Best moves for Sneasler in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Sneasler is an evolution of the new regional variant of Sneasel. Hisuian Sneasel will evolve into Sneasler when given a Razor Claw during the day. The result is the Poison and Fighting-type Pokémon, Sneasler. Sneasler's best moves will match this Poison-and-Fighting typing to take advantage of the STAB. (Same-Type Attack Bonus). The best moves for this Pokémon are Close Combat, Poison Jab, Slash, and Dire Claw.

Sneasler will learn the move Close Combat at level 43 (mastered at level 54), Poison Jab at level 25 (mastered at level 35), Slash at level 18 (mastered at level 28), and Dire Claw at level 11 (mastered at level 20).

How to use Sneasler best in battle

Sneasler is a Fighting and Poison dual-type Pokémon. In order for players to use this Pokémon most effectively in battle, they will need to know which typings are strong and weak against it.

Fighting-type is super effective against Ice, Rock, Dark, Normal, and Steel-type Pokémon in battle. It will take increased damage, however, from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves.

Poison-type Pokémon will take more damage in battle from Psychic and Ground-type attacks but will do increased damage to Fairy and Grass-type opponents.

Related: How to evolve Hisuian Sneasel into Sneasler Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Sneasel's base stats

• Stat Total: 510
  • HP: 130
  • Attack: 60
  • Defense: 40
  • Special Attack: 80
  • Special Defense: 120
  • Speed: 120

Sneasler has a much higher attack stat than special attack. This means that the Pokémon will perform much better in battle when using physical attacks as opposed to special attacks. Players should be sure to keep an eye on what type of move they are using in battle and pair it with a Pokémon's stats.

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