So you’ve reached Main Mission 19 in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and suddenly Detective Emma, Ivor, and you realize that Gwynn might be stuck in the sewers. Great. The only problem? There’s a Clawitzer fountain blocking your path, and you need Ice Beam to freeze it and stop the water flow.
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t have an Ice-type on your team at this point in the game. Don’t worry—I’m going to show you the fastest way to get Ice Beam and get this mission moving again.
What You Need: Ice Beam for the Clawitzer Fountain
The mission is straightforward: freeze the fountain statue using the Ice-type move Ice Beam so you can access the sewers and find Gwynn. The game doesn’t exactly spell out where to find Ice Beam, which is why so many players get stuck here.
Ice Beam stats:
- 90 base damage
- May freeze the target
- 8-second cooldown
- Special attack (works best on Pokémon with high Special Attack)
You have two options: catch a Pokémon that already knows Ice Beam, or grab the Ice Beam TM and teach it to one of your existing team members.
The Fast Method: Wild Zone 12
The quickest solution is heading straight to Wild Zone 12, which conveniently has both Ice-type Pokémon and the Ice Beam TM itself. It’s almost like the developers wanted you to go there for this exact mission.
Ice-Type Pokémon in Wild Zone 12
Wild Zone 12 is crawling with Ice-types that can learn Ice Beam:
- Vanillite (Best option—sometimes already knows Ice Beam!)
- Snover (Grass/Ice dual-type)
- Abomasnow (Snover’s evolution)
Pro tip: If you catch a Vanillite, there’s a decent chance it’ll already have Ice Beam in its moveset. This saves you from even needing to use the TM. Just catch one, check its moves, and if Ice Beam is there, you’re golden.
If Vanillite doesn’t have Ice Beam yet, no worries—you can teach it via TM or it’ll learn it through leveling up soon enough.
Where to Find the Ice Beam TM
Here’s the exact location for the Ice Beam TM in Wild Zone 12:
- Head to Aymlis Park on the northern end of Wild Zone 12
- Look for a court area with some breakable boulders blocking the path
- Destroy the boulders (you should have this ability by now—check our vine and thorn removal guide if you’re having trouble with obstacles)
- Once the path is clear, head into the court
- You’ll see a glowing yellow Poké Ball in the middle—that’s the Ice Beam TM
Pick it up and you’re set. Now you just need to teach it to an Ice-type Pokémon.
How to Teach Ice Beam to Your Pokémon
Once you have the Ice Beam TM, there are two ways to teach it:
Method 1: From Your Items Bag
- Open your Items menu
- Navigate to the TMs section
- Find Ice Beam in the list
- Select a Pokémon on your current team
- Choose to teach Ice Beam (replacing an existing move if necessary)
Method 2: From Your Boxes
This method is better if you want to check which Pokémon can actually learn Ice Beam before committing:
- Open your Boxes
- Select an Ice-type Pokémon
- Go to its Moves menu
- Press ZR to tab over to Available TMs
- If Ice Beam shows up in the list, that Pokémon can learn it
- Select it to teach the move
Important: Not every Pokémon can learn Ice Beam via TM, even if they’re Ice-types. The TM compatibility system is still in effect, so stick with the Wild Zone 12 Ice-types if you want guaranteed compatibility.
Best Pokémon to Use for Ice Beam
While any Ice-type that learns Ice Beam works for freezing the fountain, here are the best options if you’re thinking about keeping them on your team:
Vanillite/Vanillish/Vanilluxe:
- High Special Attack (Ice Beam scales with this)
- Pure Ice-type (STAB bonus on Ice Beam)
- Easy to catch in Wild Zone 12
- Often knows Ice Beam naturally
Abomasnow:
- Grass/Ice typing gives coverage options
- Can learn other useful TMs
- Bulkier than Vanillite
- Good for multiple situations beyond this mission
Snover:
- Abomasnow’s pre-evolution
- Easier to catch than Abomasnow
- Will evolve at level 40 if you want to invest in it
Honestly, for just completing the mission, Vanillite is your best bet. Catch it, check if it has Ice Beam, and move on with your life.
