Ice Scales
Effect in Gen 9
The Pokémon is protected by ice scales, which halve the damage taken from special moves.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 8–9
- Introduced in Gen 8
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Pokémon with this ability2 Pokémon · 2 of them as a Hidden Ability
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FAQ
What does Ice Scales do?
The Pokémon is protected by ice scales, which halve the damage taken from special moves.
Which Pokémon have Ice Scales?
2 Pokémon have it, e.g. Snom, Frosmoth.
Which types of Pokémon have Ice Scales?
The most common are Bug (2) / Ice (2). The full breakdown of all 2 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Ice Scales has the highest base stat total?
In order: Frosmoth (475), Snom (185).