Sneasel Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sneasel in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sneasel
Sneasel is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Ice typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 77.875 DPS.
Sneasel can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Sneasel is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Sneasel resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Sneasel is Mega Blaziken (77.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (76.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (68.000 DPS).
Catching Sneasel: After defeating Sneasel, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1135 and 1201 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1412-1494 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sneasel from raids will have exactly 1201 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Sneasel?
The best counter for Sneasel is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 77.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (76.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (68.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sneasel?
Sneasel can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Sneasel weak to?
Sneasel is weak to Fighting (double weak), Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Ice-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sneasel be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sneasel's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sneasel from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sneasel from raids will have 1201 CP at level 20, or 1494 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1135. If you see 1201 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sneasel worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sneasel is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Sneasel?
For the best moveset for Sneasel itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sneasel stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Sneasel without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sneasel can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (59.704 DPS) and Lucario (58.167 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Sneasel in raids?
Weather boost information for Sneasel is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.