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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 Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Sneasel in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 71 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Sword
Galar

Sneasel Pokemon Sword 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 Sword Sneasel Sprites

Sneasel front-facing sprite from Pokémon SwordPrimary
Sneasel shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon SwordShiny

Pokémon Sword Sneasel Moveset

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

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 Sword Sneasel Locations

Sneasel can be caught in 12 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Stony Wilderness and Giants Cap. The most reliable spawn is at Giants Cap, where you'll find it between Lv. 28 and 30 by grass with a 50% encounter rate.

Galar Route 8

3 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 38-41
    Hidden encounters
    25%Frequent
  • grass
    Lv. 39-43
    Visible encounters
    20%Frequent
  • curry
    Lv. 38-41
    Curry encounters
    17.18%Uncommon

Galar Route 10

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 45-48
    Visible encounters
    14%Uncommon

Motostoke Riverbank

2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 26-28
    Hidden encounters
    35%30%
  • grass
    Lv. 26-28
    Visible encounters
    40%40%

Bridge Field

2 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 26-28
    Hidden encounters
    30%30%
  • grass
    Lv. 27-29
    Visible encounters
    10%40%

Stony Wilderness

4 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 26-28
    Hidden encounters
    30%40%
  • grass
    Lv. 28-30
    Visible encounters
    15%50%
    Two northwestern-most grass fields
  • grass
    Lv. 28-30
    Visible encounters
    15%35%
    Most grass fields
  • brown grass
    Lv. 28-30
    Visible encounters
    15%45%
    Brown grass field

Dusty Bowl

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 42-47
    Visible encounters
    35%

Hammerlocke Hills

1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 29-31
    Visible encounters
    10%40%

Giants Cap

3 encounters
  • grass
    Lv. 28-30
    Tall grass
    35%40%
    Most grass fields
  • grass
    Lv. 29-32
    Tall grass
    10%50%
    Northwestern-most grass field
  • grass
    Lv. 28-30
    Tall grass
    10%50%
    Clifftop grass field

Slippery Slope

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    10%

Frostpoint Field

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    10%

Frigid Sea

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    15%

Snowslide Slope

Crown Tundra1 encounter
  • grass
    Lv. 60-65
    Visible encounters
    10%