Best Moves for Abomasnow in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Abomasnow's best moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus are Icicle Crash, Energy Ball, Blizzard, and Wood Hammer. We picked these moves based on Abomasnow's base stats and the S.T.A.B (same type attack bonus). This bonus yields a 50 percent increase in damage output if the chosen move shares the Pokémon's typing.

Abomasnow's Most Powerful Moves

Since Abomasnow is an ice and grass-type Pokémon, we'll take a closer look at its best moves in question. Icicle Crash is a physical ice-type move learned at level 18 (mastered at 28) with an attack power of 127.5. Energy Ball is a special grass-type move learned at level 25 (mastered at 35) with an attack power of 135. Blizzard is a special ice-type move with an attack power of 165 that also takes full advantage of STAB, yet it has a low PP stat. Even so, these moves are powerful options that will make Abomasnow a solid offensive addition to any team.

Wood Hammer is a grass-type move and Abomasnow's best offensive option, learned last at level 43 (mastered at 54), with a staggering power of 180. Likewise, Wood Hammer makes great use of the STAB as a special move. Abomasnow's strength is both its raw and special attack power; this Pokémon's base attack and special attack stats are tied as its highest, with its special defense trailing not too far behind. But the rest, especially speed, come in either average or a bit below.

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Abomasnow's Best Stats

• Stat Total: 494
  • HP: 90
  • Attack: 92
  • Defense: 75
  • Special Attack: 92
  • Special Defense: 85
  • Speed: 60

This means both physical attacks and special attacks will usually be Abomasnow's forte in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Many other powerful moves such as Hyper Beam or even Giga Impact can be learned for a price from Zisu at the Training Grounds in Jubilife Village, but they have sub-par coverage with only 5 PP each. They also require an entire turn to recharge, worsening Abomasnow's already low speed stat.

Purchased moves such as the ice-type Ice Beam can be considered an alternate option to Icicle Crash since its attack power is higher, but Icicle Crash has the useful effect of making enemies flinch. After all, losing a turn frequently makes all the difference. You may find Abomasnow's best use is enduring long battles with powerful or Alpha Pokémon you want to weaken and catch.

Abomasnow is the second and final evolutionary form of Snover, which players can find in abundance across the Alabaster Icelands (but you've probably encountered the Alpha Abomasnow northeast of the Bonechill Wastes). Abomasnow's power is reasonably average for non-legendary Pokémon and would be a great choice to strengthen your party while building out your Pokédex. Be sure to also take advantage of its best nature, which adds a further 10 percent attack increase.

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