Sneasel

Sneasel
Heracross
215
Teddiursa
Ability	Inner Focus Keen Eye Pickpocket (Johto)(Hidden) Poison Touch
Egg group	Field
First game	Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Hitoshi Ariga (Hisuian)

Sneasel <sup>(JPJapanese: ニューラ

Romaji: Nyula)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dark/Ice Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Weavile when holding a Razor Claw during the night while leveling up. In Hisui, Sneasel is a Fighting/Poison type and evolves into Sneasler when exposed to a Razor Claw at day.

Physiology and Behavior

Sneasel is a bipedal mustelid Pokémon that resembles both a cat and a weasel. 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 oval, yellow gem-like protrusions. It has red eyes with black eyelash-like markings on the edges. It has long limbs with two large, white retractable claws on its hands and feet. It is perfectly capable of using its claws to do substantial damage. Its claws are also used for climbing trees in boreal or sub-alpine forests where it lives. It can also bring out its claws to startle foes that attacked it.

Sneasel is a smart, sneaky, and notoriously vicious Pokémon, and blends well into the night in order to ambush their prey. Sneasel feeds on Eggs, such as those of Pidgey, that it steals from unattended nests. It uses its claws to poke a hole in the Egg before slurping the contents out. It has been known to form pairs to hunt: one Sneasel will lure the parents away from their nest, while the other steals their Eggs. Although the Sneasel pair works together, they will also fight over their hunt among themselves. As a result of its Egg-based diet, Sneasel are despised by Breeders to the point where they try to drive away or eradicate the former. Sneasel also preys on Alolan Sandshrew, but the Sandshrew's skin is so hard that it can cause Sneasel's claws to snap off.

Hisuian Sneasel

In Hisui, Sneasel has a similar appearance to its Johtonian counterpart. It has a white body with purple colorations on its face, chest, shoulders, and forelimbs. The feathers on its tail and ear are light purple; like Johtonian Sneasel, the ear feather is shorter on the female than on the male. It has rounder eyes than its Johtonian form, although it shares the latter's gem-like protrusions, as well as the large claws on its hands and feet. The claws are tipped with poison, and are purple on its forelimbs and white on its feet.

Hisuian Sneasel's sturdy and curved claws allow it to climb and travel through the walls of precipitous cliffs where it lives. The venom from the tips of its claws is capable of invading the nervous system of any prey it scratches. It has been observed that Hisuian Sneasel lacks the spitefulness of its Johtonian counterpart, and it has been theorized that differences in their environments account for the differing personalities. As a result, Hisuian Sneasel evolves into Sneasler instead of Weavile.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Pokémon Silver	Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
Pokémon Crystal	This cunning Pokémon hides in the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away.
Pokémon Sapphire	Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away.
Pokémon Emerald	Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away.
Pokémon FireRed	Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and feasts on the Eggs that are left behind.
Pokémon LeafGreen	Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It feeds on Eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
Pokémon Pearl	It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.
Pokémon Platinum	A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away.
Pokémon HeartGold	Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away.
Pokémon White	A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away.
Pokémon Black 2	A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
Pokémon White 2	A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
Pokémon Y	Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Johto: This Pokémon shares roots with the Sneasel of Hisui, but unlike that species, this one is spiteful in personality. I hypothesize that water and earth can affect Sneasel's mind and body. Hisui: 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	This cunning Pokémon hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.
Pokémon Violet	This is a smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Route 28, Mt. SilverNight
Pokémon Silver	Route 28, Mt. SilverNight
Pokémon Crystal	Ice PathNight
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon LeafGreen	Icefall Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
Pokémon Pearl	Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
Pokémon Platinum	Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple
Pokémon HeartGold	Route 28, Mt. Silver (exterior)Night Mt. Silver
Pokémon SoulSilver	Route 28, Mt. Silver (exterior)Night Mt. Silver
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Giant Chasm
Pokémon White	Giant Chasm
Pokémon Black 2	Giant Chasm Giant Chasm(Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2	Giant Chasm Giant Chasm(Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice and Dark)
Pokémon Y	Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice and Dark)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Mount Lanakila
Pokémon Moon	Mount Lanakila
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Mount Lanakila
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Mount Lanakila
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Routes 8 and 10, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield	Routes 8 and 10, Motostoke Riverbank, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple Grand Underground - Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple Grand Underground - Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Obsidian Fieldlands (Johto) Coronet Highlands, Alabaster Icelands (Hisui)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain North Province: Dalizapa Passage (Fighting Tera Type) Area Zero Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead, Timeless Woods
Pokémon Violet	North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain North Province: Dalizapa Passage (Fighting Tera Type) Area Zero Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead, Timeless Woods

Evolution

Sneasel	Level up holding Razor Claw (night).	Weavile

Hisuian Sneasel	Expose to Razor Claw During the day.	Sneasler

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	55
Attack	95
Defense	55
Sp. Attack	35
Sp. Defense	75
Speed	115
Total	430

Gallery

Sneasel in a cat Pokémon merchandise by Kino Takahashi

Sprites

Sprites
Gold File:PKMNG215-S.png Silver File:PKMNS215.png File:PKMNS215-S.png Crystal File:PKMNC215.gif File:PKMNC215-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS215.png File:PKMNRS215-S.png Emerald File:PKMNE215.gif File:PKMNE215-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG215.png File:PKMNFRLG215-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP215-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP215.png File:PKMNP215-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS215-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW215-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2215.png File:PKMNBW2215-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY215-S.png
Sword Shield File:PKMNSS215-S.png Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP215.png File:PKMNBDSP215-S.png Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA215-S.png
Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV215-S.png

Renders
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA215-H-S.png Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV215-H-S.png

Trivia

• Sneasel is the only Pokémon to have a gender difference in both its standard form and regional form.
  • Furthermore, Hisuan Sneasel is the only regional form to have gender differences.
• Sneasel is the only dual-type Pokémon to have a dual-type regional form that doesn't share either of its types.
• Sneasel has the highest base Speed stat of all Pokémon that are capable of evolving.