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Glaceon Guide: Builds and Best Items

Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

The best guide on how to play Glaceon in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

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Glaceon Latest Nerfs & Buffs (3/12)

Version 1.14.1.4 Patch Notes

Glaceon Move Changes (March 12)
Ice Shard Image
Ice Shard
• Attack speed buff decreased from 75% to 60%.
Icicle Spear Image
Icicle Spear
+
• Damage based on HP per spear reduced from 1% to 0.5%.

Icy Wind

1.6.1.3 Fixed bug(s) causing one or more effects not to trigger.
1.7.1.2 Damage increased from 3436 (HP Based, 2 shards) to 3504 (HP Based, 2 shards) (+2%).
1.7.1.7 Cooldown increased from 6s to 6.5s (-0.5s).
1.9.1.5 Damage decreased by 12%.

Icicle Spear

1.7.1.2 Reduced the maximum number of ice crystals that can be thrown in a single move. Fixed a bug where damage from a shattered icicle would hit wild Pokemon later than usual.
1.9.1.4 Fixed an issue where some ice debris could damage wild Pokemon after disappearing.
1.9.2.8 Cooldown is reduced from 5.5s to 5s. Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon is increasedby 8%.
1.10.1.2 Fixed an issue where wild Pokémon hit by icicles were being dealt extra damage not only by icicles, but also when the crystal shatters.
1.10.1.3 Additional damage reduced from 2% of remaining HP to 1% (-40% damage decrease).
1.14.1.4 Icicle Spear +: Damage based on HP per spear reduced from 1% to 0.5%.

Ice Shard

1.9.2.8 Attack speed increase duration increased from 2s to 2.5s. Basic Attack speed increased from 25% to 50%. Basic Attack speed increased from 50% to 60%.
1.10.1.3 Cooldown increased from 7s to 8.5s.
1.12.1.6 Attack speed increased from 50% to 75%. Ice Shard +: Attack speed increased from 65% to 100%.
1.14.1.4 Attack speed buff decreased from 75% to 60%.

Glaceon Basic Info

Glaceon
Glaceon.jpg
Tier Rating: S Rank Icon

Role: Attacker
Attack Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost:
"Take the Glacial Stage with this sleet-footed Ranged Attacker, and leave your opponents in the diamond dust! "

Pokemon Unite Tier List

Glaceon Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
3 Stars.png
4 Stars.png
5 Stars.png

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ Great move synergy.
✔︎ Has extra protection from crowd control thanks to passive ability.
✖︎ Slower damage scaling compared to other Eeveelutions.
✖︎ Damage output relies heavily on Ice Crystals mechanic.

Best Builds for Glaceon

Glaceon Builds
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Icicle Spear Build

Icicle Spear Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +69
HP: +210
Cooldown: -4.50%
Unite Move Charge Rate: +6%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Icicle Spear Build Explanation

This build is centered on quickly accumulating Ice Crystals using Ice Shard, then unleashing a barrage of Icicle Spears to burst down targets.

  • Wise Glasses provides Glaceon with a large Sp. Atk. boost thanks to the item's percentage bonus.
  • Slick Spoon gives Glaceon more Sp. Atk. and a Sp. Def. penetration effect. It also boosts the Pokemon's HP for durability.
  • Energy Amplifier further boosts Glaceon's overall damage output when it uses Glacial Stage.
  • Curse Incense can also be a replacement for Energy Amplifier, allowing Glaceon to apply an HP regeneration reduction using its attacks and moves.
  • X Speed gives Glaceon the mobility it needs to get in range of Icicle Spear and maneuver around while channeling.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems to maximize Glaceon's damage and 7 Black Emblems for cooldown reductions. This can be achieved by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
  • Equip Emblems that increase Sp. Atk to improve Icicle Spear's damage further.
  • Attack, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Icicle Spear Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Icicle Spear
(8 Spears)
(@ Lvl 15)
Ice Shard
Attacks
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4561 860

Since the build is centered on Ice Shard and Icicle Spear, equipping items that will maximize Glaceon's attack damage during Ice Shard and Icicle Spear's damage output is the ideal item combination.

