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#0215 · Johto · Generation 2

# Sneasel

Sharp Claw Pokémon · Dark/Ice-type

![Sneasel official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/215.webp)

Sneasel is a [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark)/[Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice)-type Pokémon, the Sharp Claw Pokémon, number 215 (#0215) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 2 and comes from the [Johto](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/johto) region. It is 0.9 m tall and weighs 28 kg.

Sneasel is the Sharp Claw Pokémon, a Dark and Ice type that slips into unguarded nests at night to steal eggs. Pairs sometimes team up, one luring the parents away, then fight each other over who gets to eat.

## How to pronounce Sneasel

Sneasel is pronounced **SNEE-zul**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Sneasel said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/215.mp3)

In Japanese it is ニューラ (Nyula).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Sneasel is a weasel-and-cat-like biped, 0.9 m (2 ft 11 in) tall and 28 kg (61.7 lb), with dark teal fur, three red tail feathers and one red feather on its left ear, shorter on females. Hooked white claws hide in its paws and feet, which it uses to climb trees and to startle enemies by suddenly extending them.

### Behaviour

The Pokédex calls Sneasel smart, sneaky and cunning, and says it hides in the dark to ambush prey. Breeders despise it and drive it away or even wipe it out.

### Habitat

It lives in forests. In Scarlet and Violet it lives on Glaseado Mountain and in Dalizapa Passage, around Kitakami's Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead and Timeless Woods, and in 3-star Tera Raids. It is not available in Legends: Z-A.

### Diet

It eats eggs stolen from nests, such as Pidgey's. The Pokédex says it pokes a hole in the shell and slurps out the inside.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Inner Focus and Keen Eye, with Pickpocket hidden. It learns Metal Claw, Icy Wind and Slash, plus Beat Up, its signature move before Generation IV. With 115 base Speed and 95 base Attack it is a fast, hard-hitting attacker. Hisuian Sneasel is a Fighting and Poison type with lavender fur and poison-tipped claws.

### Name origin

Sneasel may combine 'sneaky' and 'weasel', with a possible nod to 'sneeze' or the Scots sneesl ('to begin to rain or snow'). The Japanese name is Nyula (ニューラ), which may blend sennyū ('sneaking'), a cat's 'nyu' purr, itachi ('weasel') and tsurara ('icicle').

### Design inspiration

Hitoshi Ariga designed Hisuian Sneasel and Sneasler, according to Bulbapedia. The original seems to be a cross between a kamaitachi, a Japanese weasel spirit, and a cat, perhaps with a nod to the cat-sìth fairy cat. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Sneasel evolves into Weavile when it levels up at night while holding a Razor Claw. Hisuian Sneasel evolves into Sneasler instead, by levelling up in the daytime while carrying a Razor Claw.

### In the games

Hisuian Sneasel lives in Legends: Arceus, in the Coronet Highlands and Alabaster Icelands. Sneasel itself debuted in Gold and Silver.

### In the anime

Harrison's Sneasel made its TV debut in 'Pop Goes The Sneasel', guarding the way to the Flame of Ho-Oh before Harrison caught it. It later beat Ash's Pikachu, then lost to Totodile, in the Silver Conference.

### Fun facts

- Bulbapedia says Sneasel has the highest base Speed of any Pokémon that can still evolve.
- Of all Pokémon with a Hisuian form, Sneasel is the only one whose original form can also be found in Legends: Arceus.
- It is the only dual-type Pokémon whose dual-type regional form shares neither of its types.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Sneasel (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sneasel_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Sneasel (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/sneasel/)

## Base stats

- HP: **55**
- Attack: **95**
- Defense: **55**
- Sp. Atk: **35**
- Sp. Def: **75**
- Speed: **115**

Sneasel’s base stat total is **430**. Its highest stat is Speed.

## Type matchups

### What is Sneasel weak to?

Sneasel takes extra damage from [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (4×), [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (2×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (2×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (2×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (2×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (2×) moves.

It resists [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (½×), [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) (½×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (½×).

It is immune to [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) moves.

## Evolution

### How does Sneasel evolve?

Sneasel evolves into [Weavile](https://pokee.si/pokemon/weavile) (Level up, at night, holding Razor Claw). Sneasel evolves into [Sneasler](https://pokee.si/pokemon/sneasler) (Hisuian Sneasel: Level up, during the day, holding Razor Claw).

