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Snover

Max CP
1,311
Best
Leafage
Stomp
Sunny Snow

Snover is a Grass/Ice-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#459, Generation 4). With a max CP of 1,311 and base stats of 115/105/155 (Atk/Def/Sta), Snover has a total stat product of 375.

Snover is weak to Fire, Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves (double weak to Fire). It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks. Snover is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.

Stats

Max CP
1,311
Lv.40: 1,159 Lv.50: 1,311
Attack 115
Defense 105
Stamina 155
Total 375
Buddy 3.0 km Gen 4 · Sinnoh 2nd Move: 50,000 Dust · 50 Candy

Moves

Fast Moves

Ice
Ice Shard STAB
10
DPS
10.0 PWR 10 EN 1.0s DUR 10 EPS Snow
Grass
Leafage STAB
12
DPS
6.0 PWR 4 EN 0.5s DUR 8 EPS Sunny
Ice
6
DPS
6.0 PWR 15 EN 1.0s DUR 15 EPS Snow

Charged Moves

Grass
Energy Ball STAB Buff
22.5
DPS
90.0 PWR 50 EN 4.0s DUR
Ice
Ice Beam STAB
27.1
DPS
95.0 PWR 50 EN 3.5s DUR
Normal
33.3
DPS
50.0 PWR 50 EN 1.5s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Leafage (12 DPS), while Powder Snow generates energy the fastest (15 EPS).

Raid Guide

Snover as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Snover is not currently available as a raid boss. When Snover returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Snover from raids would have 662 CP at level 20, or 828 CP at level 25 with weather boost.

Best Counters to Beat Snover

Snover is weak to Fire, Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.

How to Get Snover

Snover can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.

A Shadow version of Snover is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Snover knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Snover as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.

Snover Catch CP

These are the possible CP values when encountering Snover in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).

Wild Catch
Level 1–30
26 – 1,002 CP
Wild (Weather Boost)
Level 1–35
26 – 1,085 CP
Raid Catch
Level 20
629 – 679 CP
Raid (Weather Boost)
Level 25
783 – 844 CP
Egg Hatch
Level 20
629 – 679 CP
Research Encounter
Level 15
476 – 513 CP
GO Battle League
Level 20
629 – 679 CP

A 100% IV Snover from raids or eggs will show 662 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!

Trainer Tips

Snover is a Grass/Ice-type Pokemon with a stat total of 375. With its bulk spread of 105 Defense and 155 Stamina, Snover has solid survivability in battles.

Be careful of Snover's double weakness to Fire-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Snover very quickly.

Snover's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Snow weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.

Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Snover much better coverage in PvP battles.

Should I Invest in Snover?

Power-Up Costs

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)
135,000 Stardust
15 Candy
Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)
0 Stardust
0 XL Candy
Total (20 → 50)
135,000 Stardust

Verdict

Collector's Pick
Snover is a Grass/Ice-type Pokemon with base stats of 115/105/155 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,311. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Snover may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.

Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Snover deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Snover in Pokemon GO?
Snover has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section above for full details.
What are Snover's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Snover is weak to Fire, Bug, Fighting, Flying, Poison, Rock, Steel-type moves. It has a double weakness to Fire, taking 156% more damage from these types. On the other hand, Snover resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks.
What is Snover's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Snover's maximum CP is 1,311 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 1,159 at level 40. A 100% IV Snover caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 662 CP, or 828 CP with weather boost (level 25).
What CP is a 100% IV Snover?
A perfect 15/15/15 IV Snover has the following CP at key levels: 497 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 662 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 828 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 1,311 CP at level 50 fully powered up.
Is Shadow Snover better than regular?
Shadow Snover deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Snover is generally better due to the higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the matchup — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles where survivability matters. Shadow Snover comes with Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM before powering up.
How to get Snover in Pokemon GO?
Snover can be found in the wild, though it may be rare depending on your biome and current events. Snover can also be obtained through trading with other trainers.

Max CP per Level

L1 16 CP
L5 156 CP
L10 331 CP
L15 497 CP
L20 662 CP
L25 828 CP
L30 994 CP
L35 1,076 CP
L40 1,159 CP
L50 1,311 CP

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #459
Generation Gen 4
Region Sinnoh
Height 1.00 m
Weight 50.50 kg
Buddy Distance 3.0 km
Tradable Yes
2nd Charged Move 50,000 Dust / 50 Candy
Shadow Move Frustration
Purified Move Return
Purification Cost 3,000 Dust / 3 Candy
Mega Energy (Buddy) 15 / km