As the results show, Wise Glasses, Slick Spoon, and Energy Amplifier will produce the best results for the build. The item combination's Icicle Spear damage is only marginally lower than the highest result while doing decently for Ice Shard's attack damage. It also does not require stacking for maximum damage.


The Icicle Spear damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken from the Dmg. Taken data of the Training Partner that's shown in the Battle Data tab in the match results screen.

The Ice Shard damage test is conducted using the Training Dummy in Practice Mode. The results are taken from the Total Damage data.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(Level 30)
Icicle Spear
(8 Spears)
(@ Lvl 15)
Ice Shard
Attacks
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
4165 733
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
3995 783
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4472 867
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
4189 739
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4304 819
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4410 876
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
4068 778
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4561 860
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4385 920
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
4596 869

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Icy Wind Build

Icy Wind Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +54
HP: +210
Cooldown: -9.00%
Unite Move Charge Rate: +6%
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Icy Wind Build Explanation

This build utilizes the mobility and burst damage of Icy Wind and the slow from Freeze Dry to pick off targets.

  • Slick Spoon gives Glaceon Sp. Atk., HP, and a Sp. Def. penetration effect.
  • Shell Bell gives Glaceon more Sp. Atk. and a healing effect. It also lowers the Pokemon's move cooldowns.
  • Energy Amplifier further boosts Glaceon's overall damage output when it uses Glacial Stage. It also provides more cooldown reduction for the Pokemon's moves.
  • Wise Glasses can be a great replacement for Energy Amplifier, providing a large, flat Sp. Atk. boost.
  • Eject Button gives Glaceon more mobility on top of Icy Wind.
  • However, X Speed can work just as well.
  • The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems to maximize Glaceon's damage and 6 Black Emblems for more move cooldown reduction. This can be done by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Green and Black.
  • Equip Emblems that increase Sp. Atk to improve Icy Wind's damage further.
  • Attack, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Icy Wind Build Damage Test

Items
(Level 30)
Icicle Spear
(8 Spears)
(@ Lvl 15)
Freeze-Dry
(@ Lvl 15)
Slick Spoon[
+
Shell Bell
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2699 863

Since the buid is centered on Freeze-Dry and Icy Wind, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the best item combination.

As the results show, Slick Spoon, Shell Bell, and Energy Amplifier will yield the best outcome for the build. The item combination produced the second best result for Icy Wind, but it did just average for Freeze-Dry, which is perfectly acceptable considering Icy Wind will be Glaceon's primary means of damage. Also, the cooldown reduction from Shell Bell and Energy Amplifier will be benefitial for Glaceon in the long run since it needs to constantly cast Icy Wind to maintain its ice crystals.

As for alternatives, replacing Energy Amplifier with Wise Glasses will be the best choice. The item combination generated the best result for Icy Wind without the need for extra tasks like stacking or triggering effects to be done first.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken from the Dmg. Taken data of the Training Partner that's shown in the Battle Data tab in the match results screen.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(Level 30)
Icicle Spear
(8 Spears)
(@ Lvl 15)
Freeze-Dry
(@ Lvl 15)
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
2092 1180
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2002 1153
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2594 1263
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2259 1212
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2368 1329
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2095 1301
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2183 822
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2830 905
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2351 883
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2478 931
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Wise Glasses
+
Shell Bell
1759 1066
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
2309 1121
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Shell Bell
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2208 1097
Choice Specs
(Includes Effect)
+
Shell Bell
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2309 1202
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
2396 763
Wise Glasses
+
Shell Bell
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2071 819
Wise Glasses
+
Shell Bell
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2449 744
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
1931 784
Slick Spoon[
+
Shell Bell
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2699 863
Shell Bell
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Energy Amplifier
(Includes Effect)
2424 843

