Frosmoth (Pokmon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia
Publish date: 2024-05-18
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Frosmoth (Japanese: モスノウ Mothnow) is a dual-type Ice/Bug Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves from Snom when leveled up with high friendship at night.
Biology
Frosmoth's palmsFrosmoth is a white, moth-like Pokémon with a round body, of which the upper half is thicker, giving it the appearance of a ruff. It has deep blue eyes and long eyelashes. It has a blue jewel between its eyes and two long antennae, which are gray at the tip with trapezoid patterns. These antennae are used to detect air currents. Frosmoth has two large wings which are gray with a white rim; the patterns on its wings are the same as that on the tip of its antennae. Frosmoth typically keeps its arms crossed, and its usually obscured, light blue palms each have a heart-shaped pad.
The ice scales from Frosmoth's wings can fall like snow while it flies over the fields and mountains. The wings have a temperature of −290 °F (−180 °C). Should anyone desecrate the fields and mountains, Frosmoth will show no mercy. Frosmoth flies around using its icy wings to create blizzards in order to chase away offenders. Frosmoth enjoys drinking clean meltwater.
Frosmoth and its pre-evolution, Snom, are the only known Pokémon that can have Ice Scales as an Ability.
Evolution
Frosmoth evolves from Snom.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#350 | | Galar
Crown Tundra #002 | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | Icy scales fall from its wings like snow as it flies over fields and mountains. The temperature of its wings is less than −290 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| Shield | It shows no mercy to any who desecrate fields and mountains. It will fly around on its icy wings, causing a blizzard to chase offenders away. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#351 | | Kitakami
#— | | Blueberry
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| Scarlet | Frosmoth senses air currents with its antennae. It sends its scales drifting on frigid air, making them fall like snow. |
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| Violet | It causes blizzards as it flies around with its huge, chill-emanating wings. Clean meltwater is its favorite thing to drink. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Frosmoth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Frosmoth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Frosmoth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Frosmoth
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Frosmoth
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Frosmoth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Frosmoth
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Frosmoth
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Frosmoth
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Side game data
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New Pokémon Snap | | Photodex entry #169 | | Anyone who messes with the snowfields will have to deal with freezing scales unleashed by Frosmoth. But just watching its elegant fluttering can be wonderfully calming and peaceful. |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
A Frosmoth debuted in Chasing to the Finish!, under the ownership of Lyla.
Minor appearances
A Frosmoth appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Frosmoth appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Melony.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Frosmoth debuted in Swaying!! Murky Memories, under the ownership of Melony.
In the TCG
Main article: Frosmoth (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Frosmoth may be based on the Gynaephora genus of alpine or Arctic moths. One particular species, the arctic woolly bear moth, can enter a dormant state that allows it to endure temperatures as low as −94 °F (−70 °C).
Given its size, the tails on its wings, and green-hued Shiny palette, Frosmoth may also draw inspiration from the Actias genus of giant silk moths, also known as moon moths or luna moths, and, as suggested by its Chinese names, white flannel moths. The small amount it eats compared to Snom in Pokémon Camp may also reference how adult giant silk moths are unable to eat due to their vestigial mouthparts and lack of a digestive system. Its translucent wings may have been inspired by clearwing moths (Hemaris or Sesiidae) or glasswing butterflies.
Name origin
Frosmoth may be a combination of frost and moth.
Mothnow may be a combination of moth and snow.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | बर्फ़ामॉथ Barfaamoth | From बर्फ़ barf and moth |  Thai | มอสโนว์ Motno | Transcription of Japanese name |
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