Sneasel (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Sneasel (disambiguation).
Sneasel
Sharp Claw Pokémon
ニューラ
Nyula
#215
Sneasel



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Ice
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Inner Focus or Keen Eye Cacophony
Cacophony
Pickpocket
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
60 (14.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
Sneasel
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Weight
61.7 lbs. 28.0 kg
Sneasel
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
132
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
86
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Sneasel
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
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HP
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Atk
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0
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Speed
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Atk
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Black
Base friendship
35
External Links

Sneasel (Japanese: ニューラ Nyula) is a dual-type Dark/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Weavile when leveled up holding a Razor Claw during the night.

Biology

Sneasel is a bipedal Pokémon that resembles both cats and weasels. It is primarily bluish black with three bright red feathers for its tail and a single one on its left ear. The ear feather is shorter on the female than on the male. The other ear is short and pointed, and it has narrow red eyes. On its forehead and chest are yellow, oval markings. It has red eyes with black eyelash-like markings on the edges. It has long limbs with two large, retractable claws on its hands and feet.

Sneasel is a notoriously vicious Pokémon, which is perfectly capable of using its claws to do substantial damage. The claws are also used for climbing trees in boreal or sub-alpine forests. Sneasel steals eggs from unattended Pidgey nests. Sneasel has been known to form pairs to hunt. One will lure the parents away from the nest, while the other steals the eggs. Its former signature move, Beat Up, allows it to call on its teammates to attack its opponent.

In the anime

 
Sneasel in the anime

Major appearances

Harrison's Sneasel

Sneasel made its main series debut in Pop Goes The Sneasel, where it was blocking access to the Flame of Ho-Oh. Harrison captured Sneasel and later used it in the Silver Conference battle against Ash, where it beat Pikachu, then lost to Totodile.

Other

Sneasel debuted in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, under the ownership of the Iron-Masked Marauder. He sent it and Scizor to capture Celebi.

A Sneasel appeared in Hail to the Chef, under the ownership of Rhoda. Sneasel took a dislike to Meowth and deliberately made his food taste terrible.

A female Sneasel appeared in Duels of the Jungle, where it tried to stop a feud between two Weavile.

A Sneasel appeared in Sliding Into Seventh!, under the ownership of Candice. It was used in her Gym battle against Ash, where it battled Grotle and lost being at a type advantage.

Multiple Sneasel appeared in From A to Z!, An Explosive Operation!, and The Right Hero for the Right Job!, under the ownership of Team Flare Grunts.

A Sneasel appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!, where it battled Hala's Crabrawler and lost, allowing Crabrawler to evolve into a Crabominable.

A Sneasel appeared in The Power of Us, under the ownership of a Pokémon hunter. It and a Houndoom joined their Trainers on a search for Zeraora, but targeted a Teddiursa and Ditto instead. This forced Zeraora to intervene, followed by Ash and his friends, eventually leaving Sneasel defeated.

Minor appearances

A Sneasel appeared in Gonna Rule The School!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Trainers' School. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path, where it was seen participating in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.

A Coordinator's Sneasel appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.

A Sneasel made a cameo appearance in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!, where it was one of the Pokémon that participated in the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Performer's Sneasel appeared in Performing with Fiery Charm!, where it was seen participating in the Dendemille Showcase. It reappeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!, where it was used in the Anistar Showcase; Party Dancecapades!, where it and its Trainer were attending Monsieur Pierre's dance party; Master Class is in Session!, where it was used in the Gloire City Master Class Showcase; and Performing a Pathway to the Future!, where it was seen watching the same Master Class Showcase.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

A Sneasel appeared in SS004.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP265 Sneasel Ash's Pokédex Sneasel, the Sharp Claw Pokémon. Sneasel can extend or retract its claws instantly during attack.

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

Two Sneasel appeared in ICYR2.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

Kunoichi was seen with a Sneasel.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Sneasel

Sneasel's most predominant role is as one of Silver's Pokémon. He first appeared in Who Gives a Hoothoot?. It is his first Pokémon as he was the Pokémon that he used during his training under the Masked Man, and the only one seen with him in flashbacks of his childhood prior to being kidnapped. He is a dexterous and crafty fighter that fully utilizes his speed and attacks of both the Dark type and the Ice type. After many years, he evolved into a Weavile in Lance's hidden Whirl Islands chamber.

Much later, in My, My, My Mimic, a Sneasel is shown being captured by Carr, who wanted to ambush Red and Blue. However, it is frozen and beaten by the newly arrived Lorelei.

Two Sneasel appeared in Disagreeable Graveler.

In Striking Out Snover, three wild Sneasel are shown near Snowpoint City, with some of them being cared by Candice.

A Sneasel appeared in To and Fro with Froslass.

Multiple Sneasel appeared in All About Arceus III.

Two Sneasel belonging to Workers appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 15. They reappeared in a flashback in Omega Alpha Adventure 19.

Multiple Sneasel appeared in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc, where it was seen on Mount Lanakila.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

Ryū owns a Sneasel.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Sneasel is Black's main Pokémon in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu has a Sneasel in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Sneasel appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Kunoichi.