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Glaceon Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Sp. Atk. Specs.pngSp. Atk. Specs Each stack of Sp. Atk. Spec's bonus increases Glaceon's overall damage output. This allows the Pokemon to easily burst down its targets when it gets to combo off.
Energy Amplifier.pngEnergy Amplifier Energy Amplifier increases Glaceon's damage output after using its Unite move. Additionally, it decreases the Pokemon's Unite move cooldown.
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses Wise Glasses significantly increases Glaceon's Sp. Attack stat. This strengthens Glaceon's moves.
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs adds more Sp. Attack stat for Glaceon and additional damage when it lands its moves.
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon Slick Spoon allows Glaceon to deal even more damage by ignoring a portion of its target's Sp. Def. stat, especially against high durability Pokemon. It also provides increased Sp. Atk. and HP, which are essential to the Pokemon.
Curse Incense.pngCurse Incense Curse Incense works particularly well with Icicle Spear and Ice Shard. The Pokemon can easily apply the item's effect with its moves and attacks.

Held Item Tier List: Best Items to Equip

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button provides a quick escape tool that can help Glaceon get better position for landing attacks or simply disengaging from a losing fight.
X Speed.pngX Speed X Speed gives a more consistent movement speed bonus for Glaceon that can also help it get out of slowing hindrances.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Icicle Spear ImageIcicle Spear Icicle Spear is a great single target, burst move with the crystal mechanic. The move synergizes well with Glacial Stage, turning Glaceon into a mini turret when it uses the move while inside the affected area!
Ice Shard ImageIce Shard Ice Shard can keep Glaceon's Ice Crystal supply going while giving the Pokemon extra damage and a small boost in movement speed.

For a more mobile playstyle, pick Icy Wind over Icicle Spear. Ice Shard gives more consistent Ice Crystals for Glaceon to use. If you want to generate Ice Crystals while also dealing damage, pick Freeze-Dry instead

Which Moveset Do You Think Is Best For Glaceon?

Icicle Spear & Ice Shard 35
Votes
Icicle Spear & Freeze-Dry 2
Votes
Icy Wind & Ice Shard 3
Votes
Icy Wind & Freeze-Dry 5
Votes

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Icicle Spear & Ice Shard 70
Votes
Icicle Spear & Freeze-Dry 11
Votes
Icy Wind & Ice Shard 2
Votes
Icy Wind & Freeze-Dry 16
Votes

How to Play Glaceon

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Get to Level 6 Quickly

Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon Reaching Level 6

Unlike other Eeveelutions like Sylveon and Espeon, Glaceon's power spike happens when it learns its Ice Crystal generating move at level 6. Moreover, Glaceon's initial moveset is lacking when it comes to damage, negatively impacting its security capabilities during the early game. You will want to focus on securing all the Wild Pokemon spawns that you can so you can evolve and get to your move upgrades early. You will depend on Glaceon's Boosted Attacks to generate Ice Crystals during the early game.

Jungle is Recommended

Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon Attacking Baltoy

It is recommended to take the Jungler role and clear out the Wild Pokemon camps in the center part of the map to get the most EXP during the early game as fast as possible. This ensures that Glaceon reaches level 5 after the first wave of spawns in the central area.

Pick Damaging Move Based on Playstyle

Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon Using Icicle Spear on Snorlax

Both of Glaceon's damaging moves offer a decent amount of firepower. However, they have key differences that can help augment your playstyle.

Get Extra Mobility with Icy Wind

Icy Wind gives Glaceon extra mobility to maneuver around the battlefield. The move lets you jump over small walls and chase down fleeing enemies. Although its overall damage output is lower than Icicle Spear, you will find the move's utility helpful as you dash around to flank enemies and dodge attacks. Moreover, Icy Wind is great during the early game as Ice Crystals can be sustained just by attacking.

