Snom Weakness in Pokémon GO: Summer Marathon 2026 Guide
Snom Weakness in Pokémon GO: Summer Marathon 2026 Guide
Pokémon GO has announced Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers, running from August 4 at 10:00 a.m. to August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. For the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers may encounter Shiny Snom if they are lucky. The official announcement says Snom can come from GO Pass tasks and can hatch from event 5 km Eggs. Read the official Summer Marathon announcement.
This guide answers the type-chart part of searches for “Snom weakness.” It keeps the officially announced event details separate from the standard Bug/Ice matchup calculation. It does not assume a Pokémon GO moveset, a best battle league, a hatch rate, or a guaranteed Shiny encounter.
Official event facts vs. type-chart planning
Officially confirmed: Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers runs August 4–10 in local time. Pokémon GO says Shiny Snom can be encountered for the first time, and names two Snom routes: GO Pass tasks and 5 km Eggs. The announcement also lists Sneasel, Darumaka, Galarian Darumaka, and Sizzlipede in those event Eggs.
Type Matchup planning: Snom is a Bug/Ice-type Pokémon in the official Pokédex. The matchup notes below apply the standard type chart to that typing. Pokémon GO has its own damage system, available moves, stats, and formats, so the standard chart is a starting point—not a promise about a live battle result.
What is Snom weak to?
Bug/Ice is a sharply defined defensive combination. In the standard type chart, these attacking types are the first ones to check:
| Attacking type | Standard result against Bug/Ice | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | 4× super effective | Fire is super effective against both Bug and Ice. |
| Rock | 4× super effective | Rock is super effective against both Bug and Ice. |
| Flying | 2× super effective | Flying is super effective against Bug. |
| Steel | 2× super effective | Steel is super effective against Ice. |
| Ice | ¼× effective | Bug resists Ice and Ice resists Ice. |
| Grass | ½× effective | Bug resists Grass. |
The table is a compact visual for the standard chart; it is not a Pokémon GO damage chart. A Fire or Rock matchup is the clearest type-only advantage because both parts of Snom’s typing are weak to those types. Flying and Steel have one super-effective side. Ground and Fighting are neutral overall: one type resists the attack while the other is weak to it.
Explore the complete Bug/Ice combination page, then test a particular attacker with the type matchup calculator. The individual Bug type guide and Ice type guide are useful when you want to see each half of the matchup separately.
Finding Snom during Arctic Embers
The official event announcement provides two specified paths for Snom. First, it says Snom may appear when you complete GO Pass tasks. Second, it lists Snom among the Pokémon that can hatch from 5 km Eggs. Neither line states an encounter rate, Egg probability, task requirement, or number of encounters needed to find a Shiny Snom, so those should not be treated as guaranteed.
The event’s GO Pass is available from August 4 at 10:00 a.m. to August 10 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Pokémon GO says all Trainers will automatically receive the free GO Pass: Summer Marathon at the beginning of that window. Rewards unlocked in the pass expire on August 12 at 8:00 p.m. local time, which is a separate deadline from the event itself.
If you are pursuing Eggs, the announcement also says its Tier 2 GO Pass bonus starts at Rank 20 and reduces Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in an Incubator during the event. That is an announced bonus, but it does not confirm Snom odds or change the standard type matchup above.
A focused preparation checklist
- Confirm the local-time event window in Pokémon GO before planning GO Pass tasks or Egg hatches.
- If you are assessing a Snom battle matchup, begin with Fire or Rock, then check the actual moves and format.
- Use the Pokémon type chart for a broad reference, rather than relying on one matchup table.
- Run your wider roster through the team weakness calculator so a single Fire or Rock answer does not create repeated weaknesses elsewhere.
What this guide does not claim
This article does not treat data mines, predictions, community reports, or claims about Shiny odds as confirmed information. The official announcement confirms the event window, the first opportunity to encounter Shiny Snom, and the listed GO Pass and Egg paths. It does not establish Snom’s Pokémon GO moveset, its best PvP role, hatch rate, encounter rate, or the best individual counters. Check the live game before investing resources or treating a standard-chart advantage as a complete battle plan.
Snom weakness FAQ
When can Shiny Snom be found in Pokémon GO?
Pokémon GO says Shiny Snom can be encountered for the first time during Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers, from August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. through August 10, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
What is Snom weak to by type?
Snom is Bug/Ice-type. In the standard type chart, Fire and Rock are super effective against both types, while Flying and Steel are super effective. Pokémon GO’s live moves and battle mechanics affect practical results.
How can I encounter Snom during Summer Marathon?
The official announcement says Snom may be encountered from GO Pass tasks and may hatch from event 5 km Eggs. It does not publish an encounter or hatch rate.
Does the official announcement confirm Snom’s best counters or Shiny odds?
No. It confirms that Shiny Snom can be encountered during the event, but does not name a moveset, best counter lineup, battle ranking, or probability.