weavile
Generation IV · #0461 — Sharp Claw Pokémon
Weavile, known officially as the Sharp Claw Pokémon, is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon that represents the evolved form of Sneasel, introduced in Generation IV. Bearing the National Pokédex number 461, Weavile stands at 1.1 meters tall and weighs 34.0 kilograms, making it a compact yet formidable predator of snow-covered regions. With a base stat total of 510, Weavile excels primarily in Attack (120) and Speed (125), establishing itself as one of the fastest physical attackers available to trainers. Its dual typing grants it access to a diverse movepool while providing useful resistances to Dark and Ice-type moves, though it must contend with notable weaknesses to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type attacks. Weavile's abilities—Pressure, which increases the PP cost of moves targeting it by one, and its hidden ability Pickpocket, which steals held items from attacking Pokémon—make it a strategically interesting choice for both casual and competitive play.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
34.0kg
Category
Sharp Claw Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
black
Shape
upright
Abilities
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.
Weavile Biology & Physical Characteristics
Weavile is a bipedal creature that bears striking similarities to both felines and mustelids, featuring a sleek pale-gray body that streamlines its predatory design. The most visually distinctive features include its bright red crown and collar composed of wide feathers, with smaller feather-like protrusions adorning each ear—these features are more pronounced on male specimens than females. Three sharp claws protrude from each paw, serving as the source of its Sharp Claw designation, and these appendages possess a sword-like quality capable of inflicting frostbite upon contact. Weavile's face is framed by crimson eyes with triple eyelashes and four prominent fangs protruding from its upper jaw, while a yellow gem-like protrusion marks the center of its forehead. The Pokémon possesses two tail feathers extending from its rear, enhancing its agile silhouette. As the evolved form of Sneasel, Weavile's brain has significantly developed, endowing it with considerably greater intelligence and cunning than its pre-evolved counterpart, factors that have earned it recognition as a formidable and devious predator. Notably, Weavile shares a distant evolutionary relationship with Sneasler, the Hisuian regional variant evolution of Sneasel, though the two species diverged significantly in their final forms.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Weavile Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Weavile exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio with 50% male and 50% female individuals occurring naturally in the wild. Both genders display dimorphic characteristics, with female Weavile possessing noticeably smaller ear feathers compared to their male counterparts, a visual distinction that allows trainers to easily determine a Weavile's sex upon observation. In terms of breeding mechanics, Weavile belongs to the Field egg group, restricting its breeding compatibility to other Pokémon within that group. Weavile possesses a relatively low base friendship value of 35, indicating that these Pokémon are inherently suspicious and distrustful—a characteristic that aligns perfectly with their predatory, pack-oriented nature and their reputation as devious creatures. Breeding a Weavile pair produces Sneasel eggs, as offspring revert to the unevolved form despite both parents being evolved. These eggs require a moderately long incubation period, hatching after 20 cycles (equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps), positioning Weavile's reproduction timeline as moderate compared to other Pokémon. The low base friendship value reflects the difficulty trainers may experience in building rapport with captured Weavile specimens, requiring patient training and numerous affection-building activities to increase their loyalty and effectiveness in battle.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
quick-claw
held-items
Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
grip-claw
held-items
Held: Holder’s multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
+925 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
weavile's Evolution Chain
Weavile Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Weavile evolves from Sneasel under very specific conditions: the pre-evolved Pokémon must be leveled up while holding a Razor Claw during nighttime hours. This evolution method emphasizes the nocturnal and cunning nature of both forms, as the Razor Claw represents the development of its already formidable claws into even more devastating weapons. The evolution into Weavile marks a significant jump in both offensive and speed capabilities, with Attack increasing from Sneasel's 95 to Weavile's 120, and Speed boosting from 115 to an impressive 125. Additionally, Weavile gains a noticeable increase in Special Defense, rising from 75 to 85, making it marginally more resilient to special attacks despite maintaining its relatively low Defense stat of 65. The evolution represents not merely a physical transformation but a cerebral one as well—Weavile's heightened intelligence and deviousness manifest in its gameplay mechanics and behavioral descriptions across multiple Pokédex entries. Notably, in the Hisui region, Sneasel instead evolves into Sneasler through a daytime Razor Claw usage, resulting in a Fighting/Poison-type with a completely different morphology and stat distribution, making Weavile the canonical evolution for standard Sneasel encountered in most regions. Weavile does not possess a Mega Evolution, but its speed and offensive prowess make it formidable even without such transformations.