Sneasel (Pokémon)

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

Sneasel ニューラ Nyula #215 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Ice Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Inner Focus or Keen Eye Cacophony Cacophony Pickpocket Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Sneasel 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 61.7 lbs. 28.0 kg Sneasel 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 132 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 86 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Sneasel 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sneasel (Japanese: ニューラ Nyula) is a dual-type Dark/Ice Pokémon.

It evolves into Weavile when leveled up holding a Razor Claw during the night.

Biology

Sneasel is a bipedal Pokémon that resembles both cats and weasels. It is primarily bluish black with three bright red feathers for its tail and a single one on its left ear. The ear feather is shorter on the female than on the male. On its forehead and chest are yellow, oval markings. It has red eyes with black eyelash-like markings on the edges. Its feet and hands have two large, retractable claws each.

Sneasel is a notoriously vicious Pokémon, which is perfectly capable of using its claws to do substantial damage. The claws are also used for climbing trees in its forest home. Sneasel steals eggs from unattended Pidgey nests. Sneasel has been known to form pairs to hunt. One will lure the parents away from the nest, while the other steals the eggs. Its former signature move, Beat Up, allows it to call on its teammates to attack its opponent.

In the anime

Sneasel in the anime

Major appearances

Harrison's Sneasel

In Pop Goes The Sneasel, this Pokémon was blocking access to the Flame of Ho-Oh. Harrison captured that Sneasel and later used it in the Silver Conference, where it beat Ash's Pikachu, then lost to Ash's Totodile.

Other

Sneasel's first appearance was in Celebi: Voice of the Forest. The Iron-Masked Marauder sent this Pokémon along with Scizor to get Celebi.

Sneasel also made an appearance in Hail to the Chef under the ownership of Rhoda, a girl that lives outside of Saffron City who was competing with her sister, who owned a Mr. Mime, for the ownership of her father's restaurant.

In Duels of the Jungle, a female Sneasel tried to stop a feud between two Weavile.

A Sneasel appeared in Sliding Into Seventh! under the ownership of Candice where it battled Ash's Grotle.

Minor appearances

A Sneasel was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Sneasel made a cameo appearance in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Trainer's Sneasel appeared in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! and Battling Into the Hall of Fame!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP265 Sneasel Ash's Pokédex Sneasel, the Sharp Claw Pokémon. Sneasel can extend or retract its claws instantly during attack.

In the manga

Sneasel in Pokémon Adventures

Sneasel in The Golden Boys

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Silver's Weavile

Sneasel's most predominant role is as one of Silver's Pokémon which he first appeared in Who Gives a Hoothoot?, probably his first Pokémon as he was the Pokémon he used during his training under the Masked Man, and the only one seen with him in flashbacks of his childhood prior to being kidnapped. He is a dexterous and crafty fighter that fully utilizes his speed and attacks of both the Dark type and the Ice type. After many years, he evolved into a Weavile with his Murkrow in Lance's hidden Whirl Islands chamber.

Additionally, wild Sneasel are shown in both the Icefall Cave and near Snowpoint City, some of them being cared by Candice.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Sneasel is Black's main Pokémon in Golden Boys.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shū has a Sneasel in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Sneasel (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. Silver Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind. Crystal This cunning Pokémon hides in the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey. Stadium 2 Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Generation II Ruby Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away. Sapphire Emerald FireRed Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and feasts on the Eggs that are left behind. LeafGreen Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
Generation IV Diamond It feeds on Eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey. Pearl It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving. Platinum A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away. HeartGold Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. SoulSilver Vicious in nature, it drives Pidgey from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.
Generation V Black A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal Eggs by having one lure the parents away. White Black 2 A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws. White 2
Generation VI X It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey. Y Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. Omega Ruby Sneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals Eggs for food while its parents are away. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Route 28, Mt. SilverNight Crystal Ice PathNight
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Trade, Event LeafGreen Icefall Cave Colosseum The Under Subway (Shadow) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple Platinum Routes 216 and 217, Acuity Lakefront, Lake Acuity, Snowpoint Temple HeartGold SoulSilver Route 28, Mt. Silver (exterior)Night Mt. Silver Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Icy Mountain Rd.
Generation V Black White Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto) Dream World Icy Cave
Generation VI X Y Route 17, Friend Safari (Ice and Dark)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 53 Endless Level 66 Forever Level 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Buried Relic (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Blizzard Island (1F-20F) Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave Sekra Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mt. Sorbet Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Glacier: World Axle - B2F (post ending)
Pokémon Conquest	Yaksha (special) Nixtorm (special)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moonlight Sneasel	English	United States	5	December 27, 2002 to January 2, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Sneasel	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Quick Claw (8%)
Crystal
Emerald*		Quick Claw (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)
Black	White	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)
X	Y	Grip Claw (50%)	Quick Claw (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 55		115 - 162	220 - 314
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Total: 430	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 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 1/1 ★
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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 VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Cool 0   0   00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cool 0   0   00Start Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   088 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 0   0   1010 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 Cool 0   0   1414 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 09595% 15 Cool 0   0   1616 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 Cool 0   0   2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 Cool 0   0   2222 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 Cool 0   0   2525 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 Cool 0   0   2828 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   3232 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 Cool 0   0   3535 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   4040 Snatch Dark Status 0000— ——% 10 Cool 0   0   4444 Punishment Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 5 Cool 0   0   4747 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 0   0

