Froslass are a slightly humanoid [[Pokémon]] that appears to be wearing something resembling a kimono. Froslass's entire body is located on her head and not the "dress" that she appears to wear, as the [[Pokédex]] states that "what appears to be its body is actually hollow". Over the top of her head is a type of mask with two "horns" made of '''{{type|ice}}'''. On this mask are several openings, one for her mouth, two for her eyes and one in the center of her forehead, all of which reveal her purple skin underneath. Attached to the sides of her head are its arms which increase in width halfway down the her arm and ends at the wrists, enforcing the look of a kimono. On the center of Froslass's dress is a large, tied ribbon or obi, fitting in with the kimono theme.
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Froslass are a slightly humanoid Pokémon that appears to be wearing something resembling a kimono. Froslass's entire body is located on her head and not the "dress" that she appears to wear, as the [[Pokédex]] states that "what appears to be its body is actually hollow". Over the top of her head is a type of mask with two "horns" made of '''{{type|ice}}'''. On this mask are several openings, one for her mouth, two for her eyes and one in the center of her forehead, all of which reveal her purple skin underneath. Attached to the sides of her head are its arms which increase in width halfway down the her arm and ends at the wrists, enforcing the look of a kimono. On the center of Froslass's dress is a large, tied ribbon or obi, fitting in with the kimono theme. Shiny Froslass are brighter than the normal ones and her ribbon behind are now pink.
== Abilities ==
== Abilities ==
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Unlike [[Snorunt]] or their other evolved form [[Glalie]], Froslass is a {{type|Ghost}}-type in addition to an {{type|Ice}}-type, allowing them to learn a number of moves the other forms cannot learn.
Unlike [[Snorunt]] or their other evolved form [[Glalie]], Froslass is a {{type|Ghost}}-type in addition to an {{type|Ice}}-type, allowing them to learn a number of moves the other forms cannot learn.
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==In the anime==
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==In the anime==
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Froslass made her debut appearance in ''[[The Drifting Snorunt!]]''. She appears to [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and his friends while they are traveling through a snowstorm. She creates an illusion to lure them into a trap so that they help find her lost friend, Snorunt. [[File:Froslass dp116.png|thumb|Froslass in anime]]
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[[File:Froslass dp116.png|thumb|Froslass in anime]]
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Froslass made her debut appearance in ''[[The Drifting Snorunt!]]''. She appears to [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and his friends while they are traveling through a snowstorm. She creates an illusion to lure them into a trap so that they help find her lost friend, Snorunt.
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In ''[[DP187: A Real Rival Rouser!|A Real Rival Rouser]]'', [[Paul]] used a [[Paul's Froslass|Froslass]] against Ash in the Sinnoh League, but was quickly defeated by his [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]].
diamond=It freezes foes with an icy breath nearly -60 degrees F. What seems to be its body is actually hollow.|
diamond=It freezes foes with an icy breath nearly -60 degrees F. What seems to be its body is actually hollow.|
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soulsilver=Legends in snowy regions say that a woman who was lost on an icy mountain was reborn as Froslass.|
soulsilver=Legends in snowy regions say that a woman who was lost on an icy mountain was reborn as Froslass.|
black=It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degree F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey. |
black=It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degree F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey. |
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white=It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degree F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
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|black2=It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degrees F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
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|white2=It freezes prey by blowing its -58 degrees F breath. It is said to then secretly display its prey.
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== Sprites ==
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|border = {{Ghost}}
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|bgcolor = {{Ice}}
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|dpspr = Frosslassdp.png
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|ptspr = Froslasssprite.png
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|hgsssprs = Froslasspts.png
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|bwspr = Froslass_BW.png
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|bwsprs = Froslassbws.png
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|IVback = Froslassdpptb.png
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|IVbacks = Froslassdpptbs.png
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|Vback = Froslassbwb.png
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===Etymology===
===Etymology===
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Froslass's English name comes from a combination of the words "'''Fros'''t" and "'''Lass'''", similar, in the way she is fashioned, to her Japanese name. Her Japanese name, ''Yukimenoko'', comes from combining the words "'''Yuki'''" (snow) and "'''Menoko'''" (girl).
