Ice-Type Pokemon Weaknesses and Resistances Explained

Without the right knowledge, it can be difficult to defeat Ice-type Pokemon.

With their mastery of cold abilities, Ice-type Pokemon prove to be formidable opponents in battle. Their formidable moves have the ability to dismantle your team and extinguish any chance of victory if you are not adequately prepared.

Similarly, like all Pokemon, Ice-types possess their vulnerabilities and can be defeated.

Table of Contents

What does the term “Ice-type Pokemon”refer to?
Ice-type Pokemon weaknesses
Ice-type Pokemon strengths & resistances
Best counters for Ice-types
Best Tera Types for Ice-type Pokemon
All Ice-type moves

Ice-type Pokemon

Pokemon Legends Arceus Bergmite spawn screenshot. — Game Freak / The Pokemon Company

Bergmite, the Kalos-based Ice-type returned in Legends Arceus with a Hisuian evolution.

Ice-type Pokemon are frequently mistaken for Water-types due to their similar colors and frequent combination of dual types, such as Lapras or Cloyster.

Nevertheless, you can typically identify them by their name puns or their icy blue hues, such as Regice, Beartic, or Glastrier.

Ice-type Pokemon strengths

Pokemon of the Ice type are vulnerable to four main weaknesses in terms of both moves and opposing Pokemon types:

Fire
Rock
Steel
Fighting

Pokemon with the Fire type are a great option for battling against those with the Ice type because of their Burn abilities. However, it’s important to consider that Ice-type Pokemon may also have access to Water-type moves that are super effective, so it’s crucial to evaluate their types beforehand to avoid dealing only neutral damage.

Pokemon of the Rock type are also a solid choice for battle, as they are resistant to Ice-type attacks, providing an extra layer of defense.

Similarly to Rock-type Pokemon, Steel-type Pokemon are not vulnerable to Ice attacks, allowing you to inflict significant damage without receiving much in return. Their overall sturdy nature further strengthens their effectiveness in battle, making them a perfect match.

Additionally, Fighting-type Pokémon are well-suited for an Ice-type battle due to their resistance against Ice-types. This makes them even more durable and effective in a fight.

Ice-type strengths & resistances

In addition to their weaknesses, Ice-type Pokemon also possess resistance to the following types:

Ice

To gain an advantage in battle, it is recommended to have a dual-type Ice-type Pokemon when facing one. This is a simple task as a majority of Ice types possess a secondary elemental type, such as Flying or Water.

Strategies for Battling Ice-type Pokemon

The following are the top Pokemon to use when countering Ice-type Pokemon:

Rapidash (Fire)
Magmar (Fire)
Terrakion (Rock/Fighting)
Cinderace (Fire)
Heatran (Fire/Steel)
Emboar (Fire/Fighting)
Load (Fire/Rock)

It is important to take into account a Pokemon’s secondary type when choosing a counter Pokemon and selecting moves. Even though the aforementioned examples are successful against pure Ice types, the opposing Pokemon may possess resistances based on their primary or secondary type.

Best Tera Types for Ice-type Pokémon

The inclusion of Tera Types in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet can greatly impact battles, making it important to know the top Tera Types for an Ice-type Pokemon.

The following Ter Types are highly recommended for Ice-types in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet:

Water: Eliminates any weaknesses to Fire, Rock, and Steel
Ice: Provides an additional power boost when used with STAB.
Ground: Eliminates weaknesses to Fire, Rock, and Steel

All Ice-type moves

abomasnow ice type pokemon — The Pokemon Company

Abomasnow is based on the legends of the Abominable Snowman.

A total of 33 moves in the Pokemon universe are categorized as Ice-type and have been included in the list below:

Genesis 1

Dawn Beam
Blizzard
Haze
Ice Beam
Ice Punch
Mist

Icy Wind
Powder Snow

Gen 3

Hail
Ice Ball
Icicle Spear
Sheer Cold

Gen 4

Avalanche
Ice Fang
Ice Shard

Generation 5

Freeze Shock
Frost Breath
Glaciate
Ice Burn
Icicle Crash

Gen 6

Freeze Dry

Gen 7

Dawn Veil
Freezy Frost
Ice Hammer
Subzero Slammer

Gen 8

Glacial Lance
G-Max Resonance
Max Hailstorm
Mountain Gale
Triple Axel

Genesis 9

Chilly Reception
Ice Spinner
Snowscape