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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 ??? 0   0   TM47 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 ??? 0   0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM67 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 ??? 0   0   TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM94 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 ??? 0   0   TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 ??? 0   0   ZHM03 HM03 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 Icicle Crash Ice Physical 85 90% 10 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 Sneasel in Generation VI 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 Sneasel in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sneasel Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Cool 0   0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sneasel can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sneasel cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sneasel Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sneasel Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 215.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.7% Friend Area: Darkness Ridge Phrases 51%-100% HP Never let your guard down. That's for your own benefit. 26%-50% HP Tch. My HP's down halfway already? 1%-25% HP The jig is up... I can't put any power behind my claws... Level up Yes! I leveled up. Watch me claw with authority! 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 Yes! I leveled up. Watch me claw with authority!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (Cut ×2) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 42 Max. exp.: 52 Browser entry   Sneasel dashes about to slash with its claws. They have amazing cutting power!
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: None Browser entry   It hurls blocks of ice and sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dark  ( Dark ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) 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 Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: A pair of naughty Sneasel came to the Iceberg Zone to see the Ice Tree. Their favorite Attraction is Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He came to explore the warehouse. He is wandering around to find something interesting but hasn't found anything yet.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Faint Attack Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus Defense: ★★ Ability 2: High-rise Speed: ★★★★★ Ability 3: Melee Evolves into Weavile when its Speed is 175 or higher, and its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Razor Claw Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kunoichi and Toshimitsu

Evolution

Unevolved Sneasel  Dark  Ice

Level up holding Razor Claw (Night) →

First Evolution Weavile  Dark  Ice

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

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

Japanese sprites

Gold/Silver	Gold/Silver back

Trivia

• Sneasel is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Sneasel and its evolution, Weavile.
• Sneasel has the highest base Speed of all Pokémon that can evolve.
• In Pokémon Gold and Silver, Sneasel's skin was brown and it had turquoise feathers. This was rectified to match the original artwork in Crystal.
• Sneasel can be seen as a parallel to Gligar. Both of them are dual-types, have the same base stat total, evolve into Pokémon that were introduced in Generation IV, and do so by leveling up at night while holding items both containing the word razor.

Origin

Sneasel appears to be based on the kamaitachi, weasel demons with sickles on their front legs. It also shares similar traits with cats and weasels, from unusually cruel behaviors to even superstition, from cat demons or black cats of Western witchcraft, to Japanese superstition of weasels, being known in their respective cultures for being sneaky and associated with "evil" and misfortune. Its eye markings are similar to that of ones in Egyptian style, possibly Horus's.

Name origin

Sneasel is a combination of sneaky and weasel. It may also derive from sneeze, an action associated with having a cold or being cold, referring to its Ice-type.

Nyula may be a combination of 潜入 sennyū (sneaking in) and 鼬 yū (weasel, an alternate reading of itachi). Alternatively, it may be a combination of new and 野良 nora (stray, as in a stray cat, as strays are usually violent and tricky). Nyu itself may be a combination of ニャー nya (the sound a cat makes) and 鼬 yū.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ニューラ Nyula From 潜入 sennyū, ニャー nya, 鼬 yū, new, and 野良 nora. French Farfuret From farfadet and furet Spanish Sneasel Same as English name German Sniebel From its English name and Dieb Italian Sneasel Same as English name Korean 포푸니 Popuni Mandarin Chinese 狃拉 Niǔlā Transliteration of its Japanese name. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Silver's Sneasel
• Harrison's Sneasel

External links

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