Learn how to get Snom in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through the Cortondo trade! Find the NPC, catch a Flabebe, and get your own Ice/Bug type.
Alright, so you're looking to snag a Snom early in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, huh? There's a pretty neat trade in Cortondo that can get you one. It's not super complicated, but you do need to know where to look and what to bring!
Where to Find the Trade NPC: Head to Cortondo, right down the main street. You'll want to find the Pokemon battlefield, which is right next to the gym. The NPC you're looking for will be standing right there. If you're not sure who it is, just hang around him for a bit – a text bubble with 'Flabebe' will pop up over his head, so you know you've found the right guy.
How to Get a Flabebe: Now, the NPC wants a Flabebe in exchange for Snom. Don't worry, they're not too hard to find. You'll want to head south of Cortondo into South Zone Four. Keep an eye out for small flower patches; that's where Flabebe like to hang out. They're tiny, so you might miss them if you're not careful! A pro tip: grab a Fruit Punch from the Go-for-Broke-Grill. It'll boost your Fairy-type spawn rate, making it way easier to find a Flabebe.
What You Get: When you make the trade, you'll receive a male Snom. It'll be at level 10, no matter what level your Flabebe was. This Snom comes with a rash nature, an ice Tera Type, and won't be holding any items. It'll know two moves: Struggle Bug and Powder Snow. This is actually a pretty sweet deal, especially since Snom is super effective against the Cortondo gym leader's Pokemon. It's one of the best ways to get an Ice-type early in the game!
Can You Catch Snom Later? Yep, you totally can catch Snom in the wild later on. You won't find it until you reach the northern parts of the map, where Pokemon are in their late 30s and 40s. So, while you can't catch it early, this trade is your best bet for getting one sooner. Plus, even if you somehow caught one early, it probably wouldn't obey you until you've progressed further in the game anyway.
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