Weavile Pokemon GO sprite
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Weavile

B
Tier B Ice Attacker
#19 overall · 13.600 DPS
Max CP
3,397
Best
Ice Shard
Avalanche
Fog Snow

Weavile is a Dark/Ice-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#461, Generation 4). With a max CP of 3,397 and base stats of 243/171/172 (Atk/Def/Sta), Weavile has a total stat product of 586. Weavile's best moveset is Ice Shard and Avalanche, making it a competitive Ice-type attacker for raids.

Weavile is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel-type moves (double weak to Fighting). It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. Weavile is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.

Stats

Max CP
3,397
Lv.40: 3,005 Lv.50: 3,397
Attack 243
Defense 171
Stamina 172
Total 586
Buddy 3.0 km Gen 4 · Sinnoh 2nd Move: 50,000 Dust · 50 Candy

Rankings

Raid Attacker
Ice Attacker
B
#19
13.6
DPS
245
TDO
Ice Shard
Avalanche

Moves

Fast Moves

Dark
11
DPS
11.0 PWR 10 EN 1.0s DUR 10 EPS Fog
Ice
Ice Shard STAB
10
DPS
10.0 PWR 10 EN 1.0s DUR 10 EPS Snow
Dark
Snarl STAB
11
DPS
11.0 PWR 13 EN 1.0s DUR 13 EPS Fog

Charged Moves

Ice
Avalanche STAB
34
DPS
85.0 PWR 50 EN 2.5s DUR
Fighting
40
DPS
140.0 PWR 100 EN 3.5s DUR
Dark
Foul Play STAB
35
DPS
70.0 PWR 50 EN 2.0s DUR
Ice
Triple Axel STAB Buff
30
DPS
60.0 PWR 33 EN 2.0s DUR

Best Moveset Analysis

For raids and gym battles, Weavile's best offensive moveset is Ice Shard combined with Avalanche, achieving 13.6 DPS and 245 TDO as a Ice-type attacker (ranked #19, Tier B).

Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Feint Attack (11 DPS), while Snarl generates energy the fastest (13 EPS).

Evolution

Sneasel Pokemon GO
Sneasel
100 Candy
Sinnoh Stone
Weavile Pokemon GO
Weavile

Raid Guide

Weavile as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Weavile is not currently available as a raid boss. When Weavile returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Weavile from raids would have 1717 CP at level 20, or 2146 CP at level 25 with weather boost.

Best Counters to Beat Weavile

Weavile is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.

How to Get Weavile

Weavile evolves from Sneasel using 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone.

A Shadow version of Weavile is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Weavile knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Weavile as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Weavile Catch CP

These are the possible CP values when encountering Weavile in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).

Wild Catch
Level 1–30
76 – 2,597 CP
Wild (Weather Boost)
Level 1–35
76 – 2,812 CP
Raid Catch
Level 20
1,679 – 1,760 CP
Raid (Weather Boost)
Level 25
2,089 – 2,189 CP
Egg Hatch
Level 20
1,679 – 1,760 CP
Research Encounter
Level 15
1,270 – 1,330 CP
GO Battle League
Level 20
1,679 – 1,760 CP

A 100% IV Weavile from raids or eggs will show 1,717 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!

Trainer Tips

Weavile is a Dark/Ice-type Pokemon with a stat total of 586. With its high Attack stat (243), Weavile is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.

Be careful of Weavile's double weakness to Fighting-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Weavile very quickly.

Weavile's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Snow weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.

Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Weavile much better coverage in PvP battles.

Should I Invest in Weavile?

Power-Up Costs

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)
135,000 Stardust
15 Candy
Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)
0 Stardust
0 XL Candy
Total (20 → 50)
135,000 Stardust

Verdict

Situational
Weavile is a solid but not elite Ice-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#19) in raid performance. With a max CP of 3,397 and base stats of 243/171/172, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Ice-type counters. The best moveset is Ice Shard paired with Avalanche. Consider investing if you need a Ice-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.

Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Weavile deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Weavile in Pokemon GO?
Weavile's best moveset is Ice Shard (fast) and Avalanche (charged), providing 13.6 DPS as a Ice-type attacker.
What are Weavile's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Weavile is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel-type moves. It has a double weakness to Fighting, taking 156% more damage from these types. On the other hand, Weavile resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Ice-type attacks.
What is Weavile's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Weavile's maximum CP is 3,397 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 3,005 at level 40. A 100% IV Weavile caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 1,717 CP, or 2,146 CP with weather boost (level 25).
What CP is a 100% IV Weavile?
A perfect 15/15/15 IV Weavile has the following CP at key levels: 1,288 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 1,717 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 2,146 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 3,397 CP at level 50 fully powered up.
Is Shadow Weavile better than regular?
Shadow Weavile deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Weavile is generally better due to the higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the matchup — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles where survivability matters. Shadow Weavile comes with Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM before powering up.
How to get Weavile in Pokemon GO?
Weavile is obtained by evolving its pre-evolution (Sneasel with 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone). Weavile can also be obtained through trading with other trainers.

Max CP per Level

L1 42 CP
L5 405 CP
L10 858 CP
L15 1,288 CP
L20 1,717 CP
L25 2,146 CP
L30 2,576 CP
L35 2,790 CP
L40 3,005 CP
L50 3,397 CP

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #461
Generation Gen 4
Region Sinnoh
Height 1.10 m
Weight 34.00 kg
Buddy Distance 3.0 km
Tradable Yes
2nd Charged Move 50,000 Dust / 50 Candy
Shadow Move Frustration
Purified Move Return
Purification Cost 3,000 Dust / 3 Candy