The whole family: **Sneasel**, [Weavile](https://pokee.si/pokemon/weavile), [Sneasler](https://pokee.si/pokemon/sneasler).

## Forms

- **Hisuian Sneasel** (Hisuian form): [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting)/[Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison)-type, base stat total 430 (HP 55, Attack 95, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 75, Speed 115). Abilities: [Inner Focus](https://pokee.si/abilities/inner-focus), [Keen Eye](https://pokee.si/abilities/keen-eye), [Pickpocket](https://pokee.si/abilities/pickpocket) (hidden).

## Abilities

- [Inner Focus](https://pokee.si/abilities/inner-focus): Prevents flinching.
- [Keen Eye](https://pokee.si/abilities/keen-eye): Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
- [Pickpocket](https://pokee.si/abilities/pickpocket) (hidden ability): Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

## Moves

### Moves Sneasel learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Scratch](https://pokee.si/moves/scratch) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — |
| 6 | [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt) | Dark | Status | — |
| 12 | [Quick Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-attack) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 18 | [Metal Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-claw) | Steel | Physical | 50 |
| 24 | [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind) | Ice | Special | 55 |
| 30 | [Fury Swipes](https://pokee.si/moves/fury-swipes) | Normal | Physical | 18 |
| 36 | [Hone Claws](https://pokee.si/moves/hone-claws) | Dark | Status | — |
| 42 | [Beat Up](https://pokee.si/moves/beat-up) | Dark | Physical | — |
| 48 | [Agility](https://pokee.si/moves/agility) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 54 | [Screech](https://pokee.si/moves/screech) | Normal | Status | — |
| 60 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 |

### TM moves (54)

Sneasel can learn 54 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Fake Tears](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-tears), [Agility](https://pokee.si/moves/agility), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Snarl](https://pokee.si/moves/snarl), [Metal Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-claw), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Low Sweep](https://pokee.si/moves/low-sweep), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Avalanche](https://pokee.si/moves/avalanche), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Snowscape](https://pokee.si/moves/snowscape), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Foul Play](https://pokee.si/moves/foul-play), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Dark Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dark-pulse), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [X-Scissor](https://pokee.si/moves/x-scissor), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Calm Mind](https://pokee.si/moves/calm-mind), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Nasty Plot](https://pokee.si/moves/nasty-plot), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Spite](https://pokee.si/moves/spite), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Icicle Spear](https://pokee.si/moves/icicle-spear), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Lash Out](https://pokee.si/moves/lash-out), [Triple Axel](https://pokee.si/moves/triple-axel), [Throat Chop](https://pokee.si/moves/throat-chop), [Upper Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/upper-hand).

Egg moves (8):[Bite](https://pokee.si/moves/bite), [Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Double Hit](https://pokee.si/moves/double-hit), [Fake Out](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-out), [Feint](https://pokee.si/moves/feint), [Ice Shard](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-shard), [Icicle Crash](https://pokee.si/moves/icicle-crash), [Spite](https://pokee.si/moves/spite).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Field.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 60 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 35.
- Growth rate: Medium Slow (1,059,860 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 1 Speed effort value.
- Base experience yield: 86.

## Pokédex entries

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: Arceus)*

It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs. *(Sun, Shield)*

Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. *(Gold, LeafGreen, HeartGold, Y, Sword)*

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. *(Ultra Moon)*

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. *(Ultra Sun)*

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. *(Moon)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ニューラ
- **Romaji**: Nyula
- **French**: Farfuret
- **German**: Sniebel
- **Spanish**: Sneasel
- **Italian**: Sneasel
- **Korean**: 포푸니
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 狃拉
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 狃拉

## Trivia

- Fastest Ice type in Gen 2: 115 Speed.
- Highest Sp. Def among Ice types in Gen 2: 75.
- Fastest Dark type in Gen 2: 115 Speed.
- Taller than 43% of all Pokémon (0.9 m).
- Heavier than 49% of all Pokémon (28 kg).
- Base stat total 430, ranked #544 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Speed, ranked #52 of 1,025.
- One of 3 Pokémon that are both Dark and Ice.
- One of 51 black Pokémon.
- Number 64 of 100 Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto).
- Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon.
- Can learn 69 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 60: about 7.8% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Has 1 alternate form.
- Appears in 15 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Sneasel (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sneasel_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Sneasel (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/sneasel/).
- Pronunciation (SNEE-zul): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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