Sneasler
Free Climb Pokémon
Because of Sneasler's virulent poison and daunting physical prowess, no other species could hope to best it on the frozen highlands. Preferring solitude, this species does not form packs.
Details
Base stats
Competitive movesets
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Choice Scarf (Poison)
MonotypePivot (Poison)
MonotypeUnburden (Poison)
MonotypeChoice Scarf (Fighting)
MonotypeUnburden (Fighting)
MonotypeSource: Smogon (via pkmn) · Data snapshot: Jul 31, 2026 · 18,880 rows
Evolution
Notable moves
The strongest damaging moves Sneasler can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.
Moves
| Lv. | Move & effect | Type | Class | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Dire Claw | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Fling Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | Dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Leer Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Rock Smash Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Scratch Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Taunt For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| 11 | Swift Never misses. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 12 | Quick Attack Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 18 | Metal Claw Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| 24 | Poison Jab Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 30 | Brick Break Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| 34 | Swords Dance Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 36 | Hone Claws Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage. | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 42 | Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 48 | Agility Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 54 | Screech Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| 60 | Close Combat Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage. | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
Sprites & renders
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“Sneasler”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/sneasler.
Species data from PokéAPI.