What is Sneasel weak to?

Sneasel, known officially as the Sharp Claw Pokémon, is a Dark and Ice-type Pokémon that debuted in Generation II with National Pokédex number 215. This cunning creature has become a fan favorite due to its striking appearance and deadly efficiency in battle. With a base stat total of 430, Sneasel excels particularly in Speed with an exceptional 115 base Speed stat, making it one of the faster Pokémon available in the early game. Its base Attack of 95 complements its naturally swift movement, allowing it to strike swiftly before opponents can react. Sneasel's relatively low base Happiness of 35 reflects its naturally vicious and antisocial temperament, a trait consistently emphasized throughout Pokédex entries across multiple generations. This iconic Pokémon serves as the foundation for the evolution line that eventually leads to the powerful Weavile in later games, with subsequent regional variants expanding its legacy.

Base Stats

HP55

Attack95

Defense55

Sp. Atk35

Sp. Def75

Speed115

Total430

Height

0.9m

Weight

28.0kg

Gender

Male 50% / Female 50%

Color

black

Shape

upright

Habitat

forest

Abilities

Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

Keen Eye

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

PickpocketHidden

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Sneasel Biology & Physical Characteristics

Sneasel is a bipedal Pokémon bearing physical characteristics reminiscent of both feline and mustelid creatures, creating a uniquely menacing appearance. Standing at 0.9 meters tall and weighing 28.0 kilograms, this relatively compact predator features a primarily bluish-black body coloration punctuated by striking visual elements. Three bright red feathers extend from its tail, with an additional shorter feather adorning its left ear, creating a distinctive silhouette that aids in species recognition. Its other ear is short and pointed, and it possesses narrow, piercing red eyes that convey its predatory nature. The creature's most defining physical feature is its pair of hidden claws concealed within its paws, which can be suddenly extended when threatened or in preparation for attack. Yellow gem-like protrusions appear on its forehead and chest, serving an unknown but visually distinctive purpose. Sexual dimorphism exists in the species, with males displaying a longer ear feather than females, allowing trainers to distinguish between genders at a glance.

Pokedex Numbers

national#215

original johto#213

original sinnoh#144

extended sinnoh#144

updated johto#218

updated unova#252

conquest gallery#181

kalos mountain#91

original alola#249

original ulaula#121

updated alola#326

updated ulaula#147

galar#292

crown tundra#28

hisui#202

paldea#230

kitakami#170

Training

EV Yield1 Speed

Catch Rate60

Base Happiness35

Base Exp.86

Growth Ratemedium slow

Breeding

Egg Groupsground

GenderMale 50% / Female 50%

Egg Cycles20 (5355 steps)

Sneasel Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Sneasel exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio with 50 percent male and 50 percent female distributions, allowing equal opportunity for trainer-led breeding programs across all games. The species belongs to the Field egg group, which is shared with numerous other mammal-like Pokémon, enabling diverse breeding combinations for creating competitive specimens with optimal natures and individual values. Sexual dimorphism manifests primarily through ear feather length, with males displaying a notably longer feather on their left ear compared to females, creating visible distinction between genders even during gameplay encounters. The base happiness value of 35—significantly lower than the standard 70—indicates that Sneasel is inherently distrustful and difficult to bond with, presenting a unique challenge for trainers attempting to develop strong relationships with captured specimens. Despite this antisocial predisposition, successful breeding programs can yield eggs that hatch into Sneasel with improved temperaments through careful selection of parents with higher happiness values. Egg hatching requires approximately 20 cycles of travel, making Sneasel breeding a moderately time-intensive process compared to faster-hatching species, though the effort results in a capable Speed-oriented Pokémon valuable for competitive training.