Icy Wind: Glaceon Move Effect and Cooldown

Get More Damage with Icicle Spear

Icicle Spear offers high amounts of damage, especially when you have full Ice Crystals. The move synergizes well with Glacial Stage as you can effectively bombard a target with endless shards while Glaceon is within the icy zone. Although it is not as flexible as Icy Wind, it is still a great move for bursting down single targets.

Icicle Spear: Glaceon Move Effect and Cooldown

Generate Crystals Before Using Icicle Spear or Icy Wind

Aside from its Boosted Attacks, Glaceon can generate additional Ice Crystals from the move it learns at level 6. Depending on your playstyle, one choice may be more efficient in generating Ice Crystals than the other.

Get More Offense with Freeze-Dry

Freeze-Dry is a more straightforward, damaging move that can also freeze enemies in place. A can generate extra 2 Ice Crystals for each opposing Pokemon it hits. However, missing the hit will not give Glaceon any Ice Crystals. Keep this in mind if you are trying to set up combos!

Freeze-Dry: Glaceon Move Effect and Cooldown

Get Consistent Ice Crystals with Ice Shard

Ice Shard increases Glaceon's Standard Attack speed and damage while giving the Pokemon a small boost in movement speed. Once activated, Glaceon can generate Ice Crystals outright or when you deal damage with Standard Attacks. One notable interaction is that you can activate the move even while Icicle Spear is active, allowing you to get extra shards to throw at the target!

Ice Shard: Glaceon Move Effect and Cooldown

Stick to the Backlines

Glaceon's passive ability, Snow Cloak, can negate one crowd control move per cooldown allowing you to charge enemies effectively. While you are incentivized to get aggressive with the ability, it is still important to still keep Glaceon situated at the back of the line so it can offer suppressive fire for the team. Glaceon also lacks proper sustaining moves that can help it stay in the fight longer. Additionally, Being a squishy Attacker, it is advised to steer clear from Speedsters or All-Rounders, which can dive towards you and break your position.

Stay Within the Zone After Activating Glacial Stage

After using Glacial Stage, standing within the icy zone will allow Glaceon to generate Ice Crystals in quick succession. Activating Icy Wind or Icicle Spear while inside the zone will quickly replenish each crystal and cause the move to keep firing shards!

Glacial Stage: Glaceon Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Secure as many Wild Pokemon as you can and get EXP to reach level 4.
  • Once at level 4, learn either Icicle Spear or Icy Wind.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon and level up, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents.

Level 6 to 8

  • Once at level 6, learn Ice Shard if you selected Icicle Spear or Freeze-Dry if you selected Icy Wind, and start to get aggressive.
  • Continue to farm wild Pokemon, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents to level up.
  • Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Once at level 8, learn Glacial Stage to get all moves.

Level 9+

  • Continue to farm and level up.
  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 12 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a full-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Jungle Guide

Level 1 to 5

  • Clear the first wave of jungle camps and level up to level 5 with the help of Swift and Tail Whip.
  • Once at level 4, learn Icicle Spear or Icy WInd.
  • Help the top or bottom lane by securing the Altaria and Swablu camps, knocking out opponents, and scoring points.

Level 6 to 9

  • Clear the second wave of jungle camps to reach level 6 and get Ice Shard if you selected Icicle Spear or Freeze-Dry if you selected Icy Wind.
  • At the 8:00 minute mark, go to the center of the map and secure the Altaria and Swablu camps.
  • At the 7:20 minute mark, go to the bottom lane and help secure the Altaria and Swablu camps, knock out opponents, and score points.
  • Once at level 8, learn Glacial Stage.
  • At the 7:00 minute mark, help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
  • Afterwards, try to secure Regieleki on the top lane if it's still there.

Level 10+

  • Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
  • Reach at least level 12 on or before Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
  • Help your allies win a team fight and secure Rayquaza.
  • After securing Rayquaza, just score points to gain the score lead, then immediately return to base and just defend the remaining goal zones until the match ends.

