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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
614 - 662 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
768 - 828 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
1,314 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
614 - 662 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
460 - 497 CP
Snover Pokemon GO

Snover

#459 · Sinnoh
GrassIce
☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 115
Defense 105
Stamina 155
Total: 375

Pokémon Info

Max CP1,326
GenerationSinnoh (Gen 4)
Buddy Distance3km
Released✅ Yes
Shiny✨ Yes
Shadow😈 Yes

About Snover

Snover is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,326 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Snover has base stats of 115 Attack, 105 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 375.

Snover can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Snover is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Snover receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Snover is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
Powder Snow STABIce6+86.0---
Ice Shard STABIce12+1210.0---
Leafage-------

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Ice Beam STABIce90-55-90-55
Energy Ball STABGrass90-55-90-55
Stomp------

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Snover takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 2.56×
Poison 1.6×
Flying 1.6×
Bug 1.6×
Fighting 1.6×
Rock 1.6×
Steel 1.6×

Resistances

Snover takes reduced damage from these types:

Water 0.625×
Electric 0.625×
Grass 0.625×
Ground 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Snover

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

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Kartana Grass Steel3231821394,206
2 Pheromosa Bug Fighting316851743,251
3 Blacephalon Fire Ghost3151481423,772
4 Rampardos Rock2951092193,773
5 Archeops Rock Flying2921391813,811
6 Rayquaza Dragon Flying2841702134,387
7 Eternatus Poison Dragon2781922685,067
8 Salamence Dragon Flying2771682164,289
9 Dialga Steel Dragon2752112054,620
10 Reshiram Dragon Fire2752112054,620

🏆 Snover PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
1151515501,314

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
1151515501,314

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Snover IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)9944976628281,1591,314
98% (15/15/14)9914956608251,1561,311
96% (15/14/15)9894946598241,1541,309
93% (14/14/14)9794896528161,1421,295
91% (15/13/13)9794896538161,1431,296
87% (13/13/13)9644826438041,1251,276
82% (12/12/12)9504756337911,1081,257
80% (10/15/15)9554776377961,1151,264
67% (10/10/10)9214606147681,0751,219
0% (0/0/0)7853925236549161,038

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Snover with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)1,314 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)1,159 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)614 - 662 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)768 - 828 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)614 - 662 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)460 - 497 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Snover with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

LvMax CPLvMax CP
116261,159
21,159271,159
31,159281,159
41,159291,159
515630994
61,159311,159
71,159321,159
81,159331,159
91,159341,159
10331351,076
111,159361,159
121,159371,159
131,159381,159
141,159391,159
15497401,159
161,159411,159
171,159421,159
181,159431,159
191,159441,159
20662451,240
211,159461,159
221,159471,159
231,159481,159
241,159491,159
25828501,314

📖 Complete Snover Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Snover (#459) is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,326 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Snover has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Snover in 2026.

📊 Snover Stats Analysis

Snover's Attack stat is 115 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Snover may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 105 Defense (Average) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 375. Trainers should be mindful of Snover's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Snover's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Snover Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Snover depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Powder Snow (Fast) with Ice Beam (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. Snover has 3 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Snover PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Snover 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 Grass/Ice typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Fire, Poison, Flying types.

Master League

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

💪 Snover Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Snover's effectiveness depends on its typing and 115 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Snover use Fire, Poison-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Snover in Pokémon GO

Snover can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Snover Evolution Guide

Snover is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

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

😈 Shadow Snover

Shadow Snover is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Snover's effective Attack becomes ~138. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Snover in Pokémon GO

Shiny Snover is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Snover gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (768 - 828 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
  • Second Charged Move: Costs 50K 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 Snover

Q: What is Snover's max CP?
A: 1,314 CP at Level 50, or 1,159 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Snover good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

Q: Can Snover be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Snover is available.

Q: What is Snover weak to?
A: Fire, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Powder Snow + Ice Beam for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Grass Grass-Type Ice Ice-Type 🗺️ Sinnoh 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

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

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