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Sneasler Weakness & Counters

Weak toPsychic4×Flying2×Ground2×
Sneasler

Type matchups

Damage Sneasler takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×
¼×

Resists (¼×)

As a Fighting/Poison type, Sneasler has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Fighting/Poison typing.

Base stats

HP
80
Attack
130
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
80
Speed
120
Total
510

Sneasler has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. With Attack (130) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 120 beats 94% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 60 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Sneasler can have the abilities Pressure, Unburden and Poison Touch.

How to beat Sneasler

The best way to beat Sneasler is with Psychic moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying and Ground moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Rock, Bug, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Lunala hits for 4× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Sneasler's Fighting moves and resists its Poison moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 4× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Sneasler's Fighting moves and resists its Poison moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 4× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Sneasler's Fighting moves and resists its Poison moves.

Evolution

Sneasler is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Hisuian Sneasel → Sneasler), evolving from Hisuian Sneasel.

Other Fighting/Poison Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Sneasler weak to?

As a Fighting/Poison type, Sneasler takes super-effective damage from Psychic (4×), Flying and Ground moves.

What is Sneasler resistant to?

Sneasler resists Fighting, Poison, Rock, Grass, Dark and Bug (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Sneasler?

Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Sneasler with super-effective attacks.