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* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Sneasel and its {{p|Weavile|evolution}}.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Sneasel and its {{p|Weavile|evolution}}.
* Sneasel has the highest base {{Stat|Speed}} of all Pokémon that can [[Evolution|evolve]].
* Sneasel has the highest base {{Stat|Speed}} of all Pokémon that can [[Evolution|evolve]].
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Sneasel's skin was brown and it had pale-turquoise feathers. This was rectified to match the original artwork in {{v2|Crystal}}.
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, Sneasel's skin was brown and it had pale turquoise feathers. This was rectified to match the original artwork in {{v2|Crystal}}.
* Sneasel can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Gligar}}. Both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, evolve into Pokémon {{p|Weavile|that}} {{p|Gliscor|were}} introduced in [[Generation IV]], and do so by leveling up at night while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item|items]] [[Razor Claw|both]] [[Razor Fang|containing]] the word ''razor''.
* Sneasel can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Gligar}}. Both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, evolve into Pokémon {{p|Weavile|that}} {{p|Gliscor|were}} introduced in [[Generation IV]], and do so by leveling up at night while holding [[Evolution-inducing held item|items]] [[Razor Claw|both]] [[Razor Fang|containing]] the word ''razor''.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Sneasel appears to be based on the ''{{wp|kamaitachi}}'' (lit. sickle weasel), weasel demons with sickles on their front legs which often alludes to them being the cause of a mysterious cut inflicted by whirlwinds. Its Ice typing may also be a nod to the kamaitachi's association with ice and snow. It also shares similar traits with {{wp|cat}}s and {{wp|weasel}}s, from unusually cruel behaviors to even superstition, from cat demons or {{wp|black cats}} of Western witchcraft, to Japanese superstition of weasels, being known in their respective cultures for being sneaky and associated with "evil" and misfortune. Its eye markings are similar to that of ones in Egyptian style, possibly {{wp|Eye of Horus|Horus's}}.
Sneasel appears to be based on the ''{{wp|kamaitachi}}'', weasel demons with sickles on their front legs. Its Ice typing may also be a nod to the kamaitachi's association with ice and snow. It also shares similar traits with {{wp|cat}}s and {{wp|weasel}}s, from unusually cruel behaviors to even superstition, from cat demons or {{wp|black cats}} of Western witchcraft, to Japanese superstition of weasels, being known in their respective cultures for being sneaky and associated with "evil" and misfortune. Its eye markings are similar to that of ones in Egyptian style, possibly {{wp|Eye of Horus|Horus's}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====

Revision as of 01:30, 11 May 2017

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Sneasel (disambiguation).
Sneasel
Sharp Claw Pokémon
ニューラ
Nyula
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Sneasel



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Ice
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Inner Focus or Keen Eye Cacophony
Cacophony
Pickpocket
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
60 (14.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
Sneasel
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
61.7 lbs. 28.0 kg
Sneasel
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
132
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
86
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Sneasel
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Atk
0
Def
0
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0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
F215.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Black
Base friendship
35
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Sneasel (Japanese: ニューラ Nyula) is a dual-type Dark/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Weavile when leveled up holding a Razor Claw during the night.

Biology

Sneasel is a bipedal Pokémon that resembles both cats and weasels. It is primarily bluish black with three bright red feathers for its tail and a single one on its left ear. The ear feather is shorter on the female than on the male. The other ear is short and pointed, and it has narrow red eyes. On its forehead and chest are yellow, oval markings. It has red eyes with black eyelash-like markings on the edges. It has long limbs with two large, retractable claws on its hands and feet.

Sneasel is a notoriously vicious Pokémon, which is perfectly capable of using its claws to do substantial damage. The claws are also used for climbing trees in its forest home. Sneasel steals eggs from unattended Pidgey nests. Sneasel has been known to form pairs to hunt. One will lure the parents away from the nest, while the other steals the eggs. Its former signature move, Beat Up, allows it to call on its teammates to attack its opponent.

In the anime

Sneasel in the anime

Major appearances

Harrison's Sneasel

In Pop Goes The Sneasel, this Pokémon was blocking access to the Flame of Ho-Oh. Harrison captured that Sneasel and later used it in the Silver Conference, where it beat Ash's Pikachu, then lost to Totodile.

Other

Sneasel's first appearance was in Celebi: Voice of the Forest. The Iron-Masked Marauder sent this Pokémon along with Scizor to get Celebi.

Sneasel also made an appearance in Hail to the Chef under the ownership of Rhoda, a girl that lives outside of Saffron City who was competing with her sister, who owned a Mr. Mime, for the ownership of her father's restaurant. Sneasel took a dislike to Meowth and deliberately made his food taste terrible

In Duels of the Jungle, a female Sneasel tried to stop a feud between two Weavile.

