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Pokemon Who Can Learn Sheer Cold

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This is an article for the move Sheer Cold and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Sheer Cold - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Ice Image
Category Pokemon Special Image
Power -
Accuracy 30
PP 5
Effect The target faints instantly. It's less likely to hit the target if it's used by Pokemon other than Ice types.
Max Move Max Hailstorm
Power: 130

Pokemon That Learn Sheer Cold

By Default

Alolan NinetalesAlolan Ninetales SuicuneSuicune GlalieGlalie

By Level Up

Black KyuremBlack Kyurem White KyuremWhite Kyurem Alolan VulpixAlolan Vulpix
LaprasLapras ArticunoArticuno SphealSpheal
SealeoSealeo WalreinWalrein KyogreKyogre
SnoverSnover AbomasnowAbomasnow VanilliteVanillite
VanillishVanillish VanilluxeVanilluxe CubchooCubchoo
BearticBeartic CryogonalCryogonal KyuremKyurem

By TM / TR

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Egg Move

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Sheer Cold has the effect of instantly knocking out the Pokemon if the move connects, however it is important to consider the low accuracy of this move. The move fails if the target is of a higher Level, and Ice-type Pokemon are immune.

Sheer Cold has a high-risk, high-reward move that can either instantly eliminate any threats, or waste your turn by putting you in a vulnerable position.

This move can be good against defensive teams or walls that are otherwise difficult to normally break.

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Sheer Cold Locations

Sheer Cold can only be learned via Level Up or by Default

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