Is Sneasel Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Route 216 encounter. Weavile via Razor Claw at night is one of the fastest Pokemon in the game. Dark/Ice handles Lucian's Psychic-types and crushes Cynthia's Garchomp with Ice Punch. The evolution item is available from the Underground.
Sneasel resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.
Sneasel resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Sneasel trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Sneasel has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Sneasel has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Sneasel trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Weavile has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Weavile trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Weavile has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Weavile has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Weavile trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Weavile has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Weavile has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
Catch Sneasel on Route 216 (walking, Lv 32-33, common).
Usually ready to evolve before you reach Candice, at typical party pace.
How to Get Sneasel in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sneasel starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 26 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Sneasel in BDSP
Sneasel is your first catch on the way to Sneasel. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 32-56 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Sneasel ✓Route 216Lv.32-33GrassRate 25%Acuity LakefrontLv.34-35GrassRate 25%Route 217Lv.34-35GrassRate 25%Lake AcuityLv.35-36GrassRate 25%Glacial CavernLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveLv.42-46CaveRequires Icicle BadgeSnowpoint Temple - 1FLv.50-52CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B1FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B2FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B3FLv.52-54CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B4FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%Snowpoint Temple - B5FLv.54-56CaveRate 35%
Step 2Evolve into Weavile
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Sneasel Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Sneasel
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 4x342-405%KO Rock Slide 2x58-70% Fire Blast 2x42-51% | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Kricketune builds →Brick Break 4x126-149%KO X-Scissor 2x100-119%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 4x228-270%KO Stone Edge 2x119-140%KO Fire Blast 2x40-47% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x81-98% Rock Smash 4x47-56% Iron Tail 2x53-65% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machop builds →Focus Punch 4x354-417%KO Rock Slide 2x61-74% Fire Blast 2x48-57% | ||
 Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Kricketune builds →Brick Break 4x133-157%KO X-Scissor 2x104-124%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 4x235-278%KO Stone Edge 2x122-143%KO Fire Blast 2x39-48% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x87-104%KO Rock Smash 4x50-61% Iron Tail 2x59-70% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x422-498%KO Rock Slide 2x72-85% Fire Blast 2x49-59% | ||
 Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 4x323-380%KO Stone Edge 2x110-129%KO Iron Tail 2x110-129%KO Fire Fang 2x72-85% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x74-88% Flash Cannon 2x74-88% Dazzling Gleam 2x49-59% Rock Smash 4x54-63% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 4x270-317%KO Stone Edge 2x137-161%KO Fire Blast 2x48-56% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Kricketune builds →Brick Break 4x128-151%KO X-Scissor 2x99-117%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x422-498%KO Rock Slide 2x72-85% Fire Blast 2x49-59% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 4x323-380%KO Stone Edge 2x110-129%KO Iron Tail 2x110-129%KO Fire Fang 2x72-85% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 4x282-332%KO Stone Edge 2x143-168%KO | ||
 Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 4x170-200%KO Play Rough 2x77-91% Iron Tail 2x57-68% Rollout 2x18-22% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 4x270-317%KO Stone Edge 2x137-161%KO Fire Blast 2x48-56% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x414-488%KO Rock Slide 2x71-83% Fire Blast 2x49-58% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 4x322-379%KO Stone Edge 2x107-127%KO Iron Tail 2x107-127%KO Fire Fang 2x71-83% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 4x276-325%KO Stone Edge 2x141-166%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 4x166-196%KO Play Rough 2x76-91% Iron Tail 2x56-67% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 4x266-313%KO Stone Edge 2x132-156%KO Fire Blast 2x46-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x416-489%KO Rock Slide 2x71-83% Fire Blast 2x48-56% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 4x319-377%KO Stone Edge 2x107-126%KO Iron Tail 2x107-126%KO Fire Fang 2x71-83% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 4x277-326%KO Stone Edge 2x138-163%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 4x165-194%KO Play Rough 2x77-90% Iron Tail 2x55-66% Rollout 2x17-21% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 4x277-326%KO Fire Punch 2x48-56% Rock Slide 2x48-56% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x404-476%KO Rock Slide 2x68-81% Fire Blast 2x47-56% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 4x309-364%KO Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO Iron Tail 2x104-123%KO Fire Fang 2x68-81% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 4x269-317%KO Stone Edge 2x135-159%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 4x159-187%KO Play Rough 2x73-86% Iron Tail 2x53-63% Rollout 2x18-22% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 4x270-319%KO Fire Punch 2x46-54% Rock Slide 2x46-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x404-476%KO Rock Slide 2x68-81% Fire Blast 2x47-56% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 4x309-364%KO Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO Iron Tail 2x104-123%KO Fire Fang 2x68-81% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 4x269-317%KO Stone Edge 2x135-159%KO | ||
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Great Marsh Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Azumarill builds →Focus Punch 4x159-187%KO Play Rough 2x73-86% Iron Tail 2x53-63% Rollout 2x18-22% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 4x270-319%KO Fire Punch 2x46-54% Rock Slide 2x46-54% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 4x476-561%KO Stone Edge 2x107-125%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x410-483%KO Rock Slide 2x69-82% Fire Blast 2x47-56% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Granbull builds →Focus Punch 4x318-374%KO Play Rough 2x144-170%KO Stone Edge 2x107-125%KO Iron Tail 2x107-125%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Rhydon builds →Focus Punch 4x342-402%KO Stone Edge 2x172-202%KO Megahorn 2x137-162%KO Iron Tail 2x114-135%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Sudowoodo builds →Focus Punch 4x273-322%KO Head Smash 2x205-241%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (758-892%). Charizard's Flamethrower also KOs at 132-155%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off14-17% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 4x758-892%KO Sucker Punch55-65% U Turn 2x147-174%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x132-155%KO Air Slash55-65% Dragon Pulse41-49% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x314-369%KO Close Combat 4x754-887%KO Earthquake104-123%KO | ||
Sneasel Evolutions
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
BDSP Sneasel Best Moveset
115 Speed and 95 Attack with Dark/Ice TermStab but 55/55/75 bulk that crumbles to a strong hit. Hidden AbilityPickpocket steals held items on contact. The moveset hits fast from the physical side. Fell from C-tier because raw Speed without bulk or power can't compete. One evolution from Weavile where everything scales up.
Best Build
Sneasel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 Ice Beam anchor the STAB core.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.
Sneasel Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
At 430 BST, Sneasel is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Weavile before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves