Beyond the Ball 155: Sneasel

It's time to talk about one of Braden's faves and a real cool customer, Sneasel! Join us as we discuss the Sharp Claw Pokemon, the problematic representation of Dark type Pokemon, Taggerung and more! Follow along with the entries below: Gold: Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. Silver: Vicious in nature, it drives PIDGEY from their nests and feasts on the eggs that are left behind. Crystal: This cunning POKéMON hides under the cover of darkness, waiting to attack its prey. Ruby & Sapphire: SNEASEL scales trees by punching its hooked claws into the bark. This POKéMON seeks out unguarded nests and steals eggs for food while the parents are away. Diamond: It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey. Pearl: It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving. Platinum: A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away. Black & White 2: A smart and sneaky Pokémon, it makes its opponents flinch by suddenly showing the claws hidden in its paws. Sun: It has a cunning yet savage disposition. It waits for parents to leave their nests, and then it sneaks in to steal their eggs. Moon: It uses its claws to poke holes in eggs so it can slurp out the insides. Breeders consider it a scourge and will drive it away or eradicate it. Ultra Sun: They will cooperate to steal eggs from the nests of bird Pokémon, but fights break out to determine which one gets to eat the eggs. Ultra Moon: It blends into the dark of night to ambush its prey. Sneasel will attack Sandshrew, but its hard skin can cause Sneasel’s claws to snap off. Legends: Arceus: This Pokémon shares roots with the Sneasel of Hisui, but unlike that species, this one is spiteful in personality. I hypothesize that water and earth can affect Sneasel’s mind and body. BTB: It loves to eat eggs and it's trying its best to get them, and it could do without the judgment thank you very much. References: DC Pride comic: https://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-pride-2022-2022/dc-pride-2022-1 Kamaitachi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamaitachi Cover design by Kwesi Phillips Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose