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Sneasel, the Sharp Claw Pokémon — Dark/Ice-type Pokémon official artwork
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Sneasel
ID:#215Sharp Claw Pokémon
Height
0.9m
Weight
28.0kg
Catch Rate
60
Exp
86
SwordShieldThe Isle Of ArmorThe Crown TundraBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus

Sneasel Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Sneasel in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 65 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Shining Pearl
Sinnoh

Sneasel Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry

Its sturdy, curved claws are ideal for traversing precipitous cliffs. From the tips of these claws drips a venom that infiltrates the nerves of any prey caught in Sneasel's grasp.

Pokemon Shining Pearl Sneasel Sprites

Sneasel front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlPrimary
Sneasel shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon Shining PearlShiny

Pokémon Shining Pearl Sneasel Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Sneasel via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.

MoveTypeRequirement
ScratchnormalLv. 1
LeernormalLv. 1
TauntdarkLv. 6
Quick AttacknormalLv. 12
Metal ClawsteelLv. 18
Icy WindiceLv. 24
Fury SwipesnormalLv. 30
Hone ClawsdarkLv. 36
Beat UpdarkLv. 42
AgilitypsychicLv. 48
ScreechnormalLv. 54
SlashnormalLv. 60

End of Move Database

Pokémon Shining Pearl Sneasel Locations

Sneasel can be caught in 8 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Snowpoint Temple. The most reliable spawn is at Snowpoint Temple, where you'll find it between Lv. 54 and 56 by cave with a 35% encounter rate.

Sinnoh Route 216

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 32-33
    25%25%25%

Sinnoh Route 217

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 34-35
    25%25%25%

Lake Acuity

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 35-36
    25%25%25%

Acuity Lakefront

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 34-35
    25%25%25%

Glacial Cavern

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 42-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after earning the Icicle Badge
    Varies

Icy Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 42-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after earning the Icicle Badge
    Varies

Whiteout Cave

1 encounter
  • cave
    Lv. 42-63
    Visible Encounters
    Added after earning the Icicle Badge
    Varies

Snowpoint Temple

3 encounters
  • cave
    Lv. 50-52
    35%35%35%
    1F
  • cave
    Lv. 52-54
    35%35%35%
    B1F-B3F
  • cave
    Lv. 54-56
    35%35%35%
    B4F-B5F