A Sneasel appeared in Sliding Into Seventh! under the ownership of Candice where it battled Ash's Grotle and lost despite a type disadvantage.

Multiple Sneasel have appeared in From A to Z!, An Explosive Operation!, and The Right Hero for the Right Job! under the ownership of Team Flare Grunts.

Minor appearances

A Sneasel was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path participating in the Pokémon Orienteering.

A Sneasel made a cameo appearance in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.

A Performer's Sneasel appeared in Performing with Fiery Charm! participating in the Dendemille Showcase. It reappeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!, Party Dancecapades!, in Master Class is in Session!, where it was used in the Gloire City Master Class Pokémon Showcase, and then again in Performing a Pathway to the Future!, where it was seen watching the same Master Class Pokémon Showcase.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP265 Sneasel Ash's Pokédex Sneasel, the Sharp Claw Pokémon. Sneasel can extend or retract its claws instantly during attack.

In the manga

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

Kunoichi was seen with a Sneasel.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Sneasel

Sneasel's most predominant role is as one of Silver's Pokémon. He first appeared in Who Gives a Hoothoot?, and is his first Pokémon as he was the Pokémon he used during his training under the Masked Man, and the only one seen with him in flashbacks of his childhood prior to being kidnapped. He is a dexterous and crafty fighter that fully utilizes his speed and attacks of both the Dark type and the Ice type. After many years, he evolved into a Weavile in Lance's hidden Whirl Islands chamber.

Much later, in My, My, My Mimic, another Sneasel is shown having been captured by Carr to try to ambush Red and Blue, but it is frozen and beaten by the newly arrived Lorelei.

In Striking Out Snover, wild Sneasel are shown near Snowpoint City, some of them being cared by Candice.

Multiple Sneasel appeared in All About Arceus III.

Two Sneasel belonging to Workers appeared in PAORAS15.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

Ryū owns a Sneasel.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Sneasel is Black's main Pokémon in Golden Boys.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu has a Sneasel in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Sneasel (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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 nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
Crystal This cunning Pokémon hides in the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.
Stadium 2 Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Generation III
Ruby Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away.
Sapphire
Emerald
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
Black A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away.
White
Black 2 A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
White 2
Generation VI
X It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
Y Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Omega Ruby Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away.
Alpha Sapphire
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.
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 28, Mt. SilverNight
Crystal
Ice PathNight
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed
Trade, Event
LeafGreen
Icefall Cave
Colosseum
The Under Subway (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
Platinum
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 28, Mt. Silver (exterior)Night
Mt. Silver
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Icy Mountain Rd.
Generation V
Black White
Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2
Giant Chasm
Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
X Y
Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice and Dark)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Mount Lanakila


