker, doubling as a Ground attacker thanks to STAB on Bulldoze. Shadow Weavile, Shadow Mamoswine, and Shadow Articuno round out the Shadow tier. Glaceon (with Frost Breath) and Cloyster are mid-tier picks.

Ice Attackers in PvP & GO Battle League

Ice types are situational PvP picks. Walrein (Ice/Water) with Powder Snow and Earthquake is a top Ultra League pick thanks to its bulk and double-flip threat against Dragons and Grounds. Cloyster (Ice/Water) with Frost Breath and Avalanche is another reliable defender. Glaceon, Mamoswine, and Galarian Darmanitan see Great League cup formats. In Master League, Ice is rare due to its frailty, but Galarian Darmanitan flexes against Dragon-heavy lineups. Frosmoth (Ice/Bug) and Avalugg (Ice/Rock for Hisui) bring niche typings to specialty cups. Crabominable (Fighting/Ice) is a Hisui-style flex pick.

Matchups, Weaknesses & When to Field Ice Attackers

Ice attackers shine against Dragon (Garchomp, Salamence, Dragonite, Rayquaza, Palkia), Flying (Mega Pidgeot, Yveltal, Mega Charizard Y), Grass (Tangrowth, Mega Sceptile), and Ground (Garchomp, Excadrill). However, Ice takes 1.6× damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel — and Mamoswine specifically takes 4× from Fighting due to dual Ice/Ground typing. Use Ice attackers in Snowy weather for the 1.2× boost. Avoid Ice types against Heatran (Fire/Steel resists Ice quadruple), Magnezone, Reshiram, and Shadow Lucario. Dragons under raid bosses like Rayquaza melt to a Galarian Darmanitan team in record time, even with raid heal cycles.

Community Day Picks & Notable Ice Investments

Ice Community Days have included Swinub → Mamoswine with Ancient Power, Sneasel → Weavile with Avalanche, Snover → Abomasnow with Weather Ball, Spheal → Walrein with Powder Snow rebalance, Bergmite → Avalugg, and Cubchoo → Beartic. Galarian Darmanitan debuted in 2020 and immediately took the Ice DPS crown. Galarian Mr. Mime (Ice/Psychic) was added through paid timed research. Ice Riders Calyrex and Glastrier from the Crown Tundra DLC arrived in 2025 and became top Ice options when fully invested. Mega Glalie debuted in 2023, providing the first true Mega Ice attacker that surpasses Galarian Darmanitan in shorter raid windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 ranked Ice-type attacker right now?

Based on our DPS simulations, Kyurem (Black) currently ranks first among Ice-type attackers in Pokemon GO, followed by Kyurem (Black), Primal Kyogre, Kyurem (White). The full tier list above shows every viable Ice attacker with its optimal moveset, DPS, TDO, and eDPS values.

Which raid bosses should I use Ice attackers against?

Ice-type attacks deal super-effective damage to Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground-type Pokemon, so use Ice attackers when those types appear in 5-Star, Mega, Elite, or Primal raids. Always weather-check the boss before launching the raid to maximize damage with the appropriate weather boost.

What is the best Ice-type attacker in Pokemon GO?

Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche is the best non-Mega Ice attacker thanks to its 263 Attack stat. Mega Glalie tops the Mega tier, and Mamoswine remains the best dual-typed budget option. For Shadow rosters, Shadow Mamoswine and Shadow Weavile are the top picks.

What are Ice types weak to?

Ice types take 1.6× damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Mamoswine specifically takes 4× damage from Fighting moves due to its Ice/Ground dual typing. Glaceon and Galarian Darmanitan are pure Ice, so they only take normal Ice weaknesses without the 4× multiplier.

Why is Ice good against Dragon?

Ice moves are super-effective against Dragon (1.6× damage). Combined with the fact that Dragon types like Salamence, Garchomp, and Dragonite have a secondary Flying/Ground typing that is also Ice-weak, Ice attackers like Mamoswine and Galarian Darmanitan can deal 2.56× damage on every hit, melting Dragon raid bosses in seconds.

What weather boosts Ice-type moves?

Snowy weather boosts Ice-type moves by 1.2× and increases catch CP and IV floor of wild Ice spawns. Snowy also boosts Steel, so opposing Steel raid bosses become significantly tougher during Snowy windows. Plan around Snowy days to power up Galarian Darmanitan, Mamoswine, and Glaceon.

Is Mamoswine still good in 2026?

Yes. Mamoswine remains a top-five Ice attacker thanks to its dual Ice/Ground typing, which lets it threaten Electric, Steel, Rock, Fire, and Poison raid bosses with Ground STAB Bulldoze. It is the most flexible budget Ice raider in the game and a common Community Day chase due to its strong PvP and PvE relevance.

Related

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PvP Tier Lists

Great, Ultra, and Master League rankings.