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Hisuian Sneasel

Sharp Claw Pokémon

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Hisuian Sneasel official artwork
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Hisuian Sneasel is the Fighting/Poison-type Hisuian form of Sneasel, 4× weak to Psychic and 2× weak to Flying and Ground, with a base stat total of 430. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

FightingPoison
Height
0.9 m 2′11″
Weight
27 kg 59.5 lbs
Base stat total
430 Higher than 46% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Legends: Arceus
Abilities
Inner FocusKeen Eye
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
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.
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Base stats

HP55130–162220–314
Atk95103–161175–317
Def5567–117103–229
SpA3549–9567–185
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe115121–183211–361
Total430Higher than 46% of Pokémon
HP55Atk95Def55Spe115SpD75SpA35

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

FightingPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Psychic (because of Fighting and Poison)
2×
Flying (because of Fighting)Ground (because of Poison)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fighting)Fighting (because of Poison)Grass (because of Poison)Poison (because of Poison)Rock (because of Fighting)
¼×
Bug (because of Fighting and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 115); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+183Max167No SP135Min121Scarf (Choice Scarf)274Tailwind366

At max Speed, Sneasel outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sneasel against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
183Sneasel · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Sneasel · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
135Sneasel · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNFE

0.6% of teams · rank #101 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Flying
  1. Swords Dance, Status
  2. Close Combat, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
  3. Gunk Shot, Physical, power 120, accuracy 80%
  4. Trailblaze, Physical, power 50, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.4%
  • 1500 weighting0.4%
  • 1630 weighting0.6%
  • 1760 weighting1.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe99.8%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0.2%

Tera types

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0215Hisuian SneaselFightingPoison
    1. Level up holding Razor Claw during the day
      #0903SneaslerFightingPoison

Moves

Level up 12

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
6TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
12Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhysical40100%30
18Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhysical5095%35
24Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
30Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhysical1880%15
36Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
42Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhysical—100%10
48AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
54ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
60SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20

TM / HM / TR 54

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhysical—100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhysical50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhysical5095%35
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhysical65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhysical60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhysical40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhysical75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhysical80100%15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhysical—100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhysical65100%20
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhysical25100%30
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhysical150100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhysical75100%5
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhysical2090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhysical80100%15
TM229Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.FightingPhysical65100%15

Egg moves 8

EggBite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhysical—100%20
EggDouble HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhysical3590%10
EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhysical40100%10
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhysical30100%10
EggIce ShardUsually goes first.IcePhysical40100%30
EggIcicle Crash30% chance to make the target flinch.IcePhysical8590%10
EggSpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

Biology

Sneasel is a species of Pokémon with resemblance to both cats and weasels. It has a navy blue body with pink feathers, with male Sneasel having a longer feather growing atop its head compared to females. The Pokémon has long claws, with which it punches into bark to climb trees.

It is described as being sneaky and deceptive, oftentimes stealing eggs from other Pokémon's nests and eating them. Sneasel can evolve into Weavile.

Design & origin

Sneasel is likely based on the Japanese mythological creature kamaitachi, and its English name is a combination of "sneaky" and "weasel". Sneasel was initially brown in color; this was later changed to navy blue.

Forms

Hisuian Sneasel

FightingPoisonInner FocusKeen Eye
BST 430

DebutGen VIII · Legends: Arceus

Hisuian Sneasel is a form of Sneasel native to the Hisui region, which evolves into Sneasler.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category
Sharp Claw Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Black
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Johto#213Original Sinnoh#144Extended Sinnoh#144Updated Johto#218Updated Unova#252Mountain Kalos#091Original Alola#249Original Ula’ula#121Updated Alola#326Updated Ula’ula#147Galar#292Crown Tundra#028Hisui#202Paldea#230Kitakami#170

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.

    Black 2 · White 2

  7. Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.

    SoulSilver

  8. A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.

    Platinum · Black · White

  9. It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.

    Pearl

  10. It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.

    Diamond · X

  11. A 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.

    Emerald

  12. SNEASEL 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 Sapphire

  13. This cunning Pokémon hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.

    Crystal

  14. Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.

    Silver · FireRed

  15. Its 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

English
Sneasel
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Sneasel
♂ Male
Female Sneasel
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.