If Weavile goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. It comfortably outruns most offensive threats. Part of the Gen 4 roster. Comfortably outruns most offensive threats.
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
FragileFighting, Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, and Fairy-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Weavile to get Sneasel eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Crush Claw and 8 more.
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
Best Weavile Moveset
- Knock Off
- Ice Shard
- Triple Axel
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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
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 SneaselEASYRoute 216Shining PearlGrassLv.32-3325%LateRouteEASYRoute 216Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.32-3325%LateRouteEASYAcuity LakefrontBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.34-3525%LateWaterEASYAcuity LakefrontShining PearlGrassLv.34-3525%LateWaterEASYRoute 217Shining PearlGrassLv.34-3525%LateRouteEASYRoute 217Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.34-3525%LateRouteEASYLake AcuityShining PearlGrassLv.35-3625%LateWaterEASYLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.35-3625%LateWaterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateIceRequires Icicle BadgeIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateIceRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - 1FShining PearlGrassLv.50-5235%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - 1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-5235%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.52-5435%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.52-5435%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B2FShining PearlGrassLv.52-5435%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.52-5435%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B3FShining PearlGrassLv.52-5435%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B3FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.52-5435%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B4FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.54-5635%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B4FShining PearlGrassLv.54-5635%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B5FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.54-5635%PostIceEFFORTLESSSnowpoint Temple - B5FShining PearlGrassLv.54-5635%PostIce
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 125 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Weavile appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A