Sneasler Best Moveset
130 Attack at 120 Speed on Fighting/Poison with AbilityUnburden doubling Speed after consuming a held item. Held ItemFocus Sash triggers Unburden when consumed, reaching effectively 240 Speed. NatureAdamant fires physical dual TermStab at pace nothing can match. The moveset is pure glass speed offense that ends games before the opponent responds. S-Tier through Unburden speed.
Sneasler reached S-Tier in Gen IX, competing at the highest level. This was Sneasler's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sneasler best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Dire Claw
- Dire Claw
- Close Combat
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Sneasler Weakness
Sneasler's Fighting/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Psychic, Ground, and Flying. Psychic hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Sneasler can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Psychic |
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
What is Sneasler Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Sneasler
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sneasler View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin22-26% U Turn8-9% Knock Off14-17% Draco Meteor29-35% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sneasler View Galvantula builds →Thunder39-46% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
Out of 2 evolutions from Sneasel, Sneasler comes from the item path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Sneasel to get eggs. Both Sneasler and Weavile hit 510 total stats from Sneasel. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sneasler to get Sneasel eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Sneasler
Sneasler doesn't appear wild. Catch Sneasel instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Sneasler. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Sneasler in SV
Sneasel is your first catch on the way to Sneasler. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-60 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SneaselNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%The Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveLv.15-60OverworldRate 30%Chilling WaterheadLv.8-60OverworldOni MountainLv.8-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.8-60Overworld
Step 2Sneasler ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Sneasler egg.
No wild encounters for Sneasler. The 2-stage line runs through Sneasel, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Sneasler in PLA
To get Sneasler, start by catching Sneasel through walking encounters at Lv. 25-56. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SneaselSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsLv.25-40CaveRate 15%Celestica TrailLv.30-46GrassRate 15%Primeval GrottoLv.53-56CaveRate 15%
Step 2Sneasler ✓
Base Stats
Sneasler's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Because of Sneasler’s virulent poison and daunting physical prowess, no other species could hope to best it on the frozen highlands. Preferring solitude, this species does not form packs.
Sneasler Guide
Sneasler has a 510 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a sweeper. Base 130 Attack is where it shines.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Sneasler. Poison Touch is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Unburden works too if your team needs something different.
Sneasler fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Direclaw, Direclaw, Close Combat, and Close Combat on Sneasler. Direclaw is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Sneasler has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
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 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves