Glaceon is one of the many “Eeveelutions.” It features in most Pokémon games, along with the TV show and movies. Glaceon even appears in the Super Smash Brothers franchise! In early Generations of Pokémon, all the evolutions of Eevee were difficult to acquire, and often required breeding with a Ditto, along with a hunt for the required evolution method. However, it’s easy to catch all of the “Eeveelutions”, including Glaceon, in Pokémon Sword and Shield!
Who’s that Pokémon? Glaceon Facts
- Glaceon is an ice Pokémon with a feline appearance that evolves from Eevee.
- Glaceon’s Ice typing gives it good defense against Ice type moves. However, Glaceon is weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel type moves.
- Glaceon’s stats make it a durable special attacker, with high Defense and Special Attack stats.
- Glaceon’s shiny form takes on a white appearance with dark blue highlights.
- Glaceon’s National Pokédex number is 471.
Can you catch Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
Glaceon is rather easy to find in both Pokémon Sword and Shield as long as you have the upgraded Rotom Bike!
Where to catch Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
- The Wild Area
- Lake of Outrage
- Wild Area Max Raid Battles:
- Hammerlocke Hills
- Crown Tundra
- Giant’s Bed
- Crown Tundra Max Raid Battles
- Ballimere Lake
What are the requirements to catch Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
In order to easily catch Glaceon, you must be able to travel across the surface of the many lakes and rivers in the Galar region. Since Pokémon Sword and Shield don’t allow you to Surf on the overworld, you must use the upgraded Rotom Bike to travel across water. You first receive the Rotom Bike on Route 5, and later, the man who gives you the bike will upgrade it for you once you reach Route 9, south of Circhester.
How to catch Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield: Step-by-step guide
Read over the following guide to find the easiest way to catch Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield:
- Start out by traveling to Hammerlocke Hills.
- Head southwest through Giant’s Cap.
- Once you reach the bank of the Lake of Outrage, equip the upgraded Rotom Bike and prepare to cross the water.
- Cross the Lake of Outrage on the upgraded Rotom Bike.
- Carefully search for Glaceon in the standing stone area at the top of the hill. Make sure to check that the area is Snowing or has a Snowstorm!
- Once you see Glaceon, run up to it to start the encounter! Carefully battle Glaceon to bring it to low health (or just throw a quick ball). If you can, try giving it a status effect like Paralysis or Sleep to make it easier to catch.
- Once Glaceon is at low health, throw your PokéBall! If it manages to break free, just keep trying until you finally add Glaceon to your Pokédex!
Quick Version: How to catch Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield
To easily catch Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, visit the Lake of Outrage near Hammerlocke while it is Snowing or having a Snowstorm and search the standing stone area at the top of the hill.
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Glaceon: Moveset by Level
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Category | Power |
| 0 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 |
| - | - | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. | ||
| 0 | Covet | Normal | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item. | ||
| 0 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 |
| - | - | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | ||
| 0 | Copycat | Normal | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet. | ||
| 0 | Baton Pass | Normal | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. | ||
| 0 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 |
| - | - | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. | ||
| 0 | Charm | Fairy | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target's Attack stat. | ||
| 0 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 |
| - | - | A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ||
| 0 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | ||
| 0 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| - | - | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | ||
| 0 | Growl | Normal | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. | ||
| 0 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats. | ||
| 5 | Sand Attack | Ground | Status | 0 |
| - | - | Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy. | ||
| 10 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| - | - | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. | ||
| 15 | Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers the target's Attack stat. This move always goes first. | ||
| 20 | Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 40 |
| - | - | The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first. | ||
| 25 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| - | - | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. | ||
| 30 | Ice Fang | Ice | Physical | 65 |
| - | - | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen. | ||
| 35 | Hail | Ice | Status | 0 |
| - | - | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. | ||
| 40 | Freeze-Dry | Ice | Special | 70 |
| - | - | The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types. | ||
| 45 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | Status | 0 |
| - | - | A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ||
| 50 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 |
| - | - | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | ||
| 55 | Last Resort | Normal | Physical | 140 |
| - | - | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
Glaceon: Pre-evolutions
Glaceon has one pre-evolution, Eevee.
- To acquire Glaceon’s pre-evolution, Eevee, breed Glaceon at the Pokémon Daycare, and then travel with the egg in your party until it hatches. You can also find Eevee on Route 4 and in a few other places on the overworld. Eevee sometimes appears in certain Max Raid Battles. To evolve Eevee into Glaceon, use an Ice Stone on Eevee.
Additional Glaceon Facts
- Glaceon has the third highest Special Attack stat of all Ice type Pokémon, only lower than White Kyurem and Mega Abomasnow, making it an excellent supplement to certain competitive strategies.
- Glaceon can drop its body temperature below -75 degrees Fahrenheit (-59.4 degrees Celsius). Glaceon’s body is so cold that it can create icicles on its fur and flurries of ice in the air around it.
- In order to simplify Glaceon’s evolution in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the developers made it possible to evolve Eevee into Glaceon via exposure to a Leaf Stone, instead of having to level Eevee up in proximity to an Ice Rock as in previous titles.
Final Words
Glaceon is a long time favorite of Pokémon fans due to its history of elusivity and its status as one of the Eeveelutions! Lucky for us, it’s easy to find Glaceon in Pokémon Sword and Shield!
Let’s Go Glaceon!