Held Items

Quick Claw

ruby5%

Quick Claw

sapphire5%

Quick Claw

emerald5%

Quick Claw

diamond5%

Quick Claw

pearl5%

Quick Claw

platinum5%

Quick Claw

heartgold5%

Quick Claw

soulsilver5%

Quick Claw

black5%

Quick Claw

white5%

Quick Claw

black 25%

Quick Claw

white 25%

Quick Claw

x5%

Quick Claw

y5%

Quick Claw

omega ruby5%

Quick Claw

alpha sapphire5%

Quick Claw

sun5%

Quick Claw

moon5%

Quick Claw

ultra sun5%

Quick Claw

ultra moon5%

Grip Claw

diamond50%

Grip Claw

pearl50%

Grip Claw

platinum50%

Grip Claw

heartgold50%

Grip Claw

soulsilver50%

Grip Claw

black50%

Grip Claw

white50%

Grip Claw

black 250%

Grip Claw

white 250%

Grip Claw

x50%

Grip Claw

y50%

Sprites

Front

Back

Shiny Front

Shiny Back

Female Front

Female Back

Shiny Female

Home

Home Shiny

Showdown

sword shield

tm01

yellow

tm01

gold silver

tm01

crystal

tm01

red blue

tm01

platinum

tm01

emerald

tm01

diamond pearl

tm01

firered leafgreen

tm01

ruby sapphire

tm01

colosseum

tm01

heartgold soulsilver

tm01

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

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blue japan

tm01

red green japan

tm01

sword shield

tm02

crystal

tm02

gold silver

tm02

lets go pikachu lets go eevee

+751 more TMs/HMs

Gender Differences

This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.

sneasel's Evolution Chain

sneasel

#0215

Dark

Ice

weavile

#0461

Dark

Ice

sneasler

#0903

Fighting

Poison

sneasel

#0215

Dark

Ice

weavile

#0461

Dark

Ice

sneasler

#0903

Fighting

Poison

Sneasel Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Sneasel's evolutionary path represents a significant power spike in competitive Pokémon contexts. This Sharp Claw Pokémon evolves into the formidable Weavile when leveled up while holding a Razor Claw item during nighttime conditions, a mechanic that emphasizes its Dark and Ice-type nature through environmental storytelling. The evolution requirement itself—obtaining a Razor Claw and leveling during night hours—suggests a deepening of Sneasel's predatory instincts as it matures. In the Hisui region, however, Sneasel possesses a regional variant with Fighting and Poison typing that follows a distinctly different evolutionary path. This Hisuian form of Sneasel evolves into Sneasler when leveled up while holding a Razor Claw during daytime, creating an interesting thematic contrast where the regional variant becomes more active during daylight hours compared to its standard form's nocturnal preferences. The existence of these multiple evolutionary paths demonstrates the species' adaptability across different regions and environments, allowing trainers to prepare for distinct competitive threats depending on which form they encounter.

Where to Find

mt silver

johto

goldLv. 42-42 (1% chance)

goldLv. 38-38 (5% chance)

goldLv. 42-42 (4% chance)

+17 more

kanto route 28

kanto

goldLv. 40-40 (10% chance)

silverLv. 40-40 (10% chance)

heartgoldLv. 42-42 (5% chance)

+3 more

ice path

johto

crystalLv. 22-22 (4% chance)

crystalLv. 24-24 (1% chance)

alola

sunLv. 42-45 (20% chance)

moonLv. 42-45 (20% chance)

+5 more

Sneasel Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Sneasel is an exclusively nocturnal predator that thrives in darkness, using the cover of night to hunt unsuspecting prey with ruthless efficiency. According to Pokédex entries spanning multiple game generations, this creature displays remarkably cunning and vicious behavior, driving other Pokémon such as Pidgey from their nests to feast on the unguarded eggs left behind. This predatory strategy demonstrates both intelligence and opportunism, as Sneasel understands that nesting sites represent concentrated food sources during specific times. The species possesses exceptional tree-climbing abilities, scaling bark-covered trunks by punching its hooked claws directly into the wood, allowing access to elevated nests and territories beyond the reach of many predators. Sneasel inhabits mountainous and forested regions where it can leverage its natural climbing abilities and nocturnal nature to maintain ecological dominance. Its behavior reflects a creature perfectly adapted to stealth and aggression, with its lower-than-average base happiness reflecting a solitary, antisocial nature that makes group dynamics challenging.

