Stats & Training
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.
They live in cold regions, forming groups of four or five that hunt prey with impressive coordination.
It sends signals to others of its kind by carving odd patterns on trees and ice.
Weavile Weakness
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Weavile for 83-98%. Zapdos's Heat Wave hits Weavile for 68-80%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Weavile View Garchomp builds →Earthquake83-98% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Weavile View Zapdos builds →Hurricane58-69% Volt Switch37-44% Heat Wave 2x68-80% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemFocus Sash NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Weavile View Xatu builds →Heat Wave 2x75-88% Fly39-46% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Crush Claw and 8 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Weavile Best Moveset
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
- Ice Shard
- Triple Axel
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Icicle Spear
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Weavile in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ✓
Weavile Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile works as a sweeper with 510 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list: a strong pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's competitive scene. Knock Off with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 leaning toward the physical side (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.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
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 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves