Ability profile
Snow Warning Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
9
Effect
The weather changes to hail when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition. If multiple Pokémon with this ability, Drizzle, Drought, or Sand Stream are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of Speed, respecting Trick Room. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.
Flavor text
The Pokémon summons a hailstorm in battle.
Quick summary
Snow Warning is a main-series ability from Generation IV. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IV
Snow Warning first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Snow Warning is used in main-series battles and links to 9 species profiles below.
9 Pokémon can have Snow Warning in the official dataset.
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