How to get Cryogonal in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?
NIANTIC/DEXERTOCryogonal, the snowflake lookalike from the Unova region, is being featured in Pokemon Go‘s Holiday Part 2 event to debut its Dynamax form, so here are all the ways you can obtain it.
Cryogonal was introduced to the franchise in Gen 5’s Unova region with Pokemon Black & White and eventually debuted in Pokemon Go in December 2019.
Now, to celebrate yet another Holiday event, Cryogonal is back as a Max Battle boss to debut its Dynamax form. So, if you’re still looking to catch one, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
How to get Cryogonal in Pokemon Go
There are currently three ways of obtaining a Cryogonal in the game:
- As a wild encounter.
- As a Max Battle boss.
- As a reward for completing Field/Timed Research tasks (Catch 20 Ice-type Pokemon: Holiday 2024)
Thanks to the latest Holiday Part 2 event, Cryogonal can be found in its Dynamax form alongside Krabby, Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble from December 23, 2024, until January 6, 2025.
Previously, players were able to hatch this singular Pokemon from 7 km Eggs. Additionally, it could be found as a Tier 3 Raid boss.
The Pokemon CompanyCryogonal CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, Cryogonal’s CP during a Max Battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| CP range once captured | 1524 – 1598 |
| Snow weather CP range | 1905 – 1998 |
| Field and Special Research CP range | 1143 – 1199 |
| Cryogonal max CP (Level 50) | 3163 |
Stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As a pure Ice-type Pokemon, Cryogonal has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 218 | 190 | 3163 |
Fast Moves
- Ice Shard (Ice/STAB)
- Frost Breath (Ice/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Night Slash (Dark)
- Water Pulse (Water)
- Solar Beam (Grass)
- Aurora Beam (Ice/STAB)
- Triple Axel (Ice/STAB)
Resistances
- Ice
Weaknesses
Can Cryogonal be Shiny?
Yes, Cryogonal can be Shiny in Pokemon Go. This special version was added to the game during the Catch Mastery: Ice event in December 2023.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOHowever, the differences between regular and Shiny Cryogonal are hard to spot. As its body barely changes tones from steel blue to light blue, the main way to make sure you’re in front of Shiny Cryogonal is by checking the color of its eyes and the chain of ice, which should be yellow instead of blue.
It’s worth remembering that even though there’s no method to secure a Shiny Pokemon (and the odds are low), players can increase their chances of spotting a Shiny Pokemon by participating in as many Raids as they can.
That’s everything you need to know about Cryogonal and its Shiny version in Pokemon Go. Remember to stay updated with our Spotlight Hour schedule and event calendar, and check out some of our rankings like the Best Competitive Pokemon in Pokemon Go or the Best Mega Evolutions.