Glaceon — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Glaceon is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (130 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its ice typing resists 1 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Glaceon can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Glaceon into fire and fighting attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Glaceon the way we do
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
Base Stats
Total: 525Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Glaceon shows up
#118
Usage ~1.81% · Win rate ~52.05%
#135
Usage ~1.59% · Win rate ~51.62%
Glaceon FAQ
- What are Glaceon's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Glaceon can run snow-cloak, ice-body. The competitive default is usually snow-cloak — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Glaceon weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Glaceon takes extra damage from fire, fighting, rock, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Glaceon?
- The best moveset for Glaceon depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Glaceon in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Glaceon are Pokémon with strong fire, fighting, rock, steel attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Glaceon good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Glaceon's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.