The Essentials on Sneasel
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Fighting · ×2 Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Ice, Ghost, Dark · immune: Psychic
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Hisuian Form Details
- Stats
- Total 430 · top stat: Speed (115) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 230 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 170 in the Kitakami Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Farfuret in French · ニューラ, Nyula in Japanese · Sniebel in German All Languages
Overview
Sneasel is a Ice and Dark-type Pokémon, No. 215 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Sharp Claw Pokémon. Height: 0.9 m, weight: 28 kg.
Sneasel evolves into Weavile and Sneasler.
Abilities: Inner Focus and Keen Eye. Hidden Ability: Pickpocket. Sneasel is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Sneasel is very weak to Fighting-type moves (×4 damage). Sneasel takes no damage from Psychic-type moves.
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#215
National Pokédex
Category
Sharp Claw Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
55
255
Attack
95
255
Defense
55
255
Special Attack
35
255
Special Defense
75
255
Speed
115
255
Total
430
Min HP (Lv. 100)
220
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
314
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Ice / Dark). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 1 type
Fighting
×4
Weak (×2) — 5 types
Fire
×2
Bug
×2
Rock
×2
Steel
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 8 types
Normal
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Dragon
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 3 types
Ice
×½
Ghost
×½
Dark
×½
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Psychic
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.
Ability 2
The Pokémon's keen eyes prevent its accuracy from being lowered.
The Pokémon steals the held item from attackers that made direct contact with it.
Sneasel Evolution
Level up at night, holding: Razor Claw
#461
Weavile
Ice
Dark
Evolution
#903
Sneasler
Fighting
Poison
Sneasel Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Ice · Dark
Hisuian Form
Fighting · Poison
Hisuian Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Sneasel Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Scratch
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
6
Ice Shard
Ice
Phys.
100%
40
30
6
Taunt
Dark
Stat
100%
—
20
10
Feint Attack
Dark
Phys.
—
60
20
11
Swift
Normal
Spec.
—
60
20
12
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
18
Metal Claw
Steel
Phys.
95%
50
35
24
Icy Wind
Ice
Spec.
95%
55
15
25
Poison Jab
Poison
Phys.
100%
80
20
30
Fury Swipes
Normal
Phys.
80%
18
15
34
Swords Dance
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
36
Hone Claws
Dark
Stat
—
—
15
40
Snatch
Dark
Stat
—
—
10
42
Beat Up
Dark
Phys.
100%
—
10
43
Blizzard
Ice
Spec.
70%
110
5
44
Punishment
Dark
Phys.
100%
—
5
48
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
54
Screech
Normal
Stat
85%
—
40
60
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Sneasel
Available in 25 games, 155 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Colosseum
LeafGreen
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
X
Y
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Ice Path B1F
Lv. 22 1%
Night
Ice Path B3F
Lv. 22 5%
Night
Ice Path B2F
Lv. 22 4%
Night
Ice Path B2F
Lv. 24 1%
Night
Ice Path B3F
Lv. 24 4%
Night
Ice Path B3F
Lv. 26 1%
Night
Gold 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Mt. Silver
Lv. 38 5%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 40 10%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 42 1%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 42 4%
Night
Silver 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Mt. Silver
Lv. 38 5%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 40 10%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 42 1%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 42 4%
Night
Generation III
Colosseum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
The Under
Lv. 43 100%
Snag rematch
(1)
Snagem Hideout 1F
Lv. 43 100%
LeafGreen 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Icefall Cave 1F
Lv. 30 5%
Icefall Cave B1F
Lv. 30 5%
Generation IV
Diamond 29 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(29)
Route 216
Lv. 32 20%
Swarm active
Route 216
Lv. 33 5%
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 34 20%
Route 217
Lv. 34 20%
Swarm active
Lake Acuity
Lv. 35 20%
Swarm active
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 5%
Route 217
Lv. 35 5%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 4%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 1%
Poké Radar required
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 4%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 4%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 50 5%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 51 20%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 52 5%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 52 5%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 52 5%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 52 10%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 53 20%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 53 20%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 53 20%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 54 10%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 54 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 54 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 55 20%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 55 20%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 56 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 56 10%
HeartGold 9 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(9)
Mt. Silver
Lv. 41 4%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 41 1%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 43 4%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 43 1%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 45 20%
Mt. Silver
Lv. 48 20%
Mt. Silver 4F
Lv. 50 20%
Pearl 29 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(29)
Route 216
Lv. 32 20%
Swarm active
Route 216
Lv. 33 5%
Route 217
Lv. 34 20%
Swarm active
