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==Statistical averages== | ==Statistical averages== | ||
===Overall===<!--as of generation 7--> | ===Overall===<!--as of generation 7--> | ||
{{BaseStatNoCat| | {{BaseStatNoCat | ||
type=ice | | |type=ice | ||
HP=77.47 | | |HP=77.47 | ||
Attack=82.63 | | |Attack=82.63 | ||
Defense=77.56 | | |Defense=77.56 | ||
SpAtk=78.74 | | |SpAtk=78.74 | ||
SpDef=77.91 | | |SpDef=77.91 | ||
Speed=67.21 | | |Speed=67.21 | ||
Total=461.52 }} | |Total=461.52 }} | ||
===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 7--> | ===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 7--> | ||
{{BaseStatNoCat| | {{BaseStatNoCat | ||
type=ice| | |type=ice | ||
HP=87.46 | | |HP=87.46 | ||
Attack=94.18 | | |Attack=94.18 | ||
Defense=89.46 | | |Defense=89.46 | ||
SpAtk=91.79 | | |SpAtk=91.79 | ||
SpDef=89.89 | | |SpDef=89.89 | ||
Speed=76.00 | | |Speed=76.00 | ||
Total=528.78 }} | |Total=528.78 }} | ||
<!--out of 28; includes Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon; does not include Castform or Arceus--> | <!--out of 28; includes Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon; does not include Castform or Arceus--> | ||
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Ice-type Pokémon are immune to {{weather|Hail}} weather damage. | Ice-type Pokémon are immune to {{weather|Hail}} weather damage. | ||
In Generation II, Ice-type Pokémon cannot be {{status|frozen}} by Ice-type moves. Starting in [[Generation III]], Ice-type Pokémon cannot be frozen. As of [[Generation VII]], Ice-type Pokémon are also immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}}. | In Generation II, Ice-type Pokémon cannot be {{status|frozen}} by Ice-type moves. Starting in [[Generation III]], Ice-type Pokémon cannot be frozen. As of [[Generation VII]], Ice-type Pokémon are also immune to {{m|Sheer Cold}}. | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
The Ice type is considered by many to be the worst of all types defensively. It only resists itself and, while immune to {{status|freezing}}, the effects of {{weather|hail}}, and {{m|Sheer Cold}} (as of [[Generation VII]]), it carries weaknesses to {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Steel}}. Additionally, double weaknesses are common amongst Ice types, especially to the {{t|Fighting}} type. As a result, most Ice types have more weaknesses than resistances. | The Ice type is considered by many to be the worst of all types defensively. It only resists itself and, while immune to {{status|freezing}}, the effects of {{weather|hail}}, and {{m|Sheer Cold}} (as of [[Generation VII]]), it carries weaknesses to {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Fighting}}, {{t|Rock}}, and {{t|Steel}}. Additionally, double weaknesses are common amongst Ice types, especially to the {{t|Fighting}} type. As a result, most Ice types have more weaknesses than resistances. | ||
Despite this, their defensive capabilities can be enhanced by using {{m|Aurora Veil}} during a hailstorm, as it halves damage from [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s for five turns and stacks with the effects of {{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Light Screen}}. | Despite this, their defensive capabilities can be enhanced by using {{m|Aurora Veil}} during a hailstorm, as it halves damage from [[physical move|physical]] and [[special move]]s for five turns and stacks with the effects of {{m|Reflect}} and {{m|Light Screen}}. | ||
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Offensively, because the fact that double weaknesses to Ice are fairly common, especially due to {{t|Dragon}} and {{t|Flying}} types, Ice is one of the most commonly-used attacking types. Ice also pairs well with other common attacking types, notably {{t|Ground}}, which deals at least neutral damage to all types resisting Ice and covers {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Electric}}, which deals at least neutral damage to all types that resist Ice, while also being super-effective against Water. Some Ice-type Pokémon can use a few {{type|Water}} moves, which cover their weaknesses to Fire and Rock. | Offensively, because the fact that double weaknesses to Ice are fairly common, especially due to {{t|Dragon}} and {{t|Flying}} types, Ice is one of the most commonly-used attacking types. Ice also pairs well with other common attacking types, notably {{t|Ground}}, which deals at least neutral damage to all types resisting Ice and covers {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Steel}}, and {{t|Electric}}, which deals at least neutral damage to all types that resist Ice, while also being super-effective against Water. Some Ice-type Pokémon can use a few {{type|Water}} moves, which cover their weaknesses to Fire and Rock. | ||
{{type|Water}} Pokémon are often compared with Ice-type Pokémon, as most of the former can also effectively use Ice attacks, which cover their major weakness of {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Dragon}}, which resist their moves. However, some Ice types have an advantage over Water types due to the introduction of {{m|Freeze-Dry}} in [[Generation VI]] (an Ice-type move that is exclusively learned by Ice types and {{p|Smeargle}}), as it can deal | {{type|Water}} Pokémon are often compared with Ice-type Pokémon, as most of the former can also effectively use Ice attacks, which cover their major weakness of {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Dragon}}, which resist their moves. However, some Ice types have an advantage over Water types due to the introduction of {{m|Freeze-Dry}} in [[Generation VI]] (an Ice-type move that is exclusively learned by Ice types and {{p|Smeargle}}), as it can deal [[super-effective]] damage to most Water types. | ||
As of [[Generation VII]], {{m|Sheer Cold}} is less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types. | As of [[Generation VII]], {{m|Sheer Cold}} is less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types. | ||
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==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Interacting with the Ice type=== | ===Interacting with the Ice type=== | ||
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become an Ice-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with an Ice-type move, uses an Ice-type move, is sent out against an Ice-type opponent, if the [[weather]] is hail, if it is holding an [[Ice Memory]], or if it is holding an [[Icicle Plate]] or | A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become an Ice-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with an Ice-type move, uses an Ice-type move, is sent out against an Ice-type opponent, if the [[weather]] is hail, if it is holding an [[Ice Memory]], or if it is holding an [[Icicle Plate]] or [[Icium Z]]. | ||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Ice color}}; border:2px solid #{{Ice color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Ice color}}; border:2px solid #{{Ice color dark}}" | ||