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    Shadow Sneasel

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow SneaselDark Ice
    • fog
    • snow
    Shadow Sneasel is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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    Shadow Sneasel is a Dark and Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark and Ice-type Pokémon, Shadow Sneasel is especially weak against Fighting-type moves, and weak against Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

    Shadow Sneasel's maximum Combat Power stat is 2319 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Feint Attack and Triple Axel. Shadow Sneasel encounters are boosted during Fog and Snow weather. Shiny Shadow Sneasel is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP2319 CP
    Attack189 ATK
    Defense146 DEF
    Stamina146 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Shadow Sneasel Type Chart

    Shadow Sneasel takes increased damage from:Shadow Sneasel takes increased damage from:
    256%
    • Fighting
    160%
    • Bug
    • Fairy
    • Fire
    • Rock
    • Steel
    Shadow Sneasel takes reduced damage from:Shadow Sneasel takes reduced damage from:
    63%
    • Dark
    • Ghost
    • Ice
    39%
    • Psychic

    Shadow Sneasel's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
    Dark Dark-type Attacker
    Feint Attack / Foul Play    		F TierExternal Link#98
    Ice Ice-type Attacker
    Ice Shard / Triple Axel    		F TierExternal Link#64

    Regular and Shiny Shadow Sneasel

    Shadow Sneasel's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Shadow Sneasel's best moveset is Feint Attack and Triple Axel, with 12.66 DPS (damage per second) and 112.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Snow weather.
    • DPS12.66
    • TDO112.40
    • Weather
      • fog
      • snow
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.DarkFeint Attack IceTriple Axel 12.66112.420.3
        2.DarkFeint Attack IceAvalanche 12.44110.519.9
        3.IceIce Shard IceTriple Axel 12.18108.119.5
        4.DarkFeint Attack DarkFoul Play 12.03106.819.3
        5.IceIce Shard IceAvalanche 11.91105.719.1
        6.DarkFeint Attack IceIce Punch 11.52102.218.5
        7.IceIce Shard DarkFoul Play 11.47101.818.4
        8.IceIce Shard IceIce Punch 11.0397.917.7
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Sneasel's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Sneasel's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Sneasel has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • IceIce ShardDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Shard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.4s - 0.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage9
          Energy10

          Effects
          Ice Shard has no special effects.
          See Ice Shard details page ↗
        • DarkFeint AttackDamage11Energy10Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage11
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy6

          Effects
          Feint Attack has no special effects.
          See Feint Attack details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • IceIce PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy40

          Effects
          Ice Punch has no special effects.
          See Ice Punch details page ↗
        • IceAvalancheDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Avalanche
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy45

          Effects
          Avalanche has no special effects.
          See Avalanche details page ↗
        • DarkFoul PlayDamage70Energy50Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy45

          Effects
          Foul Play has no special effects.
          See Foul Play details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        • IceTriple AxelDamage60Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Triple Axel
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Triple Axel has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          See Triple Axel details page ↗

        Shadow Sneasel in the meta

        Shadow Sneasel in the meta

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Shadow Sneasel's has 2319 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Sneasel obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1057 CP to 1172 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1322 CP to 1465 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Sneasel can be found in the 831 CP to 879 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2319 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch831 CP - 879 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1107 CP - 1172 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1057 CP - 1172 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        1322 CP - 1465 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Sneasel Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        129 CP290 CP3152 CP
        4214 CP5276 CP6338 CP
        7400 CP8462 CP9524 CP
        10586 CP11644 CP12703 CP
        13762 CP14820 CP15879 CP
        16937 CP17996 CP181054 CP
        191113 CP201172 CP211230 CP
        221289 CP231348 CP241406 CP
        251465 CP261523 CP271582 CP
        281641 CP291699 CP301758 CP
        311787 CP321817 CP331846 CP
        341875 CP351904 CP361934 CP
        371963 CP381992 CP392022 CP
        402051 CP412077 CP422103 CP
        432129 CP442156 CP452183 CP
        462210 CP472237 CP482264 CP
        492291 CP502319 CP

        Pokédex information

        Johto
        Pokédex Number#215
        Height0.89 m
        Weight28 kg
        RegionJohto Generation 2
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate20%
        Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
        Catch rewards
        3 Candy
        100 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Sneasel

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sneasel

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sneasel's Dark and Ice-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Sneasel.

        Dark Dark

        Ice Ice

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Sneasel in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                  Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                  Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                  Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Sneasel, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Shadow Sneasel high resolution sprites

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                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Sneasel. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

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                  Shadow Sneasel Pokédex entries

                  Johto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  GoldIts paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it sud­ denly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
                  SilverVicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
                  CrystalThis cunning POKéMON hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey.
                  Ruby, SapphireSNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This POKéMON seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
                  EmeraldA SNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. It seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
                  FireRedVicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind.
                  LeafGreenIts paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
                  DiamondIt feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
                  PearlIt is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving.
                  Platinum, Black, WhiteA smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.
                  HeartGoldIts paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
                  SoulSilverVicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and scavenges any leftovers it can find.
                  Black 2, White 2A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws.
                  XIt feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
                  YIts paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
                  Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireSneasel scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This Pokémon seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away.
                  Sun, ShieldIt has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs.
                  MoonIt uses its claws to poke holes in eggs so it can slurp out the insides. Breeders consider it a scourge and will drive it away or eradicate it.
                  Ultra SunThey will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs.
                  Ultra MoonIt blends into the dark of night to ambush its prey. Sneasel will attack Sandshrew, but its hard skin can cause Sneasel’s claws to snap off.
                  SwordIts paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy.
                  Legends: ArceusIts sturdy, curved claws are ideal for traversing precipitous cliffs. From the tips of these claws drips a venom that infiltrates the nerves of any prey caught in Sneasel's grasp.

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Shadow Sneasel’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  As a Dark and Ice-type Pokémon, Shadow Sneasel is especially weak against Fighting-type moves, and weak against Bug, Fairy, Fire, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Shadow Sneasel in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Shadow Sneasel in Pokémon GO are Feint Attack and Triple Axel. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.664 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 112.402.

                  How does Shadow Sneasel perform in Raids?

                  Shadow Sneasel's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                  How does Shadow Sneasel rank as a Dark-type attacker?

                  Shadow Sneasel is an F-Tier Dark-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                  How does Shadow Sneasel rank as a Ice-type attacker?

                  Shadow Sneasel is an F-Tier Ice-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sneasel?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sneasel: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Absol, Mega Glalie, and Mega Abomasnow.

                  What is Shadow Sneasel’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Shadow Sneasel’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2051 CP and 2319 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Shadow Sneasel be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Sneasel can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Shadow Sneasel Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Sneasel cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.