Sneasel (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Sneasel (disambiguation).
Sneasel
ニューラ Nyula
#215
215Sneasel.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Dark Ice
Category
Sharp Claw Pokémon
Abilities
Inner Focus or Keen Eye Pickpocket
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#218
Hoenn
#357
Sinnoh
#144
Unova
#252
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-199
Almia
R-244
Oblivia
R-202 N-130
Height
2'11"
Imperial
0.9 m
Metric
Weight
61.7 lbs.
Imperial
28.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Black
Catch rate
60 (7.8%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F215.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Field group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
1
Base Exp.: 132 Battle Exp.: 1321*

Sneasel (Japanese: ニューラ Nyula) is a dual-type Dark/Ice Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Sneasel is a bipedal Pokémon which vaguely resembles a mix of cat and weasel. Its body is predominantly bluish-black (or dark teal green in some artworks), but it possesses bright red feather-like growths on its left ear and lower back. Its most striking features are the two retractable claws on its front and back paws. It also has distinctive yellow markings on its face and chest. It has unusual facial markings which resemble eyelashes, which are found on both males and females. They have an agile body, and are well skilled in quick movements and intricate techniques.

Gender differences

A female has a shorter red feather on its head than a male.

Special abilities

Sneasel normally attack by using claw-based moves, such as Slash or Metal Claw. Sneasel are also capable of learning punching moves like Ice Punch or Focus Punch. Since Sneasel is a Dark-type Pokémon, it can learn certain attacks that come with very disruptive effects: stealing an opponent's hold item (Thief), or preventing foes from using the same attack twice in a row (Torment). Sneasel is a very agile Pokémon, making it a tough target to hit.

Until Generation IV, Sneasel's signature move was Beat Up, an attack that summons its teammates to pummel a foe.

Behavior

Sneasel are notoriously vicious Pokémon, which are perfectly capable of using their impressive claws to do substantial amounts of damage. Sneasel enjoy attacking and injuring the weak; their nasty temperament can be seen in Hail to the Chef when one sabotaged Meowth's food, nearly leading to a clash of claws. Sneasel are very agile and will move with ninja-like movements in battle, as they are cunning and have developed many strategies to capture their prey. In addition to being formidable weapons, their claws are also useful tools and enable them to climb trees.

Habitat

Sneasel generally live in forests, but are also found in caves and mountainous areas. Many also love vast snow fields.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Sneasel's preferred diet consists of Pidgey Eggs, but like most Pokémon, Sneasel sometimes eat Berries.

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 Ash's Totodile.

Other

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.

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.

Minor appearances

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

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

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

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

Silver's Weavile as a Sneasel
Black's Sneasel

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Weavile

Sneasel's most predominant role is as one of Silver's Pokémon, probably his first Pokémon as it 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. It is a dexterous and crafty fighter that fully utilizes its speed and attacks of both the Dark type and the Ice type. After many years, it evolved into a Weavile with his Murkrow in Lance's hidden Whirl Islands chamber.

Additionally, wild Sneasel are shown in both the Icefall Cave and near Snowpoint City, some of them being cared by Candice.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Sneasel is Black's main Pokémon in Golden Boys.

In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga

Shū has a Sneasel in the Pokémon Get da ze! manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Sneasel (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
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 Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Uncommon Route 28, Silver CaveNight
Crystal
Rare Ice PathNight
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare Icefall Cave (LeafGreen only)
Colosseum
One The Under (Shadow)
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Common Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
Platinum
Rare Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon Route 28, Mt. Silver Night
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Icy Mountain Rd.
Generation V
Black White
Rare Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2
Unknown
Unknown
Giant Chasm
Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)*
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 53
Endless Level 66
Forever Level 3
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Buried Relic (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Blizzard Island (1F-20F)
Crevice Cave (B1-B10)
Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4)
Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger Panula Cave
Sekra Range
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Almia Castle
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Mt. Sorbet
Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast Glacier: World Axle - B2F (post ending)
Pokémon Conquest Nixtorm

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moonlight Sneasel English United States 5 December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG Gotta Catch 'Em All #3 Sneasel Japanese Japan 10 January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Gold Silver Quick Claw Quick Claw (8%)
Crystal
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%)

