Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Sharp Claw Pokemon still yields 1 Speed EV per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Sneasel Weakness
Sneasel's Dark/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Fire, Bug, Rock, and Steel. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. At base 115 Speed, Sneasel outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x73-88% Rock Throw 2x63-75% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Rock Tomb 2x48-58% Karate Chop 4x127-150%KO | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Charmander builds →Metal Claw 2x31-38% Ember 2x35-44% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Geodude builds →Brick Break 4x119-142%KO Rock Tomb 2x73-88% Rock Throw 2x63-75% Rock Smash 4x71-83% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Brick Break 4x179-213%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-58% Karate Chop 4x127-150%KO Rock Smash 4x106-125%KO | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Charmander builds →Brick Break 4x92-108%KO Metal Claw 2x31-38% Ember 2x35-44% Rock Smash 4x56-67% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Iron Tail 2x77-91% Brick Break 4x180-213%KO Rock Tomb 2x47-56% Karate Chop 4x122-144%KO | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machop builds →Flamethrower 2x32-38% Brick Break 4x180-213%KO Revenge 4x142-167%KO Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Growlithe builds →Iron Tail 2x71-84% Flamethrower 2x77-91% Ember 2x35-42% Rock Smash 4x59-71% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Charmander builds →Iron Tail 2x57-68% Flamethrower 2x67-80% Brick Break 4x90-106%KO Metal Claw 2x29-35% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Vulpix builds →Iron Tail 2x49-58% Flamethrower 2x61-72% Ember 2x28-34% | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x82-98% Silver Wind 2x63-74% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x108-128%KO Rock Smash 4x76-90% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 4x240-283%KO Iron Tail 2x80-94% Brick Break 4x183-216%KO Rock Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machop builds →Flamethrower 2x34-40% Brick Break 4x183-216%KO Vital Throw 4x172-202%KO Revenge 4x148-175%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Growlithe builds →Iron Tail 2x70-83% Flamethrower 2x76-91% Flame Wheel 2x54-64% Ember 2x37-44% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 4x481-566%KO High Jump Kick 4x418-492%KO Jump Kick 4x326-384%KO Brick Break 4x246-290%KO | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x82-98% Silver Wind 2x63-74% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x108-128%KO Rock Smash 4x76-90% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 4x355-418%KO Cross Chop 4x240-283%KO Iron Tail 2x80-94% Brick Break 4x183-216%KO | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 4x355-418%KO Flamethrower 2x34-40% Brick Break 4x183-216%KO Vital Throw 4x172-202%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 4x468-551%KO High Jump Kick 4x406-478%KO Jump Kick 4x315-371%KO Brick Break 4x236-278%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 4x336-395%KO Overheat 2x44-52% Cross Chop 4x224-263%KO Iron Tail 2x74-88% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 4x336-395%KO Fire Blast 2x37-44% Cross Chop 4x224-263%KO Flamethrower 2x30-36% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Rock Smash 4x38-46% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x68-80% Rock Smash 4x63-75% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x174-205%KO Fire Blast 2x147-173%KO Flamethrower 2x122-143%KO Steel Wing 2x66-78% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 4x490-577%KO High Jump Kick 4x423-498%KO Jump Kick 4x329-388%KO Brick Break 4x247-291%KO | ||
 Rapidash Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x122-143%KO Fire Blast 2x102-120%KO Iron Tail 2x94-111%KO Flamethrower 2x84-99% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x419-494%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% Cross Chop 4x282-332%KO Flamethrower 2x40-48% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 4x353-415%KO Overheat 2x45-54% Cross Chop 4x235-277%KO Iron Tail 2x78-92% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Sneasel for 77-91%. Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (204-240%). Forretress's Explosion also KOs at 106-124%.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt77-91% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake90-107%KO Rock Slide 2x204-240%KO Double Edge108-128%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin22-25% Explosion106-124%KO Earthquake43-50% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLeftovers NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x160-189%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball17-20% Rock Slide 2x65-76% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
To get Weavile from Sneasel, you need a held item. The evolution method matters here. The evolved forms gain up to 80 total stats over Sneasel. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sneasel easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Counter, Crush Claw and 4 more to offspring.
FireRed & LeafGreen Sneasel Best Moveset
utility options is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Sneasel threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Leftovers backing every hit.
Best Build
Sneasel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brick Break
- Shadow Ball
- Swords Dance
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Bite and Counter from the egg pool give Sneasel something extra. Pair those with Blizzard and Ice Beam for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
FireRed & LeafGreen Sneasel Locations
Sneasel tops out at moderate rates across 2 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Sneasel in FireRed & LeafGreen
Sneasel Guide
At 430 BST, Sneasel is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Weavile before bringing it to any serious fight.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting), Arcanine (Fire), and Scyther (Bug) when using Sneasel. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Hitmonlee is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage. Rock and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Sneasel's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Inner Focus prevents flinching. That's the one you want on Sneasel. Pickpocket is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Keen Eye works too if your team needs something different.
Sneasel is a special attacker with base 35 Sp. Atk. Speed tells the real story. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, For a casual playthrough, Sneasel works as a placeholder. Dark/Ice coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Weavile. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Available since Gold & Silver, Sneasel appears in 18 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves