How To Evolve Sneasel In Platinum: A Step-By-Step Guide

Published 23 July 2026

Sneasel is a dual-type Dark/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It evolves into Weavile when exposed to a Razor Claw while leveling up at night. In Platinum, Sneasel can also evolve into Weavile by using a Razor Claw while leveling up during the day. This method is exclusive to Platinum and is not available in any other Pokémon game.

To evolve Sneasel into Weavile using a Razor Claw during the day, you will need the following items:

Once you have these items, follow these steps:

How to Evolve Sneasel in Platinum

Sneasel can be evolved into both Weavile and Sneasler in Pokemon Platinum. To evolve Sneasel into Weavile, it must be leveled up while holding a Razor Claw. To evolve Sneasel into Sneasler, it must be leveled up while it is night and is holding a Razor Claw.

The Razor Claw can be obtained by defeating the Ace Trainer on Route 217 or by finding it in the Distortion World. Sneasel can be found on Route 217, in the Great Marsh, and in the Trophy Garden.

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How do you evolve Sneasel in Pokemon Diamond?

Sneasel can only be evolved into Weavile in Pokemon Diamond. To do so, it must be leveled up while holding a Razor Claw.

How do you evolve Sneasel in Pokemon Pearl?

Sneasel can only be evolved into Weavile in Pokemon Pearl. To do so, it must be leveled up while holding a Razor Claw.

Can you get Sneasler in Pokemon Platinum?

Yes, you can get Sneasler in Pokemon Platinum. To do so, you must evolve Sneasel while it is night and it is holding a Razor Claw.