There are currently 26 Ice-Type Pokémon in the Paldea Pokedex that players can explore, 6 of them are entirely new Pokémon to discover. Some of these Pokémon actually have some of the best stats of all Pokemon and would be great additions to your party!
Ice-type Pokémon are unfortunately fairly susceptible to a lot of damage and have no immunities. There are 4 types of attacks that will deal more damage to them, they are Rock, Steel, Fighting, and Fire. Ice Pokémon only have increased resistance to other Ice-Type moves, another disadvantage over other types that have multiple resistances.
Updated on February 15, 2023 by Madeline Virtue: With so many Ice-Type Pokemon in the Paldea Pokedex, there are plenty to choose from when it comes to determining the best — so we've revisited this list with five more amazing Ice-Type Pokemon to consider if you're wanting to include one in your team.
15 Crabominable
Originally from the Alola region, Crabominable makes a return in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It evolves from its pre-evolution Crabrawler when exposed to an Ice Stone, and has the useful Ability Iron Fist which powers up its plethora of punching attacks that it has access to.
When it comes to base stats, Attack is its highest by a large margin. Unfortunately, the lack of good Speed makes it hard for Crabominable to find a solid place in many team makeups despite its cool design and great move pool.
14 Frosmoth
The frost moth Pokémon, Frosmoth was introduced in Gen VIII and is absolutely gorgeous. Its pre-evolution Snom is a cutie, so it's no difficult feat to meet the affection requirements for evolution.
Frosmoth suffers from the traditionally low base stat total typical of Bug-Types, which can make it difficult to use in competitive play. However, its high Special Attack stat, Ice Scales Hidden Ability, and a plethora of status moves can be an asset in double battles.
13 Eiscue
A penguin-inspired Pokémon was sure to be an instant classic, but it's safe to say that Eiscue is a fan favorite. Its adorable Ice Face is both an amazing design element and a useful ability that protects it from a single hit of damage.
Eiscue is best utilized competitively in double battles on a Snowscape team. If you're able to set up the Snow weather effect, Eiscue's Ice Face will regenerate and protect it once more. This can be effective in controlling damage reduction.
12 Beartic
To start our list we have Beartic, humble Beartic has really strong Attack stats that benefit the most from evolving Cubchoo at Level 37. Found all throughout the Glaseado Mountain region this pure Ice-Type Pokémon performs admirably in its Snow weather condition.
Due to its high attack stat, players would do really well with the Egg move Focus Punch. Otherwise, sticking to the classic Blizzard is a good play too.
11 Avalugg
Avalugg is a gentle giant of a Pokémon who got a regional variant in Pokémon Legends: Arceus that we will be happy to see make a return with the Pokémon HOME update. Regardless of form, Avalugg has high Defense and Attack and makes for a great physical wall in competitive play.
Moves like Icicle Crash, Recover, and Snowscape are staples in a highly competitive Avalugg's moveset, especially when combined with its HP restoring Ability Ice Body.
10 Weavile
Weavile, evolved from Sneasel using a Razor Claw at Night-time, also has a good base Attack stat. Not only this but it has really great speed for getting attacks in first and more often! It'll be a pretty rare occurrence to come across one in the wild so you'll definitely want to catch a Sneasel in the Northeastern regions of Glaseado Mountain and North Province (Area One).
Due to its second type, Dark, Weavile suffers from increased vulnerability from Fighting moves. However, this also gives it immunity from Psychic moves.
9 Abomasnow
Abomasnow is a great all-rounder to have in any party that needs an Ice-Type Pokémon. Look out though, having the second type, Grass, leaves it susceptible to many more moves, particularly Fire Type.
Players will want to evolve their Snover right away at level 40 to get a big boost in stats. If Abomasnow has the ability Snow Warning, it will be useful in plays that take advantage of the Snow weather condition effects. Many other Ice-Type Pokémon have big bonuses, such as Glaceon or Baxcalibur, when used in battle with Snow.
8 Cryogonal
Cryogonal, originally discovered in Gen 5, is a pure Ice-Type Pokémon that doesn't have any evolutions. Found, like many Ice Pokémon, in the Glaseado Mountain Region it boasts the highest Special Defense of all Ice-Type Pokémon. This will come in handy against some of the most devastating special moves you might see in Team Star battles.
