Sneasel
Sneasel is a Dark/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Sharp Claw Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 215 |
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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 № | 213 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 144 (Diamond/Pearl) 144 (Platinum) 218 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 252 (Black 2/White 2) 091 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 249 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 326 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 292 (Sword/Shield) 028 (The Crown Tundra) |
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 |
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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.
Evolution chart
Sneasel changes
- 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
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. |
Moves learned by Sneasel
Moves learnt by level up
Sneasel learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
12 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
18 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
24 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
30 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
36 | Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
60 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Egg moves
Sneasel learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sneasel egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Double Hit | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 90 |
Fake Out | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Ice Shard | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Icicle Crash | Ice | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Sneasel can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Lash Out | Dark | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Triple Axel | Ice | ![]() | 20 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
04 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
37 | Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
85 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
07 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
37 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Sneasel learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
10 | Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
14 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
16 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
20 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
25 | Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
35 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Snatch | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Ice Shard | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Egg moves
Sneasel learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sneasel egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Assist | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Crush Claw | Normal | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
Double Hit | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 90 |
Fake Out | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Foresight | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Ice Shard | Ice | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Icicle Crash | Ice | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Sneasel can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
54 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
63 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
81 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
95 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Sneasel can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Nightmare | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM |
Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 | Generation 4 — HM |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Sneasel sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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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 |
Answers to Sneasel questions
- My Sneasel didn't evolve with Razor Claw at Night!
- Egg moves & TMs?
- Frosslass or Weavile for my Platinum Party?
- What Pokémon do I need to breed with Sneasel for the baby to have Bite and Ice Punch?
- Will Sneasel ex ever be relevant? Is it good for anything?
- Why can't Weavile or Sneasel learn Sucker Punch?
- Sneasel evolving
- How does the Sneasel Beat Up Celebi glitch work?
- Why are Sneasel and Weavile ice types?
- What is the fastest way to get sneasel in Pokemon Platinum?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Sneasel |
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Japanese | ニューラ (Nyula) |
German | Sniebel |
French | Farfuret |
Name origin
- sneaky
- crafty, deceitful
- weasel
- small mammal with a long body