Snowscape
IceSnowscape is a Ice-type status move. It targets the entire field and has 10 PP.
Technical data
- Type
- Ice
- Category
- status
- Power
- 0
- Accuracy
- —
- PP
- 10
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- field
- Contact
- No
- Spread
- No
- Protect blocks
- Yes
- Wide Guard blocks
- No
Competitive value
A utility move whose value depends on the team's gameplan and the tempo it creates.
How to learn it
Pokémon that can learn or be taught this move, by method.
Level-up20 Pokémon
Glalie Mega
Glaceon
Froslass Mega
Beartic
Glalie
Froslass
TM / HM124 Pokémon
Greninja Ash
Greninja Mega
Dragalge Mega
Glalie Mega
Slowbro Mega
Dragonite Mega
Altaria Mega
Empoleon
Crabominable Mega
Glaceon
Abomasnow Mega
Basculegion Female
Dragonite
Froslass Mega
Pelipper
Greninja Battle Bond
Avalugg
Greninja
Avalugg Hisui
Beartic
Weavile
Dragalge
Primarina
Samurott Hisui
Slowking Galar
Zoroark Hisui
Samurott
Abomasnow
Basculegion Male
Altaria
Crabominable
Slowbro Galar
Glalie
Mamoswine
Slowbro
Ninetales Alola
Froslass
Slowking
Azumarill
Pokémon that use this move
124 Pokémon, sorted by usage
Greninja Ash
Greninja Mega
Dragalge Mega
Glalie Mega
Slowbro Mega
Dragonite Mega
Altaria Mega
Empoleon
Crabominable Mega
Glaceon
Abomasnow Mega
Basculegion Female
Dragonite
Froslass Mega
Pelipper
Greninja Battle Bond
Avalugg
Greninja
Avalugg Hisui
Beartic
Weavile
Dragalge
Primarina
Samurott Hisui
Slowking Galar
Zoroark Hisui
Samurott
Abomasnow
Basculegion Male
Altaria
Crabominable
Slowbro Galar
Glalie
Mamoswine
Slowbro
Ninetales Alola
Froslass
Slowking
Azumarill
What this move does
Snowscape is a Ice-type status move. It targets field and has 10 PP. Snowscape is a Ice-type status move. It targets the entire field and has 10 PP.
A utility move whose value depends on the team's gameplan and the tempo it creates.
When to consider it
Consider Snowscape when your team needs the utility it provides rather than direct damage. Status moves define speed control, redirection, protection and disruption in VGC. Its value depends on whether your team can exploit the turns it creates. Check your team composition for Pokémon that benefit from the positioning or tempo it generates.
How to evaluate it in team building
In team building, Snowscape competes with other support and disruption options for a limited number of moveslots. Ask whether your team has enough offense to justify a utility move, and whether you have the speed or bulk to use it safely. Many successful teams run one or two status moves that enable the rest of the roster, so treat it as part of your overall gameplan rather than an afterthought.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes with Snowscape include: Using it without a clear plan for the turns it creates. Forgetting that Protect and Detect can block it, wasting a key turn. Not considering how redirectors like Follow Me and Rage Powder change targeting.
VGC interactions
Protect and Detect block this move. These interactions are situational, so test them in the team builder and matchup analyzer before committing to the moveslot.
Related tools and guides
Use the tools below to test Snowscape in a full team context and compare it with alternative options.
VGC interactions
- Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
- Wide Guard: does not block this move.
- Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
- Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).
Frequently asked questions
+Is Snowscape good in ChampionsVGC?
A utility move whose value depends on the team's gameplan and the tempo it creates. It is blocked by Protect and Detect, which can waste a key turn if predicted.
+Is Snowscape blocked by Protect?
Yes, Snowscape is blocked by Protect and Detect.