Cryogonal (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Cryogonal
Crystallizing Pokémon
フリージオ
Freegeo
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Cryogonal



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ice Unknown
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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
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Weight
326.3 lbs. 148.0 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
180
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
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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.

Minor appearances

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

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
BW: #121
Unova
B2W2: #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
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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
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Sword Shield

Stats

Base stats

Generations V & VI
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
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
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
135
126 - 205 247 - 405
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

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


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