Sneasel
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Sneasel

Sharp Claw Pokémon

Its sturdy, curved claws are ideal for traversing precipitous cliffs. From the tips of these claws drips a venom that infiltrates the nerves of any prey caught in Sneasel's grasp.

Sneasel Profile

Height
0.9 m
Weight
28.0 kg
Egg groups
Field
Habitat
Forest
Growth rate
Medium slow
Catch rate
60 / 255 (24%)
Gender
50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Introduced
Generation II

Sneasel Base Stats

HP55
Attack95
Defense55
Sp. Atk35
Sp. Def75
Speed115
Total430

Base stats are the starting point — a real Sneasel's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.

Attacking Sneasel?

Sneasel Weaknesses

Attack Sneasel with these types for extra damage

Sneasel Resistances

Avoid these — Sneasel is strong against these attack types

See the full Sneasel weakness guide — best counters included →

Sneasel Evolutions

Where to Catch Sneasel

In Gold, Sneasel can be found at 2 locations — highlighted on the Johto & Kanto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.

New Bark TownCherrygrove CityViolet CityAzalea TownGoldenrod CityEcruteak CityOlivine CityCianwood CityMahogany TownBlackthorn CityIndigo PlateauPallet TownViridian CityPewter CityCerulean CitySaffron CityCeladon CityVermilion CityLavender TownFuchsia CityCinnabar Island

Johto

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Sneasel Moves

Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.

MoveTypeCategoryLearnPowerAcc.PP
LeerNormalStatusLv. 1100%30
ScratchNormalPhysicalLv. 140100%35
TauntDarkStatusLv. 6100%20
Quick AttackNormalPhysicalLv. 1240100%30
Metal ClawSteelPhysicalLv. 185095%35
Icy WindIceSpecialLv. 245595%15
Fury SwipesNormalPhysicalLv. 301880%15
Hone ClawsDarkStatusLv. 3615
Beat UpDarkPhysicalLv. 42100%10
AgilityPsychicStatusLv. 4830
ScreechNormalStatusLv. 5485%40
SlashNormalPhysicalLv. 6070100%20
Aerial AceFlyingPhysicalTM / HM6020
AvalancheIcePhysicalTM / HM60100%10
BlizzardIceSpecialTM / HM11070%5
Brick BreakFightingPhysicalTM / HM75100%15
Calm MindPsychicStatusTM / HM20
Dark PulseDarkSpecialTM / HM80100%15
DigGroundPhysicalTM / HM80100%10
EndureNormalStatusTM / HM10
FacadeNormalPhysicalTM / HM70100%20
Fake TearsDarkStatusTM / HM100%20
False SwipeNormalPhysicalTM / HM40100%40
FlingDarkPhysicalTM / HM100%10
Focus PunchFightingPhysicalTM / HM150100%20
Foul PlayDarkPhysicalTM / HM95100%15
Giga ImpactNormalPhysicalTM / HM15090%5
Helping HandNormalStatusTM / HM20
Ice BeamIceSpecialTM / HM90100%10
Ice PunchIcePhysicalTM / HM75100%15
Icicle SpearIcePhysicalTM / HM25100%30
Knock OffDarkPhysicalTM / HM65100%20
Lash OutDarkPhysicalTM / HM75100%5
Low KickFightingPhysicalTM / HM100%20
Low SweepFightingPhysicalTM / HM65100%20
Nasty PlotDarkStatusTM / HM20
Poison JabPoisonPhysicalTM / HM80100%20
ProtectNormalStatusTM / HM10
Rain DanceWaterStatusTM / HM5
RestPsychicStatusTM / HM5
ReversalFightingPhysicalTM / HM100%15
Scary FaceNormalStatusTM / HM100%10
Shadow BallGhostSpecialTM / HM80100%15
Shadow ClawGhostPhysicalTM / HM70100%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatusTM / HM10
SnarlDarkSpecialTM / HM5595%15
SnowscapeIceStatusTM / HM010
SubstituteNormalStatusTM / HM10
Sunny DayFireStatusTM / HM5
SurfWaterSpecialTM / HM90100%15
SwiftNormalSpecialTM / HM6020
Swords DanceNormalStatusTM / HM20
Take DownNormalPhysicalTM / HM9085%20
Tera BlastNormalSpecialTM / HM80100%10
ThiefDarkPhysicalTM / HM60100%25
Throat ChopDarkPhysicalTM / HM80100%15
TrailblazeGrassPhysicalTM / HM50100%20
Triple AxelIcePhysicalTM / HM2090%10
Upper HandFightingPhysicalTM / HM65100%15
Water PulseWaterSpecialTM / HM60100%20
X-ScissorBugPhysicalTM / HM80100%15
BiteDarkPhysicalEgg60100%25
CounterFightingPhysicalEgg100%20
Double HitNormalPhysicalEgg3590%10
Fake OutNormalPhysicalEgg40100%10
FeintNormalPhysicalEgg30100%10
Ice ShardIcePhysicalEgg40100%30
Icicle CrashIcePhysicalEgg8590%10
SpiteGhostStatusEgg100%10

Sneasel Questions & Answers

What is Sneasel weak to?
Sneasel takes extra damage from Fighting (4×), Bug (2×), Fairy (2×), Rock (2×), Steel (2×), and Fire (2×) type attacks.
What is Sneasel resistant to?
Sneasel takes reduced damage from Ghost (½×), Dark (½×), and Ice (½×) type attacks and is immune to Psychic type attacks.
What is Sneasel strong against?
Sneasel's Dark and Ice type attacks are super effective against Flying, Ground, Ghost, Grass, Psychic, and Dragon Pokémon.
What type is Sneasel?
Sneasel is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon.
What does Sneasel evolve into?
Sneasel evolves into Weavile and Sneasler.
What are Sneasel's base stats?
Sneasel has a base stat total of 430 — HP 55, Attack 95, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 75, Speed 115.

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