Competitive Information for Weavile [Sun/Moon]
Dark / Ice
Abilities:
If this Pokemon has no item and is hit by a contact move, it steals the attacker's item.
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Weavile? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Weavile is here! This distinguished Pokémon is Dark and Ice-typed and ready to shine! Weavile is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks. Curious about Weavile's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Choice Band / Groundium Z
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off / Pursuit
- Ice Shard
- Low Kick
Weavile shows an exquisite Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using potent physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Weavile's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Weavile is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Weavile has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Ice Shard is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ice-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Low Kick is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Darkinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 Atk / 32 Def / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Poison Jab / Brick Break
- Icicle Crash / Ice Punch
- Shadow Claw
When it comes to single battles, Weavile shines as an interesting Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Weavile from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Pressure, if Weavile is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Poison Jab or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Darkinium Z equipped to it, if Weavile has a dark move, this item allows it to use a dark z-move.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Ice Shard
- Pursuit
- Low Kick
- Ice Punch
In single battles, Weavile's Physical Sweeper role is an outstanding. It's meant to overwhelm foes with forceful physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Weavile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Weavile is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Low Kick is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Ice Shard
- Brick Break
- Taunt
- Ice Punch
When it comes to single battles, Weavile shines as an outstanding Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with intense physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Weavile's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Weavile is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Lax Incense
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 108 Hp / 76 Def / 140 SpA / 76 SpD / 108 Spe
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Beat Up / Night Slash
- Ice Beam / Blizzard
- Swords Dance / False Swipe
Weavile proves to be a terrific Special Tank for single battles. This moveset was constructed to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. With Pressure, if Weavile is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Sweeper With a Lax Incense equipped to it, the accuracy of attacks against Weavile is 0.9x.
◆ Beat Up is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Dark-type move (all healthy allies aid in damaging the target).
◆ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Blizzard is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze foes. Can't miss in hail).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Weavile's attack by 2 stages).
◆ False Swipe is a physical 40-base power Normal-type move (always leaves the target with at least 1 hp).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Weavile? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Darkinium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 180 Hp / 252 Atk / 32 Def / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Knock Off
- Poison Jab / Brick Break
- Icicle Crash / Ice Punch
- Shadow Claw
In double battles, Weavile is known as a top-notch Physical Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using potent physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Weavile from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Pressure, if Weavile is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Poison Jab or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Darkinium Z equipped to it, if Weavile has a dark move, this item allows it to use a dark z-move.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Icicle Crash is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Ice-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Weavile can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Weavile.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Weavile can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Weavile
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Snatch, Fake Out, Feint, Ice Shard, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Weavile's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Hone Claws
- Metal Claw
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Weavile
- Dig
- Fake Out
- Foul Play
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Ice Shard
- Icicle Crash
- Knock Off
- Low Kick
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Reflect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Swords Dance
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Weavile in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/4/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Weavile's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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