Sheer Cold is a Ice-type move introduced in Generation 3.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 3 | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits. |
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| FireRed / LeafGreen | The foe is attacked with ultimate cold that causes fainting if it hits. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The target faints instantly. This move is less likely to hit the target if used by Pokémon other than Ice types. |
TM / HM
| Mega Dimension | TM155 |
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Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)