Cryogonal (Pokémon)

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Cryogonal Crystallizing Pokémon フリージオ Freegeo #0615 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ice Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 25 (7.7%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 3'07" 1.1 m Cryogonal 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 326.3 lbs. 148.0 kg Cryogonal 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 180	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Cryogonal 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cryogonal (Japanese: フリージオ Freegeo) is an Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Cryogonal using its ice chain to ensnare Black

Cryogonal is a Pokémon made of ice crystals, which resembles a shiny, blue hexagonal snowflake. Its facial expression is frozen, which leaves Cryogonal with a still, aggressive-looking face. Two cracks run through its face: the upper opening contains its eyes, and the lower serves as a mouth. It has two glowing eyes and its large mouth contains an extendable chain of ice, which is used for hunting.

Cryogonal is born in snow clouds, although there are rumors stating that it is born from people and Pokémon that have died on snowy mountains. When its body heat rises, it will turn into steam and vanish, but it will revert to ice when the body temperature lowers. As a result, Cryogonal is rarely seen during the summer, and are commonly seen during winter seasons. Cryogonal uses its ice chain to capture its prey and freeze them at a temperature of -148 °F (-100 °C), before taking them to unknown locations.

In the anime

Main series

Cryogonal in the anime

Major appearances

Cryogonal debuted in Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!, under the ownership of Brycen. It was used in Brycen's Gym battle against Ash, where it defeated Scraggy but lost to his Pignite after it used Fire Pledge.

In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, multiple Cryogonal acted as followers of Kyurem.

In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, multiple Cryogonal were attacking and freezing a dam, leading to Virgil, Davy, and Jeff mounting a rescue mission. It was ultimately discovered that a baby Cryogonal was trapped inside the dam, and once it was reunited with the older ones, they left peacefully.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW079 Cryogonal Ash's Pokédex Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Cryogonal originates from arctic sky clouds and floats down to the ground to make snow fall. BW102 Cryogonal Ash's Pokédex Cryogonal, the Crystallizing Pokémon. Created in snow clouds, Cryogonal make ice crystal chains and use them to capture prey.

Pokémon Generations

Cryogonal in Pokémon Generations

In The Frozen World, Zinzolin's Cryogonal battled Drayden's Haxorus alongside Zinzolin's Weavile and multiple Liepard belonging to some Team Plasma Grunts.

In the manga

Cryogonal in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Cryogonal debuted in Up in the Air, under the ownership of Brycen. It reappeared during his Gym battle with Black, where it lost to his Emboar.

A Cryogonal appeared in The Tournament Continues, under the ownership of Zinzolin. It was used during his Pokémon League battle against Iris, but was defeated by her Fraxure, despite the type advantage.

A Team Plasma Grunt's Cryogonal was seen in Deduction Time.

In the TCG

Main article: Cryogonal (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Cryogonal trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Cryogonal appears in the 3DS version as an enemy in Smash Run. It uses Ice Beam that either flies straight or curves to follow the target. It also appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.

Trophy information

NA: This Ice-type Pokémon uses its ice-crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to -148 degrees. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks with Ice Beam. The beam comes in two forms: one that fires in a straight line and one that curves to follow the fighters.

PAL: This ice-type Pokémon uses its ice crystal chains to capture and freeze its prey to -100 degrees. In Smash Run, it drifts through the air and attacks fighters using Ice Beam. The attack comes in two forms: it will either fire in one direction, or it'll rotate as it fires. Don't let it hit you or you'll end up frozen solid!

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #121 Unova  B2  W2 : #197 Black When its body temperature goes up, it turns into steam and vanishes. When its temperature lowers, it returns to ice. White They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey. Black 2 They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148° F. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #111 Hoenn #— X They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey. Y They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148° F. Omega Ruby They are born in snow clouds. They use chains made of ice crystals to capture prey. Alpha Sapphire They are composed of ice crystals. They capture prey with chains of ice, freezing the prey at -148° F.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #030 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword With its icy chains, Cryogonal freezes those it encounters. It then takes its victims away to somewhere unknown. Shield When the weather gets hot, these Pokémon turn into water vapor. Cryogonal are almost never seen during summer.
Generation IX Paldea #360 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Scarlet Cryogonal appear during cold seasons. It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into these Pokémon. Violet Cryogonal uses its chains of ice to constrict its opponents and then flash-freezes them where they stand.

Cryogonal in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Twist Mountain Black 2 White 2 Twist Mountain
Generation VI X Y Frost Cavern Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake Frigid Sea (Surfing) Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet North Province: Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (4★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Glacier: World Axle - B2F, All* MD GTI Glacier Palace - Eastern Spire (1F-12F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) Rumble U Sealed Door: The Place to Return To
Generation VI Battle Trozei Colossal Forest: Stage 2 Rumble World Distortion Land: Outermost Snowfield (Back Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Aegislash Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Greninja Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Zaffiro Coast: Stage 603 Masters EX Sync pair scout: Brycen & Cryogonal

Held items

Games		Held items
Black	White	NeverMeltIce (5%)
Black 2	White 2
X	Y	Never-Melt Ice (5%)
Sword	Shield	Never-Melt Ice (Expansion Pass required, 5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generations V & VI

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 485	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Generation VII onward

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 515	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 011 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30 044 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 088 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40 1212 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15 1616 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 1616 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 2020 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 2424 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20 2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3232 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 3636 Freeze-Dry Ice Special 07070 100100% 20 4040 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 4040 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 4444 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 4848 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10 5252 Acid Armor Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20 5656 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 6060 Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000— 03030% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cryogonal Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cryogonal Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM187 TM187 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM212 TM212 Triple Axel Ice Physical 02020 090}}90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cryogonal Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Cryogonal Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Aurora Veil Ice Status — —% 20 * Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 * Frost Breath Ice Special 60 90% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cryogonal Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cryogonal Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cryogonal Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon Battle Trozei Ice Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Ice Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #763 Barrier Shot Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 190 Base Defense: 218 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Ice Shard, Frost Breath Charged Attacks: Aurora Beam, Night Slash, Solar Beam, Water Pulse, Triple Axel*

In Pokémon GO, Cryogonal can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special Research, Level 45 Challenge.

Evolution data

Unevolved Cryogonal  Ice

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Cryogonal images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Cryogonal is the only Pokémon that can learn Solar Beam by leveling up, but not learn Sunny Day by any method.

Origin

Cryogonal's appearance seems to be based on both snowflakes and ice crystals. The ability to trap prey in ice crystals may be a reference to the hrímþursar, Nordic giants who were made of ice, who also have this ability. Because of its back sprite and ability to learn several light-based moves, it may also be based on a glass mirror.

Name origin

Cryogonal may be a combination of cryo- (prefix for icy cold) and hexagonal.

Freegeo may be a combination of freeze or frigid and geometry.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フリージオ Freegeo From freeze or frigid and geometry French Hexagel From hexagone and gel Spanish Cryogonal Same as English name German Frigometri From frieren and Geometrie Italian Cryogonal Same as English name Korean 프리지오 Freegeo Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 幾何雪花 / 几何雪花 Jǐhéxuěhuā From 幾何 / 几何 jǐhé and 雪花 xuěhuā Cantonese Chinese 幾何雪花 Géihòhsyutfā From 幾何 géihòh and 雪花 syutfā

More languages Hindi फ़्रिज़ोमेट्री Freezometry From freeze and geometry Russian Криогонал Kriogonal Transcription of English name Thai ฟรีจิโอ Frichio Transcription of Japanese name

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