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Froslass's English name comes from a combination of the words "'''Fros'''t" (snow or ice) and "'''Lass'''" (girl), similar, in the way she is fashioned, to her Japanese name. Her Japanese name, ''Yukimenoko'', comes from combining the words "'''Yuki'''" (snow) and "'''Menoko'''" (girl).
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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**Due to this, Froslass is the only Ice type Pokémon to be immune to Fighting type attacks.
**Due to this, Froslass is the only Ice type Pokémon to be immune to Fighting type attacks.
*She appears as a remake of [[Jynx]] as both are {{type|Ice}} types, both having Ice as their primary type and both are female-only species.
*She appears as a remake of [[Jynx]] as both are {{type|Ice}} types, both having Ice as their primary type and both are female-only species.
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*Froslass and[[Shedinja]] are the only Ghost type Pokémon that evolve from a Pokémon that is not a Ghost type.
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*Froslass and[[Shedinja]] are the only Ghost type Pokémon that evolve from a Pokémon that is not a Ghost type.
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*Even though Froslass floats in the air, she does not have [[Levitate|the ability to do so.]]
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*Even though Froslass floats in the air, she does not have [[Levitate|the ability to do so]].
*Froslass is the latest Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon|National Pokédex]] (as of Pokémon Black and White) to evolve from [[Snorunt|another Pokémon]] from a prior generation.
*Froslass is the latest Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon|National Pokédex]] (as of Pokémon Black and White) to evolve from [[Snorunt|another Pokémon]] from a prior generation.
*Froslass is tied with [[Gengar]] for the fastest Ghost Pokémon with 110 in her base speed stat.
*Froslass is tied with [[Gengar]] for the fastest Ghost Pokémon with 110 in her base speed stat.
*Froslass and her [[Snorunt|evolutionary]] [[Glalie|line]]'s [[Egg Group]] combination (Fairy and Mineral) is unique.
*Froslass and her [[Snorunt|evolutionary]] [[Glalie|line]]'s [[Egg Group]] combination (Fairy and Mineral) is unique.
*Froslass is based on the Japanese legend of the Yuki-onna.
*Froslass is based on the Japanese legend of the Yuki-onna.
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*Froslass and [[Cofagrigus]] are the only Pokemon in tournaments that their pokemon name is banned because of the words in their names.
Froslass are a slightly humanoid Pokémon that appears to be wearing something resembling a kimono. Froslass's entire body is located on her head and not the "dress" that she appears to wear, as the Pokédex states that "what appears to be its body is actually hollow". Over the top of her head is a type of mask with two "horns" made of ice. On this mask are several openings, one for her mouth, two for her eyes and one in the center of her forehead, all of which reveal her purple skin underneath. Attached to the sides of her head are its arms which increase in width halfway down the her arm and ends at the wrists, enforcing the look of a kimono. On the center of Froslass's dress is a large, tied ribbon or obi, fitting in with the kimono theme. Shiny Froslass are brighter than the normal ones and her ribbon behind are now pink.
All Froslass have the ability Snow Cloak which will raise their evasiveness when the move Hail is used.
Unlike Snorunt or their other evolved form Glalie, Froslass is a Ghost-type in addition to an Ice-type, allowing them to learn a number of moves the other forms cannot learn.
Froslass made her debut appearance in The Drifting Snorunt!. She appears to Ash and his friends while they are traveling through a snowstorm. She creates an illusion to lure them into a trap so that they help find her lost friend, Snorunt.
Given its gender, types and appearance, Froslass are likely based on the Yuki-onna (雪女 snow woman) from Japanese folklore. Yuki-Onna is said to be a spirit that disguised itself as a beautiful woman to attract men who were lost in snowstorms, then freeze them and take their souls as prize. It was often depicted as wearing a white kimono. They are said to be ghosts of explorers lost in the mountains.
Froslass's English name comes from a combination of the words "Frost" (snow or ice) and "Lass" (girl), similar, in the way she is fashioned, to her Japanese name. Her Japanese name, Yukimenoko, comes from combining the words "Yuki" (snow) and "Menoko" (girl).
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