Learn how to use Sneasler in the Pokemon VGC format based on Masayoshi Kuroo’s 2025 Pokemon World Championships build.
Sneaslermade the Top 16 at the 2025 Pokemon World Championships as part ofMasayoshi Kuroo’s team. His team, which also includedDittoas a rather irregular pick, was built to get the most out of Sneasler. So, in this article, we will look at the best way to use this Pokemon in VGC based on the build used by Masayoshi Kuroo.
What Is the Build of Masayoshi Kuroo’s Sneasler?
Sneasler is a fast Pokemon with a Speed stat of 120 and hits quite hard thanks to its 130 Attack stat. Masayoshi decided to ensure that his Sneasler would outspeed most other mons by using the ability Unburden over Poison Touch. Unburden gives a one-time boost to a Pokemon’s speed if it consumes the item it’s holding.
The consumable item that Masayoshi chose for this purpose was the Electric Seed. Activated by Electric Terrain (which can be easily set up by Miraidon), Electric Seed gives its holder a one-time boost to its defense. So this activates Unburden’s speed boost and props up Sneasler’s relatively low bulk at the same time. Keep in mind, if Sneasler switches out after these boosts are activated, they are lost. So Sneasler is best used as an early attacker alongside Miraidon.
Finally, Masayoshi chose to have the option of Terastallizing his Sneasler into a Dark-type. This would turn its 4x weakness to Psychic (Sneasler is a Fighting/Poison type) into an immunity.
Moves Used by Masayoshi Kuroo’s Sneasler
Masayoshi gave his SneaslerLow KickandDire Clawas Fighting and Poison STAB respectively. Low Kick is useful in a meta withRestricted Legendariesthat have high body weight, as the move deals more damage to them. Dire Claw is Sneasler’s signature move that has a 50% chance to either put its target to sleep, poison it, or leave it paralyzed. As for its third move, he went withThroat Chop. Not only does this handle Psychic types, but it also gives it a STAB if it Terastallizes into a Dark-type. Finally, he gave itProtectto stall for a turn.
Which Pokemon is Sneasler Good Against?
Sneasler’s Low Kick deals super effective damage toZamazenta Crowned. However, it’s also a great neutral move into Pokemon likeRaging Bolt, Groudon, andCalyrex Ice Rider. Meanwhile, Dire Claw hits a wide variety of Pokemon like Whimsicott,Brute Bonnet,Grimmsnarl,Clefairy, andRillaboomfor super effective damage.
Common Partners for Sneasler
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