Sneaselin Pokémon Polished Crystal

poisonfighting

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Sharp Claw Pokémon

Its sturdy claws are ideal for traversing cliffs. These claws drip venom that infiltrates its prey. Sneasel is fast with good Ice/Dark coverage! At 115 speed, it is easily a fast choice. Use Swords Dance on it and then it will snowball. Evolving into Weavile makes it even better and it isn't hard to evolve. The downside is that Sneasel is frail, it has a lower Defense, HP stats... and Special Attack is low to the point I wouldn't recommend any for it.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

PoisonFighting

Dex

#245 Johto Dex · #215 National

Abilities

Inner Focus(Primary)

Protects it from flinching. Also prevents Intimidate.

Keen Eye(Secondary)

Prevents foes from lowering accuracy.

Pickpocket(Hidden)

Steals foe's item when contacted.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

132

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Gripclaw(50%)Quickclaw(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2flying ×2psychic ×4

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.25rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Sneasel (Hisuian)

Base form

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Sneasler

Level up Sneasel holding Razor Claw during the day

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How to Obtain

Sneasel appears common in Dim Cave 4F in the night, and common in Dim Cave 5F, among one other area. Sneasel can also be found in a hidden grotto in Sinjoh Ruins. Wild ones range from level 50 to 51, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
8	Quick AttackLevel: 8Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
8	Quick AttackLevel: 8Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
10	Feint AttackLevel: 10Feint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
10	Feint AttackLevel: 10Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
14	Low KickLevel: 14Low Kick	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
14	Low KickLevel: 14Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
16	Fury StrikesLevel: 16Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
16	Fury StrikesLevel: 16Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
20	AgilityLevel: 20Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
22	Metal ClawLevel: 22Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
22	Metal ClawLevel: 22Metal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.
25	Hone ClawsLevel: 25Hone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
25	Hone ClawsLevel: 25Hone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
28	Poison JabLevel: 28Poison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
28	Poison JabLevel: 28Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
32	ScreechLevel: 32Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
32	ScreechLevel: 32Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
35	SlashLevel: 35Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
35	SlashLevel: 35Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
44	X ScissorLevel: 44X Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
44	X ScissorLevel: 44X Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
47	Close CombatLevel: 47Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
47	Close CombatLevel: 47Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
50	Gunk ShotLevel: 50Gunk Shot	poison	PWR120	ACC80	PP5
50	Gunk ShotLevel: 50Gunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
SurfSurf	water	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR40	ACC90	PP15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Sneasel. Use these types to counter it effectively.

psychic4×ground2×flying2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Sneasel resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

bug0.25×grass0.5×fighting0.5×poison0.5×rock0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Sneasel, either offensively or defensively.

Sneaselin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry