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Ultra League PvP guide

Abomasnow Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Abomasnow is a Grass/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #138. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Energy Ball.

Ultra League

#138

Viable pick

Type

Grass/Ice

Best Fast Move

Powder Snow

Charged Moves

Weather Ball (Ice)Energy Ball

Max CP

2,670

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT ABOMASNOW

Is Abomasnow Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Abomasnow is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #138.

Abomasnow is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #200.

Abomasnow PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#20082.8Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Energy Ball
Ultra LeagueBest#13884.3Powder Snow, Weather Ball (Ice), Energy Ball

Best Moveset for Abomasnow in Pokémon GO PvP

Powder Snow
ice

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Weather Ball (Ice)
ice

Charged Move · STAB

DMG60Energy cost35

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Energy Ball
grass

Charged Move · STAB

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Abomasnow is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Energy Ball.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Abomasnow in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Leafage
grass

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Powder SnowRecommended
ice

Fast Move · STAB

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Razor Leaf
grass

Fast Move · STAB

DMG9Energy+4Turns2DPT4.50EPT2.00

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Charged Moves

Blizzard
ice

Charged Move · STAB

DMG140Energy cost75

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Energy BallRecommended
grass

Charged Move · STAB

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Icy Wind
ice

Charged Move · STAB

DMG60Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Outrage
dragon

Charged Move

DMG110Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Weather Ball (Ice)Recommended
ice

Charged Move · STAB

DMG60Energy cost35

Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock

Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Abomasnow PvP Move Counts

Powder Snow → Weather Ball (Ice)

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5454

Powder Snow → Energy Ball

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6656

Abomasnow Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Abomasnow wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Abomasnow Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Abomasnow's Grass/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fire2.56×
  • bug1.6×
  • fighting1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • poison1.6×
  • rock1.6×
  • steel1.6×

Resistant to

  • electric0.625×
  • grass0.625×
  • ground0.625×
  • water0.625×

Best Counters to Abomasnow in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Abomasnow in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Abomasnow's league HP.

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Fairy Windfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Gigaton Hammersteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    86% HP

  • Bulldozeground

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    17% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Incineratefire

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Torch Songfire

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    83% HP

  • Shadow Ballghost

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    42% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Soundsteel

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Hydro Cannonwater

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    24% HP

  • Drill Peckflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    45% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Sand Attackground

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Air Cutterflying

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    39% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    55% HP

Ultra League

Recommended attacks

  • Double Kickfighting

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Leaf Bladegrass

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    19% HP

  • Sacred Swordfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    42% HP

Ratings are shown from Abomasnow's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Abomasnow.

Best Teammates for Abomasnow in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Abomasnow should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.

Covers 4 of Abomasnow's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Abomasnow's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Abomasnow's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Abomasnow's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Abomasnow's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Abomasnow

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/15/151,494241,912,353
#21/14/151,498241,911,980
#30/15/81,50024.51,911,813
#41/15/141,499241,909,833
#50/10/141,49924.51,908,856
Ultra League#13/15/142,499504,090,394
#22/15/152,490504,089,783
#33/14/152,497504,088,732
#44/15/142,49749.54,088,592
#54/15/112,495504,068,528

Abomasnow Mega Evolution

If you Mega Evolve

Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.

Mega EvolutionLeagueIV RankIVsStat ProductMax normal CPMega CPMax Mega CPPvP suitability
Abomasnow (Mega)Mega Great League#1 / 40960/14/13100.00%
1,019
at L16.5
1,500
at L16.5
8961,500
0/14/13#1 · L14.5
No Mega Level 4
Meta rank #290
Mega Ultra League#1 / 40960/12/15100.00%
1,697
at L27.5
2,500
at L27.5
1,5732,500
0/12/15#1 · L25.5
No Mega Level 4
Meta rank #250
Mega Master League#1 / 409615/15/15100.00%
2,670
at L50
3,850
at L50
2,6703,896
15/15/15#1 · L50
No Mega Level 4
Meta rank #115

Abomasnow Stats in Pokémon GO

Abomasnow's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Abomasnow 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
24
CP
1,494
Attack
116.5
Defense
113.2
HP
145

Ultra League

Abomasnow 3/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
2,499
Attack
152.1
Defense
145.4
HP
185

Abomasnow (Mega)

Abomasnow (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Abomasnow (Mega) 0/14/13 (Best IV)

Level
16.5
CP
1,500
Attack
130.2
Defense
111.2
HP
119

Ultra League

Abomasnow (Mega) 0/12/15 (Best IV)

Level
27.5
CP
2,500
Attack
168.1
Defense
142.2
HP
155

Abomasnow Evolution

Abomasnow

Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Abomasnow (Mega).

A Shadow form of Abomasnow also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Abomasnow in Pokémon GO PvP

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Abomasnow Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Abomasnow in Pokémon GO PvP?

Abomasnow's recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Weather Ball (Ice) and Energy Ball.

Is Abomasnow good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Abomasnow is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #138.

What counters Abomasnow in Pokémon GO PvP?

Tinkaton, Skeledirge and Empoleon are among the strongest current counters to Abomasnow in Ultra League.

What is Abomasnow weak to in Pokémon GO?

Abomasnow is weak to Fire (2.56×), Bug (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Poison (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).