Trainers in the forever-expanding world of Pokemon GO are constantly on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities to improve their teams. There is nothing quite like the thrill of evolving Pokemon, and this one is no small feat. There are numerous fascinating creatures in the game, but the elusive Sneasel and its evolutions, Weavile and Sneasler, stand out for their ability to enhance the team's power and appeal. Whether players are expert trainers or casual enthusiasts searching to expand the horizons of their Pokedex, the evolution of Sneasel promises to be a rewarding adventure.
Evolving a Sneasel may seem like a formidable task to those unfamiliar with the Dark-/Ice-type Pokemon but have no fear! The intricate secrets about where to find the tools and resources necessary for evolution in Pokemon GO are going to be uncovered, and this Solstice holiday is the perfect opportunity.
How To Get Sneasel
There are several ways players can get their hands on Sneasel. On rare occasions, one may be lucky enough to find one out in the wild, particularly in places with colder climates. Using lure modules and incense can increase the likelihood of encountering rare Pokemon. There is also a chance of finding one in a 5km or 10km egg, which can be obtained at Pokestops or from gifts. After incubating and walking the distance, players with luck on their side may hatch themselves a Sneasel.
A more likely way to acquire this Pokemon is to keep an eye out for Pokemon GO events with winter or ice themes. These occasional seasonal events feature increased spawns of certain Pokemon. To stay up to date on similar events, follow Pokemon GO on social media.
How To Evolve Sneasel Into Weavile
The first thing players need to evolve their Sneasel is to obtain a Sinnoh stone. They can be rewarded to players who complete PvP and Team GO Rocket Leader battles and those who achieve a research breakthrough. Community days and other special events can also earn players this stone.
Finally, gather 100 Sneasel Candy. To acquire candy of a specific Pokemon type, catch multiples of the desired species and transfer them, feed the Pokemon Pinap Berries, or choose the Pokemon as a buddy and walk with them. With all the resources in order, players can choose a Sneasel from their inventory and press "evolve."
How To Evolve Hisuian Sneasel Into Sneasler
The Hisuian Sneasel, a Fighting-/Poison-type Pokemon, is noticeably different from its Johto counterpart. Beginning in late July and ending in early August 2022, Pokemon GO held a Hisuian Discoveries event which marked the arrival of new Hisuian evolutions. During this event only, players could collect and hatch 7km eggs to find a Hisuian Sneasel.
Thankfully, players are not out of luck if they missed the mark. From June 16 to 25, 2023, trainers can once more find Hisuian Sneasel during the Solstice Horizons event. Players must take advantage of this opportunity because once this event concludes, the Pokemon will, unfortunately, be removed from the spawn pool once again.
To evolve the Hisuian Sneasel, collect 100 Sneasel Candy, set the Hisuain Sneasel as a buddy, and walk 7km. Once all of these actions are taken, players can select the Pokemon and press "evolve" and watch as it transforms into the mighty Sneasler.
Pokemon GO is available now on Android and iOS.