Weavile

Weavile
Weavile's official artwork from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Games	Brawl
Move	False Swipe
Rarity	Common
Voice actor	Bill Rogers
Japanese voice actor	Chinami Nishimura
Article on Bulbapedia	Weavile (Pokémon)

“	It moves quickly and dazes the opponent. The damage deals only 1%--still, this is one powerful Pokémon.	”
—Pokémon Encyclopedia, Smash Bros. DOJO!!

Weavile (マニューラ, Manyula) is a fictional creature from the Pokémon series.

Origin

Weavile is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, and it was among the very first Generation IV Pokémon ever revealed, making its official debut in the movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. It evolves from Sneasel when leveling up at night while holding a Razor Claw. It is very fast and focuses on physical attacks.

False Swipe is a physical Normal-type introduced in Generation II. It has 40 base power, 100% accuracy and the property of not being able to KO its target, leaving it with 1 HP left: it is thus useless in competitive play, but very valuable when trying to catch wild Pokémon. Weavile, like several other Pokémon, can learn it with TM54.

In Super Smash Bros Brawl

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

A Weavile making Pikachu stunned in Brawl.

Weavile appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon in Brawl. When summoned, Weavile will use False Swipe and slash at other foes on the stage furiously. On the ground, the attack only does 1% damage with no knockback, but any opponent that gets hit will be stunned. Weavile moves back and forth for a long duration of time, trapping opponents for that period of time. When used on an airborne opponent, the attack has high knockback, making a Star KO very likely. In the Pokémon games, the move False Swipe would reduce the opponent's HP to up to 1 HP, never below, making it strange that this move can KO. Like Fox Illusion, if Weavile darts off an edge, it will KO itself.

Trophy information

The Weavile trophy in Brawl.

Weavile

A Sharp Claw Pokémon. The crown on its head resembles a fully opened folding fan. Its sharp, hooked claws and outstanding speed are its most memorable features. It's one Pokémon that can be expected to perform well on the front lines of battle. There are many Trainers who teach it the TM False Swipe and travel with it to catch rare Pokémon.

: Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

Sticker

Name	Game	Effect	Character(s)
Weavile	Pokémon series	Attack +5

Weavile (Pokémon series)

Trivia

• Weavile's trophy in Brawl is nearly identical to its official artwork from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl onwards.