Weavile (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Weavile (disambiguation).

Weavile マニューラ Manyula #461
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Dark Ice Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Sharp Claw Pokémon
Abilities Pressure Blue-Striped ----- Pickpocket Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #145 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-245 Oblivia R-203 N-131
Height 3'07" Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3'07"/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 75.0 lbs. Imperial 34.0 kg Metric 75.0 lbs./34.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 199 Battle Exp.: 1991*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Weavile (Japanese: マニューラ Manyula) is a dual-type Dark/Ice Pokémon.

It evolves from Sneasel when leveled up at night while holding a Razor Claw.

Biology

Physiology

Weavile's appearance looks like that of a bluish-black bipedal feline, clad in a bright red crown, and collar. Weavile has two tails, instead of three like its pre-evolved form. Unlike its pre-evolved form, there is no gem on its chest, and it has three claws on each paw, as opposed to just two.

Gender differences

A female Weavile has smaller ear feathers than a male.

Special abilities

Weavile mostly knows the same moves that its pre-evolution can know, but Weavile is more adept with using attacks than Sneasel. In addition to the moves that its pre-evolution can learn, Weavile can learn Night Slash and Dark Pulse. Weavile are very fast, and are naturally agile, and athletic.

Behavior

Weavile are very snide Pokémon. Though Weavile flourish in packs, they show little to no remorse, respect, and/or mercy to their fellow Weavile. Weavile have very perplexing relationships with each other which researchers still study. Though Weavile are naturally hostile and cold, they are compatible with any Trainer nonetheless. With this in mind, however, many experienced Trainers believe a Weavile cannot fight at its peak without a matching Trainer that complements Weavile's natural behavior.

Habitat

Packs of Weavile love to live in cold habitats. Weavile are rare in most other areas because of this, though they are quite common in icy areas. Weavile seem to prosper in tree-filled areas. Researchers believe this to be because Weavile's living habitat revolves around their ability to hunt and steal eggs. They love snowy areas because of their ability to deceive their prey in the snow. Being that they communicate through markings on trees, ice and boulders, it is crucial that they hunt and live in areas that can benefit their abilities.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Weavile have also been stated to eat eggs.

In the anime

Weavile in the anime

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Trainer named Kidd Summers owned two Weavile.

Weavile also made an appearance in Duels of the Jungle. Two Weavile were fighting over which one would rule a group of Weavile and Sneasel.

Paul owns a Weavile which first appeared in Top-Down Training!.

A male Weavile appeared in Another One Gabites the Dust!.

A male Weavile participated in the Pokéathlon in A Marathon Rivalry!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG185 Weavile May's Pokédex Weavile, the Sharp Claw Pokémon. Weavile is the evolved form of Sneasel. It is said to be extremely intelligent and its sharp eyes see everything.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP040 Weavile Dawn's Pokédex Weavile, the Sharp Claw Pokémon. It signals its companions by using its claws to leave mysterious markings on the surfaces of trees and ice.

In the manga

Silver owns a Weavile which evolved in the first round of the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc. It is very close to him, being his very first Pokémon, obtained while he was only two years old.

In the TCG

Main article: Weavile (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

File:SSBB Weavile.png

Weavile in Super Smash Bros Brawl

When Weavile is released from a Poké Ball, it dashes from side to side and uses False Swipe. It also dazes the opponent.

Trophy Information

"A Sharp Claw Pokémon. The crown on its head resembles a fully opened folding fan. Its sharp, hooked claws and outstanding speed are its most memorable features. It's one of the Pokémon that can be expected to perform well in the front lines of a battle. There are many Trainers who teach it the TM False Swipe and travel with it to catch rare Pokémon."

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: A possible reward for one of the toughest optional missions is a statue of Weavile that is displayed outside the rescue base.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: A female Weavile leads Team AWD, a team that pursues the challenges of Zero Isle. Arbok and Drapion hold her in high respect, referring to her by the title of 'Lady'.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Team AWD are shown in the Team Charm special episode, being the major antagonists of the story.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond They live in cold regions, forming groups of four or five that hunt prey with impressive coordination. Pearl It sends signals to others by carving odd patterns in frost-covered trees and ice. Platinum Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders. HeartGold It lives in snowy regions. It carves patterns in trees with its claws as a signal to others. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Sneasel Platinum None Evolve Sneasel HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Sneasel Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Sneasel Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Layuda Island Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Total: 510	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 4× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 2× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 00Start Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 00Start Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 088 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1010 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 1414 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 2121 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 2424 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 2828 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15 3535 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 3838 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 4242 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 4949 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 5151 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Weavile Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Weavile Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Weavile Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Weavile Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assist	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Avalanche‡	Ice	Physical	60	100%	10
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Ice Punch*	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100%	30
	Punishment	Dark	Physical	—	100%	5
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Weavile in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Weavile in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Weavile Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Weavile Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Weavile can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Weavile cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Weavile Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Weavile Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	Beat Up	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Weavile Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Weavile Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (Cut ×4) Browser entry   Its attacks consist of gusts of dark winds, hunks of ice, and dark pulses.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dark  ( Dark ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Sneasel  Dark  Ice

Level up holding Razor Claw (Nighttime) →

First Evolution Weavile  Dark  Ice

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Weavile images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Weavile's English name was revealed on May 28, 2006, along with Mime Jr..
• Weavile weighs as much as Dawn.
• Weavile has the highest base Speed stat of any Ice-type Pokémon and is tied for the fastest Dark-type Pokémon with Darkrai.
• Apart from its pre-evolution, Sneasel, no other Pokémon has the same type combination as Weavile.
• Weavile appeared in the opening of Pokémon: Advanced Battle, Unbeatable, which was set in Hoenn, along with Mime Jr. and Lucario, despite these Pokémon being part of Generation IV.
• Despite being an Template:Type2 Pokémon, Weavile can only learn one Ice-type move via level up.
• Weavile and its pre-evolution are the only Template:Type2 Pokémon in the black color group.

Origin

Weavile may be based on cats and weasels, but it also seems to draw inspiration from 鎌鼬 kamaitachi, weasel demons with sickles on their front legs. It can also be based on black cat demons from both Western and Asian culture that have various backgrounds but are all known for their trickery and cunning. Its appearance seems to be based on old Egyptian fashion, as it "wears" a headdress, collar, and earrings similar to what Egyptian deities wear. Its "eyeshadow" also resembles Egyptian makeup. It is possible that Weavile has some influence from Bastet or Sekhmet in its design, being somewhat feline based, and having a very Egyptian style and garb. In addition, both these deities were famous for using their claws in warfare.

Name origin

Weavile's name seems to be a combination of weasel and vile. Its Japanese name is a combination of 魔 ma, demon, 潜入 sennyū, sneaking in, and 鼬 yū, an alternate reading of itachi, or weasel. Another alternative to this would be 魔 ma, demon, and ニャー (meow, nya). This again would support the theory of the Weavile line being a mix of cat and weasel.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Snibunna French Dimoret Korean 포푸니라 Popunira Chinese (Mandarin) 瑪狃拉 Mǎ Niǔ Lā Transliteration of its Japanese name.

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