As a Dark/Ice type, Sneasel has 6 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dark/Ice typing.

Base stats

HP: 55
Attack: 95
Defense: 55
Sp. Atk: 35
Sp. Def: 75
Speed: 115
Total: 430

Sneasel has a base stat total of 430, higher than 41% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (115). With Attack (95) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 115 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 55 HP, 55 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Sneasel can have the abilities Inner Focus, Keen Eye and Pickpocket.

How to beat Sneasel

The best way to beat Sneasel is with Fighting moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ice moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ice moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ice moves.