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Abomasnow Mega is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, with its Mega Evolution debuting in Generation VI.

Type: Grass / Ice

Abilities:

• Snow Warning: Summons a hailstorm when it enters battle, which lasts for five turns.

Physical Characteristics:

• Abomasnow Mega is an amplified version of Abomasnow, appearing more robust and intimidating.
• It features a larger, more pronounced white and green body with a thicker, shaggy fur coat that resembles snow-covered pine trees.
• Its limbs and shoulders become bulkier, and its eyes glow with a fierce, icy blue color.
• The most notable change is the increase in icicle-like spikes covering its back and arms, enhancing its intimidating presence.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Abomasnow Mega is typically found in snowy mountains and icy forests where it can blend seamlessly with its surroundings.
• It has a solitary nature, often seen wandering through blizzards it creates to protect its territory.
• Known for being fiercely protective of its habitat, it uses its snowstorm abilities to ward off intruders.

In Battle:

• Abomasnow Mega is a formidable physical attacker with a notable increase in Attack and Defense stats upon Mega Evolution.
• Its ability, Snow Warning, synergizes well with moves like Blizzard, which gains perfect accuracy under hail.
• It can use powerful STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves such as Wood Hammer and Ice Shard to deal significant damage.
• Despite its strengths, it is vulnerable to Fire, Steel, Rock, Bug, Flying, and Poison-type moves due to its dual typing.

Evolution:

• Abomasnow Mega evolves from Abomasnow when exposed to an Abomasite.
• Abomasnow itself evolves from Snover starting at level 40.

Interesting Facts:

• The design of Abomasnow Mega is inspired by both the abominable snowman and snowy evergreens, reflecting its dual nature as a guardian of icy wildernesses.
• Its ability to summon hail upon entering battle can be strategically used to disrupt opponents reliant on weather-dependent strategies.
• In the Pokémon anime, Abomasnow Mega has made appearances demonstrating its formidable power in ice-themed battles.
• Mega Evolution amplifies its natural traits, making it a visually imposing figure in any snowy landscape.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It whips up blizzards in mountains that are always buried in snow. It is the abominable snowman.
• Pearl: It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”
• Platinum: They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
• Heartgold: It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
• Soulsilver: It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
• Black: They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
• White: They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
• Black-2: They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
• White-2: They appear when the snow flowers bloom. When the petals fall, they retreat to places unknown again.
• X: It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”
• Y: It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
• Omega-Ruby: It blankets wide areas in snow by whipping up blizzards. It is also known as “The Ice Monster.”
• Alpha-Sapphire: It lives a quiet life on mountains that are perpetually covered in snow. It hides itself by whipping up blizzards.
• Sword: If it sees any packs of Darumaka going after Snover, it chases them off, swinging its sizable arms like hammers.
• Shield: This Pokémon is known to bring blizzards. A shake of its massive body is enough to cause whiteout conditions.
• Legends-Arceus: A powerful Pokémon that can split huge boulders with ease. Dislikes associating with others and chooses to live quietly deep within the mountains, playing with the snow.

460 National

143 Original-Sinnoh

143 Extended-Sinnoh

89 Kalos-Mountain

97 Galar

32 Crown-Tundra

218 Hisui

353 Paldea

160 Blueberry