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 53, Endless Level 66, Forever Level 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Buried Relic (1F-4F)
Ranger
Panula Cave, Sekra Range
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1-B10, Lower Crevice Cave B1-B4), Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
MD Sky
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1-B10, Lower Crevice Cave B1-B4), Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Ranger: SoA
Almia Castle
Ranger: GS
Mt. Sorbet, Ice Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Glacier: World Axle - B2F (post ending)
Conquest
Yaksha (special), Nixtorm (special)
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1
Shuffle
Pedra Valley: Stage 181
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower (All Areas, Entrance Boss)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moonlight Sneasel English United States 5 December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Sneasel Japanese Japan 10 January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Gold Silver Quick Claw Quick Claw (8%)
Crystal
Emerald* Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)
Diamond Pearl Grip Claw Grip Claw (50%) Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Grip Claw Grip Claw (50%) Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)
Black White Grip Claw Grip Claw (50%) Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Grip Claw Grip Claw (50%) Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)
X Y Grip Claw Grip Claw (50%) Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)
Sun Moon Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
Total:
430
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
1/1
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
088 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1010 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20
1414 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15
1616 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
2222 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
2525 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —% 15
2828 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
3232 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
3535 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
4040 Snatch Dark Status 0000 —% 10
4444 Punishment Dark Physical 0000 100100% 5
4747 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM07Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM13Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM41Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM47Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM54Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM63Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM65Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM75Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM81Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM84Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM85Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM94Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM95Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM97Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SkittyGlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepard
Assist Normal Status —% 20
SwinubCubchoo
Avalanche* Ice Physical 60 100% 10
RattataRattataRaticateRaticateEkansArbok
MeowthMeowthPersianPersianGrowlitheArcanine
EeveeFlareonSnubbullGranbullHoundourHoundoom
PoochyenaMightyenaLoudredExploudMawileElectrike
ManectricSeviperAbsolShinxLuxioLuxray
StunkySkuntankHippopotasHippowdonGlaceonPatrat
WatchogLillipupHerdierStoutlandPansagePansear
PanpourSandileKrokorokKrookodileChespinQuilladin
ChesnaughtFurfrouLittenTorracatIncineroarYungoos
GumshoosRockruffLycanrocLycanroc
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
SlakothVigorothSlakingLucarioLycanrocMudbray
Mudsdale
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
SandslashZangoose
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10
AipomGirafarigBuizelFloatzelAmbipomMamoswine
Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10
MeowthMeowthPersianPersianNuzleafSkitty
DelcattyGlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepardMienfoo
MienshaoEspurrMeowstic
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
PikachuMeowthMeowthPersianPersianFarfetch'd
SeviperKecleonAbsolMonfernoInfernapeStunky
SkuntankLucarioChesnaught
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
SentretFurretSkittyBunearyLopunnyLucario
Foresight Normal Status —% 40
DelibirdBunearyScraggyCubchooStufful
Ice Punch* Ice Physical 75 100% 15
VulpixNinetalesSeelDewgongSwinubGlaceon
Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
SandslashBeartic
Icicle Crash Ice Physical 85 90% 10
MankeyPrimeapeSlakingInfernapeWeavileZorua
Zoroark
Punishment Dark Physical 100% 5
RattataRattataRaticateRaticateMankeyPrimeape
TaurosUmbreonDunsparceZangooseAbsolBuizel
FloatzelPurrloinLiepardBlitzleZebstrikaZorua
ZoroarkEmolgaBouffalantYungoosGumshoos
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Dunsparce
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
Incineroar
Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sneasel in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sneasel in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sneasel can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sneasel cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Double Slap Sneasel (Diamond & Pearl 100)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani215.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.7%
Friend Area: Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HP Never let your guard down. That's for your own benefit.
26%-50% HP Tch. My HP's down halfway already?
1%-25% HP The jig is up... I can't put any power behind my claws...
Level up Yes! I leveled up. Watch me claw with authority!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 215.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: Cut fm.pngCut fm.png
(Cut ×2)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 52
Browser entry R-000
Sneasel dashes about to slash with its claws. They have amazing cutting power!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: None
Browser entry R-000
It hurls blocks of ice and sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:
(present)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(present)
Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(past)
Cut 1 field move.png
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW215.png PokéPark Pad entry:
A pair of naughty Sneasel came to the Iceberg Zone to see the Ice Tree. Their favorite Attraction is Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2215.png Strong: Tepig icon.png Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
He came to explore the warehouse. He is wandering around to find something interesting but hasn't found anything yet.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP215.png HP: ★★ Move: Faint Attack
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus
Ability 2: High-rise
Ability 3: Melee
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Evolves into Weavile when its Speed is 175 or higher, and its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Razor Claw
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kunoichi and Toshimitsu
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 80 Raise Max Level.png 0

#234
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Prank
Occasionally changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.


Pokémon GO
GO215.png Base HP: 110 Base Attack: 189 Base Defense: 157
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Ice Shard, Feint Attack
Charged Attacks: Avalanche, Ice Punch, Foul Play

Evolution

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Unevolved
Sneasel
 Dark  Ice 
Razor Claw
Level up
holding Razor Claw
(Night)
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First evolution
Weavile
 Dark  Ice 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Spr 2g 215 s.png Spr b 2g 215 s.png Spr 2s 215 s.png Spr b 2s 215 s.png Spr 2c 215 s.png Spr b 2c 215 s.png
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
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Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
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Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
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215MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Sneasel images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Japanese sprites

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Gold/Silver Gold/Silver back

Trivia

Origin

Sneasel appears to be based on the kamaitachi, weasel demons with sickles on their front legs. Its Ice typing may also be a nod to the kamaitachi's association with ice and snow. It also shares similar traits with cats and weasels, from unusually cruel behaviors to even superstition, from cat demons or black cats of Western witchcraft, to Japanese superstition of weasels, being known in their respective cultures for being sneaky and associated with "evil" and misfortune. Its eye markings are similar to that of ones in Egyptian style, possibly Horus's.

Name origin

Sneasel is a combination of sneaky and weasel. It may also derive from sneeze, an action associated with having a cold or being cold, referring to its Ice-type.

Nyula may be a combination of 潜入 sennyū (sneaking in) and 鼬 (weasel, an alternate reading of itachi). Alternatively, it may be a combination of new and 野良 nora (stray, as in a stray cat, as strays are usually violent and tricky). Nyu itself may be a combination of ニャー nya (the sound a cat makes) and 鼬 .

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ニューラ Nyula From 潜入 sennyū, ニャー nya, , new, and 野良 nora
France Flag.png French Farfuret From farfadet and furet
Spain Flag.png Spanish Sneasel Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Sniebel From its English name and Dieb
Italy Flag.png Italian Sneasel Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포푸니 Popuni
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 狃拉 Niǔlā Transliteration of its Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


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