Stage 1: Glowsnip
Type: Water/Dark
Stats Focus: Speed and Special Attack slightly above average, frail defenses.
Ability:
Illuminate (early game flavor)
Hidden: Infiltrator
Dex Entry: “It uses its glowing lure to attract tiny sea creatures. If startled, its jaws snap shut with surprising force.”
Stage 2: Snipharrow
Type: Water/Dark
Stats Focus: Faster, sharper Special Attack and Attack. Still fragile but slightly bulkier.
Ability:
Strong Jaw (fits with teeth focus)
Hidden: Infiltrator
Dex Entry: “Its glowing lure hypnotizes prey into approaching. Once in range, it snaps its scissor-like jaws, leaving nothing but drifting scales.”
Stage 3: Abyssear
Type: Water/Dark
Stats Focus:
High Special Attack and Speed
Respectable Attack
Low Defense/HP
Abilities:
Strong Jaw
Hidden: Terror Current (new ability – entering battle lowers opponent’s Speed, like Intimidate but for Speed).
Signature Move: Abyss Rend (Dark, Special)
80 BP, 100 Acc, 10% chance to lower Defense sharply.
Flavor: Scissor-like jaws rend both light and flesh, tearing the very water around the foe.
Dex Entry: “Sailors claim that seeing its glow beneath the waves is the last thing they ever remember. Its jaws can slice through metal as easily as kelp.”