How to evolve Snom into Frosmoth in Pokemon GO

Snom's evolution into Frosmoth in Pokemon GO isn't a straightforward affair. While the Ice- and Bug-type Worm Pokemon from Generation VIII does require candies to evolve (a large number of them), there are two more conditions that players will need to meet. This guide outlines all you need to know about how to get and evolve Snom into Frosmoth in Pokemon GO.

Snom and Frosmoth debuted in Pokemon GO with the Cozy Companion event. The latter runs from Wednesday, August 6, at 10 AM local time to Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8 PM local time.

Pokemon GO Snom evolution requirements explored

To evolve Snom in Pokemon GO into Frosmoth, you will need the following:

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400 Snom Candy
10 hearts with Snom as your Buddy (check our how to get hearts guide)
Night-time

Snom and Frosmoth debut in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

Getting 400 Snom Candy is the most difficult aspect of this evolution. You will have to make liberal use of Pinap Berries to maximise as many candies as you can gather from each Snom catch. You will also get some candy while you walk around with Snom as your buddy for the second requirement.

Once you have met both requirements, you will simply have to evolve the Worm Pokemon at night. Snom is one of the several Buddy Evolution Pokemon available in Pokemon GO. In the mainline series, Snom evolves into Frosmoth at night when leveled up with high friendship.

How to get Snom in Pokemon GO

As of August 5, 2025, Snom is currently available in Pokemon GO as part of the Cozy Companion event in the following ways:

7 km eggs
Free Timed Research encounter
Paid Timed Research encounter

There's no way to boost your chances of encountering Snom as of now.

Can you get Shiny Snom in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Snom isn't currently available in Pokemon GO, at the time of writing.

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About the author

Angshuman is an Assistant Content Manager, Gaming, at Sportskeeda with a specialized focus on Pokemon. While completing his Master's degree in English Literature, Angshuman's research topics primarily included the many facets of game studies. That, along with his love for the medium which he believes to be the pinnacle of storytelling, led him to become a writer in the genre.

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