Cryogonal has an advantage over many ice Pokémon as it will have the hidden ability Levitate. This makes it a psuedo-flying type Pokémon giving it immunity from Ground-Type moves and other arena moves that affect the ground condition, such as Spikes.
7 Cetitan
Cetitan is a new pure Ice-type Pokémon that evolves from Cedoddle with the use of an Ice Stone. You can find both of these wandering around in the Glaseado Mountain Region, with Cetitan found more often in the northernmost regions.
The great thing about Cetitan is the enormous base HP stat combined with the ability Thick Fat to reduce damage taken from Fire and Ice Moves to make great defensive plays. There's also a possibility to have the hidden ability Sheer Force which increases the power of moves that have secondary effects by 30%.
6 Glaceon
Glaceon is another pure Ice-Type Pokémon on this list, evolved from Eevee with an Ice Stone but can also be found as a Tera-Type Pokémon in the far northeastern Glaseado Mountain.
Glaceon has generally average base stats overall, but it does have a really high Special Attack, the highest among all the Ice-Type Pokémon. This will do well with moves like Blizzard and Ice Beam, especially if it's from the Ice Tera Type Pokémon too. Glaceon will thrive when battling in snow due to its health regeneration from Ice Body and if it has the Snow Cloak ability with have 20% increased evasion.
5 Cloyster
A Gen 1 Pokémon returns yet again as a favorite in the series. Cloyster has always been known as a high-defense Pokémon with its hardened shell, though Avalugg takes the top spot as the Pokémon with the highest defense.
Cloyster has the chance to have Shell Armor as an ability that allows it not to be critically hit or Skill Link that causes multi-hit abilities to always allow maximum hits with skills like Icicle Spear or Whirlpool. Cloyster can be found along the coast in the northwestern regions of Paldea, or it can also be evolved from Shellder with a Water Stone.
4 Froslass
The Ghost/Ice-Type has an almost overwhelming amount of options when it comes to moves, and its utility has a support Pokémon in competitive double battles is increased by its ability to do solid damage in its own right.
It has equal offensive base stats, and equal defensive base stats, but it really shines when it comes to its high speed. This gives it the advantage when using revenge move such as Destiney Bond or Ice Spinner.
3 Iron Bundle
If you've got Pokémon Violet you're in luck as Iron Bundle is exclusive to this version of the game. Iron Bundle is a new stronger variant of the Generation 2 Delibirb which both don't have any evolutions. With Water as a second type, compared to pure Ice-Type Pokémon Iron Bundle replacing Steel and Fire as a weakness with Grass and Electric, it also receives a boost in defense against water and further improves damage from Ice moves.
Iron Bundle will make a great addition to a party with a good set base stats overall, particularly with its incredibly high Speed stat and Special Attack, but it also has great Defense too.
2 Chien-Pao
Chien-Pao is a New Legendary Pokémon with Dark as its second type. It's a formidable opponent, standing gracefully with its giant sword fangs. When trying to battle and capture it you'll no doubt see that it will be a very strong member of your team. Its special ability is the Sword of Ruin, this will lower the defense of all Pokémon nearby, a very powerful tool indeed!
Chien-Pao has no evolutions and can be caught after locating the shrine in West Province. Chien-Pao boasts some of the highest total base stats among all Pokémon in Paldea. In particular, it is known for high attack and fast speed.
1 Baxcalibur
Baxcalibur is an absolute powerhouse of a Pokémon. This new Ice Dragon type evolves from Arctibax at level 54 and Frigbax at level 35. You can find the lower unevolved forms of Baxcalibur in the Glaseado Mountain Region. With its second type, Dragon, it gains more resistance to Grass and Electric-type moves.
Baxcalibur has one of the highest base Attack Stats in the game, and that's largely one of the most important stats to have. It also has great HP, Speed, and an above-average defense stat too. Whereas other Pokémon on this list might be more vulnerable to fire, Baxcalibur takes advantage of Fire-type moves as it can't be affected by being burned, and has its already high attack stat increased when hit by fire moves.