No. 0461 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Weavile

The Sharp Claw Pokémon

Dark Ice

Weak to 4× Fighting 2× Fire Bug Rock Steel Fairy

Sprite

TL;DR. Weavile is a dark/ice-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 510. They communicate by clawing signs in boulders and work together to surround enemies.

Dark Ice

They communicate by clawing signs in boulders and work together to surround enemies.

Height1.1 m

Weight34.0 kg

AbilitiesPressure

HiddenPickpocket

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 120

Defense 65

Sp. Attack 45

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 125

Total510

510 base stat total, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Dark-types.

125 base Speed, Weavile's strongest stat, ranking 3rd of 114 Dark-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Weavile 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, Weavile reaches 3,005 CP at level 40 and 3,438 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack243

GO Defense171

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)3,005

Max CP (L50)3,397

Best buddy (L51)3,438

Raid catch CP 1,638–1,717 (L20). Weather boosted 2,048–2,146 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Weavile only comes from evolving a Shiny Sneasel. The first Shiny in the family appeared on July 25, 2019.

July 25, 2019Sneasel
November 7, 2019Shadow
October 19, 2026Dynamax

Full Weavile GO history

Competitive

Weavile in competitive play.

Weavile is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #939 in the Great League.

Boots Attacker

Triple Axel / Knock Off / Ice Shard / Swords Dance

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraIce, Ghost

Choice Band

Triple Axel / Knock Off / Ice Shard / Low Kick

ItemChoice Band
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraIce

Swords Dance

Swords Dance / Triple Axel / Knock Off / Low Kick

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityPickpocket
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraGhost, Ice, Dark

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #939 61.8 score

Ultra League #656 65.3 score

Master League #288 53.9 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Weavile.

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

What type is Weavile?

Weavile is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Weavile weak to?

Weavile takes 4× damage from Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy.

What is Weavile resistant to?

Weavile is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ice, Ghost, Dark.

How does Weavile evolve?

Weavile evolves from Sneasel (Hold Razor Claw, level up at night). Weavile is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Weavile from?

Weavile was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0461.

What are Weavile's base stats?

Weavile has HP 70, Attack 120, Defense 65, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 85, and Speed 125. Total base stat total: 510.

What are Weavile's abilities?

Weavile can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Pickpocket.

Is Weavile legendary or mythical?

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

What is Weavile's best stat?

Weavile's highest base stat is Speed at 125, which ranks 3rd of 114 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Weavile good?

Weavile has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Weavile in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Weavile in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Weavile in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Weavile 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

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

4× Devastating

Fighting

2× Weak to

Fire Bug Rock Steel Fairy

½× Resists

Ice Ghost Dark

0× Immune to

Psychic

Comparison

Weavile vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 114 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat	Weavile	Dark avg	Difference
HP	70	78	-8
Attack	120	88	+32
Defense	65	73	-8
Special Attack	45	74	-29
Special Defense	85	71	+14
Speed	125	71	+54
Total	510	455	+55

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Game appearances

Weavile appears in 26 games.

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

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
2026 Pokémon Champions

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Weavile.

Every main-series game Weavile is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
- EvolveSneasel (Level up holding Razor Claw (at night); The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
Legends: Z-ANot in the game

Generation VIIIObtainable

Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildBridge Field (Wanderer)
- RaidBridge Field, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Snowslide Slope (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveSneasel (Level up holding Razor Claw (at night))
Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Space-time distortions

Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game

Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveSneasel (Level up holding Razor Claw (at night))
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Generation VIObtainableTrade

X · YObtainable
- EvolveSneasel (Level up holding Razor Claw (at night))
Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade

Generation VObtainable

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveSneasel (Level up holding Razor Claw (at night))

Generation IVObtainable

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveSneasel (Level up holding Razor Claw (at night))

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions: Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.

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