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.
Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.
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)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x52-63% Rock Throw 2x46-56% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 4x148-175%KO Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Arm Thrust 4x42-50% | ||
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Numel builds →Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Ember 2x35-44% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 4x148-176%KO Drain Punch 4x122-145%KO Brick Break 4x122-145%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 4x114-134%KO Brick Break 4x148-176%KO Vital Throw 4x140-166%KO Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x88-103%KO Flamethrower 2x74-88% Flame Wheel 2x57-67% Ember 2x34-41% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x91-109%KO Flamethrower 2x78-93% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Ember 2x38-47% | ||
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x38-47% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 4x146-171%KO Drain Punch 4x116-137%KO Brick Break 4x116-137%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 4x101-120%KO Brick Break 4x146-171%KO Vital Throw 4x137-163%KO Rock Tomb 2x40-49% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Growlithe builds →Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO Flamethrower 2x80-94% Flame Wheel 2x64-77% Ember 2x40-47% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Cyndaquil builds →Fire Blast 2x87-103%KO Flamethrower 2x73-86% Flame Wheel 2x54-64% Ember 2x36-43% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x412-486%KO Focus Blast 4x157-186%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% Flamethrower 2x40-48% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 4x351-414%KO Focus Blast 4x127-150%KO Iron Tail 2x79-93% Brick Break 4x182-214%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 4x218-257%KO Focus Blast 4x139-164%KO Drain Punch 4x114-136%KO Brick Break 4x114-136%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 4x279-329%KO Focus Blast 4x96-114%KO Brick Break 4x145-171%KO Vital Throw 4x133-157%KO | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 4x102-121%KO Rock Smash 4x61-71% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x417-491%KO Focus Blast 4x163-191%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% Flamethrower 2x41-49% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 4x352-415%KO Focus Blast 4x130-153%KO Iron Tail 2x79-94% Brick Break 4x179-211%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 4x217-255%KO High Jump Kick 4x189-223%KO Focus Blast 4x140-166%KO Drain Punch 4x114-134%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 4x282-332%KO Focus Blast 4x97-115%KO Brick Break 4x146-172%KO Vital Throw 4x135-160%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 4x102-121%KO Rock Smash 4x60-70% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x409-481%KO Focus Blast 4x156-185%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% Flamethrower 2x41-48% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 4x342-402%KO Focus Blast 4x129-152%KO Iron Tail 2x76-90% Brick Break 4x174-204%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 4x212-251%KO High Jump Kick 4x185-218%KO Focus Blast 4x134-158%KO Drain Punch 4x112-132%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 4x280-330%KO Focus Blast 4x95-112%KO Brick Break 4x145-171%KO Vital Throw 4x134-158%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 4x100-119%KO Rock Smash 4x62-73% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 4x418-492%KO Focus Blast 4x158-187%KO Fire Blast 2x49-58% Cross Chop 4x283-334%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 4x351-413%KO Focus Blast 4x129-153%KO Cross Chop 4x235-277%KO Iron Tail 2x78-92% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 4x216-255%KO High Jump Kick 4x187-221%KO Focus Blast 4x139-164%KO Drain Punch 4x110-130%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 4x283-334%KO Close Combat 4x230-272%KO Focus Blast 4x96-113%KO Brick Break 4x144-170%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 4x101-119%KO Rock Smash 4x58-68% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Sneasel with Close Combat (433-509%). Bronzong threatens a KO with Explosion (149-175%). Lucario's Close Combat also KOs at 642-755%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Infernape builds →Close Combat 4x433-509%KO U Turn 2x84-100%KO Fire Blast 2x112-131%KO | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Bronzong builds →Explosion149-175%KO Earthquake59-70% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Lucario builds →Close Combat 4x642-755%KO Extreme Speed72-84% Bullet Punch 2x108-127%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake61-71% Stone Edge 2x182-214%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin22-25% Explosion106-125%KO Payback11-13% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assist, Bite, Counter and 10 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 Ice Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Sneasel Locations
A solid number of locations for Sneasel with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Sneasel in HeartGold & SoulSilver
10 walking encounters at Lv. 41-50 for Sneasel across SoulSilver and HeartGold. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Sneasel Guide
At 430 BST, Sneasel is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Weavile before bringing it to any serious fight.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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