Shadow Sneasler

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Shadow Sneasler is a Fighting and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,222 CP and is weak to Psychic, Flying, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Jab / Close Combat. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Sneasler Stats and Max CP

259 ATK
158 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3643 CP
Lvl 40
3222 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2302 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1841 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1381 CP

Shadow Sneasler's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
FightingFighting-type
PoisonPoison-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Shadow Sneasler Type Chart

Shadow Sneasler takes increased damage from:Shadow Sneasler takes increased damage from:

PsychicPsychic256.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Shadow Sneasler takes reduced damage from:Shadow Sneasler takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Shadow Sneasler best moveset

Moves

Poison Jab + Close Combat

Shadow Sneasler's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Jab / Close Combat, with 16.59 DPS and 258.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Sneasler ranks #23 (B Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.

Rock Smash + Close Combat

Shadow Sneasler's best Fighting-type moveset is Rock Smash / Close Combat, with 14.58 DPS and 226.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Shadow Sneasler ranks #48 (C Tier) as a Fighting attacker with that moveset.
1.PoisonPoison JabFightingClose Combat14.3416.59258.0
2.PoisonPoison JabBugX-Scissor13.8416.01249.0
3.FightingRock SmashFightingClose Combat12.6014.58226.7
4.PoisonPoison JabFlyingAerial Ace12.5914.57226.5
5.FightingRock SmashBugX-Scissor12.5614.54226.1
6.GhostShadow ClawFightingClose Combat12.4214.37223.5
7.GhostShadow ClawBugX-Scissor12.3214.26221.8
8.FightingRock SmashFlyingAerial Ace11.6213.45209.1

Fast Attacks

  • FightingRock Smash17121.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage17
    Energy12
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy7

    Effects
    Rock Smash has no special effects.
    See Rock Smash details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Claw640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Shadow Claw has no special effects.
    See Shadow Claw details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Jab1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy7

    Effects
    Poison Jab has no special effects.
    See Poison Jab details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Aerial Ace has no special effects.
    See Aerial Ace details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

Shadow Sneasler CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Sneasler reaches a maximum of 3,222 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,695–1,841 CP, rising to 2,119–2,302 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,319–1,381 CP.

Max CPMax CP3222 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1319 CP - 1381 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1759 CP - 1841 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1695 CP - 1841 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2119 CP - 2302 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
145 CP2142 CP3240 CP
4337 CP5434 CP6531 CP
7629 CP8726 CP9823 CP
10921 CP111013 CP121105 CP
131197 CP141289 CP151381 CP
161473 CP171565 CP181657 CP
191749 CP201841 CP211933 CP
222025 CP232117 CP242209 CP
252302 CP262394 CP272486 CP
282578 CP292670 CP302762 CP
312808 CP322854 CP332900 CP
342946 CP352992 CP363038 CP
373084 CP383130 CP393176 CP
403222 CP413263 CP423304 CP
433346 CP443387 CP453429 CP
463472 CP473514 CP483557 CP
493600 CP503643 CP

Pokédex information

Galar
Pokédex Number#903
Height1.3 m
Weight43 kg
RegionGeneration 8
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
Hisuian Sneasel (Hisuian)Hisuian Sneasel
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Daytime IconOnly during the day
  • Special Requirement IconWalk 7 km with your buddy
SneaslerSneasler
  • Hisuian Sneasel evolves into Sneasler which costs 100 Candy. Only evolves during day time. Walk 7 km with your buddy
How to purify Shadow Sneasler
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sneasler

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Sneasler's Fighting and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Sneasler.

Fighting Fighting

Poison Poison

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Sneasler Candy360 Shadow Sneasler Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Sneasler Candy12 Shadow Sneasler Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Sneasler Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Sneasler Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Sneasler Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Sneasler Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Sneasler Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Sneasler Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Sneasler Candy-

Shadow Sneasler Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Sneasler from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Sneasler in Pokémon GO.

Shadow Sneasler family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Sneasler in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SneaselSneasel
WeavileWeavile
SneaslerSneasler
Dynamax Sneasel (Dynamax)Dynamax Sneasel
Dynamax Weavile (Dynamax)Dynamax Weavile
Hisuian Sneasel (Hisuian)Hisuian Sneasel
Shadow Hisuian Sneasel (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian Sneasel
Shadow Sneasel (Shadow)Shadow Sneasel
Shadow Weavile (Shadow)Shadow Weavile
Shadow Sneasler (Shadow)Shadow Sneasler

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Sneasler

Shadow Sneasler high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Shadow Sneasler Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Sneasler Pokédex entries

Galar
VersionsPokédex entry
Legends: ArceusBecause of Sneasler's virulent poison and daunting physical prowess, no other species could hope to best it on the frozen highlands. Preferring solitude, this species does not form packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Sneasler’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fighting and Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Sneasler is especially weak against Psychic-type moves, and weak against Flying and Ground-type moves.

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

The best moves for Shadow Sneasler in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Close Combat. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.594 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 258.033.

How does Shadow Sneasler perform in Raids?

Shadow Sneasler is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Sneasler rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Shadow Sneasler is a C-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #48. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

How does Shadow Sneasler rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Sneasler is a B-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #23 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sneasler?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Sneasler: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Falinks, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

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

Shadow Sneasler’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3222 CP and 3643 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Sneasler be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Sneasler can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Sneasler Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Sneasler cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.