Best Ice Pokemon, Ranked

Ice-type Pokemon are among some of the strongest in the franchise. There might not be plenty of pure Ice-types in the series, but it’s a popular dual typing that has given trainers some reliable companions. With so many different options out there, picking the right Ice-type can be a daunting task.

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Just like any other type of Pokemon out there, some Ice-types are better than others. Base stats, movesets, weaknesses, and plenty more factor into just how good a given Ice-type will compare to its peers. These Pokemon might not be perfect, but they’re incredibly strong and stand out as the best of the best when it comes to Ice-types.

Updated February 22, 2025, by Ashely Claudino: Players who are looking for the right Ice-type for their Pokemon team have come to the right place. This list has been improved further and now includes the base stats for each Ice-type Pokemon mentioned in it. This way, gamers will know what to expect from each Pokemon and make it even better with EV training or Hyper training as well as competitive breeding.

25 Arctozolt

Fossil Pokemon

Dracovish is arguably the strongest Gen 8 Fossil Pokemon, but Arctozolt can be a fun Pokemon to use as well. Arctozolt has an interesting type combination - Ice and Electric - that gives it access to great moves, such as Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Freeze-Dry, and Icy Wind. Although its Attack stat is higher than its Special Attack, it has access to better Special moves, so that is what gamers should focus on if they choose to train an Arctozolt.

Players can also take advantage of its low Speed stat, lower it further with the right nature, and team it up with a Pokemon that is able to set up Trick Room. Then, they can increase its Attack stat by IV and EV training i and, finally, pair it with an offensive item of their choice.

24 ​​​​​​Cetitan

Terra Whale Pokemon

Cetitan is the evolved form of Cetoddle. With its 170 HP, Cetitan seems quite sturdy, but its Defense stat of 65 lets it down. However, the Pokemon redeems itself with an Attack of 113 and a Speed of 73.

A Cetitan with Sheer Force can do a good amount of damage. Players can also opt for a more defensive approach by choosing the Thick Fat ability to reduce damage by Fire-type moves.

23 Frost Rotom

Plasma Pokemon

Rotom is a unique Pokemon that can change its form and type. Among the various forms that it can take, Frost Rotom is one of them.

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Frost Rotom is an Electric/Ice-type Pokemon, and it has Levitate as its ability, making it immune to Ground-type attacks. Frost Rotom's Special Defense and Defense of 107, along with its highly respectable 105 Special Attack, make it a viable option for nearly any trainer.

22 Mr. Rime

Comedian Pokemon

Mr. Rime may look like a gentleman but on the battlefield, it ruthlessly punishes its enemies. It evolves from Galarian Mr. Rime at Level 42. It is an Ice/Psychic-type Pokemon, which is an interesting combo. Mr. Rime has fairly balanced stats, and players can't go wrong with it.

Mr. Rime has 110 Special Attack and 100 Special Defense, so it can cause hefty damage to its opponents. It also has a fairly decent HP that helps it withstand multiple attacks before eventually fainting. When it comes to abilities, Mr. Rime can have either Tangled Feet or Screen Cleaner. Both of them are regular abilities and are very situational. Mr. Rime's Hidden Ability is Ice Body, which enables it to regain HP in snowy weather conditions.

21 Chien-Pao

Ruinous Pokemon

Chien-Pao is a Gen 9 legendary Pokemon with a Dark/Ice-type combination, which makes it more useful than single-type Pokemon.

Chien-Pao has Swords of Ruin as its ability, and it lowers the defense of other Pokemon in battle. It has a Speed of 135, which combines nicely with its Attack stat of 130 and enables the Pokemon to deal massive damage to its opponents, making it a solid choice for trainers.

20 Froslass

Snow Land Pokemon

With its Ice/Ghost-type combo, Froslass is a great option for trainers wanting something different out of their Ice-type. Froslass is immune to both Normal and Fighting attacks, and resistant to Poison, Bug, and Ice-types. Its 110 base Speed ensures that it will be attacking first in most battles. However, its Attack and Special Attack aren't anything all that impressive, with each one coming in at 80.

Frostlass's available move pool favors its Special Attack, so trainers are better off teaching it moves like Blizzard and Shadow Ball to take advantage of the STAB it gets with those.

19 Glaceon

Fresh Snow Pokemon

Eeveelutions always stand out in their respective typing. Glaceon might not be the perfect Ice-type, but it's still one of the better options trainers can add to their party. Though it has some shortcomings trainers should be aware of, Glaceon can still play a pivotal role in most parties.

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High Defense and Special stats are Glaceon's biggest draw. But its subpar HP, Attack, and Speed might throw some trainers off. Glaceon's low HP is worrisome, but it has high enough Defense to accommodate for that in most cases. As long as trainers make the most of the Special attacks it has in its learnset, Glaceon should be a consistent contributor to most parties.

18 Walrein

Ice Break Pokemon

Walrein was first introduced in the third generation and was one of the standout Ice-types in those games. Over the years, Walrein has remained one of the best Ice-type Pokemon for trainers to work with.

Walrein's only subpar stat is its Speed. This massive Pokemon will likely get hit first in most battles, but it has high enough HP and Defensive stats that it can sustain a good deal of punishment regardless. Trainers would be wise to take advantage of its high Special Attack. Walrein has a number of Ice and Water Special moves in its learnset that will get STAB. A combination of any of these will make Walrien a useful Pokemon to have in most battles.

17 Avalugg

Iceberg Pokemon

Those looking for a strong physical attacker and defender that can stand up easily to other Ice Pokemon should consider looking at Avalugg. The Bergmite evolution has a base stat total of 514, with most of those stats going into Attack, Defense, and HP.

Avalugg sacrifices its Speed, Special Attack, and Special Defense to give players access to a brawler that can stand up to a myriad of Pokemon types. Players do need to be aware that it has four weaknesses, Fire, Steel, Rock, and Fighting. With an immense 184 defense, Avalugg can take hits from other physical attackers while simultaneously dishing out its own heavy physical damage.

16 Weavile

Sharp Claw Pokemon

Weavile's myriad of weaknesses might make it seem like a lesser Ice-type, but this Dark/Ice-type Pokemon has plenty to offer potential trainers. Its 120 Attack and 125 Speed make it an ideal glass cannon. While its base Defense comes in at a paltry 65, its 85 Special Defense should leave trainers feeling comfortable with certain matchups.

Weavile is weak to six different types. It has a weakness to Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire, and Fairy-types alongside a quadruple weakness to Fighting-types. That's not ideal, but like all Pokemon, trainers can still work around it and use Weavile situationally to take advantage of its strengths.