Pokedex Entries

Generation II

gold

Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.

silver

Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nestsand feasts on the eggs that are left behind.

crystal

This cunning POKéMON hides under the coverof darkness, waiting to attack its prey.

Generation III

rubysapphire

SNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This POKéMON seeks out unguardednests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.

emerald

A SNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.

firered

Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.

leafgreen

Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.

Generation IV

diamond

It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.

pearl

It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.

platinum

A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.

heartgold

Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.

soulsilver

Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.

Generation V

blackwhite

A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.

black 2white 2

A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.

Generation VI

It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.

Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.

omega rubyalpha sapphire

Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.

Generation VII

sun

It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.

ultra sun

They will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs.

moon

It uses its claws to poke holes in eggs so it can slurp out the insides. Breeders consider it a scourge and will drive it away or eradicate it.

ultra moon

It blends into the dark of night to ambush its prey. Sneasel will attack Sandshrew, but its hard skin can cause Sneasel’s claws to snap off.

Generation VIII

sword

Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.

shield

It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.

legends arceus

Its sturdy, curved claws are ideal for traversing precipitous cliffs. From the tips of these claws drips a venom that infiltrates the nerves of any prey caught in Sneasel's grasp.

Sneasel Name Origin & Design Inspiration

The name Sneasel derives from a combination of 'sneaky' and 'weasel,' perfectly encapsulating both the Pokémon's stealthy behavioral patterns and its mustelid-adjacent physical design. The Japanese name Nyula (ニューラ) follows a similar conceptual pattern, emphasizing the creature's status as a new predatory force in the Pokémon world. The Sharp Claw designation reflects the creature's most iconic and dangerous feature—its concealed claws that serve as both its primary weapon and defining characteristic. Visually, Sneasel's design synthesizes elements from multiple real-world animals, incorporating feline grace with weasel cunning, creating a wholly unique entity that transcends simple animal mimicry. The red feathers adorning its tail and left ear may draw inspiration from natural warning coloration seen in various real animals, suggesting to other creatures that Sneasel is dangerous and should be avoided. The bluish-black coloration provides perfect camouflage in nighttime environments, allowing the Pokémon to hunt under cover of darkness. The yellow geometric protrusions on its forehead and chest add an otherworldly quality, distinguishing it as a fantastical creature rather than a simple animal derivative.

