Treecko
(TREE-koh)
Gecko Pokémon
Type: Grass
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 5 kg
Their hands and feet are covered with tiny spikes that allow them to scale vertical walls with ease. The lobes at the end of their tails are used to sense humidity and help predict the next day’s weather. Treecko are rare in the wild but have been found living in overgrown forests, making their homes in tall trees and attacking anyone that comes near their nests. Because of their territorial nature, Treecko are known as protectors of the forest’s trees. They are known for their calm and collected dispositions, rarely panicking, even under dire circumstances. They are commonly given to new Trainers as the Grass Pokémon of choice in Hoenn.
Grovyle
(GROH-vahyl)
Gecko Pokémon
Type: Grass
Average height: 0.9 m
Average weight: 21.6 kg
Their well-developed muscles make them expert climbers and allow them to leap quickly from branch to branch. Grovyle are near impossible to catch in the forest. Their leafy appearance allows them to camouflage in the dense jungles where they live.
Sceptile
(SEHP-tahyl)
Gecko Pokémon
Type: Grass
Average height: 1.7 m
Average weight: 52.2 kg
The seeds on the backs of these jungle Pokémon contain nutrients, which are said to be able to revitalize trees. They are capable of leaping freely from branch to branch. Though Sceptile are able to cut down thick trees, they are known to care lovingly for the plants in their homes. Sceptile regulate their body temperatures by basking in sunlight.
Torchic
(TOAR-chihk)
Chicken Pokémon
Type: Fire
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 2.5 kg
Torchic keep a flame in their bellies, which causes them to feel warm if hugged. When attacked, Torchic shoot fireballs at 1,000˚C at their foes, leaving them scorched black. They dislike darkness, which they struggle to see in. Torchic are rare in the wild but have been seen in grasslands. They follow their owners with unsteady steps and are commonly given to new Trainers as the Fire Pokémon of choice in Hoenn.
Combusken
(kuhm-BUHS-kihn)
Chicken Pokémon
Type: Fire-Fighting
Average height: 0.9 m
Average weight: 19.5 kg
Because of the training these Pokémon do by running through their grassland habitats, their legs are capable of delivering a devastating barrage of up to ten kicks per second. While fighting, Combusken are noisy and produce sharp cries that distract and intimidate their opponents. During battle, their internal flames will burn and become stronger.
Blaziken
(BLAY-zih-kehn)
Chicken Pokémon
Type: Fire-Fighting
Average height: 1.9 m
Average weight: 52 kg
Blaziken’s strong, muscular legs give them great lower body strength, which helps their kicking and jumping abilities. Practicing a unique form of martial art, they can produce tufts of fire from their wrists and ankles, which burn more intensely when they face stronger opponents. Every several years, their old feathers burn off, and new, supple feathers grow back. Blaziken are rare in the wild, but are sometimes found inhabiting grasslands.
Mudkip
(MUHD-kihp)
Axolotl Pokémon
Type: Water
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 7.6 kg
Mudkip use the fin on their heads to detect changes in air and water currents as well as bodies of water. Mudkip are strong and can move or crush boulders larger than themselves. Their tail fins provide powerful acceleration to propel them through the water. They are docile and rarely found in the wild, but have been seen living in swamps and wetlands, sleeping by burying themselves in soil at the water’s edge.
Marshtomp
(MAHRSH-tahmp)
Axolotl Pokémon
Type: Water-Ground
Average height: 0.7 m
Average weight: 28 kg
A thin, sticky film enveloping their bodies enable Marshtomp to live on land. Their bodies weaken if their skin dries out, so they play in the mud on beaches when the tide is low to replenish fluids. They are capable of moving through mud the same way they do through water. With sturdy legs, they have a good footing in mud that allows them to overwhelm struggling opponents. Marshtomp live in swamps and other wetlands.
Swampert
(SWAHM-pert)
Axolotl Pokémon
Type: Water-Ground
Average height: 1.5 m
Average weight: 81.9 kg
Swampert tend to run on all fours, but are semi-bipedal and can stand on their feet with a hunched posture, and pick up or grab objects with their hands. Swampert can drag boulders weighing over a ton and swim faster than a jet ski. Their keen eyesight allows them to see in murky waters and their fins can sense subtle differences in the sound of waves and tidal winds, allowing them to predict storms. When a storm is approaching, Swampert will pile up boulders to protect their nests, which they build on beaches. They cover themselves in mud to keep their skin moist.
Poochyena
(POO-chee-EHN-uh)
Hyena Pokémon
Type: Dark
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 13.6 kg
Poochyena have a keen sense of smell, allowing them to find and chase prey with ease. They take a bite at anything that moves and make the hair on their tails bristle out to intimidate foes. Known for their tenacious nature, Poochyena chase after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. If the prey strikes back, Poochyena may turn tail. Though mainly meat eaters, they are omnivorous and will eat anything. Poochyena live in grasslands, savannas, and forests.
