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Evolution Guide

How to evolve
Sneasel

Method: Trade holding Razor Claw at night (Weavile) / Use Razor Claw at day (Sneasler)

Sneasel

Sneasel

→
Weavile

Weavile

Sneasler (Hisuian)

Sneasler (Hisuian)

How to evolve Sneasel

Sneasel has two possible evolutions depending on the form:

Regular Sneasel → Weavile (Dark/Ice) - Level up while holding a Razor Claw at night (8 PM – 3:59 AM) - The Razor Claw is consumed on evolution - Find Razor Claw in Glaseado Mountain (SV) or via the Cape Plaza NPC

Hisuian Sneasel → Sneasler (Fighting/Poison) - Level up while using a Razor Claw during the day (NOT at night) - Hisuian Sneasel is exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Transferable to Scarlet/Violet via Pokémon HOME but cannot be obtained in SV directly

The key difference: regular Sneasel uses Razor Claw at NIGHT, Hisuian Sneasel uses Razor Claw during the DAY. Make sure to check your game clock before leveling up.

Where to find Sneasel

**Regular Sneasel** spawns in **Glaseado Mountain** (snowy areas) in Scarlet/Violet. Common around the Pokémon League Reception Gate. **Hisuian Sneasel** is only catchable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Crimson Mirelands, Cobalt Coastlands). Both can be transferred to SV via HOME.

Is Weavile worth using?

Weavile is one of the most-used UU/RU physical attackers — Dark/Ice STAB hits Dragon, Ghost, Psychic, and Grass for super-effective damage. Standard set: Triple Axel / Knock Off / Ice Shard / Swords Dance with Choice Band or Life Orb. Sneasler in PLA was a top pick; in SV it's RU-tier with Dire Claw poisoning targets.

Trivia

Weavile is the first dual-type Pokémon to be ranked in S-tier on Smogon (Gen 4 OU). Sneasler was the first Pokémon to have a regional evolution available in only one specific game (PLA) before being added to mainline. Both forms share the same base stats just redistributed.

Available in

  • Scarlet/Violet (regular)
  • Legends: Arceus (Hisuian)
  • Pokémon HOME

Frequently asked questions

How do I evolve Sneasel?
Sneasel has two possible evolutions depending on the form: For the full step-by-step, see the guide above.

Where can I find Sneasel?
**Regular Sneasel** spawns in **Glaseado Mountain** (snowy areas) in Scarlet/Violet. Common around the Pokémon League Reception Gate. **Hisuian Sneasel** is only catchable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Crimson Mirelands, Cobalt Coastlands). Both can be transferred to SV via HOME.

What does Sneasel evolve into?
Sneasel evolves into Weavile or Sneasler (Hisuian).

Is the evolved form worth using competitively?
**Weavile** is one of the most-used UU/RU physical attackers — Dark/Ice STAB hits Dragon, Ghost, Psychic, and Grass for super-effective damage. Standard set: Triple Axel / Knock Off / Ice Shard / Swords Dance with Choice Band or Life Orb. **Sneasler** in PLA was a top pick; in SV it's RU-tier with Dire Claw poisoning targets.

Which games can I evolve Sneasel in?
Sneasel can be evolved in: Scarlet/Violet (regular), Legends: Arceus (Hisuian), Pokémon HOME.