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WeavileWeavile (shiny)
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Weavile

Sharp Claw Pokémon

This species corners prey as a pack, under the guidance of a leader. Weavile displays increased cunning, leading me to speculate that its evolution caused further brain development.

Details

Height1.1 m
Weight34.0 kg
Gender50.0% ♂ · 50.0% ♀
Catch rate45(11.9%)Tricky
Base friendship35Low
Hatch time20 cycles · ~5,355 steps
Growth ratemedium slow
Base EXP179
Contents

Base stats

HP
70
Attack
120
Defense
65
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
85
Speed
125
Total
510
Base Stat Total

Type defenses

Damage taken from each attacking type.

Weak to

Resistant to

Ghost½×
Ice½×
Dark½×

Immune to

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) · Data snapshot: Jul 31, 2026 · 18,880 rows

Where to find Weavile

Wild encounter locations across the games. Availability may also include trades, evolution, gifts, and events not listed here.

Evolution

Notable moves

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

Moves

Lv.Move & effectTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
1Agility

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PsychicStatus30
1Assurance

Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.

DarkPhysical6010010
1Beat Up

Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.

DarkPhysical10010
1Embargo

Target cannot use held items.

DarkStatus10015
1Ice Shard

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

IcePhysical4010030
1Leer

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

NormalStatus10030
1Quick Attack

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010030
1Revenge

Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.

FightingPhysical6010010
1Scratch

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

NormalPhysical4010035
1Slash

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

NormalPhysical7010020
1Taunt

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

DarkStatus10020
10Feint Attack

Never misses.

DarkPhysical6020
11Swift

Never misses.

NormalSpecial6020
18Metal Claw

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

SteelPhysical509535
24Icy Wind

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

IceSpecial559515
25Poison Jab

Has a chance to poison the target.

PoisonPhysical8010020
30Fury Swipes

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

NormalPhysical188015
34Swords Dance

Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.

NormalStatus20
36Hone Claws

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

DarkStatus15
40Snatch

Steals the target’s move, if it’s self-targeted.

DarkStatus10
42Fling

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

DarkPhysical10010
43Blizzard

Has a chance to freeze the target.

IceSpecial110705
44Punishment

Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.

DarkPhysical1005
48Nasty Plot

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

DarkStatus20
54Screech

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

NormalStatus8540
60Night Slash

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

DarkPhysical7010015
66Dark Pulse

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

DarkSpecial8010015

Sprites & renders

17 sprites & renders for Weavile.

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

Across the games

Diamond · Pearl
Diamond · Pearl
HeartGold · SoulSilver
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Platinum
Platinum
scarlet violet
scarlet violet
Black · White
Black · White
ORAS
ORAS
X · Y
X · Y
Menu Icons
Menu Icons
Ultra Sun · Moon
Ultra Sun · Moon
brilliant diamond shining pearl
brilliant diamond shining pearl
Menu Icons
Menu Icons

More Dark-type Pokémon

Others that share this Pokémon's primary type.

All Dark-type Pokémon

Community notes

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Cite this page

Weavile”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/weavile.

Species data from PokéAPI.