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 V, 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×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP
000Start 000Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 35
000Start 000Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30
000Start 000Start Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
0088 0088 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 30
01414 01010 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
02828 01414 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
02121 01616 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 080}}80% 15
02424 02020 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
04949 02222 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
03535 02525 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
04242 02828 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
01010 03232 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
03838 03535 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
N/AN/A 04040 Snatch Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 10
N/AN/A 04444 Punishment Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
05151 04747 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100}}100% 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 V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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 V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SkittyDelcattyGlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepard
Assist Normal Status —% 20
NidokingDewgongRhydonRhyperiorGlaceonSneasel
WeavileUrsaringPiloswineMamoswineDelibirdExploud
WailmerWailordWalreinEmpoleon
Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10
EkansArbokMeowthPersianGrowlitheArcanine
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreon
LeafeonGlaceonSnubbullGranbullHoundourHoundoom
PoochyenaMightyenaLoudredExploudMawileElectrike
ManectricSeviperAbsolShinxLuxioLuxray
HippopotasHippowdonPatratWatchogLillipupHerdier
StoutlandPansageSimisagePansearSimisearPanpour
SimipourSandileKrokorokKrookodileHeatmor
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
SlakothVigorothSlakingLucario
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
SandslashZangoose
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10
AipomAmbipomGirafarigMamoswine
Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10
MeowthPersianNuzleafShiftrySkittyDelcatty
GlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepardMienfooMienshao
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
PikachuRaichuMeowthPersianFarfetch'dKecleon
AbsolMonfernoInfernapeStunkySkuntankLucario
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
SentretFurretSkittyDelcattyBunearyLopunny
Lucario
Foresight Normal Status —% 40
DelibirdBunearyLopunnyScraggyScraftyCubchoo
Beartic
Ice Punch* Ice Physical 75 100% 15
SeelDewgongSneaselWeavileSwinubPiloswine
MamoswineGlaceon
Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
MankeyPrimeapeSlakingInfernapeZoruaZoroark
Punishment Dark Physical 100% 5
RattataRaticateTaurosUmbreonDunsparceZangoose
AbsolBuizelFloatzelPurrloinLiepardBlitzle
ZebstrikaZoruaZoroarkEmolgaBouffalant
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Dunsparce
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sneasel in Generation V
  • 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 V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
B W B2 W2 Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snatch Dark Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
  • A black 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

Dream World moves

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Icy Cave Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
Icy Cave Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Sneasel can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani215.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 215.png 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!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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  
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  
It hurls blocks of ice and sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Dark  Dark Assist.png
( Dark )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
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.
PCP215.png HP: ★★ Move: Faint Attack
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus
Defense: ★★ Ability 2: High-rise
Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Melee
Evolves into Weavile when its Speed is 175 or higher, after battling while its Warrior is equipped with a Razor Claw
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kunoichi and Toshimitsu

Evolution

Sneasel
Unevolved
Sneasel
 Dark  Ice 
Razor Claw
Level up
holding Razor Claw
(Nighttime)


Weavile
First evolution
Weavile
 Dark  Ice 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 215.png Spr 2s 215.png Spr 2c 215.png Spr b 2g 215.png
Spr 2g 215 s.png Spr 2s 215 s.png Spr 2c 215 s.png Spr b 2g 215 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 215.png Spr 3e 215.png Spr 3f 215.png Spr b 3r 215.png
Spr 3r 215 s.png Spr 3e 215 s.png Spr 3f 215 s.png Spr b 3r 215 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 215 m.png Spr 4p 215 m.png Spr 4h 215 m.png Spr b 4d 215 m.png
Spr 4d 215 f.png Spr 4p 215 f.png Spr 4h 215 f.png Spr b 4d 215 f.png
Spr 4d 215 m s.png Spr 4p 215 m s.png Spr 4h 215 m s.png Spr b 4d 215 m s.png
Spr 4d 215 f s.png Spr 4p 215 f s.png Spr 4h 215 f s.png Spr b 4d 215 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 215 m.png Spr 5b2 215 m.png Spr b 5b 215 m.png
Spr 5b 215 f.png Spr 5b2 215 f.png Spr b 5b 215 f.png
Spr 5b 215 m s.png Spr 5b2 215 m s.png Spr b 5b 215 m s.png
Spr 5b 215 f s.png Spr 5b2 215 f s.png Spr b 5b 215 f s.png
Sneasel For other sprites and images, please see Sneasel images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Japanese sprites

Spr 2g 215 jp.png
Spr 2g 215 s jp.png
Spr b 2g 215 jp.png
Spr b 2g 215 s jp.png
Gold and Silver Back sprites

Trivia

Origin

Sneasel appears to be based on the kamaitachi, weasel demons with sickles on their front legs. It also shares similar traits with cats and weasels. It may be based on cat demons or black cats, known for being sneaky and associated with witchcraft and "evil". Its eye markings are similar to that of ones in Egyptian style, possibly Horus's, though they also strongly resemble the false eyelashes worn by Alex, the primary character in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange.

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


See also

External links

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