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Sneasel Hisui

Sneasel Hisui

FIGHTINGPOISON
HP
55
Atk
95
Def
55
SpA
35
SpD
75
Spe
115
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Weaknesses

  • PSYCHIC4x
  • FLYING2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Impish 32/0/30/0/0/4

Best Moveset

  1. Fake OutNORMALPhysical24.9%
  2. CoachingFIGHTINGStatus24.6%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus20.3%
  4. TauntDARKStatus20.0%

Best Ability / Item

Inner FocusFocus SashFocus Sash

Sneasel Hisui technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    24.95%
  • #2

    Coaching

    FIGStatus

    The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.

    24.62%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    20.31%
  • #4

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    19.97%
  • #5

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    5.03%
  • #6

    Gunk Shot

    POIPhysical120 BP

    The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

    3.87%
  • #7

    Sunny Day

    FIRStatus

    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

    0.77%
  • #8

    Poison Jab

    POIPhysical80 BP

    The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

    0.38%
  • #9

    Fling

    DARPhysical

    The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

    0.05%
  • #10

    Throat Chop

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

    0.05%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Impish 32/0/30/0/0/4

    79.89%
  • #2

    Jolly 32/6/0/0/0/28

    15.49%
  • #3

    Jolly 0/0/15/0/19/32

    3.10%
  • #4

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.33%
  • #5

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    0.19%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Inner Focus

    The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    100.00%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    89.34%
  • #2
    Typhlosion-HisuiTyphlosion-Hisui
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.90%
  • #3
    NinetalesNinetales
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.90%
  • #4
    TrevenantTrevenant
    GHOGRA
    TeamsBuilder
    2.90%
  • #5
    PikachuPikachu
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    1.25%
  • #6
    ArmarougeArmarouge
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    0.18%
  • #7
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    0.18%
  • #8
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    0.18%
  • #9
    AlcremieAlcremie
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    0.18%
Meta Discussion

What do you think of Sneasel Hisui in the current meta?

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How to use Sneasel Hisui in the current VGC format?

**To use Sneasel Hisui effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fighting/Poison type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Sneasel Hisui appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Sneasel Hisui fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Inner Focus, Focus Sash and Impish 32/0/30/0/0/4. Its frequent moves include Fake Out, Coaching, Protect, Taunt, Close Combat, and Gunk Shot. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Sneasel Hisui has important weaknesses to psychic 4x, flying 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Incineroar, Typhlosion-Hisui, Ninetales, Trevenant, and Pikachu appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Sneasel Hisui. Open the Sneasel Hisui teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Sneasel Hisui with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sneasel Hisui in VGC

What is the best moveset for Sneasel Hisui?

The best moveset for Sneasel Hisui in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Fake Out, Coaching, Protect, Taunt.

How to counter Sneasel Hisui in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Sneasel Hisui can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (psychic 4x, flying 2x, ground 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Sneasel Hisui?

The best item for Sneasel Hisui is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Sneasel Hisui come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon