215: Sneasel

Essentials

Sneasel

Sharp Claw Pokémon

Abilities

Inner Focus: Prevents flinching.
Keen Eye: Prevents accuracy from being lowered.

Hidden Ability

Pickpocket: Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 215
Original Johto: 213
Original Sinnoh: 144
Extended Sinnoh: 144
Updated Johto: 218
Updated Unova: 252
Mountain Kalos: 91
Original Alola: 249
Original Ula'ula: 121
Updated Alola: 326
Updated Ula'ula: 147

Names

Japanese: ニューラ (nyuura)
: ニューラ
Official roomaji: Nyula
Korean: 포푸니
Chinese: 狃拉
: 狃拉
French: Farfuret
German: Sniebel
Spanish: Sneasel
Italian: Sneasel

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Field

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Speed

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

	5%	Quick Claw
		nothing
	50%	Grip Claw
	5%	Quick Claw
	50%	Grip Claw
	5%	Quick Claw
	50%	Grip Claw
	5%	Quick Claw
		nothing
	5%	Quick Claw

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Sneasel	Weavile Level up, during the night, while holding a Razor Claw

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	55	29.8	283	314
Attack	95	69.9	258	289
Defense	55	29.3	178	209
Special Attack	35	9.2	138	169
Special Defense	75	57.5	218	249
Speed	115	93.5	298	329
Total	430	45.2

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 10/15/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.
: A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.

: It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
: Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
: 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.

: It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.
: 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.
: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Sharp Claw Pokémon
Color: Black
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

2'11.4"
0.9 m

Weight

280

61.7 lb
28.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Gold

Silver

Crystal

LeafGreen

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Black

White

Black 2

Giant Chasm

White 2

Giant Chasm

X

Route 17

Y

Route 17

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Dark and Ice moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Sneasel's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
9	9	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
17	17	15	10	10	10					Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
25	25	22	14	14	14	10	10	10	10	Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
						14	14	14	14	Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
33	33	29	21	21	21	16	16	16	16	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
41	41	36	24	24	24	20	20	20	20	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		43	28	28	28					Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						22	22	22	22	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
					35	25	25	25	25	Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
						28	28	28	28	Beat Up			10	*	100%		Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.
						32	32	32	32	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
49	49	50	35	35	38	35	35	35	35	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
						40	40	40	40	Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
						44	44	44	44	Punishment			5	*	100%		Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.
57	57	57	38	38	42					Beat Up			10	*	100%		Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.
	65	64	42	42	49					Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
			49	49	51	47	47	47	47	Ice Shard			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
										Assist			20	—	—		Randomly selects and uses one of the trainer's other Pokémon's moves.
										Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
										Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
										Crush Claw			10	75	95%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
										Double Hit			10	35	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
										Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
										Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
										Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
										Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
										Ice Shard			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Icicle Crash			10	85	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Punishment			5	*	100%		Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.
										Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
										Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
										Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
										Throat Chop			15	80	100%		Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
										Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
										Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
										Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
										Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
										Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
										Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
										Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
										Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
										Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
										Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
										Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
										Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
										Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
										Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
										Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
										Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
										Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
										Nightmare			15	—	100%		Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it's asleep.
										Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
										Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
										Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Spite			10	—	100%		Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4.
										Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
										Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
										Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
										Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
					01	01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
		01	01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
		04	04	04	04	04	04	04	04	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
01	01									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
02	02									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03	03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08									Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
09	09									Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
		07	07	07	07	07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		12	12	12	12	12	12	12	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
		13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
16	16									Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
20	20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23	23	23						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
31	31									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
					33	33	33	33	33	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
33	33									Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
		40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
		41	41	41	41	41	41	41	41	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
		42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
34	34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35	35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
39	39									Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
40	40									Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
42	42									Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
43	43									Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
		49	49	49						Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
49	49									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
50	50									Nightmare			15	—	100%		Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it's asleep.
					47	47	47	47	47	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
					48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			54	54	54	54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
			56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
			58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			63	63	63	63	63	63	63	Embargo			15	—	100%		Target cannot use held items.
			65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			66	66	66	66	66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
			72	72						Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
					67	67	67	67		Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
			75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
			77	77	77	77	77	77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
			78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			79	79						Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
			81	81	81	81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			84	84	84	84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			85	85	85	85	85	85	85	Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
			87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
									94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
								94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
					94	94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					95	95	95	95	95	Snarl			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
							97	97	97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
							98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
							100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				H5						Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
		H6	H6	H6				H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.