Sneasel (Pokémon)

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Sneasel
Sharp Claw Pokémon
ニューラ
Nyula
#215
Sneasel



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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
0'0" 0 m
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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
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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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
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F215.png F000.png
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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 a cat and a weasel. 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 boreal or sub-alpine forests. It can also bring out it claws to startle foes that attacked it. Sneasel steals Eggs from unattended Pidgey nests. Sneasel has been known to form pairs to hunt. Sneasel can blend well into the night in order to ambush its prey. One will lure the parents away from the nest, while the other steals the eggs. It then uses its claw to poke a hole in egg before slurping it. As a result, Sneasel are despised and considered a scourge by Breeders to the point they try to drive away or eradicate the latter. Sneasel preys on Alolan Sandshrew. 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, a Sneasel was blocking access to the Flame of Ho-Oh. Harrison caught it and later used it in his Silver Conference battle against Ash. It defeated Pikachu and then lost to Totodile.

Other

In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, the Iron-Masked Marauder used a Sneasel and a Scizor to retrieve Celebi.

In Hail to the Chef, Rhoda's Sneasel is her sous-chef. It 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.

In Sliding Into Seventh!, Candice used a Sneasel in her Gym battle against Ash. It battled Grotle and lost despite being at a type advantage.

Team Flare Grunts used multiple Sneasel in From A to Z!, An Explosive Operation!, and The Right Hero for the Right Job!.

In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, a Sneasel battled and lost to Hala's Crabrawler. Its defeat triggered Crabrawler's evolution into a Crabominable.

In The Power of Us, a Pokémon hunter's Sneasel and another hunter's Houndoom searched for Zeraora, but targeted a Teddiursa and Ditto instead. This forced Zeraora and soon Ash and his friends to intervene, eventually leaving Sneasel defeated.

Minor appearances

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Sneasel to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Sneasel participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.

A Coordinator's Sneasel appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.

A Sneasel appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, a Trainer's Sneasel attended the Pokémon Summer Camp.

In Performing with Fiery Charm!, a Performer's Sneasel competed in the Dendemille Showcase. In A Performance Pop Quiz!, it competed in the Anistar Showcase. In Party Dancecapades!, it then attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party. In Master Class is in Session!, it competed in the Gloire City Master Class Showcase but was eliminated. Sneasel then spectated the rest of the Showcase in Performing a Pathway to the Future!.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Sneasel competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Sneasel appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!.

A Trainer's Sneasel will appear in Secrets of the Jungle.

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 movie adaptations

Two Sneasel appeared in ICYR2.

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?. It is his first Pokémon as he was the Pokémon that 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.

In My, My, My Mimic, a Sneasel was captured by Carr, who wanted to ambush Red and Blue. However, it is frozen and beaten by the newly arrived Lorelei.

Two Sneasel appeared in Disagreeable Graveler.

In Striking Out Snover, three wild Sneasel were near Snowpoint City, with some of them being cared by Candice.

A Sneasel appeared in To and Fro with Froslass.

Multiple Sneasel appeared in All About Arceus III.

A Team Plasma Grunt's Sneasel appeared in PS547.

Two Sneasel belonging to Workers appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 15. They reappeared in a flashback in Omega Alpha Adventure 19.

Multiple Sneasel appeared in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc, where it was seen on Mount Lanakila.

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 Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Sneasel appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a thief.

Asuka is revealed to have a Sneasel, which first appeared in GDZ59.

A Sneasel appeared in GDZ67, under the ownership of a monk.

Shu caught a Sneasel, as seen in GDZ73.

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

A Sneasel appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Kunoichi.

In the TCG

Main article: Sneasel (TCG)

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

Multiple Sneasel appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#213
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 Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
Sapphire
Emerald A Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
FireRed Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and feasts on the Eggs that are left behind.
LeafGreen Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#144
Johto
#218
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 Unova
B2W2: #252
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 Kalos
Mountain #091
Hoenn
#—
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 the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #249
Alola
USUM: #326
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
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.
Ultra Sun They will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs.
Ultra Moon It blends into the dark of night to ambush its prey. Sneasel will attack Sandshrew, but its hard skin can cause Sneasel's claws to snap off.
Generation VIII Galar
#292
Galar
Crown Tundra #029
Sword Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Shield It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.


