Frosmoth

🎯 Best Counters Against Frosmoth

Top Pokémon to use when battling Frosmoth in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
8	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155

📖 Complete Frosmoth Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Frosmoth (#873) is a Ice/Bug-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,121 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Frosmoth is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Frosmoth in 2026.

📊 Frosmoth Stats Analysis

Frosmoth's Attack stat is 230 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Frosmoth a strong damage dealer.

With 155 Defense (Good) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 557. This gives Frosmoth reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ice-type Pokémon, Frosmoth's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Frosmoth Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Frosmoth depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Powder Snow (Fast) with Icy Wind (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Frosmoth has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Frosmoth PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Frosmoth can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ice/Bug typing provides useful matchups against Ice, Ground, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Rock, Steel types.

Master League

In Master League, Frosmoth faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Frosmoth Raid Guide & Counters

Frosmoth appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Rock, Steel-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Frosmoth at Level 20 (1,484 - 1,558 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,855 - 1,948 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,558 CP.

🎯 How to Get Frosmoth in Pokémon GO

Frosmoth can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Frosmoth Evolution Guide

Frosmoth is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Snom (#872)
• Frosmoth (#873) ← current — 400 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Frosmoth in Pokémon GO

Shiny Frosmoth is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Frosmoth gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,855 - 1,948 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Frosmoth

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.