Learnable Moves

Sneasel can learn 92 moves:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
aerial ace	flying	Physical	60	—	20
agility	psychic	Status	—	—	30
assist	normal	Status	—	—	20
attract	normal	Status	—	100	15
beat up	dark	Physical	—	100	10
bite	dark	Physical	60	100	25
blizzard	ice	Special	110	70	5
brick break	fighting	Physical	75	100	15
calm mind	psychic	Status	—	—	20
confide	normal	Status	—	—	20
counter	fighting	Physical	—	100	20
curse	ghost	Status	—	—	10
cut	normal	Physical	50	95	30
defense curl	normal	Status	—	—	40
detect	fighting	Status	—	—	5
dig	ground	Physical	80	100	10
double team	normal	Status	—	—	15
double edge	normal	Physical	120	100	15
dream eater	psychic	Special	100	100	15
dynamic punch	fighting	Physical	100	50	5
embargo	dark	Status	—	100	15
endure	normal	Status	—	—	10
facade	normal	Physical	70	100	20
false swipe	normal	Physical	40	100	40
feint	normal	Physical	30	100	10
feint attack	dark	Physical	60	—	20
fling	dark	Physical	—	100	10
focus punch	fighting	Physical	150	100	20
foresight	normal	Status	—	—	40
frustration	normal	Physical	—	100	20
fury cutter	bug	Physical	40	95	20
fury swipes	normal	Physical	18	80	15
headbutt	normal	Physical	70	100	15
helping hand	normal	Status	—	—	20
hidden power	normal	Special	60	100	15
ice beam	ice	Special	90	100	10
ice punch	ice	Physical	75	100	15
icicle spear	ice	Physical	25	100	30
icy wind	ice	Special	55	95	15
iron tail	steel	Physical	100	75	15
knock off	dark	Physical	65	100	20
laser focus	normal	Status	—	—	30
lash out	dark	Physical	75	100	5
leer	normal	Status	—	100	30
low kick	fighting	Physical	—	100	20
mega kick	normal	Physical	120	75	5
mega punch	normal	Physical	80	85	20
metal claw	steel	Physical	50	95	35
mimic	normal	Status	—	—	10
mud slap	ground	Special	20	100	10
natural gift	normal	Physical	—	100	15
nightmare	ghost	Status	—	100	15
payback	dark	Physical	50	100	10
poison jab	poison	Physical	80	100	20
power up punch	fighting	Physical	40	100	20
protect	normal	Status	—	—	10
psych up	normal	Status	—	—	10
punishment	dark	Physical	—	100	5
pursuit	dark	Physical	40	100	20
quick attack	normal	Physical	40	100	30
rain dance	water	Status	—	—	5
reflect	psychic	Status	—	—	20
rest	psychic	Status	—	—	5
return	normal	Physical	—	100	20
reversal	fighting	Physical	—	100	15
scary face	normal	Status	—	100	10
scratch	normal	Physical	40	100	35
screech	normal	Status	—	85	40
shadow ball	ghost	Special	80	100	15
slash	normal	Physical	70	100	20
sleep talk	normal	Status	—	—	10
snore	normal	Special	50	100	15
snowscape	ice	Status	0	—	10
spite	ghost	Status	—	100	10
strength	normal	Physical	80	100	15
substitute	normal	Status	—	—	10
sunny day	fire	Status	—	—	5
surf	water	Special	90	100	15
swagger	normal	Status	—	85	15
swift	normal	Special	60	—	20
swords dance	normal	Status	—	—	20
take down	normal	Physical	90	85	20
taunt	dark	Status	—	100	20
tera blast	normal	Special	80	100	10
thief	dark	Physical	60	100	25
throat chop	dark	Physical	80	100	15
torment	dark	Status	—	100	15
toxic	poison	Status	—	90	10
trailblaze	grass	Physical	50	100	20
triple axel	ice	Physical	20	90	10
upper hand	fighting	Physical	65	100	15
water pulse	water	Special	60	100	20

Sneasel Competitive Battle Guide

Sneasel's competitive viability rests primarily upon its exceptional Speed tier of 115 base Speed, which outpaces a substantial portion of the Standard metagame and allows it to secure crucial turn priority in Speed-dependent matchups. With a base Attack stat of 95, Sneasel hits significantly harder than many contemporary competitors, particularly when equipped with appropriate held items or provided stat-boosting support from teammates. The dual Dark and Ice typing grants useful offensive coverage, allowing Sneasel to threaten diverse defensive cores with moves like Ice Shard, Icicle Crash, Dark Pulse, and Sucker Punch, the latter being particularly valuable for securing KOs against faster opponents through priority mechanics. Its three available abilities provide distinct competitive applications: Inner Focus prevents involuntary flinching from moves like Fake Out or Serene Grace effects, Keen Eye blocks accuracy reductions from opposing moves and abilities, while the hidden ability Pickpocket steals held items from opponents upon physical contact, potentially disrupting carefully constructed item strategies. Defensively, Sneasel's 55 base Defense and 75 base Special Defense render it fragile, necessitating careful team composition that avoids common offensive threats like Fire-type moves that deal quadruple damage due to its Ice typing. The species' low HP base stat of 55 exacerbates these defensive liabilities, making Sneasel more effective as an offensive momentum-builder that eliminates threats quickly rather than fulfilling defensive roles.

