Sneasel

Sneasel is a strong offensive threat in PU thanks to its high Speed that allows it to outpace major threats such as Archeops and near-unresisted STAB move combination in Knock Off and Triple Axel, which are powerful enough to make up for Sneasel's lacking Attack stat. Sneasel can further improve its damage output with Swords Dance or Choice Band. However, even with these options, Sneasel can struggle to break through walls like Weezing and Aromatisse. Sneasel's bulk is very low, making it difficult to switch into even the most passive defensive Pokemon, such as Eldegoss. It also doesn't help that not running Heavy-Duty Boots leaves Sneasel extremely vulnerable to all forms of entry hazards, while running it leaves Sneasel somewhat weaker and more vulnerable to status. Sneasel also faces competition from other fast revenge killers such as Archeops and Whimsicott, which have more switch-in opportunities and pivoting. Nevertheless, nothing in the tier can rival Sneasel's combination of typing, Speed, and powerful STAB combination.