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.
A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Growlithe builds →Ember 2x40-49% Rock Smash 4x63-74% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Tepig builds →Ember 2x28-35% Rock Smash 4x63-74% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Venipede builds →Rock Smash 4x47-56% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Riolu builds →Force Palm 4x129-153%KO Rock Smash 4x93-109%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x64-76% Flame Charge 2x55-65% Ember 2x36-44% Rock Smash 4x62-73% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x51-60% Ember 2x27-33% Rock Smash 4x55-65% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x77-91% Flame Charge 2x49-59% Ember 2x62-73% Fire Spin 2x52-62% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 4x173-205%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-56% Rock Smash 4x99-117%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Riolu builds →Force Palm 4x137-161%KO Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Rock Smash 4x93-110%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x62-73% Fire Fang 2x71-84% Flame Wheel 2x68-80% Flame Charge 2x55-66% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x71-84% Magnet Bomb 2x43-51% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x75-89% U-turn 2x67-79% Incinerate 2x87-102%KO Flame Charge 2x49-59% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x398-468%KO Brick Break 4x252-297%KO Rock Tomb 2x67-79% Smack Down 2x56-66% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x286-336%KO Brick Break 4x168-198%KO Incinerate 2x22-26% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Riolu builds →Brick Break 4x162-191%KO Force Palm 4x129-152%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Rock Smash 4x89-105%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 2x75-89% Flame Burst 2x62-73% Fire Fang 2x69-82% Flame Wheel 2x64-76% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x77-90% U-turn 2x66-79% Incinerate 2x86-102%KO Flame Charge 2x50-58% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x396-466%KO Brick Break 4x252-297%KO Rock Slide 2x83-99% Rock Tomb 2x67-80% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x286-338%KO Rock Slide 2x72-85% Brick Break 4x217-256%KO Wake-Up Slap 4x203-239%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x286-338%KO Brick Break 4x168-198%KO Rock Slide 2x55-66% Incinerate 2x21-25% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Riolu builds →Brick Break 4x158-186%KO Rock Slide 2x52-62% Force Palm 4x128-151%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-50% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x232-274%KO Iron Head 2x104-122%KO Metal Claw 2x65-77% Rock Smash 4x106-125%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 4x232-274%KO Rock Smash 4x106-125%KO Double Kick 4x82-96% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x403-475%KO Megahorn 2x202-238%KO Brick Break 4x253-298%KO Rock Slide 2x84-99% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x294-346%KO Hammer Arm 4x294-346%KO Rock Slide 2x73-86% Brick Break 4x220-259%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 4x290-341%KO Brick Break 4x167-197%KO Rock Slide 2x55-66% Incinerate 2x22-26% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 4x314-369%KO X-Scissor 2x92-109%KO Rock Slide 2x131-155%KO Rock Tomb 2x105-125%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 4x235-277%KO Iron Head 2x104-122%KO X-Scissor 2x69-82% Metal Claw 2x66-78% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 4x235-277%KO X-Scissor 2x69-82% Rock Smash 4x105-125%KO Double Kick 4x82-97% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Heracross builds →Close Combat 4x408-480%KO Megahorn 2x204-240%KO Brick Break 4x255-300%KO Rock Slide 2x85-100%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 4x294-346%KO Hammer Arm 4x294-346%KO Stone Edge 2x98-115%KO Rock Slide 2x74-88% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Sneasel with Earthquake (108-128%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (188-221%).
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Excadrill builds →Earthquake108-128%KO Rapid Spin36-43% Rock Slide 2x109-128%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain43-50% Fire Blast 2x188-221%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 4x504-593%KO Stone Edge 2x210-247%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x368-433%KO Mach Punch 4x197-232%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assist, Avalanche, Bite and 11 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Sneasel Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Sneasel won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Blizzard and Foul Play anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Sneasel Locations
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Sneasel in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Sneasel in Black 2 & White 2
walking encounters for Sneasel across 4 spots at Lv. 44+. The catch is that Black 2 and White 2 don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Sneasel Guide
At 430 BST, Sneasel is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Weavile before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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