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Ability · Gen 8 · 2 Pokémon

Ice Scales

This Pokemon receives 1/2 damage from special attacks.

Ice Scales was introduced in Generation 8. 2 Pokémon and forms can have it (2 as a hidden ability).

Best Pokémon with Ice Scales

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Ice Scales.

  1. Frosmoth1. Frosmoth#398 in National Dex OU · 98.2% run Ice Scales

Pokémon with Ice Scales

As a hidden ability (2)

Ice Scales FAQ

What does Ice Scales do?

This Pokemon receives 1/2 damage from special attacks.

Which Pokémon have Ice Scales?

2 Pokémon and forms can have Ice Scales, 2 of them only as a hidden ability: Snom and Frosmoth.

Is Ice Scales a hidden ability?

Yes, every Pokémon listed here gets Ice Scales as its hidden ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Ice Scales?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Ice Scales are Frosmoth (#398 in National Dex OU, 98.2% run Ice Scales).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.