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
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Dark Ice Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Sharp Claw Pokémon
Abilities Inner Focus or Keen Eye Keen Eye Blue-Striped ----- Pickpocket Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #218 Hoenn #357 Sinnoh #144 Unova #252 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-199 Almia R-244 Oblivia R-202 N-130
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2'11"/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 61.7 lbs. Imperial 28.0 kg Metric 61.7 lbs./28.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 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*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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, 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

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

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

File:Silver Sneasel Adventures.png

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} 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 {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
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 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
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2002#Sneasel	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2002	5	Never
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Sneasel	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2003	5	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Sneasel	Gotta Catch 'Em All #3	Japan	2006	10	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Quick Claw (8%)
Crystal
Diamond	Pearl	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)
Black	White	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

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
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	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
	Assist	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Avalanche‡	Ice	Physical	60	100%	10
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Ice Punch*	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100%	30
	Punishment	Dark	Physical	—	100%	5
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	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!    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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (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 ) 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 ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure 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 Strong: 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 HP: ★★ Move: Faint Attack Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus Defense: ★★ Ability 2: High-rise Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Melee Evolves into Weavile when Speed reaches 175 and while holding a Razor Claw Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kunoichi, Toshimitsu

Evolution

Unevolved Sneasel  Dark  Ice

Level up holding Razor Claw (Nighttime) →

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
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Sneasel images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Japanese sprites

Gold and Silver	Back sprites

Trivia

• Sneasel is the first Ice type in the National Pokédex listing that evolves into another Ice type. Before Generation IV, this honor went to Swinub.
• Sneasel is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Apart from its evolution, Weavile, no other Pokémon has the same type combination as Sneasel.
• Sneasel has the highest base Speed of all Pokémon that can evolve.
• Sneasel, along with Eevee, Kirlia and Trapinch, are the only Pokémon with two Abilities that can evolve into Pokémon with only one Ability.
  • Sneasel is the only one of those four who didn't get a change in type.
• In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Sneasel's skin was brown and it had blue feathers. This was rectified to match the original artwork in Crystal.
• Sneasel and its evolution are the only Ice-type Pokémon in the black color group.
• Sneasel can be seen as a parallel to Gligar. Both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, evolve into Pokémon that were introduced in Generation IV, and do so by leveling up at night while holding items both containing the word razor.

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 yū (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 yū.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニューラ Nyula From 潜入 sennyū, ニャー nya, 鼬 yū, new, and 野良 nora. French Farfuret From farfadet and furet Spanish Sneasel Same as English name German Sniebel From its English name and Dieb Italian Sneasel Same as English name Korean 포푸니 Popuni Mandarin Chinese 狃拉 Niǔlā Transliteration of its Japanese name. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

See also

• Silver's Sneasel
• Harrison's Sneasel

External links

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