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.
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.
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 using 195 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Double Hit and 5 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
- Triple Axel
- Ice Shard
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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
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 SneaselEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.15-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.15-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworldLv.15-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworldLv.15-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveVioletOverworldLv.15-6030%EarlyEFFORTLESSThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveScarletOverworldLv.15-6030%Early
Step 2Weavile ✓HARDNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworldLv.37-651%LateRouteHARDNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworldLv.37-651%LateRouteHARDThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveVioletOverworldLv.37-651%LateHARDThe Great Crater of Paldea - Hidden CaveScarletOverworldLv.37-651%Lateor evolve from Sneasel (Step 1)
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