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Sneasel (JP) 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.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

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.

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


Evolution[]

Sneasel
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Weavile
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Base Stats[]

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

Moveset[]

Main article: Sneasel/moveset

Gallery[]

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