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 attack their quarry in packs. Prey as large as Mamoswine easily fall to the teamwork of a group of Weavile.
With its claws, it leaves behind signs for its friends to find. The number of distinct signs is said to be over 500.
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 138 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
- Ice Shard
- Triple Axel
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 SneaselEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3050%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3250%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3250%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2840%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2840%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.26-2840%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2940%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2940%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3140%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3140%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2835%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2835%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidSnowingEASYStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSnowingEASYStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSnowingEASYStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSnowingEASYStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSnowingEASYStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSnowingEASYStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSnowingMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowingMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowingMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowingMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowingMODERATEGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3210%MidSnowingMODERATEGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3210%MidSnowingMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-3110%MidSnowingMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-3110%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldOverworldLv.42-4735%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordOverworldLv.42-4735%LateSnowingEASYRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayShieldGrassLv.38-4125%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WaySwordGrassLv.38-4125%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WayShieldOverworldLv.39-4320%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 8 - on Steamdrift WaySwordOverworldLv.39-4320%LateRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteRainingEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 10SwordOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 10ShieldOverworldLv.45-4814%LateRouteRainingEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercastMODERATEFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceOvercastMODERATEFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceOvercastMODERATESlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercastMODERATESlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercastMODERATESnowslide SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceOvercastMODERATESnowslide SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIceOvercast
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 leaning toward the physical side (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