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Weavile Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Weavile inhabits exclusively cold, snow-covered regions where it has become the apex predator of its environment. These Pokémon exhibit highly coordinated social behavior, traveling and hunting in organized packs consisting of four or five individuals, with a single pack leader directing their collective efforts. Their hunting prowess is legendary, and they pursue prey ranging from smaller species like Alolan Vulpix and Alolan Sandshrew to considerably larger quarry such as Mamoswine, demonstrating their capability as coordinated hunters. Weavile possess remarkable intelligence and communication abilities, using their sharp claws to carve distinctive patterns into frost-covered trees, ice formations, and boulders as signals to alert other pack members. These carved markings serve multiple purposes: leaving messages for fellow Weavile, marking territory, and coordinating attacks against prey or rivals. The Pokédex entries consistently emphasize that evolution has made Weavile significantly more devious than its pre-evolved form, and their calculated hunting strategies and inter-pack communication showcase this heightened cunning. In the Alola region specifically, Vulpix and Sandshrew comprise their primary dietary staples, which the packs carefully ration and distribute among members according to their social hierarchy.
Pokedex Entries
They live in cold regions, forming groups of four or five that hunt prey with impressive coordination.
It sends signals to others by carving odd patterns in frost- covered trees and ice.
Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders.
It lives in snowy regions. It carves patterns in trees with its claws as a signal to others.
Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders.
They communicate by clawing signs in boulders and work together to surround enemies.
It lives in snowy regions. It carves patterns in trees with its claws as a signal to others.
They live in cold regions, forming groups of four or five that hunt prey with impressive coordination.
It lives in snowy regions. It carves patterns in trees with its claws as a signal to others.
They live in cold regions, forming groups of four or five that hunt prey with impressive coordination.
They travel in groups of four or five, leaving signs for one another on trees and rocks. They bring down their prey with coordinated attacks.
One Weavile will trip a Sandshrew and flip it over, and then another Weavile will deal the finishing blow with its sharp claws.
They dwell in cold places. This Pokémon’s main food source in Alola is Vulpix and Sandshrew, which they carefully divide among their group.
Thanks to its increased intelligence, scrapping over food is a thing of the past. A scratch from its claws will give you a case of frostbite!
They attack their quarry in packs. Prey as large as Mamoswine easily fall to the teamwork of a group of Weavile.
With its claws, it leaves behind signs for its friends to find. The number of distinct signs is said to be over 500.
This species corners prey as a pack, under the guidance of a leader. Weavile displays increased cunning, leading me to speculate that its evolution caused further brain development.
Weavile Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Weavile derives from a combination of 'weasel,' reflecting its mustelid-inspired physiology, and 'evil,' capturing its devious and cunning nature emphasized throughout Pokédex entries. Its Japanese name, Manyula, similarly references both the weasel family and suggests agility and swiftness. The design philosophy behind Weavile emphasizes stealth, speed, and predatory efficiency—every visual element serves the concept of an apex winter predator. The distinctive red crown and feathered collar recall both ornamental crests found in nature and the ceremonial appearance of a pack leader, visually communicating Weavile's role as intelligent, organized hunters rather than mere beasts. The yellow gem-like forehead protrusion may represent heightened intellect or spiritual awareness, common design elements in Pokémon that emphasize cunning or special abilities. The three claws on each paw reference common mammalian paw structures while exaggerating them to emphasize their role as primary weapons, reinforced by Pokédex entries describing them as 'sword-like' and capable of causing frostbite. The feather-composed crown and collar distinctly separate Weavile from its pre-evolution, visually communicating its advancement in evolution and its elevated social status within its species' hierarchy. The overall color palette—pale gray body contrasted with vibrant red features and yellow accents—creates high visual contrast that communicates danger and predatory intent while remaining elegant and refined rather than brutish.
