#615 · Generation 5
Cryogonal
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,798 / 3,163
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,598 / 1,998
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,199
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Cryogonal has a niche: B-tier Max Battle tank. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- BMax Battle tankdynamax#26 of 157 tanks
B-tier Max Battle tank (#26 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
- –Great League#724 of 1154 · score 68.6
Ranked #724 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#499 of 851 · score 72.3
Ranked #499 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
- –Master League#319 of 409 · score 50.8
Ranked #319 of 409; not competitive in Master League.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Does not evolve.
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #724 / 1154 | 68.6 | Ice Shard · Triple Axel · Night Slash | L20 · 4/13/13 |
| Ultra League | – | #499 / 851 | 72.3 | Ice Shard · Night Slash · Triple Axel | L36.5 · 4/13/14 |
| Master League | – | #319 / 409 | 50.8 | Ice Shard · Triple Axel · Night Slash | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #402 / 689 | 74.6 | Ice Shard · Night Slash · Triple Axel | |
| Master Premier | – | #140 / 274 | 64.9 | Ice Shard · Triple Axel · Night Slash | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Cryogonal can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
- iceMax Hailstormfrom Ice Shard250 / 300 / 350 power
- Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
- Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP
Max Battle roles
- Tank (Max Guard)B Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ice | – | #67 / 231 | 10.5 | 233 | Frost Breath · Triple Axel |
| grass | – | #145 / 344 | 9.2 | 204 | Frost Breath · Solar Beam |
| water | – | #153 / 283 | 7.8 | 173 | Frost Breath · Water Pulse |
| dark | – | #192 / 363 | 8.0 | 179 | Frost Breath · Night Slash |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ice ShardSTAB | ice | 10 | +10 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 9 | +10 | 3 turns |
Frost BreathSTAB | ice | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 7 | +5 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aurora BeamSTAB | ice | 80 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.60 | 80 | -60 | |
Night Slash | dark | 45 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.36 | 50 | -35 | 12% chance: +1 own Atk |
Solar Beam | grass | 180 | -100 | 5.0s | 1.80 | 150 | -80 | |
Water Pulse | water | 65 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 80 | -50 | |
Triple AxelSTAB | ice | 60 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.82 | 60 | -45 | 100% chance: +1 own Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Cryogonal good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Cryogonal is B-tier for Max Battle tank.
- Should I keep or transfer Cryogonal?
- Cryogonal has a niche: B-tier Max Battle tank. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Is Cryogonal a good raid attacker?
- Cryogonal ranks #67 of 231 ice attackers with 10.5 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Cryogonal be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Cryogonal is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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