Glaceon Combos

Quick Reload Combo

Quick Reload Combo
Ice Shard IconStandard Attack Icon x4 ► Icicle Spear IconIce Shard Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon Quick Reload Combo
Ice ShardStandard Attack x4 ► Icicle SpearIce Shard
This combo enhances Icicle Spear's damage by increasing the number of spears it hurls. Start by activating Ice Shard and generating Ice crystals with Standard Attacks. When Ice Shard's effect finishes, activate Icicle Spear to start bombarding the target with ice spears. If you see the ice crystals nearing depletion, quickly activate Ice Shard to keep the attacks going!

Single Target Burst Combo

Single Target Burst Combo
Icy Wind IconFreeze-Dry IconStandard Attack Icon ~ ► Freeze-Dry Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon Single Target Burst Combo
Icy WindFreeze-DryStandard Attack ~ ► Freeze-Dry
This combo utilizes Icy Wind's dash capabilities to burst down single targets. Before performing the combo, make sure Glaceon is carrying atleast 6 Ice Crystals. Start by intercepting the target with Icy Wind. Then, hit the target with a Freeze-Dry to slow them down. Proceed to bombard the target with Standard Attacks until Icy Wind's cooldown completes.

Ultimate Glacial Turret Combo

Ultimate Glacial Turret Combo
Ice Shard IconStandard Attack Icon x3 ► Glacial Stage IconIcicle Spear IconIce Shard Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon Ultimate Glacial Turret Combo.gif
Ice ShardStandard Attack x3 ► Glacial StageIcicle SpearIce Shard
This combo turns Glaceon into an ice spear turret with its Unite Move. Start by activating Ice Shard and generating Ice crystals with Standard Attacks. When Ice Shard's effect finishes, activate Glacial Stage and make sure you land within the icy zone. Quickly activate Icicle Spear to start hurling ice spears toward the target. Since you are standing within the icy zone, Glaceon will recover ice crystals in quick succession. If you see the ice crystals nearing depletion, quickly activate Ice Shard to keep the attacks going!

Glaceon Matchups

Hard Counter
AbsolAzumarillGengarGreninjaGyaradosLucarioMega Mewtwo XMeowscaradaMimikyuTalonflameUrshifuZacianZeraoraZoroark
Fair Matchup
AegislashAlolan NinetalesBlastoiseBlazikenChandelureCharizardCinderaceCrustleDelphoxDodrioDragapultEspeonFalinksGardevoirGreedentInteleonLeafeonMachampMamoswineMega Mewtwo YMewMiraidonPikachuScizorSlowbroSylveonTsareenaTyranitarUmbreonVenusaur
Good Matchup
BlisseyBuzzwoleClefableComfeyCramorantDecidueyeDragoniteDuraludonEldegossGarchompGoodraHoopaLaprasMetagrossMr. MimeSableyeSnorlaxTrevenantWigglytuff
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Glaceon.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Counter with Burst Damage

Much like other Eeveelutions, although Glaceon can dish out massive damage, it can easily be bursted down due to its low defenses. Pokemon that can burst down Glaceon before it can fill up its Ice Crystals are the best picks against Glaceon.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Talonflame ImageTalonflame Rating: ★★★★★
• Can dive towards Glaceon and burst it down using Brave Bird or Fly.
• Can stay on top of Glaceon using Aerial Ace or Flame Charge.
• Can displace Glaceon using Flame Sweep.
Cinderace ImageCinderace Rating: ★★★★★
• Can shred Glaceon with its rapid attacks
• Has better mobility via Blaze Kick
• Can completely dodge Glaceon's damage with Feint
• Can deal burst damage from a long range with Blazing Bicycle Kick.
Urshifu ImageUrshifu Rating: ★★★
• Can burst Glaceon down with its powerful and hard-hitting combos.
Liquidation provides protection from Glaceon's attacks.
• Can gap close with Surging Strikes or Throat Chop and overwhelm Glaceon with Ebon Fist or Flowing Fists during clashes.

