Name origin

sneaky
crafty, deceitful
weasel
small mammal with a long body


Sneasel artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 215
Type Dark Ice
Species Sharp Claw Pokémon
Height 2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight 61.7 lbs (28.0 kg)
Abilities Inner Focus
Keen Eye
Pickpocket (Dream World)
Local № 213 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
144 (Diamond, Pearl)
144 (Platinum)
218 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
252 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Nyura

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP 132
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Sneasel stats

The base stats for Sneasel are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 55
220 - 314
Attack 95
175 - 317
Defense 55
103 - 229
Sp. Atk 35
67 - 185
Sp. Def 75
139 - 273
Speed 115
211 - 361
Total 430

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
HeartGold
Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Silver
FireRed
Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
Crystal This cunning POKéMON hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.
Ruby
Sapphire
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.
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.
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
Black
White
A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.
SoulSilver Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.
Black 2
White 2
A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Sneasel learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 TauntDarkStatus-100
8 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
10 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
14 Icy WindIceSpecial5595
16 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
20 AgilityPsychicStatus--
22 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
25 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
28 Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
32 ScreechNormalStatus-85
35 SlashNormalPhysical70100
40 SnatchDarkStatus--
44 PunishmentDarkPhysical-100
47 Ice ShardIcePhysical40100

Sneasel learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 TauntDarkStatus-100
8 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
10 ScreechNormalStatus-85
14 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
21 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
24 AgilityPsychicStatus--
28 Icy WindIceSpecial5595
35 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
38 SlashNormalPhysical70100
42 Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
49 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
51 Ice ShardIcePhysical40100

Sneasel learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 TauntDarkStatus-100
8 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
10 ScreechNormalStatus-85
14 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
21 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
24 AgilityPsychicStatus--
28 Icy WindIceSpecial5595
35 SlashNormalPhysical70100
38 Beat UpDarkPhysical-100
42 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
49 Ice ShardIcePhysical40100

Egg moves

Sneasel learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Sneasel egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
BiteDarkPhysical60100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
ForesightNormalStatus--
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
AssistNormalStatus--
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
FeintNormalPhysical30100
PunishmentDarkPhysical-100
AvalancheIcePhysical60100
Ice ShardIcePhysical40100
Double HitNormalPhysical3590

Sneasel learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Sneasel egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
BiteDarkPhysical60100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
ReflectPsychicStatus--
SpiteGhostStatus-100
ForesightNormalStatus--
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
AssistNormalStatus--
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
PunishmentDarkPhysical-100
Ice ShardIcePhysical40100
Double HitNormalPhysical3590

Move Tutor moves

Sneasel can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
SnatchDarkStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Sneasel can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100

Moves learnt by HM

Sneasel is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Sneasel is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Low SweepFightingPhysical60100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
49 SnatchDarkStatus--
54 False SwipeNormalPhysical40100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
72 AvalancheIcePhysical60100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
81 X-ScissorBugPhysical80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Sneasel sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Sneasel normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Sneasel normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Sneasel shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Sneasel shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Sneasel normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Sneasel normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Sneasel shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Sneasel shiny sprite

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Where to find Sneasel

Gold
Silver
Route 28, Mt. Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Icefall Cave
Pearl
Diamond
Route 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
Platinum Route 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 28, Mt. Silver
White
Black
Giant Chasm
Black 2
White 2
Giant Chasm

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Sneasel questions