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Sneasel - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Sneasel, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Sneasel - Type and Abilities

Sneasel - Type

Sneasel
Sharp Claw Pokémon
Pokemon - Sneasel
Type 1 Type 2
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Sneasel Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Sneasel Pokédex Entries

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Shield
Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.

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Sneasel Abilities

Name Description
Keen Eye Prevents other Pokemon from lowering accuracy.
Inner Focus The Pokemon is protected from flinching.

Sneasel Hidden Ability

Name Description
Pickpocket Steals an item when hit by another Pokemon.

Sneasel Egg Group

Egg Groups
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Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Spd+1

Base Stats of Sneasel

HP
55
Atk
95
Def
55
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
75
Speed
115
Total Base Stats
430

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Evolution Chart of Sneasel

Evolution Line
Sneasel ImageSneasel Razor Claw Image Lvl + Razor Claw (Night)
→		 Weavile ImageWeavile

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In the Wild

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 8 Steamdrift Way Common
Motostoke Riverbank
Snowstorm Snow
Common
Stony Wilderness
Snowstorm
Very Common
Snow
Common
Bridge Field
Snowstorm Snow
Common

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 8 Steamdrift Way Common
Route 10 Mountainside Uncommon
Motostoke Riverbank
Snowstorm Snow
Very Common
Stony Wilderness
Snowstorm
Very Common
Snow
Uncommon
Bridge Field
Snowstorm
Very Common
Snow
Uncommon
Dusty Bowl
Snow
Common
Giant's Cap
Snowstorm
Very Common
Snow
Common
Hammerlocke Hills
Snowstorm
Very Common
Snow
Uncommon
Slippery Slope
Cloudy
Common
Frostpoint Field
Cloudy
Uncommon
Frigid Sea
Cloudy
Common
Frigid Sea
Cloudy
Common

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
West Lake Axewell Den (A) No
West Lake Axewell Rare Den (A) No
Stony Wilderness Den (E) No
Stony Wilderness Rare Den (E) No
Bridge Field Rare Den (C) No
Giant's Cap Den (C) No
Hammerlocke Hills Den (A) No
Frostpoint Field Den B No
Frostpoint Field Rare Den B Yes
Giant's Bed Den L No
Giant's Bed Rare Den L Yes
Giant's Foot Den C No
Giant's Foot Rare Den C Yes
Snowslide Slope Den F No
Snowslide Slope Rare Den F Yes
Frigid Sea Den K No
Frigid Sea Rare Den K Yes

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Learnset of Sneasel

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Leer Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
Base Scratch Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
6 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
12 Quick Attack Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 30
18 Metal Claw Pokemon Steel Image 50 95 35
24 Icy Wind Pokemon Ice Image 55 95 15
30 Fury Swipes Pokemon Normal Image 18 80 15
36 Hone Claws Pokemon Dark Image - - 15
42 Beat Up Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
48 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
54 Screech Pokemon Normal Image - 85 40
60 Slash Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM00 Mega Punch Pokemon Normal Image 80 85 20
TM01 Mega Kick Pokemon Normal Image 120 75 5
TM04 Ice Punch Pokemon Ice Image 75 100 15
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM16 Screech Pokemon Normal Image - 85 40
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM23 Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM27 Icy Wind Pokemon Ice Image 55 95 15
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM34 Sunny Day Pokemon Fire Image - - 5
TM35 Hail Pokemon Ice Image - - 10
TM36 Whirlpool Pokemon Water Image 35 85 15
TM37 Beat Up Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM43 Brick Break Pokemon Fighting Image 75 100 15
TM47 Fake Tears Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TM57 Payback Pokemon Dark Image 50 100 10
TM59 Fling Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
TM64 Avalanche Pokemon Ice Image 60 100 10
TM65 Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Image 70 100 15
TM69 Psycho Cut Pokemon Psychic Image 70 100 20
TM75 Low Sweep Pokemon Fighting Image 65 100 20
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM79 Retaliate Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 5
TM85 Snarl Pokemon Dark Image 55 95 15
TM94 False Swipe Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 40

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR00 Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TR04 Surf Pokemon Water Image 90 100 15
TR05 Ice Beam Pokemon Ice Image 90 100 10
TR06 Blizzard Pokemon Ice Image 110 70 5
TR07 Low Kick Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 20
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR31 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
TR33 Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Image 80 100 15
TR37 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TR49 Calm Mind Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TR57 Poison Jab Pokemon Poison Image 80 100 20
TR58 Dark Pulse Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR60 X-Scissor Pokemon Bug Image 80 100 15
TR81 Foul Play Pokemon Dark Image 95 100 15
TR95 Throat Chop Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Triple Axel Pokemon Ice Image 20 90 10
Lash Out Pokemon Dark Image 75 100 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Spite Pokemon Ghost Image - 100 10
Counter Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 20
Bite Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
Ice Shard Pokemon Ice Image 40 100 30
Double Hit Pokemon Normal Image 35 90 10
Icicle Crash Pokemon Ice Image 85 90 10
Fake Out Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 10
Feint Pokemon Normal Image 30 100 10

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