Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl take place in the Sinnoh region, which first appeared in Generation 4's Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. These games introduced many iconic Pokemon to the franchise. The Switch's remakes, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, also introduce many new players to the region while inviting others to return after many years away.
Whether it is the player's first time in Sinnoh or their long-awaited return, they are sure to be on the hunt for powerful Pokemon. Ice-type Pokemon are a great choice for players looking to fill spots on their team. With Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl'saddition of the Grand Underground, players have even more opportunities to catch powerful Pokemon.
10 Dewgong (Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Exclusive)
Dewgong is a Water and Ice-type Pokemon. A major downside of Dewgong is that its typing gives it only two resistances (Water and Ice-type damage). Dewgong has overall decent stats but no single impressive stat.
Dewgong evolves from Seel, a solely Water-type Pokemon. Seel and Dewgong can both be caught on Route 230 while using Surf, or in the Grand Underground once players have obtained the National Dex. Seel will evolve into Dewgong at level 34. Dewgong and Seel are exclusive to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond.
Dewgong's Stats:
HP: 90
Attack: 70
Special Attack: 70
Defense: 80
Special Defense: 95
Speed: 70
Total: 475
9 Glalie
Glalie is a sole Ice-type Pokemon that has decent and unique stats, with an 80 across the board. Glalie has weaknesses to Fighting, Rock, Steel, and Fire-type moves. While its stats aren't overly impressive, it does have a good move pool with Ice and Dark-type moves.
Glalie evolves from Snorunt. Both Glalie and Snorunt can be found in the Grand Underground, and Snorunt can be located on Route 217, Route 216, or Acuity Lakefront once players have access to the Poke Radar. Snorunt will evolve into Glalie at level 42. This is a high-level evolution, but players can take advantage of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's Exp. Share system to level up their Pokemon fast.
Glalie's Stats:
HP: 80
Attack: 80
Special Attack: 80
Defense: 80
Special Defense: 80
Speed: 80
Total: 480
8 Froslass
Froslass is a Ghost and Ice-type Pokemon. Its dual-typing gives it two immunities, Fighting and Normal-type moves, and decent stats. With 100 Speed, Froslass can outpace many opponents in battle and has good attack and defense stats to back it up.
Froslass evolves from Snorunt. Snorunt can be caught in the Grand Underground or on Route 216, Route 217, and Acuity Lakefront once players have access to the Poke Radar. To evolve Snorunt into Froslass, players will need to catch a female and then give it a Dawn Stone.
Froslass' Stats:
HP: 70
Attack: 80
Special Attack: 80
Defense: 70
Special Defense: 70
Speed: 110
Total: 480
7 Abomasnow
Abomasnow is a Grass and Ice-type Pokemon whose biggest downside is the long list of weaknesses that come with its dual-typing. Abomasnow has decent stats, but with its highest stats being its 92 Special Attack, it can fall behind some of the other Ice-type options.
Abomasnow evolves from Snover, which can be caught on Route 216, Route 217, Acuity Lakefront, or Mt. Coronet. It can also be caught in the Grand Underground once players have achieved their 7th badge. Snover will evolve into Abomasnow at level 40.
Abomasnow's Stats:
HP: 90
Attack: 92
Special Attack: 92
Defense: 75
Special Defense: 85
Speed: 60
Total: 494
6 Weavile
Weavile is a Dark and Ice-type Pokemon. This dual-typing gives Weavile an immunity to Psychic-type damage but also a 4X damage weakness to Fighting-type moves. Weavile can usually outpace most opponents thanks to its 125 Speed stat and has a great 120 Attack stat to back it up.
The pre-evolution to Weavile, Sneasel can be caught on Route 216, Route 217, Snowpoint Temple, Lake Acuity, and Acuity Lakefront. It can even be caught in the Grand Underground once players have obtained their 7th Gym badge. Sneasel will evolve into Weavile when holding a Razor Claw at night time.
Weavile's Stats:
HP: 70
Attack: 120
Special Attack: 45
Defense: 65
Special Defense: 85
Speed: 125
Total: 510
5 Glaceon
Glaceon is an evolution of the iconic Pokemon Eevee, and it is a solely Ice-type Pokemon that has few weaknesses and resistances. It has a phenomenal Special Attack, with its stat coming in at 130. Glaceon has enough Special Attack power that it can take out most enemies quickly, especially if they are vulnerable to Ice-type moves, as many powerful Pokemon are.
Eevee can be caught in Trophy Garden and can be evolved into Glaceon if leveled up near a rock in Snowpoint City.
Glaceon's Stats:
HP: 65
Attack: 60
Special Attack: 130
Defense: 110
Special Defense: 95
Speed: 65
Total: 525
4 Cloyster
Cloyster is a Water and Ice-type Pokemon. It has few weaknesses and resistances, along with a massive 180 Defense stat that is on par with the Defense stats of even some legendaryPokemon in the Sinnoh region. Cloyster has a great move pool, with powerful Ice and Water-type moves like Ice Beam and Razor Shell at its disposal.
Cloyster evolves from Shelder. Shelder can be caught in the Grand Underground once players have obtained the National Dex, or by using a fishing rod at Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks, or Route 205. Shelder evolves into Cloyster when players use a Water Stone on it.
Cloyster's Stats:
HP: 50
Attack: 95
Special Attack: 85
Defense: 180
Special Defense: 45
Speed: 70
Total: 525
3 Mamoswine
Mamoswine is an Ice and Ground-type Pokemon. It has a total immunity to Electric-type moves and a large Attack stat of 130. Mamoswine has a great variety in its move pool, with Ice, Rock, Ground, Psychic, and even a Fighting move in its arsenal.
Mamoswine evolves from Swinub and Piloswine. Swinub can be caught on Route 217 or the Grand Underground. Swinub will evolve into Piloswine at level 33 and Mamoswine once it has learned the move Ancient Power.
Mamoswine's Stats:
HP: 110
Attack: 130
Special Attack: 70
Defense: 80
Special Defense: 60
Speed: 80
Total: 530
2 Walrein
Walrein is a Defense-heavy Pokemon but has great attack capabilities too. It is an Ice and Water Pokemon and has 2x damage weakness to Fighting, Rock, Grass, and Electric-type moves.
Walrein evolves from Spheal and Sealo, both of which can be caught while surfing on Route 226 and Route 230. Spheal, Sealo, and an already evolved Walrein can be found in the Grand Underground once players have obtained the National Dex. Spheal will evolve into Sealo at level 32 and then Walrein at level 44.
Walrein's Stats:
HP: 110
Attack: 80
Special Attack: 95
Defense: 90
Special Defense: 90
Speed: 65
Total: 530
1 Lapras
Lapras is a Water and Ice dual-type Pokemon. Lapras has moderate to good stats throughout, and comes in handy when fighting Ground, Flying, or Dragon-type Pokemon. Lapras' 80 Defense and 95 Special Defense give it a nice cushion for incoming attacks, and it can usually fend off Pokemon that have typings that it is weak to, like Grass, Electric, Fighting, or Rock.
Lapras is one of the more difficult Ice-type Pokemon to obtain. To catch a Lapras, players will have to first beat the Pokemon League Champion and obtain the National Dex. Lapras can then be found on Victory Road in a large pool of water.
Lapras' Stats:
HP: 130
Attack: 85
Special Attack: 85
Defense: 80
Special Defense: 95
Speed: 60
Total: 535
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are available for the Nintendo Switch.