Sneasler (#0903) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk130121–200238–394

Def6058–123112–240

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe120112–189220–372

Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 120). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+189Max172No SP140Min126Scarf283Tailwind378

At max Speed, Sneasler outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Psychic4×Flying2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Unburden
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Poison TouchHidden ability
Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDOUNational DexUber

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#1 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

White Herb (34.2%) · Unburden (86.8%) · Adamant (67.6%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (44.1%)

Moves Close Combat, Dire Claw, Protect, Fake Out

Singles

#24 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Normal Gem (39.2%) · Unburden (91.1%) · Adamant (82.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (35.1%)

Moves Close Combat, Dire Claw, Fake Out, Throat Chop

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

37.08% of teams · rank #2 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Psychic Seed
Ability: Unburden
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Close Combat
Dire Claw
Protect
Fake Out

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players33.68%
Rated 1500+36.03%
Rated 1630+37.09%
Rated 1760+37.08%

Usage by month

Apr 202637.08%

Moves

Close Combat99.8%
Dire Claw88%
Protect71%
Fake Out52.3%
Rock Slide23.5%
Coaching13.7%
Rock Tomb10.5%
Throat Chop8.6%
Poison Jab6.4%
Swords Dance6.2%

Items

Psychic Seed28%
Grassy Seed27.5%
White Herb26.8%
Focus Sash15%
Life Orb1%
Electric Seed0.4%

Abilities

87.6%
11.7%
0.8%

EV spreads

Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe29.6%
Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe17.7%
Jolly 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe3.3%
Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe2.9%
Adamant 16 HP / 20 Atk / 30 Spe2.7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Rillaboom41.8%
Incineroar33.9%

Evolution

#0215SneaselDarkIce
1. Level up holding Razor Claw (night)#0461WeavileDarkIce
2. Level up holding Razor Claw (day)#0903SneaslerFightingPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoDire ClawThe user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.PoisonPhys80100%15

1FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

12Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

18Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

24Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

30Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

36Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

42SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

48AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

54ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

60Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 57

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM26Poison TailHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%25

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Free Climb Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Hisui#203

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.
Legends: Arceus

Names around the world

Japanese: オオニューラ
Japanese (romaji): Ohnyula
Korean: 포푸니크
Chinese (Traditional): 大狃拉
Chinese (Simplified): 大狃拉
French: Farfurex
German: Snieboss
Spanish: Sneasler
Italian: Sneasler

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 135 ≈17.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 102
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Sneasler

Weak to

Resists