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Sneasel

Sneasel

#249 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Sharp Claw Pokémon

Sneasel

#249 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Sharp Claw Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

55

220

314

Attack

95

175

317

Defense

55

103

229

Sp. Atk

35

67

185

Sp. Def

75

139

273

Speed

115

211

361

Total

430

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Granbull

Weavile

Sneasel normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Sneasel sprite

Shiny

Sneasel

Sharp Claw Pokémon

#249
DarkIce

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

28 kg (61.7 lbs)

Abilities

Inner FocusKeen EyePickpocket(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Sneasel takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fighting

Fire

Bug

Rock

Steel

Fairy

Resists

Psychic

Ice

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #249Original Ula’ula #121
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
86

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

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 box art

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sneasel

Sneasel

#249

Razor Clawnight
Weavile

Weavile

#250

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mount Lanakila

Mount Lanakila Cave

Walking in tall grass or a cave42-4520%

-

Mount Lanakila

Mount Lanakila Outside

Walking in tall grass or a cave42-4520%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mount Lanakila

Mount Lanakila Cave

Walking in tall grass or a cave42-4520%

-

Mount Lanakila

Mount Lanakila Outside

Walking in tall grass or a cave42-4520%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Quick ClawQuick Claw
Moon
5%
Sun
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartTauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

8Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

10Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

14Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

16Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

20AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

22Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

28Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

32ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

35SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

40SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

44PunishmentDarkPhysical-1005

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

47Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM47Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TM95SnarlDarkSpecial559515

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

TM97Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AssistNormalStatus--20

The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by ally Pokémon.

AvalancheIcePhysical6010010

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Crush ClawNormalPhysical759510

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Double HitNormalPhysical359010

The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

FeintNormalPhysical3010010

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

ForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

Icicle CrashIcePhysical859010

The user attacks by harshly dropping large icicles onto the target. This may also make the target flinch.

PunishmentDarkPhysical-1005

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Inner Focus

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.

Prevents flinching.

Keen Eye

Ability Slot 2

Keen eyes prevent other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon’s accuracy.

Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Pickpocket(Hidden Ability)

Steals an item from an attacker that made direct contact.

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

#259

Granbull

#250

Weavile

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