In the TCG

Main article: Sneasel (TCG)

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

Multiple Sneasel appeared in Detective Pikachu.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#213
Gold Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Silver Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
Crystal This cunning Pokémon hides in the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.
Stadium 2 Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
Sapphire
Emerald A Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
FireRed Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and feasts on the Eggs that are left behind.
LeafGreen Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#144
Johto
#218
Diamond It feeds on Eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
Pearl It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.
Platinum A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away.
HeartGold Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
SoulSilver Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #252
Black A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away.
White
Black 2 A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #091
Hoenn
#—
X It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
Y Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Omega Ruby Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #249
Alola
USUM: #326
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.
Moon It uses its claws to poke holes in eggs so it can slurp out the insides. Breeders consider it a scourge and will drive it away or eradicate it.
Ultra Sun They will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs.
Ultra Moon It blends into the dark of night to ambush its prey. Sneasel will attack Sandshrew, but its hard skin can cause Sneasel's claws to snap off.
Generation VIII Galar
#292
Sword Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Shield It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 28, Mt. SilverNight
Crystal
Ice PathNight
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed
Trade, Event
LeafGreen
Icefall Cave
Colosseum
The Under Subway (Shadow)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
Platinum
Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 28, Mt. Silver (exterior)Night
Mt. Silver
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Icy Mountain Rd.
Generation V
Black White
Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2
Giant Chasm
Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
X Y
Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice and Dark)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Mount Lanakila
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Mount Lanakila
Generation VIII
Sword Shield


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 53, Endless Level 66, Forever Level 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Buried Relic (1F-4F)
Ranger
Panula Cave, Sekra Range
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Blizzard Island (1F-20F), Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
Ranger: SoA
Almia Castle
Ranger: GS
Mt. Sorbet, Ice Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Glacier: World Axle - B2F (post ending)
Conquest
Yaksha (special), Nixtorm (special)
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 1
Shuffle
Pedra Valley: Stage 181
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 626
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Wishing Star Tower (All Areas, Entrance Boss)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moonlight Sneasel English United States 5 December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Sneasel Japanese Japan 10 January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Gold Silver   Quick Claw (2%)
Crystal
Emerald*   Quick Claw (5%)
Diamond Pearl   Grip Claw (50%)   Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver   Grip Claw (50%)   Quick Claw (5%)
Black White   Grip Claw (50%)   Quick Claw (5%)
Black 2 White 2   Grip Claw (50%)   Quick Claw (5%)
X Y   Grip Claw (50%)   Quick Claw (5%)
Sun Moon   Quick Claw (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon   Quick Claw (5%)
Sword Shield   Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
Total:
430
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
5/5 ★★★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
1/1
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
066 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
1212 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1818 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
2424 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15
3030 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
3636 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
4242 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
4848 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
5454 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
6060 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM75 TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
Icicle Crash Ice Physical 85 90% 10
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sneasel in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sneasel in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sneasel
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Double Slap Sneasel (Diamond & Pearl 100)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.7%
Friend Area: Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HP Never let your guard down. That's for your own benefit.
26%-50% HP Tch. My HP's down halfway already?
1%-25% HP The jig is up... I can't put any power behind my claws...
Level up Yes! I leveled up. Watch me claw with authority!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:  
Dark
Field move:   
(Cut ×2)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 52
Browser entry R-199
Sneasel dashes about to slash with its claws. They have amazing cutting power!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:  
Dark
Field move: None
Browser entry R-244
It hurls blocks of ice and sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Dark
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Dark
Field move:
(past)
 
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-202/N-130
It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
A pair of naughty Sneasel came to the Iceberg Zone to see the Ice Tree. Their favorite Attraction is Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong:   Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
He came to explore the warehouse. He is wandering around to find something interesting but hasn't found anything yet.
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★ Move: Faint Attack
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus
Ability 2: High-rise
Ability 3: Melee
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★★★
Evolves into Weavile when its Speed is 175 or higher, and its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Razor Claw
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kunoichi and Toshimitsu
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Dark
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#234
 

Prank
Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
  Swappable Skill(s): Flash Mob


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 110 Base Attack: 189 Base Defense: 157
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   100 +   1
Fast Attacks: Ice Shard, Feint Attack
Charged Attacks: Avalanche, Ice Punch, Foul Play

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Sneasel
 Dark  Ice 
 
Level up
holding Razor Claw
(Night)
 
First evolution
Weavile
 Dark  Ice 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Sneasel images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Japanese sprites

     
Gold/Silver Gold/Silver back

Trivia

Origin

Sneasel may be based on the kamaitachi, a type of yōkai often represented as weasel demons with sickles on their front legs and sometimes understood as the cause of mysterious cuts on the skin, especially in cold weather. It also shares some traits with cats and weasels. Its eye markings are similar to that of ones in Egyptian style, possibly Horus's.

Name origin

Sneasel is a combination of sneaky and weasel. It may also derive from sneeze, an action associated with having a cold or being cold, referring to its Ice type. Sneasel may have derived from the Scottish word sneesl, meaning to begin to rain or snow, hence the Ice type.

Nyula may be a combination of 潜入 sennyū (sneaking in) and 鼬 (weasel, an alternate reading of itachi). Alternatively, it may be a combination of new and 野良 nora (stray, as in a stray cat, as strays are usually violent and tricky). Nyu itself may be a combination of ニャー nya (the sound a cat makes) and 鼬 .

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ニューラ Nyula From 潜入 sennyū, ニャー nya, , new, and 野良 nora
  French Farfuret From farfadet and furet
  Spanish Sneasel Same as English name
  German Sniebel From its English name and Dieb
  Italian Sneasel Same as English name
  Korean 포푸니 Popuni
  Mandarin Chinese 狃拉 Niǔlā Transliteration of its Japanese name
  Cantonese Chinese


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