Sneasel
Sneasel is a Dark/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Sneasel has a Hisuian Form, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which evolves into Sneasler.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0215 |
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| Type | Dark Ice |
| Species | Sharp Claw Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 28.0 kg (61.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Inner Focus 2. Keen Eye Pickpocket (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0213 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0144 (Diamond/Pearl) 0144 (Platinum) 0218 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0252 (Black 2/White 2) 0091 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0249 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0326 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0292 (Sword/Shield) 0144 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0202 (Legends: Arceus) 0230 (Scarlet/Violet) 0028 (The Crown Tundra) 0170 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
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| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 86 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
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| Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Total | 430 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0215 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting Poison |
| Species | Sharp Claw Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 27.0 kg (59.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Inner Focus 2. Keen Eye Pickpocket (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0213 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0144 (Diamond/Pearl) 0144 (Platinum) 0218 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0252 (Black 2/White 2) 0091 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0249 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0326 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0292 (Sword/Shield) 0144 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0202 (Legends: Arceus) 0230 (Scarlet/Violet) 0028 (The Crown Tundra) 0170 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 86 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Sneasel changes
- In Generation 8, Hisuian Sneasel has Poison Touch as its hidden ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Sneasel has a base experience yield of 132.
- In Generation 2, Sneasel has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Sneasel
| Gold | Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. |
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| Silver | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 | 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. |
| Black White |
A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws. |
| 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 Alpha 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey. |
| Shining Pearl | It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving. |
| Legends: Arceus | This Pokémon shares roots with the Sneasel of Hisui, but unlike that species, this one is spiteful in personality. I hypothesize that water and earth can affect Sneasel’s mind and body. |
| Scarlet | This cunning Pokémon hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey. |
| Violet | This is a smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away. |
Hisuian Sneasel
| Legends: Arceus | Its sturdy, curved claws are ideal for traversing precipitous cliffs. From the tips of these claws drips a venom that infiltrates the nerves of any prey caught in Sneasel’s grasp. |
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Moves learned by Sneasel
Moves learnt by level up
Sneasel does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Sneasel does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Sneasel cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Sneasel learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 18 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 24 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 36 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 42 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 48 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 60 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Sneasel learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sneasel gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| Switcheroo | Dark | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Sneasel sprites
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Where to find Sneasel
| Gold Silver |
Route 28, Mt. Silver |
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| Crystal | Ice Path |
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| LeafGreen | Icefall Cave |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 28, Mt. Silver |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Giant Chasm |
| X Y |
Route 17 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Mount Lanakila |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 8, 10, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Snowslide Slope, Frigid Sea |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 216, 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Celestica Trail, Primeval Grotto, Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet |
North Province (Area One), The Great Crater of Paldea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Sneasel questions
- My Sneasel didn't evolve with Razor Claw at Night!
- Is this shiny Sneasel a full odds shiny?
- Frosslass or Weavile for my Platinum Party?
- How to get a Sneasel with Ice Punch and Shadow Claw?
- Where to find Razor Claw in Platinum?
- Will Sneasel ex ever be relevant? Is it good for anything?
- Why can't Weavile or Sneasel learn Sucker Punch?
- What Pokémon do I need to breed with Sneasel for the baby to have Bite and Ice Punch?
- Assist with the move 'assist'? -and live comp advice?
- Which of Weavile and Sneasler is better for Legends: Arceus?
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Other languages
| English | Sneasel |
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| Japanese | ニューラ (Nyula) |
| German | Sniebel |
| French | Farfuret |
| Italian | Sneasel |
| Spanish | Sneasel |
| Korean | 포푸니 (popuni) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 狃拉 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 狃拉 |
| English |
Sharp Claw Pokémon |
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| Japanese | かぎづめポケモン |
| German | Stichklauen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Grifacérée |
| Italian | Pokémon Lamartigli |
| Spanish | Pokémon Garra Filo |
| Korean | 갈고리손톱포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钩爪宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鉤爪寶可夢 |
Name origin
- sneaky
- crafty, deceitful
- weasel
- small mammal with a long body



