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.
They will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs.
It blends into the dark of night to ambush its prey. Sneasel will attack Sandshrew, but its hard skin can cause Sneasel’s claws to snap off.
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 |
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x148-175%KO Close Combat 4x348-411%KO Flare Blitz 2x174-205%KO Focus Blast 4x275-323%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Lucario builds →Close Combat 4x365-429%KO Focus Blast 4x302-355%KO Stone Edge 2x102-120%KO Aura Sphere 4x204-240%KO | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 4x266-314%KO Flamethrower 2x68-80% Sky Uppercut 4x258-305%KO X-Scissor 2x82-97% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x423-498%KO Overheat 2x157-185%KO Flare Blitz 2x196-231%KO Focus Blast 4x290-342%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 4x204-240%KO Dynamic Punch 4x270-318%KO Submission 4x215-254%KO Rock Slide 2x68-80% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Sneasel with Close Combat (259-305%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Fire Blast (178-210%). Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam also KOs at 104-123%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 4x259-305%KO Stone Edge 2x72-85% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb48-57% Fire Blast 2x178-210%KO | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt59-69% Volt Switch46-54% Dazzling Gleam 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain28-33% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sneasel View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics33-39% High Jump Kick 4x313-368%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assist, Avalanche, Bite and 13 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 flexible EVs and Eviolite backing every hit.
Best Build
Sneasel best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Sneasel Locations
Sneasel starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 4 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Sneasel. 4 walking spots at Lv. 47-51 spread across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Sneasel Guide
At 430 BST, Sneasel is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Weavile before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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