#471 · Generation 4
Glaceon
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,126 / 3,535
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,786 / 2,233
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,340
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Glaceon has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- BMax Battle attackerdynamax#2 Ice · 234 per Max Move
Dynamax Glaceon ranks #2 of 11 Ice-type Max attackers: 234 damage per Max Hailstorm at level 40 (fast move Frost Breath). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- CIce raid attacker#30 Ice · 12.7 DPS
It ranks #30 of 231 Ice-type attackers with Frost Breath / Avalanche.
- –Great League#1099 of 1154 · score 48.7
Ranked #1099 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#792 of 851 · score 55.7
Ranked #792 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
- –Master League#346 of 409 · score 47.3
Ranked #346 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.
- 5 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
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
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #1099 / 1154 | 48.7 | Ice Shard · Avalanche · Water Pulse | L17.5 · 5/14/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #792 / 851 | 55.7 | Ice Shard · Avalanche · Water Pulse | L29.5 · 4/11/15 |
| Master League | – | #346 / 409 | 47.3 | Ice Shard · Avalanche · Water Pulse | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #636 / 689 | 59.1 | Ice Shard · Avalanche · Water Pulse | |
| Master Premier | – | #150 / 274 | 63.5 | Ice Shard · Avalanche · Icy Wind | 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)
Glaceon 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
- AttackerB 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 | C | #30 / 231 | 12.7 | 231 | Frost Breath · Avalanche |
| normal | – | #54 / 354 | 11.1 | 202 | Frost Breath · Last ResortElite TM |
| water | – | #117 / 283 | 9.4 | 171 | Frost Breath · Water PulseElite TM |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AvalancheSTAB | ice | 85 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.70 | 90 | -45 | |
Icy WindSTAB | ice | 65 | -33 | 3.5s | 1.97 | 60 | -45 | 100% chance: -1 foe Atk |
Ice BeamSTAB | ice | 95 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.90 | 90 | -55 | |
Last ResortElite TM | normal | 90 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.80 | 90 | -55 | |
Water PulseElite TM | water | 65 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 80 | -50 |
Questions people ask
- Is Glaceon good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Glaceon is B-tier for Max Battle attacker and has 1 other ranked role.
- Should I keep or transfer Glaceon?
- Glaceon has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Is Glaceon a good raid attacker?
- Glaceon ranks #30 of 231 ice attackers with 12.7 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Glaceon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Glaceon is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Holiday 2021 CostumeEvent costume
Holiday Hat (2022)Event costume
Explorer Hat (2023)Event costume
Flower CrownEvent costume
Cherry Blossom CrownEvent costume