No. 0215
Sneasel
Sharp Claw Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 0.9 m 2′11″
- Weight
- 28 kg 61.7 lbs
- Base stat total
- 430 top 54%
- Introduced
- Gen II
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 0.9 m 2′11″
- Weight
- 27 kg 59.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 430 top 54%
- Introduced
- Gen II
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.See all 15 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 115). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Sneasel outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 183Sneasel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167Sneasel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 135Sneasel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 8 types
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Abilities
- Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
- Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
- PickpocketHidden ability
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.
Competitive
0.15% of teams · rank #163 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Inner Focus
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Fairy
- Knock Off
- Low Kick
- Icicle Crash
- Swords Dance
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.21%
- Rated 1500+0.26%
- Rated 1630+0.15%
- Rated 1760+0.33%
Usage by month
Moves
- Knock Off100%
- Low Kick99.7%
- Icicle Crash87.3%
- Swords Dance87.2%
- Ice Shard12.7%
- Triple Axel12.7%
- Beat Up0.2%
- Shadow Claw0.1%
- Trailblaze0.1%
- Dig0%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots87.1%
- Choice Band12.7%
- Life Orb0.1%
- Eviolite0.1%
- Earth Plate0%
- Focus Sash0%
Abilities
- 99.9%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe87.3%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe12.5%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.1%
- Jolly 224 Atk / 16 Def / 16 SpD / 252 Spe0.1%
- Hasty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe0%
Tera types
- Fairy70.8%
- Dark16.6%
- Ice12.5%
- Ghost0%
0.05% of teams · rank #172 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Eviolite
- Ability
- Inner Focus
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
- Triple Axel
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Ice Shard
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.09%
- Rated 1500+0.08%
- Rated 1630+0.05%
- Rated 1760+0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Triple Axel100%
- Knock Off100%
- Swords Dance100%
- Ice Shard74.4%
- Brick Break14.3%
- Low Kick11.2%
- Trailblaze0%
- Foul Play0%
- Icicle Crash0%
- X-Scissor0%
Items
- Eviolite74.4%
- Heavy-Duty Boots25.6%
- Focus Sash0%
- Loaded Dice0%
Abilities
- 100%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe100%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe0%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0%
Tera types
- Ghost74.4%
- Dark14.3%
- Ice11.2%
- Poison0%
0.64% of teams · rank #101 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Eviolite
- Ability
- Inner Focus
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Flying
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Gunk Shot
- Trailblaze
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.37%
- Rated 1500+0.38%
- Rated 1630+0.64%
- Rated 1760+1.42%
Usage by month
Moves
- Swords Dance100%
- Close Combat100%
- Gunk Shot100%
- Trailblaze99.8%
- Throat Chop0.2%
- Night Slash0%
- Switcheroo0%
- Poison Jab0%
- Shadow Claw0%
Items
- Eviolite99.8%
- Eject Pack0.2%
- Choice Scarf0%
- Choice Band0%
Abilities
- 100%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe99.8%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.2%
Tera types
- Flying88.8%
- Grass10.9%
- Dark0.2%
- Fighting0%
Common teammates
Chandelure88.8%
Tatsugiri88.8%
Uxie88.8%
Brute Bonnet88.8%
Copperajah88.8%
Vaporeon10.9%
Brambleghast10.9%
Incineroar10.9%
Evolution
#0215SneaselDarkIce- Level up holding Razor Claw (night)
#0461WeavileDarkIce - Level up holding Razor Claw (day)
#0903SneaslerFightingPoison
- Level up holding Razor Claw (night)
Moves
Level up 12
TM / HM / TR 54
Egg moves 8
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Sharp Claw Pokémon
- Debut
- Johto · Gold & Silver
- Color
- Black
- Shape
- Habitat
- Forest
- Pal Park area
- Mountain
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.
Legends: ArceusIt 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.
Ultra MoonThey will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs.
Ultra SunIt 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.
MoonIt has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.
Sun · ShieldA smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
Black 2 · White 2Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.
SoulSilverA smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.
Platinum · Black · WhiteIt is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.
PearlIt feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
Diamond · XA SNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
EmeraldSNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireThis cunning Pokémon hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.
CrystalVicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
Silver · FireRedIts paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it sud denly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y · Sword
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ニューラ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Nyula
- Korean
- 포푸니
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 狃拉
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 狃拉
- French
- Farfuret
- German
- Sniebel
- Spanish
- Sneasel
- Italian
- Sneasel
Sprites
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
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Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 1 Spe
- Catch rate
- 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 35
- Base experience
- 86
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Field
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Males and females look different


Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 10 areas
- Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Frostpoint FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Snowslide SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 10 areas
- Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Frostpoint FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
- Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Snowslide SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Shield 19 areas
- Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
- Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
- Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 38–43
- Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 19 areas
- Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
- Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Route 10 (Main)Walking in the overworld · Lv 45–48
- Route 8 (Steamdrift Way)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 38–43
- Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–51
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–51
Moon 1 area
- Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
Sun 1 area
- Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
Y 3 areas
- Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 17Walking on rough terrain · Lv 38–40
X 3 areas
- Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 17Walking on rough terrain · Lv 38–40
White 2 2 areas
- Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
- Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 45–49
Black 2 2 areas
- Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44
- Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 45–49
Colosseum 2 areas
- Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 43
- The Under (Subway)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43
White 2 areas
- Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
Black 2 areas
- Giant ChasmWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Giant Chasm (forest cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58
SoulSilver 5 areas
- Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–43
- Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
HeartGold 5 areas
- Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–43
- Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42
Platinum 10 areas
- Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
- Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Snowpoint Temple (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
- Snowpoint Temple (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
- Snowpoint Temple (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
- Snowpoint Temple (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
- Snowpoint Temple (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
- Snowpoint Temple (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
Pearl 10 areas
- Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
- Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
- Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
- Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
- Snowpoint Temple (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
- Snowpoint Temple (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
- Snowpoint Temple (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
Diamond 10 areas
- Acuity LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
- Lake AcuityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–36
- Road 216Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
- Road 217Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–35
- Snowpoint Temple (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
- Snowpoint Temple (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
- Snowpoint Temple (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
- Snowpoint Temple (B5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56
LeafGreen 2 areas
- Icefall Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Icefall Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Crystal 3 areas
- Ice Path (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Ice Path (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
- Ice Path (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–26
Silver 2 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Gold 2 areas
- Mount Silver (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
- Road 28Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).