Sneasel

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It has a / Hisuian form introduced in Generation VIII and evolves into Sneasler.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
==== Johtonian ====
Sneasel looks like a bipedal teal-blue cat and a weasel with sharp claws. It has a tail made of red feathers, with its left ear in a similar fashion. It also has a yellow-orange oval shaped gem on its chest and forehead. It has slanted red eyes that are defined by markings that look like long eyelashes.
==== Hisuian ====
Sneasel has a similar appearance to its Johto counterpart due to living environment on cliffside. It has a white and purple body. The left ear is colored light purple. The face, shoulder, and chest have dark purple spots. There is a yellow gem on both head and chest. The two toes on each foot are closed.
===Gender differences===
The male's head feather is larger than the female's. 
===Behavior===
====Johtonian====
Most Sneasel are cunning, and they usually form small groups to hunt down their prey through ambushing during nighttime, though disputes are often sparked off within them. Some of them may live with Weavile in a group. They are known to steal eggs from unattended nests or even sneak into daycare centers to get some just to suck the eggs' contents, with pairs working to lure the parents away while robbing for eggs. They can also use their retractable and sharp claws to intimidate opponents and tear weak spots of any vulnerable prey. Some may hunt on preys like Sandshrew, but sometimes have their claws being snapped off by Sandshrew's rough skin.
====Hisuian====
Hisuian Sneasel are known to inject venom into their prey so that they can immobilize and then kill their food. Hisuian Sneasel are not as ruthless when it comes to hunting, as competition for resources is not nearly as fierce. Though Sneasel in other regions usually work in pairs, Hisuian Sneasel tend to be solitary. This is likely due to the fact that they can secrete a nerve-paralyzing venom from their claws. Rather than having one individual distract the parents while the other goes after their eggs, Hisuian Sneasel only need to land a single swipe on their victims with well-timed ambushes. Then, after waiting for a short while for the venom to kick in, they are free to make off with the unprotected eggs at their own leisure.
They are mostly known for dwelling in high-latitude forests and snowy mountains.
===Natural Abilities===
Sneasel are thought to be very good at ninja skills as they are known to move at high speeds to attack opponents. Their claws are helpful for them to climb agilely on trees and attack enemies.
Hisuian Sneasel have sturdy curved claws that are ideal for them to traverse across precipitous cliffs, and also to inject venom into their prey. Their venom can infiltrate the nerves of their prey that will be effectively killed in a short time.
==Evolution==
Sneasel evolves into Weavile while holding a Razor Claw and is leveled up at night. 
Hisuian Sneasel evolves into Sneasler while holding a Razor Claw during the day.
==Game info==
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
====Supporting====
*Harrison's Sneasel
====Minor====
*Vicious' Sneasel
*Rhoda's Sneasel
*Candice's Sneasel
*Sneasel (RS186)
*Hunter's Sneasel
==Trivia==
*Sneasel has the highest Speed of all Pokémon that can evolve.
*Sneasel is one of the three Pokémon who evolve when holding an item. It shares this trait with Gligar and Happiny.
*Sneasel could be seen as a counterpart to Gligar. Both are dual-typed Generation II Pokémon that both receive an evolution in Generation IV and also evolve by leveling up at night while holding a razor item.
*In Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Versions cut content, Sneasel was originally going to be pure Dark-type and looked more inclined to a brown weasel. 
*In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it is implied that both regular and Hisuian Sneasel share the same roots, but regular ones are more spiteful in terms of personalities.
*Sneasel's designer is Hitoshi Ariga. 
===Origin===
Sneasel is based on a weasel (or a black cat) with some elements of wolverines (closely related to weasels) and cats. It may also be based on the kamaitachi (a yōkai depicted as a trio of weasels that would appear as cold winds and leave people who encountered them with deep, painful cuts using their razor-sharp claws. Its red accents and gold gems may also be based on ancient Egyptian fashion. Its -type is due to how kamaitachi tend to wound their victims that lead to said victims having frostbite. 
Hisuian Sneasel is more specifically modeled after the Ainu weasel. Its -type is based on how weasels tend to be hosts of viruses that disseminate contagious diseases. 
===Etymology===
Its name is a play on "sneaky" and "weasel". It may also incorporate the Scots word "sneesl" (to lightly snow or rain).
Nyūra is a portmanteau of 潜入 (sennyū, infiltration), 鼬 (yū, weasel), and possibly "claw" or "Ra."
==Gallery==
===Johtonian Form===
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===Hisuian Form===
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