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Snorunt(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ice-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire. It evolves into Glalie starting at level 42 or into Froslass with a Dawn Stone if it is female.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Snorunt is a small, black Pokémon with an ovoid body. It has circular, light blue eyes, wide teeth, and spherical hands and feet that lack digits. It is covered with a yellow cloak that gives it a triangular outline. The coat is rimmed with an orange stripe and has three orange diamond markings on the back. As its evolution Glalie has a body of rock, Snorunt may also be made of rock. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, defeating a Snorunt, Glalie, or Froslass will yield a number of "Snorunt fur", suggesting the cloak is made of fur.
Well-adapted to life in colder climates, it subsists on snow and ice and can survive temperatures as low as -150 degrees Fahrenheit. Snorunt is also a social creature, living and traveling with other Snorunt in groups of five. It can be found in caves, particularly when the outside weather lacks snow. Additionally, it has been known to visit human dwellings. There is a legend that any home a Snorunt visit and lives near will prosper for generations. There is a tradition where houses would leave a lump of ice made from pure water for Snorunt to have when visiting. Playing with Snorunt is a favorite childhood memory for rich people who live in cold areas. It is believed that if Snorunt shows up during the night, they will cause heavy snow to appear in the morning.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: In the Special Episode In the Future of Darkness, when Grovyle and Dusknoir arrive at Frozen Island, three Snorunt play a prank on Grovyle when pressed by him for the location of Primal Dialga's "new henchman". After clearing Dark Ice Mountain, Grovyle manages to press a different Snorunt for information, and it reveals that he saw three Sableye carrying what appeared to be Celebi through the Icicle Forest.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Snorunt appears on the Ice terrain of the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage in all three games, and also as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
In the anime[]
Snorunt made its main series debut in Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!. This Snow Hat Pokémon stole Ash Ketchum's Pokémon badges, and so he chased after it. Ash eventually gained Snorunt's trust and it joined his team. After learning Ice Beam by practicing extensively, Snorunt evolved into Glalie in Rhapsody in Drew.
Several Snorunt appeared in the Pokétoon short Snorunt's Summer Vacation. One of them got lost in a warm climate.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Snorunt live in regions with heavy snowfall. In seasons without snow, such as spring and summer, this Pokémon steals away to live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites deep in caverns. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Snorunt survives by eating only snow and ice. Old folklore claims that a house visited by this Pokémon is sure to prosper for many generations to come. |
| Pokémon Emerald | They tend to move about in groups of around five Snorunt. In snowy regions, it is said that when they are seen late at night, snowfall will arrive by morning. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It is said that a home visited by a Snorunt will prosper. It can withstand cold of minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit.. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It is said that a home visited by a Snorunt will prosper. It can withstand cold of minus 150 degrees Fahrenheit.. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there. |
| Pokémon Pearl | In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It's said that if they are seen at midnight, they'll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It's said that if they are seen at midnight, they'll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. |
| Pokémon White | It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. |
| Pokémon Y | In the snow country, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Snorunt live in regions with heavy snowfall. In seasons without snow, such as spring and summer, this Pokémon steals away to live quietly among stalactites and stalagmites deep in caverns. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Snorunt survives by eating only snow and ice. Old folklore claims that a house visited by this Pokémon is sure to prosper for many generations to come. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Their numbers seem to have rapidly increased in Alola. Custom has it that houses where Snorunt live will be prosperous for generations to come. |
| Pokémon Moon | It can only survive in cold areas. It bounces happily around, even in environments as cold as -150 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It feeds mainly on ice and snow. It's only able to survive in a limited number of places in the warm Alola region. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Rich people from cold areas all share childhood memories of playing with Snorunt. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It's said that if they are seen at midnight, they'll cause heavy snow. They eat snow and ice to survive. |
| Pokémon Shield | It can only survive in cold areas. It bounces happily around, even in environments as cold as −150 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | In some snowy lands, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | In some snowy lands, certain folklore says a house will prosper if a Snorunt lives there. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Arrives alongside the first snow. It's thought that homes Snorunt visit will prosper for many generations. By tradition, one might offer a lump of ice made from pure water at one's front door. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It is said that several Snorunt gather under giant leaves and live together in harmony. |
| Pokémon Violet | It is said that a home visited by a Snorunt will prosper. It can withstand cold of −150 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | ||
| Pokémon Moon | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Shield | Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Icy Cave, Whiteout Cave, Glacial Cavern | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Icy Cave, Whiteout Cave, Glacial Cavern | |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead | |
| Pokémon Violet | Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead | |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Attack | 50 |
| Sp. Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Total | 300 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Snorunt is the first pure Ice-type in the Pokédex, despite having debuted in the third generation.
- Snorunt's Pokémon Platinum Pokédex entry seems to reference the Korpokkur, a race of small people in Ainu folklore. They are said to live under the leaves of plants in harmony. The Ainu live in Hokkaido, the place in Japan upon which Sinnoh is based.
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Snorunt Trophy incorrectly claims that only male Snorunt evolve into Glalie.
- Snorunt and its evolutions are the only Ice-type Pokémon in the Fairy Egg Group.