| 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 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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. |
Sneasel learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 8 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 10 | Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 14 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| 16 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| 20 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 22 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| 25 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 28 | Beat Up | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 35 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 40 | Snatch | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 44 | Punishment | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 47 | Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Sneasel learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 8 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 10 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 14 | Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 21 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| 24 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 28 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| 35 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 38 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 42 | Beat Up | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 49 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| 51 | Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Sneasel learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 8 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 10 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 14 | Faint Attack | Dark | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 21 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| 24 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 28 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| 35 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 38 | Beat Up | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 42 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 |
| 49 | Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Sneasel learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Sneasel egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Fake Out | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Assist | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95 |
| Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| Punishment | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| Avalanche | Ice | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Double Hit | Normal | Physical | 35 | 90 |
Sneasel learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Sneasel egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Fake Out | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Assist | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Crush Claw | Normal | Physical | 75 | 95 |
| Punishment | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Double Hit | Normal | Physical | 35 | 90 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Sneasel can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Snatch | Dark | Status | - | - |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100 |
Sneasel can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 20 | 95 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 63 | Embargo | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 95 | Snarl | Dark | Special | 55 | 95 |
Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 |
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 49 | Snatch | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 63 | Embargo | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 72 | Avalanche | Ice | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 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 |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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| Power | ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum