Glalie Mega is an Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Type: Ice
Abilities:
- Refrigerate: Normal-type moves become Ice-type moves and receive a 20% power boost.
Physical Characteristics:
- Resembles a floating, disembodied head with a spherical shape
- Encased in a shell of ice with jagged, horn-like protrusions
- Has a menacing grin with large, sharp teeth
- Eyes that emit a chilling blue glow
- The transformation into Mega Glalie gives it a larger mouth, capable of devouring anything in its path
Behavior and Habitat:
- Typically found in mountainous and icy regions
- Known to remain motionless, blending in with its icy surroundings
- Prefers cold environments and is often seen floating silently in caves
- In Mega form, it becomes more aggressive and voracious
In Battle:
- Gains a significant boost to its Attack and Special Attack stats upon Mega Evolution
- Utilizes its ability, Refrigerate, to turn powerful Normal-type moves like Return and Double-Edge into Ice-type, enhancing its offensive capabilities
- Can employ moves like Ice Shard for priority attacks and Freeze-Dry to counter Water-types
- Vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type moves due to its Ice typing
Evolution:
- Evolves from Snorunt starting at level 42
- Mega Evolves into Mega Glalie using the Glalitite
Interesting Facts:
- Its Mega Evolution form was introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
- Mega Glalie's massive mouth is a result of its jaw breaking during the Mega Evolution process, which is canonically painful and dramatic
- The design of Glalie and its Mega Evolution is inspired by the concept of a floating head and icy demons from folklore
- Refrigerate ability allows it to effectively utilize movesets that would otherwise be less effective in its normal form
Mega Glalie's fierce appearance and powerful Ice-type moves make it a formidable opponent in battles, especially when paired with its unique ability to transform Normal-type moves into Ice-type, leveraging its high attack stats.