Sneasel
TL;DR. Sneasel is a dark/ice-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 430. Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it sud denly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it sud denly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Stat spread.
Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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, Sneasel reaches 2,051 CP at level 40 and 2,346 CP as a best buddy.
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Sneasel in competitive play.
Sneasel is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #734 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Sneasel.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sneasel, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Sneasel?
Sneasel is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Sneasel weak to?
Sneasel takes 4× damage from Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy.
What is Sneasel resistant to?
Sneasel is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ice, Ghost, Dark.
How does Sneasel evolve?
Sneasel evolves into Weavile (Hold Razor Claw, level up at night) or Sneasler (Hold Razor Claw, level up at day).
What generation is Sneasel from?
Sneasel was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0215.
What are Sneasel's base stats?
Sneasel has HP 55, Attack 95, Defense 55, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 75, and Speed 115. Total base stat total: 430.
What are Sneasel's abilities?
Sneasel can have the abilities Inner Focus, Keen Eye, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.
Is Sneasel legendary or mythical?
No. Sneasel is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Sneasel's best stat?
Sneasel's highest base stat is Speed at 115, which ranks 8th of 114 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Sneasel good?
Sneasel has a base stat total of 430, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Sneasel as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Sneasel is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Sneasel vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 114 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Sneasel | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 78 | -23 |
| Attack | 95 | 88 | +7 |
| Defense | 55 | 73 | -18 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 74 | -39 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 71 | +4 |
| Speed | 115 | 71 | +44 |
| Total | 430 | 455 | -25 |
Sneasel appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Sneasel is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Sneasel in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 20 games have a known habitat.
Sneasel appears in 12 episodes.
From HZ040 (2024-02-16) through JN008 (2020-01-12).
- HZ040 Farewell, Sprigatito? Horizons 2024-07-22
- HZ058 Food Fit for a Kingambit! Horizons 2025-02-17
- EP173 Power Play! Original 2001-10-20
- EP265 Address Unown! Original 2003-09-13
- EP271 The Ties That Bind Original 2003-09-20
- AG141 Hail to the Chef! Advanced Generation 2006-06-03
- AG185 Duels of the Jungle! Advanced Generation 2007-01-13
- DP027 Settling a Not-So-Old Score! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-08
- DP127 Sliding Into Seventh! Diamond & Pearl 2009-10-10
- XY107 An Explosive Operation! XY 2016-05-21
- JN004 Settling the Scorbunny! Journeys 2020-06-12
- JN008 The Sinnoh Iceberg Race! Journeys 2020-06-12
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Sneasel partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Sneasel partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Sneasel has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Sneasel sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
6 Sneasel cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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