Sneasel

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Sneasel is a Dark/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Sharp Claw Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	215
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) 144 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 202 (Legends: Arceus) 028 (The Crown Tundra)

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sneasel.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2				½	4

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	0	2	2	½		½	2	2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	215
Type	Poison Fighting
Species	Sharp Claw Pokémon
Height	0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight	27.0 kg (59.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Inner Focus 2. Keen Eye Poison Touch (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) 144 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 202 (Legends: Arceus) 028 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	—
Catch rate	—
Base Friendship	—
Base Exp.	—
Growth Rate	—

Breeding

Egg Groups	—
Gender	—
Egg cycles	—

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Sneasel.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
				½		½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	4	¼	½			½

Evolution chart

#215
Sneasel
Dark · Ice

(hold Razor Claw, Nighttime)

#461
Weavile
Dark · Ice

#215
Sneasel
Hisuian Sneasel
Poison · Fighting

(use Razor Claw, Daytime)

#903
Sneasler
Poison · Fighting

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

Sneasel

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 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.

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.

Moves learned by Sneasel

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Sneasel learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Sneasel egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
Icicle Crash	Ice	85	90
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Throat Chop	Dark	80	100

Moves learnt by TM

Sneasel is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
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	—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
27	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	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
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
72	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—
78	Snarl	Dark	55	95
79	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
95	Surf	Water	90	100
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100

Moves learnt by level up

Sneasel learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Sneasel Hisuian Sneasel

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
6	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
11	Swift	Normal	60	∞
18	Slash	Normal	70	100
25	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
34	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
43	Blizzard	Ice	110	70

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
11	Swift	Normal	60	∞
18	Slash	Normal	70	100
25	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
34	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
43	Close Combat	Fighting	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Sneasel can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Sneasel Hisuian Sneasel

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
False Swipe	Normal	40	100
Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
Snarl	Dark	55	95
Swift	Normal	60	∞
X-Scissor	Bug	80	100

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
False Swipe	Normal	40	100
Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
Snarl	Dark	55	95
Swift	Normal	60	∞
X-Scissor	Bug	80	100

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sneasel sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny							—

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Where to find Sneasel

Gold Silver	Route 28, Mt. Silver
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

Answers to Sneasel questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Sneasel
Japanese	ニューラ (Nyula)
German	Sniebel
French	Farfuret

Name origin

sneaky: crafty, deceitful
weasel: small mammal with a long body