Snom
Ice/Bug-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Frosmoth for 400 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Bug Buzz
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Snom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 237
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Eggs
- 5 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 302 CP
Snom moves
2 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | 15 | 1.0s | 6 | 15 |
| Struggle Bug Best STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow | Ice | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Snom is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Snom
How to get Snom
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 5 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 457 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 494 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 276 | 309 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 344 | 385 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 276 | 309 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 209 | 234 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 276 | 309 |
Is Snom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Snom has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (59 Defense / 102 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 23 |
| Lv 3 | 39 |
| Lv 4 | 55 |
| Lv 5 | 71 |
| Lv 6 | 87 |
| Lv 7 | 103 |
| Lv 8 | 119 |
| Lv 9 | 135 |
| Lv 10 | 151 |
| Lv 11 | 166 |
| Lv 12 | 181 |
| Lv 13 | 196 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 211 |
| Lv 15 | 226 |
| Lv 16 | 241 |
| Lv 17 | 256 |
| Lv 18 | 271 |
| Lv 19 | 287 |
| Lv 20 | 302 |
| Lv 21 | 317 |
| Lv 22 | 332 |
| Lv 23 | 347 |
| Lv 24 | 362 |
| Lv 25 | 377 |
| Lv 26 | 392 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 407 |
| Lv 28 | 423 |
| Lv 29 | 438 |
| Lv 30 | 453 |
| Lv 31 | 460 |
| Lv 32 | 468 |
| Lv 33 | 475 |
| Lv 34 | 483 |
| Lv 35 | 491 |
| Lv 36 | 498 |
| Lv 37 | 506 |
| Lv 38 | 513 |
| Lv 39 | 521 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 528 |
| Lv 41 | 535 |
| Lv 42 | 542 |
| Lv 43 | 549 |
| Lv 44 | 555 |
| Lv 45 | 562 |
| Lv 46 | 569 |
| Lv 47 | 576 |
| Lv 48 | 583 |
| Lv 49 | 590 |
| Lv 50 | 597 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0872
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 3.80 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0872_POKEMON_SNOM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Snom in Pokemon GO?
Snom's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Snom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Snom takes super effective damage from Fire, Rock, Flying, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Fire, Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Ice, so avoid those types against it.
What is Snom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Snom reaches 597 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 528 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Snom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Snom shows 302 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 377 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Snom in Pokemon GO?
Snom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 5 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Snom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Snom is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.