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No. 10235 · Generation VIII · Hisui

Hisuian Sneasel

The Sharp Claw Pokémon

TL;DR. Hisuian Sneasel is a fighting/poison-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 430. Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it sud denly extends the claws and startles its enemy.

Fighting Poison

Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it sud denly extends the claws and startles its enemy.

Height0.9 m

Weight27.0 kg

AbilitiesInner Focus, Keen Eye

HiddenPickpocket

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 95

Defense 55

Sp. Attack 35

Sp. Defense 75

Speed 115

Total430

430 base stat total, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 88th among Fighting-types.

115 base Speed, Hisuian Sneasel's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 152 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Hisuian Sneasel in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hisuian Sneasel reaches 2,051 CP at level 40 and 2,346 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack189

GO Defense146

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)2,051

Max CP (L50)2,319

Best buddy (L51)2,346

Raid catch CP 1,107–1,172 (L20). Weather boosted 1,384–1,465 (L25).

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Competitive

Hisuian Sneasel in competitive play.

Hisuian Sneasel is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #757 in the Great League.

Swords Dance · Sneasel-Hisui

Swords Dance / Close Combat / Gunk Shot / Throat Chop

ItemEviolite
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Grass

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #757 69.8 score

Ultra League #666 65.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Hisuian Sneasel.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hisuian Sneasel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Hisuian Sneasel?

Hisuian Sneasel is a Fighting/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Hisuian Sneasel weak to?

Hisuian Sneasel takes 4× damage from Psychic. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ground, Flying.

What is Hisuian Sneasel resistant to?

Hisuian Sneasel resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Rock, Dark, Bug. It has no full immunities.

Does Hisuian Sneasel evolve?

Hisuian Sneasel does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Hisuian Sneasel from?

Hisuian Sneasel was introduced in Generation VIII (the Hisui region). Its Pokédex number is #10235.

What are Hisuian Sneasel's base stats?

Hisuian Sneasel has HP 55, Attack 95, Defense 55, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 75, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 430.

What are Hisuian Sneasel's abilities?

Hisuian Sneasel can have the abilities Inner Focus, Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.

Is Hisuian Sneasel legendary or mythical?

No. Hisuian Sneasel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Hisuian Sneasel's best stat?

Hisuian Sneasel's highest base stat is Speed at 115, which ranks 12th of 152 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Hisuian Sneasel good?

Hisuian Sneasel has a base stat total of 430, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 88th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Hisuian Sneasel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Hisuian Sneasel 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Hisuian Sneasel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Psychic

2× Weak to

Ground Flying

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Poison Rock Dark

¼× Strongly resists

Bug

Comparison

Hisuian Sneasel vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat	Hisuian Sneasel	Fighting avg	Difference
HP	55	71	-16
Attack	95	86	+9
Defense	55	71	-16
Special Attack	35	68	-33
Special Defense	75	70	+5
Speed	115	71	+44
Total	430	437	-7

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Game appearances

Sneasel appears in 33 games.

Every mainline release where Sneasel is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Sneasel in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 20 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Acuity LakefrontLake AcuitySinnoh Route 216Sinnoh Route 217Snowpoint Temple 1FSnowpoint Temple B1fSnowpoint Temple B2fSnowpoint Temple B3fSnowpoint Temple B4fSnowpoint Temple B5f

Crystal

Ice Path B1fIce Path B2fIce Path B3f

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Kanto Route 28MT Silver 1F TopMT Silver 4FMT Silver OutsideMT Silver Top

Gold, Silver

Kanto Route 28MT Silver Outside

LeafGreen

Icefall Cave 1FIcefall Cave B1f

Black, White

Giant ChasmGiant Chasm Forest Cave

Black 2, White 2

Giant ChasmGiant Chasm Hidden Grotto