Even Matchups for Glaceon

Glaceon's burst damage is strong enough to bring these Pokemon down in a fight. As long as Glaceon can quickly build up ice crystals and maintain them, whether it uses Icicle Spear or Icy Wind, the Pokemon can get the upper hand against these Pokemon.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Alolan Ninetales Image Chandelure Image Cinderace Image Delphox Image Dragapult Image Espeon Image Gardevoir Image Inteleon Image Mega Mewtwo Y Image Mew Image Miraidon Image Pikachu Image Sylveon Image Venusaur Image
How to Beat
• Much like Glaceon, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can knock out Glaceon quickly. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Glaceon fast. Winning against these Pokemon is all a matter of striking first.
• When using Icicle Spear, either make sure to max out on ice crystals first before unleashing it on them or build up ice crystals by activating Ice Shard and attacking them before using Icicle Spear.
• When using Icy Wind, use Freeze-Dry to increase Glaceon's Sp. Atk. temporarily and slow them, then unleash the projectiles on them. Make sure to max out on ice crystals first before releasing the projectiles.
• If needed, use Glacial Stage to quickly build up ice crystals, particularly when using Icicle Spear since Glaceon can fire more projectiles.

Kite Them

All-Rounders
Aegislash Image Blaziken Image Charizard Image Falinks Image Machamp Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. However, they're melee and Glaceon can kite them down with its burst damage.
• When using Icicle Spear, build up ice crystals by activating Ice Shard and attacking them before using Icicle Spear.
• When using Icy Wind, use Freeze-Dry to increase Glaceon's Sp. Atk. temporarily and slow them, then unleash the projectiles on them. Make sure to max out on ice crystals first before releasing the projectiles.
• If needed, use Glacial Stage to quickly build up ice crystals, particularly when using Icicle Spear since Glaceon can fire more projectiles.

Shred Through Their Durability

Highly Durable Pokemon
Blastoise Image Crustle Image Mamoswine Image Slowbro Image Umbreon Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it hard for Glaceon to take them out quickly. However, Glaceon's ice crystals can still shred through their durability.
• When using Icicle Spear, build up ice crystals by activating Ice Shard and attacking them before using Icicle Spear.
• When using Icy Wind, use Freeze-Dry to increase Glaceon's Sp. Atk. temporarily and slow them, then unleash the projectiles on them. Make sure to max out on ice crystals first before releasing the projectiles.
• If needed, use Glacial Stage to quickly build up ice crystals, particularly when using Icicle Spear since Glaceon can fire more projectiles.

Easy Matchups for Glaceon

Pokemon that can easily fall to Glaceon's burst damage or are susceptible to getting kited by its ranged attacks with little to no means of retaliating are easy matchups for the Pokemon.

Strike First

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage
Cramorant Image Decidueye Image Duraludon Image
How to Beat
• Much like Glaceon, these Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can knock out Glaceon quickly. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Glaceon fast. Winning against these Pokemon is all a matter of striking first.
• When using Icicle Spear, either make sure to max out on ice crystals first before unleashing it on them or build up ice crystals by activating Ice Shard and attacking them before using Icicle Spear.
• When using Icy Wind, use Freeze-Dry to increase Glaceon's Sp. Atk. temporarily and slow them, then unleash the projectiles on them. Make sure to max out on ice crystals first before releasing the projectiles.
• If needed, use Glacial Stage to quickly build up ice crystals, particularly when using Icicle Spear since Glaceon can fire more projectiles.

Kite Them

All-Rounders
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How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. However, they're melee and Glaceon can kite them down with its burst damage.
• When using Icicle Spear, build up ice crystals by activating Ice Shard and attacking them before using Icicle Spear.
• When using Icy Wind, use Freeze-Dry to increase Glaceon's Sp. Atk. temporarily and slow them, then unleash the projectiles on them. Make sure to max out on ice crystals first before releasing the projectiles.
• If needed, use Glacial Stage to quickly build up ice crystals, particularly when using Icicle Spear since Glaceon can fire more projectiles.

