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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.

Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Shoal Cave (low tide)
Pokémon Sapphire
Shoal Cave (low tide)
Pokémon Emerald
Shoal Cave (low tide)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake AcuityNight
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Ice)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Ice)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Shoal Cave (low tide)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Shoal Cave (low tide)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila
Pokémon Moon
Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila


Evolution[]

Snorunt
Reach level 42.
Glalie
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Snorunt
Use Dawn Stone (female).
Froslass
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 50
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 50
Total 300


Moveset[]

Main article: Snorunt/moveset

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Sprites[]

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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.
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