Commonly Asked Questions About Sneasel

What type is Sneasel?

Sneasel is a dark and ice type Pokemon.

What does Sneasel evolve into?

Sneasel evolves into weavile, then into sneasler.

What are Sneasel's weaknesses?

Sneasel is weak to fighting, rock, bug, steel, fire and fairy type moves.

Where can I find Sneasel?

Sneasel can be found in mt silver (johto), kanto route 28 (kanto) and ice path (johto) and 9 other locations.

Sneasel Cultural Impact & Franchise History

Sneasel has maintained substantial presence within Pokémon competitive communities and fan cultures since its Generation II introduction, becoming particularly prominent following the release of Weavile in Generation IV. The species appeared as a memorable competitive threat wielded by trainer Harrison in the Pokémon animated series, where his Sneasel demonstrated the species' speed and strategic importance in televised battles. This anime appearance significantly contributed to the Pokémon's popularity among players seeking to replicate competitive strategies from the show. Sneasel's distinctive visual design featuring red feathers and sharp claws has made it a recognizable icon within merchandise collections, trading card game releases, and fan art communities worldwide. The introduction of its Hisuian regional variant in Pokémon Legends: Arceus expanded cultural engagement with the species, introducing it to new audiences curious about how the species adapted to the Sinnoh region's historical setting. Within competitive Pokémon communities, Sneasel remains a subject of strategic discussion regarding Speed-based team building and priority move effectiveness. The species has featured prominently in multiple Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions, with various Sneasel cards representing different competitive and collector-oriented iterations that reflect the species' evolving role across game generations.

Where to Find Sneasel in Every Pokémon Game

Sneasel's distribution across Pokémon games has made it a consistently accessible Pokémon for trainers across most mainline titles and generation releases. The species was originally catchable in the Johto region during Generation II's Gold and Silver versions, appearing in various mountainous and snowy locations where its natural habitat preferences align with in-game geography. Subsequent generations have ensured continued availability, with Sneasel appearing in Diamond and Pearl's Sinnoh region, HeartGold and SoulSilver's remakes, Black 2 and White 2, and nearly every title since including X and Y, Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield, and the modern Scarlet and Violet releases. Its appearance in Pokémon Legends: Arceus was particularly significant as the game location where trainers could first encounter the Hisuian regional form, establishing lore for how the species adapted to historical Sinnoh conditions. The Pokédex Pokéathlon data and held item compatibility reflect the species' presence across multiple game mechanics, with various locations and encounter methods ensuring that dedicated trainers can obtain Sneasel through both wild encounters and breeding programs. Its consistent availability across generations demonstrates the species' enduring importance to Pokémon's core mechanics and appeal, ensuring that new trainers can experience this iconic Dark and Ice-type predator regardless of which game generation they choose to explore.

sneasel #215

Type Matchups

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Base Stats

Height

Weight

Category

Gender

Color

Shape

Habitat

Abilities

Sneasel Biology & Physical Characteristics

Pokedex Numbers

Training

Breeding

Sneasel Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups

Held Items

Sprites

Held Items

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

quick-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

grip-claw

TMs & HMs

Gender Differences

sneasel's Evolution Chain

sneasel

weavile

sneasler

sneasel

weavile

sneasler

Sneasel Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms

Where to Find

mt silver

kanto route 28

ice path

icefall cave

snowpoint temple

lake acuity

sinnoh route 217

acuity lakefront

sinnoh route 216

giant chasm

kalos route 17

mount lanakila

Sneasel Behaviour and Natural Habitat

Pokedex Entries

Sneasel Name Origin & Design Inspiration

Learnable Moves

Sneasel Competitive Battle Guide

Commonly Asked Questions About Sneasel