Take Them Out First

Supporters
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How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Glaceon, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights.
• Take them out first using Icicle Spear or Icy Wind with the help of Ice Shard or Freeze-Dry and Glacial Stage to remove their team's support.

Shred Through Their Durability

Highly Durable Pokemon
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How to Beat
• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it hard for Glaceon to take them out quickly. However, Glaceon's ice crystals can still shred through their durability.
• When using Icicle Spear, build up ice crystals by activating Ice Shard and attacking them before using Icicle Spear.
• When using Icy Wind, use Freeze-Dry to increase Glaceon's Sp. Atk. temporarily and slow them, then unleash the projectiles on them. Make sure to max out on ice crystals first before releasing the projectiles.
• If needed, use Glacial Stage to quickly build up ice crystals, particularly when using Icicle Spear since Glaceon can fire more projectiles.

Best Teammates for Glaceon

Pokemon Explanation
Machamp ImageMachamp Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime Snorlax ImageSnorlax Aggressive Frontliners
Pokemon that can stay in the frontlines and grab the enemy's attention allows Glaceon to freely and safely move around and pick off targets. They can also keep enemies away from Glaceon using moves like Heavy Slam and Submission to ensure Glaceon's survival.
Hoopa ImageHoopa Sylveon ImageSylveon Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Can Weaken Defenses
Pokemon that can decrease a target's defenses can indirectly increase Glaceon's damage output. Although Glaceon is more than capable of taking out targets on its own, having moves that can also slow or disable enemies like Shadow Ball and Sing makes Glaceon's job as a damage dealer easier.
Absol ImageAbsol Aegislash ImageAegislash Cinderace ImageCinderace Standard Attack Damage Dealers
Since Glaceon's moves can rip through a target's HP quickly, Pokemon that rely heavily on their attacks to knock out enemies can benefit from Glaceon's offense. Glaceon should be able to deplete an opponent's HP low enough to give the damage dealers confidence to go in for the knockout.

