Sneasler Guide - The New #1 Pokemon in Reg M-B
Updated June 18, 2026 — based on ChampionsMeta tournament data (19,099 teams).
Sneasler is now the #1 most-used Pokemon in Pokemon Champions with 43.9% usage rate, overtaking Basculegion after the Reg M-B format shift. This guide covers the optimal Sneasler build for beginners climbing the ranked ladder.
Why Sneasler is #1
Sneasler (Fighting/Poison) is a Hisuian evolution of Sneasel that made its competitive debut in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. In Pokemon Champions Reg M-B, three factors pushed it to the top:
- Base 120 Attack + Unburden - Doubles Speed after consuming its held item, making Sneasler the fastest unboosted sweeper in the format.
- Dire Claw - 60% chance to inflict poison, sleep, OR paralysis per hit. Insane utility in doubles.
- Immune to Spore - Poison-type immunity bypasses Amoonguss and Breloom, two of the format's most annoying status leads.
Sneasler hits 191 Speed at +2 after Unburden triggers - faster than every common sweeper including Choice Scarf Basculegion.
Optimal Moveset
| Slot | Move | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dire Claw | STAB + status. The whole reason to use Sneasler. |
| 2 | Close Combat | 120 BP Fighting STAB. Wipes Incineroar and Kingambit. |
| 3 | U-turn | Bug-type pivot. Switch out + scout, and Unburden activates. |
| 4 | Protect | Mandatory in doubles. Lets you scout a turn and get a free switch. |
Best Held Item: Choice Scarf
The standard Choice Scarf set works because Sneasler is fast enough even at base speed to outspeed most unboosted sweepers, and the 1.5x Speed boost lets it revenge-kill +1 priority threats.
Alternative sets:
- Grassy Seed - Triggers Unburden after using U-turn. Pair with Grassy Terrain support (Tapu Koko is unavailable in Reg M-B; consider the SP Speed investment instead).
- Leftovers - For longer games. Less common but viable for stall teams.
Speed (SP) Investment
The Champions SP system lets you customize each Pokemon's Speed stat. For Sneasler:
- Max Speed SP (252): Required. Sneasler needs every point of speed to function.
- 0 Speed SP (0): Considered for Trick Room teams, but rarely used - Sneasler is too good at +2 Unburden to slow it down.
- Recommended split: 252 Speed / 252 Attack / 4 HP - classic fast attacker spread.
Best Teammates for Sneasler
Sneasler works in almost any team, but the strongest Reg M-B partners are:
- Incineroar — Intimidate + Fake Out lets Sneasler safely come in for free. Incineroar's Parting Shot pivots are perfect for Sneasler's U-turn turns.
- Whimsicott — Prankster Tailwind + Encore supports Sneasler's sweeper role. Encore locks an opponent into a setup move.
- Wash Rotom — Volt Switch pivoting means you can switch Sneasler in safely. Also resists Fairy and Flying, two types Sneasler is weak to.
- Mega Eternal Floette — Light of Ruin covers the Ground and Psychic weaknesses that Sneasler hates.
How to Beat Sneasler
Common counters in the Reg M-B meta:
- Mega Sableye — Prankster Will-O-Wisp burns Sneasler, halving its Attack.
- Maushold — Follow Me redirection eats Close Combat. Sneasler can't OHKO through Tidy Up + Leftovers.
- Fast Psychic-types — Mewtwo-Mega-Y and Speed Boost Blaziken outspeed and KO Sneasler.
- Priority moves — Extreme Speed users like Arceus (not legal in Reg M-B) or Aqua Jet users revenge-kill +2 Sneasler.
Sneasler in the Champion Tour LEPE #8
othunder21 won the first major post-mobile-launch tournament (June 16, 2026) with Sneasler paired with Incineroar, Mega Eternal Floette, Kingambit, Farigiraf, and the breakout pick Delphox. Sneasler was the dedicated sweeper that closed out games.
The Sneasler + Incineroar + Mega Floette core has been replicated by 18% of all tournament teams in the first 24 hours of Reg M-B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sneasler easy to get?
Sneasler is a Hisuian Sneasel evolution. You can get one by completing the special in-game Hisuian Avalugg event (runs until July 14, 2026) or by importing from Pokemon HOME if you have a Legends: Arceus save.
Is Sneasler better than Basculegion now?
Yes, for the first 2 weeks of Reg M-B, Sneasler has the higher win rate (54.6% vs 53.2%). The format will likely adapt - Dire Claw is a coin flip and a single miss can lose you the game. Don't invest 100% of your roster in Sneasler; keep a Basculegion as a backup sweeper.
Should I use Sneasler as a beginner?
Yes! Sneasler is one of the easiest meta sweepers to use: high Attack, great Speed, simple moveset. Pair it with Incineroar and you have a winning core. See our team-building guide for a complete team template.
Related Guides
- Full Tier List (Reg M-B) - See where Sneasler ranks and what beats it.
- Team Building Guide - Build a team around Sneasler.
- Mega Raichu X Guide - The new free Mega that boosts Electric teammates.
- Beginner's Guide - New to Pokemon Champions? Start here.