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Weavile (マニューラ Manyuura)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#461
		Evolves From:	Sneasel
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$WEE-vile$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	70	Species:	Sharp Claw Pokémon
Attack:	120	Type(s):	Dark/Ice
Defense:	65	Height:	3'07"
Special Atk:	45	Weight:	75.0 lbs.
Special Def:	85	Abilities:	Pressure
Speed:	125	Pokédex Color:	Black
Stat Total:	510	Gender:	50% ♀/50% ♂
		Footprint:
		Cry:

Weavile (Japanese: マニューラ Manyuura) is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon.

Appearance

Weavile are bipedal cat or weasel-like Pokémon. The majority of their body is black, with red ear-feathers and two red tail-feathers on their backsides. Additionally, they have a crown-like appendage on their heads, and a red collar around their necks. On their forehead, they possess a yellow gem. Their eyes are red with slitted cat-like pupils, and lined with dark eyelashes.

"Shiny" Weaviles' bodies are mostly pink, with yellow feathers and accents. Their forehead gem appears light blue in the game sprites.

Special Abilities

Weaviles attack their foes with deadly accuracy, targeting the vital points using their three razor sharp, retractable claws which they sport on their hands and feet.

In the Anime

Weavile's debut appearance was in "Duels of the Jungle", where there were many Weavile.

Paul owns a Weavile.

A Weavile also has made an appearance in MS008.

Evolution

Weavile is the evolved form of Sneasel by leveling up Sneasel when holding it holds Razor Claw at night.

Game Info

Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Weavile Locations
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Sneasel	None
Platinum	Evolve Sneasel	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Evolve Sneasel	None
Black/White	Evolve Sneasel	None

Side Game Locations

Game(s)	Location
Weavile Locations
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F) Lower Crevice Cave (B1F-B4F) Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Weavile did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Weavile did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Weavile did not appear during the Generation III games.
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.
SoulSilver
It lives in snowy regions. It carves patterns in trees with its claws as a signal to others.
Black
Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders.
White
Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders.
Black 2
They communicate by clawing signs into boulders and work together to surround enemies.
White 2
They communicate by clawing signs into boulders and work together to surround enemies.

Learnset

Generation IV

Main article: Weavile/Learnset Generation IV

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Weavile did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Weavile did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Weavile did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back




Black	White				Back
					File:Weavile Back V.gif

					File:Weavile Shiny Back V.gif

Gallery

Origin

It's English name is derived from the words Weasel and Vile.

Trivia

Weavile and Sneasel may have some inspiration from the Japanese myth of the Kamaitachi: weasels with bladed claws who appear in a whirlwind, traveling in packs of three.
They may also be based on cat demons such as the Bakeneko that are renowned for their deceptive nature and claws used to maim or kill humans.
In Japan, both Sneasel and Weavile are considered cats and are referred to as felines throughout the anime and other media. The Japanese name is likely a play on "魔" (demon), "野良猫" (stray), and "ニャー" (meow).
Weavile is tied with Darkrai for the highest base Speed stat out of all Dark-type Pokémon.

References