Introduced in generation six, with the Pokemon X and Y games, Bergmite is a monotype ice Pokemon. It is the first stage evolution of its two stage evolution line and evolves into Avalugg once it reaches the level threshold. Bergmite is classified by the Pokedex as the “Ice Chunk Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Bergmite’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Bergmite.
About Bergmite
As a generation six Pokemon, Bergmite first appeared in the X and Y season of the anime in the episode All Hail the Ice Battlefield!. In this episode, Gym Leader Wulfric uses a Bergmite in his battle against Ash. Bergmite will evolve into Avalugg once it reaches level 37 and does not evolve further. The Pokedex mentions that Bergmite is capable of creating -150 degree Fahrenheit air to blast towards its opponents. It also mentions how they will gather together above the snowy lines of mountains.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: X and Y All Hail the Ice Battlefield! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Evolves into Avalugg, not known to evolve from any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 37 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | It blocks opponents' attacks with the ice that shields its body. It uses cold air to repair any cracks with new ice. |
Bergmite Base Stats
| HP | 55 |
| ATTACK | 69 |
| DEFENCE | 85 |
| SP. ATTACK | 32 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 35 |
| SPEED | 28 |
| TOTAL | 304 |
Appearance
Bergmite is a small light blue Pokemon that seems to be a living mass of ice. It walks on two icicles shaped like legs and is pointed at the top. At the top of Bergmite’s body it seems more spiked and ridged, compared to its flat bottom-side. Its eyes are yellow with black pupils and there is a spiked piece of ice on top of its forehead. Bergmite is an average sized Pokemon at 3 feet and 3 inches, or 1 meter, tall.
Behavior
Bergmite is a resilient Pokemon in the wild. If its body becomes chipped or broken, it can suck in cold air to establish the ice around its body. The cold air it creates can reach over -150 degrees Fahrenheit, or -100 degrees Celsius. It can also use this air to attack its opponents. They are known to be social Pokemon and will gather together above the snow line of mountains. They can also be found huddled together on the back of an Avalugg.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As the base evolution Pokemon of its evolution line, Bergmite is not a powerful Pokemon. It has a powerful physical defense stat, but the rest of its statline is mediocre. While its physical attack stat can hold up against other base evolution Pokemon, its slow speed stat prevents it from being powerful in battle. As a monotype ice Pokemon, Bergmite takes 2x damage from fighting, rock, steel, and fire type moves. It is immune to no types and will only resist ice type moves.
Best Moveset
As a base evolution Pokemon, Bergmite is typically reserved for the LC (Little Cup) format of competitive play. While Bergmite’s physical stats are powerful for a base evolution Pokemon, it has too many large weaknesses that prevent it from being strong in competitive play. It can perform as a physical defensive Pokemon and force opponents to switch in the best case scenario. With an Eviolite, as a held item, and the Sturdy ability, Bergmite can guarantee that it can be impactful for an extra turn. With this in mind, consider running Avalanche, Recover, Rapid Spin, and Toxic. This set is to ensure that Bergmite is ready for a prolonged battle, or it needs to do as much damage as it can quickly. Sturdy will keep Bergmite alive for a turn. Recover keeps you alive in a good matchup, Rapid Spin keeps it alive against hazards, and Toxic/Avalanche are meant to deal the most damage possible.
| Rapid Spin | Recover |
| Avalanche | Toxic |
How to Catch Bergmite in Pokemon Go?
Unfortunately, Bergmite is not currently available for capture in Pokemon Go. It is likely to be released soon as the developers have released other generation six Pokemon into the game. Until it is released we will not know how many candies it will take to evolve, if it will appear as a raid boss at Pokemon Gyms, or if its pre-evolution hatches from eggs. When Bergmite is released, you can find it spawning at a boosted rate near bodies of water, ski resorts, and glaciers.
Trivia
- As of generation eight, Bergmite and Avalugg are the only Pokemon with the Monster and Mineral egg groupings.
- The inspiration for Bergmite’s design is based on an iceberg or stalagmite.
- The name Bergmite is a combination of iceberg and mite.
FAQ
How does Bergmite evolve?
Bergmite will evolve into Avalugg once it reaches level 37. There are no unique evolution conditions to fulfill with this evolution line and Bergmite will evolve naturally as long as you level it up. Once your Bergmite evolves into Avalugg, you have finished the Pokemon’s evolution line and can move on to collecting other Pokemon.
What region is Bergmite from?
Krokorok is a generation six Pokemon making it from the Kalos region. Its region only really implies the generation it was introduced in and not necessarily which games they can be found in. The Pokedex describes Bergmite’s natural living habitat as snowy mountains and polar regions of the world.
What does Avalugg evolve into?
Avalugg is the final evolution of its evolution line and it does not evolve further. After Bergmite evolves into Avalugg you have finished the Pokemon’s evolution line. There are no evolution conditions to fulfill with Avalugg as it cannot evolve into another Pokemon. Bergmite will evolve into Avalugg once it reaches level 37.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Ice Chunk Pokemon”. While Bergmite’s impact on competitive play is limited to a unique format, there are certain scenarios where Bergmite is incredibly powerful. It can be rare to see everything work out for Bergmite, but it can still be a strong Pokemon. Watch out for bad matchups if you want to use this Pokemon. Reserve a slot on your team for Bergmite if you want a physically defense ice type Pokemon.
