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Frosmoth is an Ice / Bug type Pokémon introduced in Eighth generation games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. It evolves from Snom when it is leveled up with high friendship at night.
Phsyiology and Behavior
Frosmoth 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 grey at the tip with trapezoid patterns. Frosmoth has two large wings which a grey 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 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 Degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Pokémon Spinoffs
In the anime
In the manga
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. Its translucent wings may have been inspired by clearwing moths (Hemaris or Sesiidae) or glasswing butterflies.
In-game Information
Pokédex Entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Frosmoth senses air currents with its antennae. It sends its scales drifting on frigid air, making them fall like snow. |
| Pokémon Violet | It causes blizzards as it flies around with its huge, chill-emanating wings. Clean meltwater is its favorite thing to drink. |
Game Locations
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Area Zero |
| Pokémon Violet | Area Zero |
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 125 |
| Sp. Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 475 |
Moveset
Gallery
Renders
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Trivia
- No other Pokémon have the same type combination as Frosmoth and its pre-evolved form.
- Frosmoth and its pre-evolved form are the only Ice-type Pokémon in the Bug Egg Group.