Learnable Moves
Weavile can learn 108 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| beat up | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| ice shard | ice | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 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 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 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 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| punishment | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | 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 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Weavile Competitive Battle Guide
Weavile has established itself as a formidable presence in competitive Pokémon battling across multiple generations and formats, primarily functioning as a fast physical attacker with exceptional Speed and Attack stats. Its base Speed of 125 ranks among the fastest non-legendary Pokémon available, allowing it to outpace the vast majority of opponents and secure priority in turn order—a critical advantage when executing physical sweeps. With an Attack stat of 120, Weavile can deliver significant damage with appropriate moves, particularly those boosted by its Dark/Ice typing such as Ice Shard, Knock Off, and Ice Punch. The move Knock Off deserves special mention, as it provides Weavile with offensive utility while simultaneously disabling opponent held items, addressing one of its notable vulnerabilities to defensive and utility strategies. Pressure as its standard ability provides passive disruption by increasing PP costs of moves targeting Weavile, potentially exhausting opponents' move resources in extended battles, though its hidden ability Pickpocket offers an alternative for item-denial strategies. However, Weavile's competitive viability is constrained by its relatively frail defensive profile—with Defense and HP stats of 65 and 70 respectively, it lacks the bulk to withstand hits from most competitive threats. Its numerous weaknesses (Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type moves) further complicate its positioning, as these attacking types are well-represented throughout competitive metagames. Despite these limitations, Weavile's superior Speed and Access to Knock Off have maintained its relevance in lower-tier competitive formats and as a team member for generating momentum and disruption in balanced team structures.
Commonly Asked Questions About Weavile
What type is Weavile?
Weavile is a dark and ice type Pokemon.
What does Weavile evolve into?
Weavile evolves into sneasler.
What are Weavile's weaknesses?
Weavile is weak to fighting, rock, bug, steel, fire and fairy type moves.
Weavile Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Weavile has achieved notable recognition within Pokémon's broader cultural footprint, appearing consistently across multiple media formats including the animated series, trading card game, and spin-off titles. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Weavile received recognition as a trophy, cementing its status as a culturally significant Pokémon species worthy of inclusion among the franchise's most memorable creations. The Pokémon's distinctive design—combining aesthetic appeal with clear predatory intent—has made it popular among trainers and artists, inspiring considerable fan artwork and community discussion regarding its competitive viability and thematic role as an intelligent, coordinated hunter. Weavile's portrayal as a cunning, organized pack hunter has influenced how players and fans conceptualize Dark/Ice-type Pokémon, establishing a template for cold-region predators that rely on intellect rather than brute strength. The species appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games and other spin-offs, often portrayed as intelligent and strategic characters, reinforcing its identity as one of the franchise's more cerebral Pokémon. Its appearance in Pokémon Legends: Arceus further solidified its importance to the franchise's lore, continuing to emphasize its role as a formidable predator in snowy environments. The Japanese trading card community particularly embraces Weavile, with multiple competitive-viable cards across different TCG generations, demonstrating sustained interest in the species from serious players and collectors alike.
Where to Find Weavile in Every Pokémon Game
Weavile's availability varies significantly across Pokémon games, reflecting its status as a Generation IV Pokémon with regional distribution tied primarily to cold environments. In the original Diamond and Pearl games, Weavile occupies local Pokédex position 145 and can be encountered or obtained in snowy routes, with Sneasel availability preceding its evolution. In Platinum, Weavile maintains the same local Pokédex position (145), with similar availability patterns. Black 2 and White 2 place Weavile at local position 253, allowing its capture in appropriate cold-weather locations within Unova. X and Y designate it as local position 92 within the Mountain Kalos area, the snowy northern region of Kalos. Sun and Moon include Weavile in the Alola Pokédex at position 250 (updated to 327 in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon), with availability in cold mountain regions reflecting Alola's tropical setting. Sword and Shield position Weavile at local number 293, with availability in snow-covered Wild Areas. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (the Generation IV remakes) maintain its local position 145, ensuring faithful reproduction of its original availability. Legends: Arceus places Weavile at local position 204, reflecting its role in Hisui's historical setting, though trainers encounter its Hisuian counterpart Sneasler more frequently. Scarlet and Violet position Weavile at local dex position 231, with availability in appropriate cold regions. Across all games, Weavile remains obtainable primarily through evolution of Sneasel via the Razor Claw nighttime method, rather than direct wild encounters, ensuring its status as an evolution-dependent Pokémon requiring intentional player effort to obtain.