How to get Hisuian Sneasel & evolve it into Sneasler in Pokemon Go

Hisuian Sneasel and its evolution Sneasler have made their long-awaited Pokemon Go debut, but how do you evolve them? And can they be Shiny? Let’s find out.

The Hisuian Discoveries event which debuted in July 2023, introduced even more Hisuain forms into Pokemon Go, including the Poison/Fighting-type Hisuian Sneasler and its evolution Sneasler.

During there event, there was a specific method trainers would need to follow to catch a Hisuian Sneasel and an even more time-consuming method to evolve it into Sneasler.

Now, Pokemon Go will host another event that allows fans to get their hands on the Hisuian Sneasel once again, so we’ve got all the details you need below.

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How to get Hisuian Sneasel in Pokemon Go

Previously, the only way to get Hisuian Sneasel in Pokemon Go was to hatch it from a 7km Egg during the Hisuian Discoveries event, which ran from July 27, 2023, until August 3.

However, that event has come and gone. Thankfully, those trainers who missed out on Hisuian Sneasel can get another shot at it with the Along the Routes event which will begin on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10 AM and end on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 8 PM local time.

Like the Hisuian Discoveries event, you can hatch 7km Eggs for the chance to get Hisuian Sneasel. However, trainers can also encounter the Fighting/Poison-type by completing Field Research Encounters and the Timed Research quest.

You can get 7km Eggs by opening Gifts from Friends as long as you have space for one. Remember that there are multiple Pokemon in 7km Eggs so it’s never guaranteed you’ll hatch a Hisuian Sneasel.

Once again, it’s unclear whether Hisuian Sneasel will remain in the 7km Egg Pool once this event ends, or whether it will disappear until a future event, so it’s a good idea to get one now while you can!

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How to evolve Hisuian Sneasel into Sneasler in Pokemon Go

Hisuian Sneasel can evolve into Sneasler during the daytime with 100 Candy. You’ll also need to set it as your Buddy and walk 7km before it can evolve, making this quite a tricky evolution process.

If you’re struggling to collect enough Candy, you can set Hisuian Sneasel as your Buddy and play with it, feed it Berries, and walk with it so that it can find Candy while you’re out and about exploring.

Remember that Hisuian Sneasel and regular Sneasel share the same Candy, so you might already have some saved up. This also means you can just focus on catching regular Sneasel to earn that Candy.

Can Hisuian Sneasel be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Trainers looking to catch a Shiny Hisuian Sneasel are in luck, as the Along the Routes event will feature Shiny Sneasel’s debut in Pokemon Go. As such, you shouldn’t pass up your opportunity to try and nab a Shiny version of your own.

That’s everything you need to know about finding and evolving Hisuian Sneasel in Pokemon Go. While you’re here, check out some more Pokemon Go guides below:

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