Sneasel
Dark/Ice-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Weavile for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Foul Play
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Foul Play costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sneasel takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 481
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,172 CP
Sneasel moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Ice Shard STAB | Ice | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche STAB | Ice | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Foul Play Best STAB | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Ice Punch STAB | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Triple Axel STAB | Ice | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Ice Shard | Ice | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4.50 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | Ice | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Sneasel is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sneasel
Use Sneasel against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Sneasel
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sneasel knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 50 | 1,773 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 50 | 1,919 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,135 | 1,201 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,412 | 1,494 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,135 | 1,201 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 858 | 908 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,135 | 1,201 |
Is Sneasel good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sneasel has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (189), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Sneasel deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 29 |
| Lv 2 | 90 |
| Lv 3 | 152 |
| Lv 4 | 214 |
| Lv 5 | 276 |
| Lv 6 | 338 |
| Lv 7 | 400 |
| Lv 8 | 462 |
| Lv 9 | 524 |
| Lv 10 | 586 |
| Lv 11 | 644 |
| Lv 12 | 703 |
| Lv 13 | 762 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 820 |
| Lv 15 | 879 |
| Lv 16 | 937 |
| Lv 17 | 996 |
| Lv 18 | 1,054 |
| Lv 19 | 1,113 |
| Lv 20 | 1,172 |
| Lv 21 | 1,230 |
| Lv 22 | 1,289 |
| Lv 23 | 1,348 |
| Lv 24 | 1,406 |
| Lv 25 | 1,465 |
| Lv 26 | 1,523 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,582 |
| Lv 28 | 1,641 |
| Lv 29 | 1,699 |
| Lv 30 | 1,758 |
| Lv 31 | 1,787 |
| Lv 32 | 1,817 |
| Lv 33 | 1,846 |
| Lv 34 | 1,875 |
| Lv 35 | 1,904 |
| Lv 36 | 1,934 |
| Lv 37 | 1,963 |
| Lv 38 | 1,992 |
| Lv 39 | 2,022 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,051 |
| Lv 41 | 2,077 |
| Lv 42 | 2,103 |
| Lv 43 | 2,129 |
| Lv 44 | 2,156 |
| Lv 45 | 2,183 |
| Lv 46 | 2,210 |
| Lv 47 | 2,237 |
| Lv 48 | 2,264 |
| Lv 49 | 2,291 |
| Lv 50 | 2,319 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0215
- Height
- 0.89 m
- Weight
- 28.00 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0215_POKEMON_SNEASEL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sneasel in Pokemon GO?
Sneasel's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Foul Play (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sneasel's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sneasel takes super effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Fighting (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Ice, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sneasel's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sneasel reaches 2,319 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,051 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sneasel?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sneasel shows 1,172 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,465 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Sneasel better than regular Sneasel?
Shadow Sneasel deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Sneasel in Pokemon GO?
Sneasel spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sneasel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sneasel depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.