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Revision as of 20:36, 17 May 2012

Abomasnow #460: Abomasnow
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
461Weavile.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Dark Ice
Category
Sharp Claw Pokémon
Abilities
Pressure Pickpocket
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#145
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-245
Oblivia
R-203 N-131
Height
3'07"
Imperial
1.1 m
Metric
Weight
75.0 lbs.
Imperial
34.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Black
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F461.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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 been stated to eat eggs.

In the anime

Weavile in the anime

Major appearances

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!.

Minor appearances

A Weavile made a brief cameo as a thief in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Weavile

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.

Cyrus has a Weavile which was used against Cynthia at the Veilstone Galactic HQ where it defeated her Spiritomb by freezing it.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Cyrus sent out Weavile to battle Hareta. Hareta uses Piplup to take Weavile on. Even though Weavile had the upper hand, it was hereby defeated after a surprise attack from Piplup.

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

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
Generation V
Black Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders.
White
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
Pokémon Rumble Blast Glacier: World Axle - B2F

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Notes:

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 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png 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 
SkittyDelcattyGlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepard
Assist Normal Status —% 20
NidokingDewgongRhydonRhyperiorGlaceonSneasel
WeavileUrsaringPiloswineMamoswineDelibirdExploud
WailmerWailordWalreinEmpoleon
Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10
EkansArbokMeowthPersianGrowlitheArcanine
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreon
LeafeonGlaceonSnubbullGranbullHoundourHoundoom
PoochyenaMightyenaLoudredExploudMawileElectrike
ManectricSeviperAbsolShinxLuxioLuxray
HippopotasHippowdonPatratWatchogLillipupHerdier
StoutlandPansageSimisagePansearSimisearPanpour
SimipourSandileKrokorokKrookodileHeatmor
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
SlakothVigorothSlakingLucario
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
SandslashZangoose
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10
AipomAmbipomGirafarigMamoswine
Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10
MeowthPersianNuzleafShiftrySkittyDelcatty
GlameowPuruglyPurrloinLiepardMienfooMienshao
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
PikachuRaichuMeowthPersianFarfetch'dKecleon
AbsolMonfernoInfernapeStunkySkuntankLucario
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
SentretFurretSkittyDelcattyBunearyLopunny
Lucario
Foresight Normal Status —% 40
DelibirdBunearyLopunnyScraggyScraftyCubchoo
Beartic
Ice Punch* Ice Physical 75 100% 15
SeelDewgongSneaselWeavileSwinubPiloswine
MamoswineGlaceon
Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
MankeyPrimeapeSlakingInfernapeZoruaZoroark
Punishment Dark Physical 100% 5
RattataRaticateTaurosUmbreonDunsparceZangoose
AbsolBuizelFloatzelPurrloinLiepardBlitzle
ZebstrikaZoruaZoroarkEmolgaBouffalant
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
Dunsparce
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 
Sneasel (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Agility Psychic Status —% 30
Sneasel (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Sneasel (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Beat Up Dark Physical 100% 10
Sneasel (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset 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
MDP E 461.png 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 PA.png
( Dark )
Field move: Cut 4 field move.png
(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 Assist.png
( Dark )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 4 field move.png
(Cut ×4)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Sneasel
Unevolved
Sneasel
 Dark  Ice 
Razor Claw
Level up
holding Razor Claw
(Nighttime)


Weavile
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
Spr 4d 461 m.png Spr 4p 461 m.png Spr 4h 461 m.png Spr b 4d 461 m.png
Spr 4d 461 f.png Spr 4p 461 f.png Spr 4h 461 f.png Spr b 4d 461 f.png
Spr 4d 461 m s.png Spr 4p 461 m s.png Spr 4h 461 m s.png Spr b 4d 461 m s.png
Spr 4d 461 f s.png Spr 4p 461 f s.png Spr 4h 461 f s.png Spr b 4d 461 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 461 m.png Spr 5b2 461 m.png Spr b 5b 461 m.png
Spr 5b 461 f.png Spr 5b2 461 f.png Spr b 5b 461 f.png
Spr 5b 461 m s.png Spr 5b2 461 m s.png Spr b 5b 461 m s.png
Spr 5b 461 f s.png Spr 5b2 461 f s.png Spr b 5b 461 f s.png
Weavile For other sprites and images, please see Weavile images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

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. It also bears slight resemble to Inca stone idols.

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 , 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 From dim, mort and furet.
Korean 포푸니라 Popunira
Chinese (Mandarin) 瑪狃拉 Mǎ Niǔ Lā Transliteration of its Japanese name.


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