The stat bars tell the story: Speed carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Sharp Claw Pokemon still yields 2 Attack and Speed EVs per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders.
They travel in groups of four or five, leaving signs for one another on trees and rocks. They bring down their prey with coordinated attacks.
Fighting, Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, and Fairy moves hit Weavile for super-effective damage. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Weavile for 50-59%. Goodra's Draco Meteor hits Weavile for 77-91%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Weavile View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin24-28% U Turn 2x44-52% Knock Off10-12% Draco Meteor50-59% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySapsipper ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Weavile View Goodra builds →Draco Meteor77-91% Flamethrower 2x71-84% Knock Off11-12% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Weavile View Drifblim builds →Hex17-20% | ||
 Espathra Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves View Espathra builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Weavile evolved from Sneasel's chain using a held item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Sneasel eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Sneasel pushed Weavile to 510 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Weavile to get Sneasel eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Heavy-Duty Boots buys the setup turn. Weavile clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Knock Off and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Weavile best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Ice Shard
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Beat Up
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Beat Up
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Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard
- Triple Axel
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Icicle Spear
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard
- Triple Axel
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Icicle Spear
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Weavile's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Blizzard and Foul Play gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Blizzard and Ice Beam, with coverage across 8 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Weavile that handles most situations. Blizzard and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Weavile's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Blizzard and Ice Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Without breeding, Weavile misses out on Bite and Counter. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Blizzard and Foul Play, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Weavile tops out at low spawn rates across 4 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Weavile in Scarlet & Violet
To get Weavile, start by catching Sneasel through walking encounters at Lv. 15-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SneaselNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlyThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveVioletOverworld Lv.15-6030%EarlyThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveScarletOverworld Lv.15-6030%Early
Step 2Weavile ✓North Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.37-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.37-65 Route1%LateThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveVioletOverworld Lv.37-651%LateThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveScarletOverworld Lv.37-651%Lateor evolve from Sneasel (Step 1)
1 encounter spots for Weavile at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Weavile in Legends: Arceus
To get Weavile, start by catching Sneasel through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SneaselCelestica TrailGrass RouteUncommonPrimeval GrottoGrass CaveUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrass DistortionUncommon
Step 2Weavile ✓Space-Time Distortion - Obsidian FieldlandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Sneasel (Step 1)
You're catching Sneasel first, not Weavile. Sneasel appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Weavile in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Weavile starts with Sneasel at Lv. 32-56 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SneaselRoute 216Shining PearlGrass Lv.32-33 Route25%LateRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.32-33 Route25%LateAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Water25%LateAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Water25%LateRoute 217Shining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Route25%LateRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Route25%LateLake AcuityShining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water25%LateLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water25%LateGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 IceLateRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 IceLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeSnowpoint Temple - 1FShining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - 1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.52-54 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-54 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B2FShining PearlGrass Lv.52-54 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-54 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B3FShining PearlGrass Lv.52-54 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B3FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-54 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B4FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-56 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B4FShining PearlGrass Lv.54-56 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B5FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.54-56 Ice35%PostSnowpoint Temple - B5FShining PearlGrass Lv.54-56 Ice35%Post
Step 2Weavile ✓
Can't catch Weavile directly. Start with Sneasel at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Sneasel to Weavile is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Weavile in Sword & Shield
To get Weavile, start by catching Sneasel through walking encounters at Lv. 26-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SneaselGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSnowstormGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSnowstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidSnowstormGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2840%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2840%MidSnowstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowstormStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2940%MidSnowstormGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidSnowstormGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3140%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSnowingMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSnowingGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSnowingStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSnowingStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSnowingBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidSnowingBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3210%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworld Lv.29-3110%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworld Lv.29-3110%MidSnowingDusty BowlShieldOverworld Lv.42-4735%LateSnowingDusty BowlSwordOverworld Lv.42-4735%LateSnowingRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayShieldGrass Lv.38-41 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WaySwordGrass Lv.38-41 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WaySwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateSnowingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateHeavy FogRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateSandstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateOvercastRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateRainingRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateNormal WeatherRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateHeavy FogRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateSnowstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateOvercastRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateNormal WeatherRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateSnowstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateThunderstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateIntense SunRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateSnowingRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateThunderstormRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateSandstormRoute 10SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateIntense SunRoute 10ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route14%LateRainingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercastSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostOvercast
Step 2Weavile ✓
Weavile works as a sweeper with 510 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong competitive pick. That 125 base Speed does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting), Arcanine (Fire), and Heracross (Bug) when using Weavile. 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.
Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. That's the one you want on Weavile. Pickpocket is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Weavile is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 125 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Weavile has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Since Diamond & Pearl, Weavile has been in 13 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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