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Sneasler

Free Climb Pokémon

Game version
AppearanceStandard
SneaslerSneasler (shiny)
Height
1.3 m
Weight
43.0 kg
Training & breeding details
Gender50.0% ♂ · 50.0% ♀
Catch rate135(27.2%)Moderate
Base friendship50Low
Hatch time20 cycles · ~5,355 steps
Growth ratemedium slow
Base EXP102

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.

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Type defenses

Damage taken from each attacking type.

Weak to

Resistant to

Bug¼×
Poison½×
Rock½×
Grass½×
Dark½×

Competitive movesets

Smogon University

Battle-ready sets by tier, straight from Smogon. Pick a generation and format — a “/” means either option works in that slot.

Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Updated: Oct 6, 2026

Evolution

Notable moves

The strongest damaging moves Sneasler can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.

Moves

Scroll across the table for type, power, accuracy and PP →

Lv.Move & effectTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
0Dire ClawPoisonPhysical8010015
1Fling

Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.

DarkPhysical—10010
1Leer

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

NormalStatus—10030
1Rock Smash

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

FightingPhysical4010015
1Scratch

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010035
6Taunt

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

DarkStatus—10020
11Swift

Never misses.

NormalSpecial60—20
12Quick Attack

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010030
18Metal Claw

Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.

SteelPhysical509535
24Poison Jab

Has a chance to poison the target.

PoisonPhysical8010020
30Brick Break

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

FightingPhysical7510015
34Swords Dance

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

NormalStatus——20
36Hone Claws

Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.

DarkStatus——15
42Slash

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

NormalPhysical7010020
48Agility

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PsychicStatus——30
54Screech

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

NormalStatus—8540
60Close Combat

Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

FightingPhysical1201005

Sprites & renders

9 sprites & renders for Sneasler.

Official artwork
Official artwork
Pokémon HOME
Pokémon HOME
Animated
Animated
Animated (back)
Animated (back)
Front
Front
Back
Back

Across the games

Black · White
Black · White
champions
champions
scarlet violet
scarlet violet

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Others that share this Pokémon's primary type.

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Cite this page

“Sneasler”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/sneasler.

Species data from PokéAPI.