Pokemon Guide
Weavile is a Dark and Ice-type Pokemon known for its role in the Sinnoh era, its evolution line, abilities and unique matchup profile. This guide covers Weavile’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Weavile guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Weavile is the evolved form of Sneasel. It is a Dark and Ice-type Pokemon known for its high Speed, sharp claws and strong physical attacking pressure.
Competitive Overview
Weavile is often dangerous because of its high Speed, strong physical attacks and excellent Dark and Ice offensive coverage. It can pressure Psychic, Ghost, Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Its biggest weakness is poor bulk and a major Fighting weakness, which means Weavile needs to attack first and avoid taking strong hits.
Here are the key facts to know about Weavile, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Weavile
National Dex
#0461
Type
Dark / Ice
Species
Sharp Claw Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
110 cm
Weight
75.0 lbs / 34.0 kg
34.0 kg
Abilities
Pressure, Pickpocket
Weavile has a stat profile that shapes its role across Pokemon games. Use the stats module below to view its base stats.
Weavile can use several useful attacks and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Weavile’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A strong Dark-type move that removes held items when available.
A powerful physical Ice-type attack with a flinch chance.
Priority Ice-type damage for finishing weakened foes.
Reliable Dark-type damage with an increased critical-hit chance.
Coverage against heavier Rock, Steel, Dark and Ice-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
Boosts Weavile’s Attack and improves sweeping potential.
Coverage against Psychic, Dark and Grass-type Pokemon.
Weavile can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Weavile’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Weavile is a Dark and Ice-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or is immune to across most Pokemon games.
Type
Dark / Ice
Weaknesses
Fighting, Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy
Resistances
Ice, Ghost, Dark
Immunity
Psychic
Weavile’s abilities can affect its defensive value, offensive pressure or team role depending on the game and format.
Makes opposing Pokemon use more PP when targeting this Pokemon.
Can steal an attacking Pokemon’s held item after contact when this Pokemon has no item.
Weavile evolution information is listed below, including its previous form, next form or single-stage status where applicable.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Sneasel when leveled up at night while holding a Razor Claw
Weavile’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Some games allow direct encounters, while others require evolution, trade, transfer or migration.
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Weavile had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve from Sneasel. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve from Sneasel. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Evolve Sneasel with a Razor Claw at night. Johto Sneasel appears in space-time distortions. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve from Sneasel at night while holding a Razor Claw. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Weavile |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Weavile. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Weavile is a Dark and Ice-type Pokemon.
Weavile is weak to Fighting, Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy-type moves.
Evolves from Sneasel when leveled up at night while holding a Razor Claw
Weavile’s abilities are Pressure, Pickpocket.
Weavile’s best moves often include Knock Off, Icicle Crash, Ice Shard, Night Slash, Low Kick, Poison Jab, Swords Dance, X-Scissor.
Weavile can be useful depending on the game, format and team support, especially when its typing, abilities and best moves fit the matchup.
The most common method depends on the game. Check the Where to Find section above for generation-by-generation availability.
Weavile does not have a confirmed major Mega, Gigantamax, regional or similar alternate form section on this page.
Final Output Note:
Removed: Featured Competitive Build section removed because no confirmed TGH Pokemon Champions build was found for this Pokemon. Mega or alternate form sections removed because no major alternate form applies.
Not API-driven yet: Descriptions, abilities text, best moves, competitive overview, Related Guides links, Legends Z-A locations and Pokemon Winds and Waves availability are manually written.
Needs human review before publishing: Location rows, type icon media IDs, Pokemon Champions build availability, shortcodes, and all Pokemon Legends Z-A availability details.
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