#461 Weavile

#461 Weavile

Height1.1 m(3'07")
Weight34 kg(75.0 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 4

Weavile's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 70
281
Attack 120
276
Defense 65
166
Sp. Atk 45
126
Sp. Def 85
206
Speed 125
286
1341
Type Effectiveness

Weavile Abilities

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

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Weavile Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Scratchnormalphysical40100Level 1Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
AgilitypsychicstatusLevel 1The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Quick Attacknormalphysical40100Level 1The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Slashnormalphysical70100Level 1The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Beat Updarkphysical100Level 1The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
Tauntdarkstatus100Level 1The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Assurancedarkphysical60100Level 1This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.
Ice Shardicephysical40100Level 1The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.
Metal Clawsteelphysical5095Level 18The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Icy Windicespecial5595Level 24The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Fury Swipesnormalphysical1880Level 30The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Hone ClawsdarkstatusLevel 36The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Flingdarkphysical100Level 42The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Nasty PlotdarkstatusLevel 48The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Screechnormalstatus85Level 54An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Night Slashdarkphysical70100Level 60The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100Level 66The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Avalancheicephysical60100TMThis move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.
Baton PassnormalstatusTMThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Blizzardicespecial11070TMA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Calm MindpsychicstatusTMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Chilling Waterwaterspecial50100TMThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
False Swipenormalphysical40100TMA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100TMThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Beamicespecial90100TMThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Punchicephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice Spinnericephysical80100TMThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.
Icicle Spearicephysical25100TMThe user attacks by launching sharp icicles at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100TMThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100TMThe user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
MetronomenormalstatusTMThe user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100TMThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain DancewaterstatusTMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100TMThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snarldarkspecial5595TMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Snowscapeicestatus0TMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Spiteghoststatus100TMThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Surfwaterspecial90100TMThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swiftnormalspecial60TMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords DancenormalstatusTMA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chopdarkphysical80100TMThe user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Triple Axelicephysical2090TMA consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.
Upper Handfightingphysical65100TMThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.
Water Pulsewaterspecial60100TMThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
X Scissorbugphysical80100TMThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

Weavile Sprites

Pokedex Entries
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.

Black 2

They communicate by clawing signs in boulders and work together to surround enemies.

In Other Languages

Weavile's Japanese name is Manyula (マニューラ). Here are all the official names for Weavile across different languages:

JapaneseマニューラManyula
Korean포푸니라
Chinese (Traditional)瑪狃拉
FrenchDimoret
GermanSnibunna
SpanishWeavile
ItalianWeavile
Chinese (Simplified)玛狃拉

Weavile Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship35
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience179

How to Get Weavile

Weavile is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Weavile in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Weavile

Weavile is a Dark/Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 510, Weavile is classified as a Sharp Claw Pokémon and is part of the Sneasel → Weavile → Sneasler evolution line.

In competitive play, Weavile is placed in the UU tier where it holds a 21.45% usage rate. Its key abilities are Pressure and Pickpocket, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Weavile is weak to Fighting, Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Weavile can learn 108 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Knock Off, Triple Axel, Ice Shard, Swords Dance. Standing at 1.1m tall and weighing 34kg, Weavile has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Sinnoh region games.