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Hisuian Sneasler V card from the Astral Radiance set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Hisuian Sneasler V

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A powerful Dark type Pokemon that deals more damage when its opponent is sick.

Darkness190 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It can poison the opponent's active Pokemon for free.

It deals 80 damage for every special condition affecting the opponent.

Signature attack

Dire Claw

This attack does 80 damage for each Special Condition affecting your opponent's Active Pokémon. (80× damage)

Hisuian Sneasler V has an attack called Dire Claw that gets stronger as the opponent becomes more unwell. If you use Poison Claws first, your next Dire Claw will deal 160 damage instead of just 80.

Attacks

No Energy
Poison Claws

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

DC
Dire Claw80×

This attack does 80 damage for each Special Condition affecting your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card works well in decks that focus on putting special conditions like poison or paralysis on the opponent.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Free setup move
  • Basic Pokemon speed
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fighting types
  • Only 190 HP
  • Requires specific conditions
Pro tip

Use Poison Claws early to ensure your Dire Claw hits hard later in the game.

From the Pokédex

Hisuian Sneasler is known for its sharp claws and is often found in the snowy regions of Hisui.

Note for the parent

Check if the opponent's Pokemon has any status markers before calculating the damage for this attack.

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