Completing the Fountain Objective
Once you’ve got a Pokémon with Ice Beam on your team, head back to the Clawitzer fountain:
- Make sure the Pokémon with Ice Beam is in your active party (not in boxes)
- Stand near the fountain statue
- Target the statue with ZL
- Select your Pokémon with Ice Beam
- Use Ice Beam on the statue
- Watch it freeze and stop the water flow
The next objective will trigger automatically, and you’ll be able to access the sewers to continue searching for Gwynn.
Alternative Options (If You’re Stubborn)
Don’t want to go to Wild Zone 12? Fine. Here are some alternatives, though they’re slower:
Other Ice-type Pokémon locations:
- Check earlier Wild Zones for any Ice-types you might have missed
- Some Wild Zone 2 spawns might help
- Look through your boxes for any Ice-types you caught earlier
Eevee → Glaceon route:
- If you have an Eevee, evolve it into Glaceon using an Ice Stone
- Teach Glaceon Ice Beam via TM
- This works but takes longer than just catching Vanillite
Trade for Ice-types:
- Some NPCs might offer Ice-type Pokémon in trades
- Check your Kanto Starters if you chose Squirtle—Blastoise can learn Ice Beam via TM
Honestly though? Just go to Wild Zone 12. It’s designed for this exact moment in the story.
Common Issues and Solutions
“I can’t find Wild Zone 12!” Wild Zone 12 unlocks as you progress through the story. If it’s not available yet, you might need to complete a few more missions first. Check your map carefully—it should be marked.
“Vanillite won’t learn Ice Beam from the TM!” This shouldn’t happen—Vanillite is definitely compatible with Ice Beam. Make sure you’re selecting the right Pokémon and that you have an open move slot (or are willing to replace an existing move).
“I accidentally taught Ice Beam to the wrong Pokémon!” TMs in Z-A might be single-use (depending on game mechanics). If you taught it to the wrong Pokémon, you have two options:
- Use that Pokémon anyway to freeze the fountain
- Catch a Vanillite that already knows Ice Beam naturally
“The fountain won’t freeze!” Make sure you’re:
- Targeting the statue correctly with ZL
- Actually using Ice Beam (not a different Ice move)
- Standing close enough to the fountain
Why This Mission Design Is Actually Smart
I initially thought this mission was annoying, but it’s actually a clever way to force players to engage with Wild Zones and TM mechanics. By this point in the game, you should understand:
- How to navigate Wild Zones efficiently (use fast travel)
- How TMs work and how to teach moves
- Type matchups and move effectiveness
- Team composition flexibility
It’s basically a skill check disguised as a story mission. Plus, if you don’t have an Ice-type on your team yet, this forces you to diversify, which improves your roster for later challenges.
Related Mission Guides
Main Mission 19 is just one part of your journey. Check out these other guides:
Wild Zone Guides:
- Wild Zone 4 Complete Guide
- Wild Zone 6 Pokémon Guide
- Wild Zone 8 Complete Guide
- Wild Zone 9 Complete Guide
Team Building Resources:
Other Useful Guides:
My Take: Don’t Overthink This Mission
Main Mission 19’s Ice Beam requirement seems like a roadblock at first, but it’s really just a 10-minute detour to Wild Zone 12. Catch a Vanillite (or any other Ice-type), grab the TM if needed, teach Ice Beam, and freeze that fountain.
The mission isn’t trying to be difficult—it’s just making sure you understand core gameplay mechanics before throwing harder challenges at you later. Consider it a warmup for the Rogue Mega battles that come later.
Plus, having an Ice-type on your team is never a bad thing. Ice Beam is a legitimately good move that you’ll use throughout the rest of the game.
Final Thoughts
Getting Ice Beam for Main Mission 19 is straightforward once you know where to go. Head to Wild Zone 12, catch a Vanillite, grab the Ice Beam TM from Aymlis Park, and you’re set. The whole process takes maybe 10-15 minutes tops.
Don’t stress about team composition or long-term strategy for this mission—just get Ice Beam, freeze the fountain, and keep the story moving. You can always optimize your team later.
For more official information about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, visit the Pokémon Legends website or check out the game on Nintendo’s store.
Now go save Gwynn from those sewers!