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
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Mount Lanakila
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Routes 8 and 10, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills
Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)


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 (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
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
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 626
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Jirachi Sea, Aegislash Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Greninja Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal


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 (2%)
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%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Quick Claw Quick Claw (5%)
Sword Shield 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
066 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
1212 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1818 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
2424 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15
3030 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
3636 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
4242 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
4848 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
5454 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
6060 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM04
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM16
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM18
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM37
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM47
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM64
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM69
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM75
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM85
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM94
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR07
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR33
Bag TR Ghost Sprite.png
TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR37
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR49
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR57
Bag TR Poison Sprite.png
TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR58
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR60
Bag TR Bug Sprite.png
TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR81
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TR95
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR95 Throat Chop Dark 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MeowthMeowthPersianPersianGrowlitheArcanine
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreon
LeafeonGlaceonSylveonLoudredExploudMawile
ElectrikeManectricShinxLuxioLuxrayStunky
SkuntankHippopotasHippowdonLillipupHerdierStoutland
SandileKrokorokKrookodileDarumakaDarumakaDarmanitan
DarmanitanLittenTorracatIncineroarRockruffLycanroc
LycanrocLycanrocSkwovetGreedentYamperBoltund
Morpeko
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
ZigzagoonLinooneObstagoonLucarioLycanrocLycanroc
MudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderaceSkwovet
Greedent
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
MamoswineThwackeyRillaboom
Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10
MeowthMeowthMeowthPersianPersianPerrserker
NuzleafShiftryPurrloinLiepardMienfooMienshao
EspurrMeowstic
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
PikachuRaichuRaichuMeowthMeowthPersian
PersianStunkySkuntankLucarioCinderace
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
VulpixNinetalesSwinubPiloswineMamoswineWeavile
Glaceon
Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
SandslashDarmanitanBeartic
Icicle Crash Ice Physical 85 90% 10
VulpixVulpixNinetalesNinetales
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sneasel in Generation VIII
  • 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Triple Axel Ice Physical 20 90% 10
  • 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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Assist × Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 095}}95% 10
II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5
II III IV V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Foresight × Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20
II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Nightmare × Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Punishment × Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
II III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
II III IV V VI VII Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • 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
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for 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-199
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-244
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 R-202/N-130
It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush215 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.75 seconds Base HP: 49
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
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: ★★★★★

BT215.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#234
Shuffle215.png

Prank
Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Flash Mob


Pokémon GO
GO215.png Base HP: 146 Base Attack: 189 Base Defense: 146
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Sneasel Candy 100 + Sinnoh Stone1
Fast Attacks: Ice Shard, Feint Attack
Charged Attacks: Avalanche, Ice Punch, Foul Play, Frustration, Return

Evolution

215Sneasel.png
Unevolved
Sneasel
 Dark  Ice 
Razor Claw
Level up
holding Razor Claw
(Night)
461Weavile.png
First Evolution
Weavile
 Dark  Ice 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 215.png Spr b 2g 215.png Spr 2s 215.png Spr b 2s 215.png Spr 2c 215.png Spr b 2c 215.png
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
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 215.png Spr b 3r 215.png Spr 3e 215.png Spr b 3e 215.png Spr 3f 215.png Spr b 3f 215.png
Spr 3r 215 s.png Spr b 3r 215 s.png Spr 3e 215 s.png Spr b 3e 215 s.png Spr 3f 215 s.png Spr b 3f 215 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
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
Front Back Front Back Front Back
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
Front Back Front Back
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
Front Back Front Back
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
Front Back Front Back
215MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Sneasel images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Japanese sprites

Spr 2g 215 jp.pngSpr 2g 215 s jp.png Spr b 2g 215 jp.pngSpr b 2g 215 s jp.png
Gold/Silver Gold/Silver back

Trivia

Origin

Sneasel may be based on the kamaitachi, a type of yōkai often represented as weasel demons with sickles on their front legs and sometimes understood as the cause of mysterious cuts on the skin, especially in cold weather. It may also draw inspiration from the viverrids, weasel-like mammals with half-retractable claws that are sometimes mistaken for cats; its "feathers" perhaps represent the dorsal crest seen on some species. 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. Sneasel may have derived from the Scottish word sneesl, meaning to begin to rain or snow, hence the 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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