Physical
Pivot
115Speed · Fast

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP55
D
Attack95
B
Defense55
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def75
C
Speed115
B
Total430
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.9 m
Weight28.0 kg
Base XP86
Abilities
Inner FocusTop Pick
Prevents flinching.
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
PickpocketHA
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1
Speed training source
Pokedex Entries

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, Steel, and Fairy. 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.

Sneasel Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Fighting
2x (Weak)Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)Ice, Ghost, Dark
0x (Immune)Psychic
Type ChartFragile
6Weak
3Resist
1Immune
Score-8
4xCritical
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
How to Beat Sneasel in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)
Hawlucha
Hawlucha
FightingFlying
B
Available Moves
Moves
  • High Jump KickLv. 48
  • Flying PressLv. 44
  • SubmissionLv. 24
  • Rock SlideTM22
Damage vs Sneasel
High Jump Kick 4x
338-398%KO
Flying Press 4x
265-312%KO
Submission 4x
212-250%KO
Rock Slide 2x
66-78%
View Hawlucha builds →

Sword & Shield 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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Sneasel
DarkIce
Weavile
DarkIce
HP
55
70+15
ATK
95
120+25
DEF
55
65+10
SP.ATK
35
45+10
SP.DEF
75
85+10
SPE
115
125+10
BST
430C-Tier
510A-Tier+80
ROLE
Pivot
Sweeper
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Sneasel easily with 152 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Counter, Double Hit and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckrhydonshiftryexploudquagsiremawilenidorinofarfetchdloudred

Sword & Shield Sneasel Best Moveset

the remaining moves 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 Eviolite backing every hit.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Inner Focus
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Sneasel
Jolly+SPE

Sneasel best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • Swords Dance
  • Triple AxelSTAB
  • Ice ShardSTAB
  • Knock OffSTAB

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 Foul Play for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Leer
D10030Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 6
Taunt
C10020Dark
Lv 12
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 18
Metal Claw
D509535Steel
Lv 24
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Lv 30
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 36
Hone Claws
C15Dark
Lv 42
Beat Up
D10010Dark
Lv 48
Agility
C30Psychic
Lv 54
Screech
D8540Normal
Lv 60
Slash
C7010020Normal

TM Moves

TM
TR12
Agility
C30Psychic
TM31
Attract
C10015Normal
TM64
Avalanche-4
C6010010Ice
TM37
Beat Up
D10010Dark
TR06
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM43
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TR49
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TR58
Dark Pulse
D8010015Dark
TM15
Dig
C8010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM39
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM47
Fake Tears
D10020Dark
TM94
False Swipe
D4010040Normal
TM59
Fling
10010Dark
TR81
Foul Play
B9510015Dark
TM35
Hail
C10Ice
TR05
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM04
Ice Punch
C7510015Ice
TM27
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TR31
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TR07
Low Kick
D10020Fighting
TM75
Low Sweep
6510020Fighting
TM01
Mega Kick
C120755Normal
TM
Mega Punch
C808520Normal
TM57
Payback
C5010010Dark
TR57
Poison Jab
S8010020Poison
TM25
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM69
Psycho Cut
C7010020Psychic
TM33
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM18
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM21
Rest
C10Psychic
TM79
Retaliate
C701005Normal
TM76
Round
D6010015Normal
TM16
Screech
D8540Normal
TR33
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow Claw
C7010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM85
Snarl
D559515Dark
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR20
Substitute
C10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TR04
Surf
D9010015Water
TM40
Swift
D6020Normal
TM
Swords Dance
C20Normal
TR37
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM23
Thief
C6010025Dark
TR95
Throat Chop
C8010015Dark
TM36
Whirlpool
D358515Water
TR60
X-Scissor
C8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Bite
C6010025Dark
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Double Hit
D359010Normal
Egg
Fake Out+3
D4010010Normal
Egg
Feint+2
3010010Normal
Egg
Ice Shard+1
S4010030Ice
Egg
Icicle Crash
C859010Ice
Egg
Spite
D10010Ghost

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Lash Out
C751005Dark
Tutor
Triple Axel
S209010Ice

Sword & Shield Sneasel Locations

Sneasel starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 80 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Best Locations to Catch Sneasel in Sword & Shield

80 spots to find Sneasel at Lv. 26-65 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Shield and Sword versions, so filter by your copy below.

Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
50%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
45%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
45%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordOverworld Lv.29-31
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-31
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Snowing
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
35%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
35%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Bridge Field
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Motostoke Riverbank
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowstorm
Stony Wilderness
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Snowing
Stony Wilderness - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
15%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
SwordOverworld Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Snowing
Bridge Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.27-29
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 2
ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 2
SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 3
SwordOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap - 3
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-32
10%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordOverworld Lv.29-31
10%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-31
10%Mid
Snowing
Dusty Bowl
ShieldOverworld Lv.42-47
35%Late
Snowing
Dusty Bowl
SwordOverworld Lv.42-47
35%Late
Snowing
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
ShieldGrass Lv.38-41 Route
25%Late
All Weather
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
SwordGrass Lv.38-41 Route
25%Late
All Weather
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
ShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
20%Late
All Weather
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
SwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
20%Late
All Weather
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Snowing
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Sandstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Overcast
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Raining
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Normal Weather
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Heavy Fog
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Snowstorm
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Overcast
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Normal Weather
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Snowstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Intense Sun
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Snowing
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Thunderstorm
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Sandstorm
Route 10
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Intense Sun
Route 10
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
14%Late
Raining
Frigid Sea
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Overcast
Frigid Sea
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
15%Post
Overcast
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Overcast
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Overcast
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Overcast
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Overcast
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Overcast
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Overcast

Sneasel Guide

  • At 430 BST, Sneasel is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Weavile before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • In Sword & Shield, 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, Steel, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 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 physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.

  • In Sword & Shield, 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.

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