Litleo vs. Snom

Attribute	Litleo	Snom
Type	Fire/Normal	Bug/Ice
Evolution	Evolves into Pyroar	Evolves into Frosmoth
Abilities	Rivalry, Unnerve, Moxie	Shield Dust, Ice Scales, Moody
Base Stats	62 HP, 50 Attack, 58 Defense, 73 Sp. Atk, 54 Sp. Def, 72 Speed	30 HP, 25 Attack, 35 Defense, 45 Sp. Atk, 30 Sp. Def, 20 Speed

Physical Attributes

Litleo is a small, quadrupedal Pokémon with predominantly brown fur and a tuft of red fur on its head. It has a long tail with a red tip and a pair of small, round ears. In contrast, Snom is a tiny, larva-like Pokémon with a white, fluffy body and a pair of small, black eyes. It has six stubby legs and two small antennae on its head.

Typing and Abilities

Litleo is a Fire/Normal-type Pokémon, giving it a unique dual typing that provides both offensive and defensive advantages. It has the ability Rivalry, which increases its Attack stat when facing a Pokémon of the same gender, and Unnerve, which prevents opposing Pokémon from using their held Berries. On the other hand, Snom is a Bug/Ice-type Pokémon, making it weak to Fire, Flying, Rock, and Steel-type moves. It has the ability Shield Dust, which prevents secondary effects of moves from affecting it, and Ice Scales, which halves the damage taken from special moves.

Evolutionary Line

Litleo evolves into Pyroar starting at level 35. Pyroar is a majestic, lion-like Pokémon with a fiery mane and a regal appearance. It retains the Fire/Normal typing and gains access to powerful Fire-type moves like Flamethrower and Fire Blast. On the other hand, Snom evolves into Frosmoth starting at level 42. Frosmoth is a beautiful, moth-like Pokémon with a graceful appearance and a unique Bug/Ice typing. It gains access to powerful Ice-type moves like Ice Beam and Blizzard.

Base Stats

Litleo has a base stat total of 369, with a balanced distribution of stats across the board. It has decent Attack and Special Attack stats, allowing it to be a versatile attacker in battle. Its defenses are average, making it somewhat vulnerable to strong physical and special attacks. Snom, on the other hand, has a base stat total of 185, with a focus on its defensive stats. It has high HP and Defense stats, making it a sturdy Pokémon that can take hits well.

Moveset

Litleo has access to a wide range of moves, including Fire-type moves like Fire Fang and Flame Charge, Normal-type moves like Tackle and Take Down, and status moves like Roar and Work Up. It can also learn powerful moves like Hyper Beam and Overheat through TM and TR. Snom, on the other hand, has a more limited moveset, with Bug-type moves like Struggle Bug and Ice-type moves like Icy Wind being its main offensive options. It can also learn status moves like Protect and Substitute to support its team in battle.

Competitive Viability

Litleo is not a popular choice in competitive battles due to its mediocre stats and typing. While it can be a decent choice for casual playthroughs of the games, it struggles to compete with more powerful Pokémon in competitive formats. Snom, on the other hand, has seen some use in competitive battles thanks to its unique typing and abilities. Its high defensive stats and access to moves like Quiver Dance make it a viable choice for stall and support roles on a team.