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 34 20%
Route 217
Lv. 35 5%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 35 20%
Swarm active
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 5%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 4%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 4%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 4%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 36 1%
Poké Radar required
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 50 5%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 51 20%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 52 10%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 52 5%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 52 5%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 52 5%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 53 20%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 53 20%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 53 20%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 54 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 54 5%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 54 10%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 54 10%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 55 20%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 55 20%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 56 10%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 56 10%
Platinum 28 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(28)
Route 216
Lv. 33 20%
Route 217
Lv. 33 10%
Day
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 33 10%
Day
Route 217
Lv. 33 10%
Morning
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 33 10%
Morning
Route 217
Lv. 34 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 216
Lv. 34 10%
Route 217
Lv. 35 4%
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 4%
Route 217
Lv. 35 4%
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 4%
Route 217
Lv. 35 4%
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 4%
Route 216
Lv. 35 5%
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 10%
Route 217
Lv. 35 4%
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 4%
Route 217
Lv. 35 4%
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 4%
Route 217
Lv. 35 1%
Poké Radar required
Acuity Lakefront
Lv. 35 1%
Lake Acuity
Lv. 41 10%
Snowpoint Temple 1F
Lv. 49 10%
Snowpoint Temple B1F
Lv. 49 10%
Snowpoint Temple B2F
Lv. 50 10%
Snowpoint Temple B3F
Lv. 50 10%
Snowpoint Temple B4F
Lv. 51 10%
Snowpoint Temple B5F
Lv. 51 10%
SoulSilver 9 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(9)
Mt. Silver
Lv. 41 4%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 41 1%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Night
Route 28
Lv. 42 5%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 43 4%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 43 1%
Night
Mt. Silver
Lv. 45 20%
Mt. Silver
Lv. 48 20%
Mt. Silver 4F
Lv. 50 20%
Generation V
Black 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Giant Chasm
Lv. 48 10%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 58 10%
Black 2 2 encounters
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-49 10%
Tall grass
(1)
Giant Chasm
Lv. 44 20%
White 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Giant Chasm
Lv. 48 10%
Giant Chasm
Lv. 58 10%
White 2 2 encounters
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Giant Chasm
Lv. 45-49 10%
Tall grass
(1)
Giant Chasm
Lv. 44 20%
Generation VI
X 6 encounters
Available
▼
Rough terrain
(4)
Route 17
Lv. 38 10%
Route 17
Lv. 39 10%
Route 17
Lv. 40 5%
Route 17
Lv. 40 4%
Tall grass
(2)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Y 6 encounters
Available
▼
Rough terrain
(4)
Route 17
Lv. 38 10%
Route 17
Lv. 39 10%
Route 17
Lv. 40 5%
Route 17
Lv. 40 4%
Tall grass
(2)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Generation VII
Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 42-45 20%
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 42-45 20%
Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 42-45 20%
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 42-45 20%
Ultra Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 47-50 20%
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 48-51 20%
Ultra Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 47-50 20%
Mount Lanakila
Lv. 48-51 20%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Sneasel in Pokémon GO
- 2,051Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,172Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 100 🍬to evolve into Weavile
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Gold
“Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it sud denly 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
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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
“A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.”
White
“A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.”
Black 2
“A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.”
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
“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.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Farfuret
🇬🇧 English
Sneasel
🇯🇵 漢字
ニューラ
🇯🇵 Kana
ニューラ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Nyula
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Sniebel
🇪🇸 Español
Sneasel
🇮🇹 Italiano
Sneasel
🇰🇷 한국어
포푸니
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
狃拉
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
狃拉
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Grifacérée
🇬🇧 EN
Sharp Claw Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
かぎづめポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Stichklauen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Sneasel
What type is Sneasel?
Sneasel is a Ice and Dark-type Pokémon.
What are Sneasel's weaknesses?
Sneasel is weak to Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Sneasel is very weak to Fighting-type moves (×4 damage). Sneasel takes no damage from Psychic-type moves.
What is Sneasel's Hidden Ability?
Sneasel's Hidden Ability is Pickpocket. Its regular Abilities are Inner Focus and Keen Eye.
Can you get a Shiny Sneasel in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Sneasel is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
