Sheer Cold (Pokémon Move)

Sheer Cold Effect

Effect

The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts damage equal to the target's max HP. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This move's accuracy is 30% plus 1% for each level the user is higher than the target. If the user is a lower level than the target, this move will fail. Because this move inflicts a specific and finite amount of damage, endure still prevents the target from fainting. The effects of lock on, mind reader, and no guard still apply, as long as the user is equal or higher level than the target. However, they will not give this move a chance to break through detect or protect.

Sheer Cold Move Data

Type	Ice
Category	Special
Introduced in	Generation 3
Power Points (PP)	5
Base Power
Accuracy	30
Speed Priority	0
Target	Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby Sapphire	A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits.
Emerald	A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits.
FireRed LeafGreen	The foe is attacked with ultimate cold that causes fainting if it hits.
Diamond Pearl	The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
Platinum	The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
HeartGold SoulSilver	The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.
Black White	The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits.
Black 2 White 2	The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits.
X Y	The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Sun Moon	The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.
Sword Shield	The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.

Pokémon that Learn Sheer Cold by Leveling Up

No.	Name	Type	Egg Group	Level
#140	Dewgong	Water Ice	Water 1Field	1
#213	Lapras	Water Ice	MonsterWater 1	65
#236	Articuno	Ice Flying	No Eggs Discovered	70
#339	Suicune	Water	No Eggs Discovered	1
#481	Glalie	Ice	FairyMineral	1
#484	Spheal	Ice Water	Water 1Field	52
#485	Sealeo	Ice Water	Water 1Field	64
#486	Walrein	Ice Water	Water 1Field	72
#507	Kyogre	Water	No Eggs Discovered	45
#584	Snover	Grass Ice	MonsterGrass	50
#585	Abomasnow	Grass Ice	MonsterGrass	56
#704	Vanillite	Ice	Mineral	48
#705	Vanillish	Ice	Mineral	56
#706	Vanilluxe	Ice	Mineral	60
#735	Cubchoo	Ice	Field	42
#736	Beartic	Ice	Field	46
#737	Cryogonal	Ice	Mineral	60
#772	Kyurem	Dragon Ice	No Eggs Discovered	88
#774	Kyurem Black	Dragon Ice	No Eggs Discovered	88
#773	Kyurem White	Dragon Ice	No Eggs Discovered	88
#586	Abomasnow Mega	Grass Ice	MonsterGrass	58
#482	Glalie Mega	Ice	FairyMineral	61
#508	Kyogre Primal	Water	No Eggs Discovered	65
#67	Vulpix Alola	Ice	Field	48
#69	Ninetales Alola	Ice Fairy	Field	1

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	Yes
Emerald	Yes
FireRed LeafGreen	Yes
Diamond Pearl	Yes
Platinum	Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver	Yes
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes