Ability · Gen 4 · 9 Pokémon

Snow Warning

On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Snow.

Snow Warning was introduced in Generation 4. 9 Pokémon and forms can have it (4 as a hidden ability).

Best Pokémon with Snow Warning

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 Snow Warning.

Pokémon with Snow Warning

As a regular ability (5)

As a hidden ability (4)

Snow Warning FAQ

What does Snow Warning do?

On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Snow.

Which Pokémon have Snow Warning?

9 Pokémon and forms can have Snow Warning, 4 of them only as a hidden ability: Alolan Vulpix, Alolan Ninetales, Snover, Abomasnow, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Froslass, Vanilluxe and Amaura and more.

Is Snow Warning a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Alolan Vulpix, Alolan Ninetales, Amaura and Aurorus have it as a hidden ability, while Snover, Abomasnow, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Froslass and Vanilluxe can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Snow Warning?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Snow Warning are Mega Froslass (#35 in Champions VGC, 100% run Snow Warning), Alolan Ninetales (#43 in Champions VGC, 99% run Snow Warning), Vanilluxe (#95 in Champions VGC, 99.7% run Snow Warning), Mega Abomasnow (#165 in Champions VGC, 100% run Snow Warning) and Aurorus (#218 in Champions VGC, 80.1% run Snow Warning).

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