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Glaceon Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Swift ImageSwift
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Buff
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 504
Damage per projectile: 126, Number of projectiles: 4
Final Damage: 572
Damage per projectile: 143, Number of projectiles: 4
Creates 4 stars around the user. For a short time afterward, each time the user hits an opposing Pokemon with a basic attack, one of the stars (or 2 stars in the case of a boosted attack) will shoot out and deal additional damage to that Pokemon.
Icicle Spear ImageIcicle Spear
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 10
Move Type: Sure Hit
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 416 (2 shards)
Base damage: 203, Damage increase per ice crystal: 5%
Final Damage: 2004 (HP-based, 2 shards)
Base damage: 495, Damage increase per ice crystal: 5%, Bonus damage: 0.5% of Max HP
Has the user launch all of its stored ice crystals in rapid succession at the designated opposing Pokemon. If the user has no ice crystals when this move is used, 2 ice crystals are instantly created and those are launched. The crystals shatter when they hit the designated Pokemon, dealing damage to the opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. Launched ice crystals can hit Pokemon on the opposing team that are not the designated target of this move. If this occurs, the ice crystals will still shatter on impact and deal damage in an area of effect in the same way. Ice crystals launched by this move deal increasing damage each time they hit the same opposing Pokemon. After this move is used, the cooldown of Ice Shard or Freeze-Dery is reduced.
Upgrade: Each launched ice crystal also deals additional damage to opposing Pokemon it hits equal to a set percentage of their max HP.
Icy Wind ImageIcy Wind
(Lv. 4)
Upgrade Lv. 10
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 6.5s
Starting Damage: 176 (2 shards)
Damage per ice crystal: 88
Final Damage: 3444 (HP Based, 2 shards)
Damage per ice crystal: 239, Bonus damage: 2% of Max HP
Has the user move a short distance in the designated direction, and its next basic attack launches all of its stored ice crystals at an opposing Pokemon, dealing damage to it. The user then regains the same number of ice crystals that it launched. If the user hits the same opposing Pokemon with 4 or more ice crystals, that Pokemon's movement speed is decreased for a short time. The more ice crystals that hit that Pokemon, the stronger the movement speed-decrease effect. If the user has no ice crystals when this move is used, the gains 2 ice crystals.
Upgrade: Each launched ice crystal also deals additional damage to opposing Pokemon it hits equal to a set percentage of their max HP.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Tail Whip ImageTail Whip
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Sure Hit
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 8s
Starting Damage: 251
Final Damage: 285
Has the user wag its tail at an opposing Pokemon, dealing damage and decreasing that Pokemon's Defense, Sp. Def, and movement speed for a short time. The user's next basic attack after using this move becomes a boosted attack.
Ice Shard ImageIce Shard
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 12
Move Type: Ice Shard
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 8.5s
Starting Damage: 0
Final Damage: 0
Increases the user's movement speed for a short time. Afterward, the user's basic attack speed increases for a short time, and its basic attacks change into attacks that hurl chunks of ice. These chunks of ice deal damage to opposing Pokemon they hit and decrease their movement speed for a short time. Each time a chunk of ice hits, the user gains 2 ice crystals. The user gains 2 ice crystals if this move is used while launching ice crystals with Icicle Spear, or if it's used after Icy Wind has been used but before the user has launched all of its ice crystals with its next basic attack.
Upgrade: Also increases the user's basic attack speed for the duration of the move's effect.
Freeze-Dry ImageFreeze-Dry
(Lv. 6)
Upgrade Lv. 12
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 8.5s
Starting Damage: 521
Final Damage: 1138
Increases the user's Sp. Atk. for a short amount of time and has the user shoot out a freezing burst of air in a forward direction. The burst of air explodes upon hitting an opposing Pokemon or after traveling a set distance, dealing damage to the opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. For each opposing Pokemon hit by the explosion, the user gains 2 ice crystals. The explosion also leaves behind an ice zone. Opposing Pokemon that enter this ice zone will have their movement speed decreased. If they remain in the ice zone for a set amount of time, they become frozen for a short time.
Upgrade: For each opposing Pokemon hit by this move's explosions, the user gains 1 ice crystal.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Glacial Stage ImageGlacial Stage
(Lv. 8)
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 105s
Starting Damage: 738
Final Damage: 1298
Has the user leap up high, creating an ice zone in front of it that deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. While the user is in the ice zone, its movement speed is increased, and it gains 1 ice crystal whenever a set amount of time passes. The movement speed of opposing Pokemon in the ice zone is decreased.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Becomes a boosted attack 3 attacks, dealing increased damage and giving the user 2 ice crystals when the boosted attack hits.

Ability (Passive)

Run Away ImageRun Away
Eevee IconEevee

When the Pokemon would be affected by a hindrance, the hindrance is negated, and the Pokemon becomes invincible for a short time. This Ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.
Snow Cloak ImageSnow Cloak
Glaceon IconGlaceon

When the Pokemon would be affected by a hindrance, the hindrance is negated, and the Pokemon starts sneaking and becomes invincible for a short time. The ability goes on cooldown after it's triggered.

Glaceon Stats & Evolutions

Glaceon Evolutions

1st Evolution Final Evolution
Eevee.pngEevee
(Lv. 1)
Eevee.pngGlaceon
(Lv. 4)

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Glaceon Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3200 35 25 109
2 3270 38 27 119
3 3350 42 30 131
4 3758 60 44 174
5 3864 65 48 188
6 3986 70 52 204
7 4127 76 57 222
8 4289 83 63 241
9 4475 91 69 263
10 4689 101 76 288
11 4935 112 85 316
12 5218 125 95 347
13 5544 139 106 383
14 5919 156 119 423
15 6350 175 134 469

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

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Icicle Spear Achievement

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25 Anonymous11 days

Can some one help me why is my glaceon so weak like everyone can one shot my glaceon and I already use the best build but still everyone can one shot my glaceon

24 Anonymousabout 2 months

Glaceon is the best fucking thing ever

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