Dynamax Sneasel will debut in Pokémon GO during the Max Monday event on Monday, October 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 a.m. local time and continuing at Power Spots until 9:00 p.m. local time.
Furthermore, Dynamax Sneasel will be available for the rest of the week until Sunday, October 25, at 9:00 p.m. local time in Three-Star Power Spots. (Note: You cannot engage in Max Battles at any Power Spot between 9:00 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. local time.)
For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out: The Complete List of October 2026 Pokémon GO Events
Dynamax Sneasel Max Monday Bonuses
The following bonuses are active during the Max Monday Max Battles:
- Power Spots will refresh more frequently.
- Additional Power Spots will be active compared to the rest of the week.
- Max Battles will rotate to feature different Dynamax Pokémon.
- Trainers can earn one Rare Candy XL for completing in-person Max Battles.
Dynamax Sneasel Counters
Dynamax Sneasel is a dual Dark- and Ice-type Pokémon. It is extremely weak to Fighting-type Pokémon, and weak to Fire-, Bug-, Rock-, Steel-, and Fairy-type attacks.
Recommended counters for your battle party:
- Slot 1: Defender/Healer
- Dynamax Blissey with Pound as a Fast Attack and Wild Charge as a Charged Attack.
- Dynamax Regirock with Lock On as a Fast Attack and Stone Edge as a Charged Attack.
- Slot 2: Attacker
- Gigantamax Machamp with Counter as a Fast Attack and G-Max Chi Strike as its Max Move.
- Gigantamax Cinderace with Tackle as a Fast Attack and G-Max Fireball as its Max Move.
- Slot 3: Attacker
- Dynamax Gigalith or Dynamax Rhyperior with Rock-type Fast attacks
(Note: You can only bring one Pokémon per slot).
Recommended Tips for Dynamax Sneasel
- Max Moves: Level up Max Guard and Max Spirit for your defenders/healers to at least level 2, and prioritize pushing Max Attack to higher levels on your primary Fighting or Fire attackers.
- Max Energy: Dodge incoming charged attacks during the regular battle phase to build up your Max Meter quickly without losing key Pokémon.
- Battle with Friends: While lower-tier Dynamax battles can be handled solo, coordinating with a small group helps optimize roles for faster clears.
Max Battle Strategy: Coordinating your team roles effectively will save you Max Particles and Revives. Make sure at least one player in your group brings a dedicated healer like Dynamax Blissey to sustain the team, while remaining trainers focus entirely on high-DPS Fighting- or Fire-type attackers
Dynamax Sneasel Evolution and Candy Costs
If you are wondering about the evolution path, Dynamax Sneasel evolves into Dynamax Weavile by using 100 Sneasel Candies and a Sinnoh Stone.
Can you evolve Dynamax Sneasel? Yes, you can evolve your caught Dynamax Sneasel into Dynamax Centiskorch once you have gathered enough candy, a Sinnoh Stone, and sufficient Max Particles to power up its Max Moves.
Candy Farming Tip: Use Pinap Berries during your Max Monday encounters to double your candy yield so you can secure a fully evolved Dynamax Weavile right away.
Dynamax Sneasel Rewards and Perfect CP
After completing the Max Battle, you will get some rewards and an encounter with Dynamax Sneasel, which has a chance to be shiny!
Hundo CP (Perfect): Look out for its maximum unboosted CP encounter to secure a perfect IV catch (or Shundo if shiny). The perfect one has 1172 CP.
Best Moveset: The best offensive moveset for Dynamax Sneasel and Dynamax Weavile features Ice Shard as a Fast Attack and Max Hailstorm as its Max Move.
Preparing your battle parties ahead and coordinating with your local community will make all the difference during Dynamax Sneasel Max Monday. By stocking up on Pinap Berries, bringing the right Fighting- and Fire-type counters, and saving your Max Particles for essential boosts, you’ll be fully equipped to secure a powerful catch—and perhaps even a Shiny or Hundo. Dive into the Max Battles, complete your collection, and get ready to add Dynamax Weavile to your roster!
For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.
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