Mightyena
(MAHY-tee-EHN-uh)
Hyena Pokémon
Type: Dark
Average height: 1 m
Average weight: 37 kg
When about to attack, Mightyena will growl deeply and flatten their bodies. They travel and live in packs consisting of around ten individuals. These packs chase prey and defeat foes with perfectly coordinated teamwork. They can also howl in unison to send information to allies from far away. Mightyena packs follow a strict hierarchy, and will always follow the leaders’ orders. This instinct also compels Mightyena to obey only the most experienced Trainers, and they may lick the faces of people they are fond of. They live in grasslands and savannas.
Zigzagoon
(ZIHG-zæ-goon)
Badger Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 17.5 kg
Zigzagoon are abundantly curious, as they wander restlessly back and forth while rubbing their noses to the ground in search of something. They move in a zigzag fashion, leaving behind distinct zigzag footprints as they run. Zigzagoon rub their bristly back hairs against trees to mark their territory and play dead to fool opponents in battle. They are most common in grassy fields.
Linoone
(lahy-NOON)
Badger Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 32.5 kg
Linoone can run up to 100 kilometers per hour, but only in a straight line, and have to stop before they can turn. Because of this behavior, they often struggle to catch prey, and struggle on curving or winding roads. When they spot prey underwater in ponds, they leap in and use their razor-sharp claws to catch and take it down. Their fur is strong and supple, and the shed hairs are used to make high-quality shaving brushes. Linoone have an attraction to round objects. They often carry snatched objects in their expandable cheek pouches and deposit them in any of a number of secret stashes they keep on their territory. Linoone tend to live in grasslands.
Wurmple
(WERM-pul)
Caterpillar Pokémon
Type: Bug
Average height: 0.3 m
Average weight: 3.6 kg
Their suction pads allow them to cling to glass or tree branches without slipping. Wurmple can spit white silk that turns gooey when exposed to the air. To defend themselves, they can release poison from their tail spikes, which can weaken foes. Their diets consist of leaves and sap, the latter of which they get by pulling bark off trees. Wurmple are abundant in forests. It is unknown why a Wurmple evolves into either Silcoon or Cascoon, and not even their appearance gives a hint to which they evolve into.
Silcoon
(SIHL-koon)
Cocoon Pokémon
Type: Bug
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 10 kg
Silcoon use silk to attach themselves to tree branches. Their silk forms a hard cocoon that they use to repel enemy attacks. Dew and rainwater collect on the silk, which provides Silcoon with nourishment. They live in forests, where they conserve energy by moving as little as possible. This energy, which they gathered as a Wurmple, serves as fuel for their further evolution. Due to their cocoons, Silcoon cannot extend their limbs and can only move slowly. However, their eyes allow them to be on the lookout for danger.
Beautifly
(BYOO-tih-flahy)
Butterfly Pokémon
Type: Bug-Flying
Average height: 1 m
Average weight: 28.4 kg
Beautifly use their long, curled proboscis to gather pollen and nectar–their favorite food–from flowers. Their diet also includes water, fruit juices, and bodily fluids from their prey, all of which they suck up with their proboscis. Despite their appearance, Beautifly are known to be aggressive and greedy; they will jab at foes with their proboscis if they are disturbed while collecting pollen. Beautifly prefer to live in forests, where they ride the spring winds while searching for pollen.
Cascoon
(KAS-koon)
Cocoon Pokémon
Type: Bug
Average height: 0.7 m
Average weight: 11.5 kg
The soft silk they weave their cocoons out of hardens into tough shields that are able to endure attacks. Cascoon will not move when attacked. However, they never forget the pain they endured and will seek revenge upon evolution. They live in forests, where they hide underneath large leaves and inside the gaps of tree branches. Cascoon camouflage themselves by attaching dead leaves to their bodies. As their cells store energy for evolution, the inside of the cocoon becomes hot. Cracks start to form in their casing when evolution is near. Their silk is thin yet strong, with a luster and texture superior to the silk from their counterpart, Silcoon. Cascoon silk is used to make high-quality clothing.
Dustox
(DUHS-tahks)
Moth Pokémon
Type: Bug-Poison
Average height: 1.2 m
Average weight: 31.6 kg
Dustox use their antennae to seek food. These nocturnal Pokémon are instinctively drawn to light, and swarms are attracted by the bright light of cities, where they wreak havoc by devouring the leaves off roadside trees. When attacked, Dustox unleash toxic scales from their wings. As a result, people often have difficulty driving Dustox swarms away from settlements. They live in forests, fields and mountains.
Lotad
(LOH-tad)
Kappa Pokémon
Type: Water-Grass
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 2.6 kg
The large lily pads on their heads allow Lotad to float across ponds, and they will sometimes ferry smaller Pokémon on their backs. However, these leaves will wilt if Lotad become dehydrated. Its size and weight prevent Lotad from living on land, but, on rare occasions, they travel on land in search of clean water.
Lombre
(LAHM-bray)
Kappa Pokémon
Type: Water-Grass
Average height: 1.2 m
Average weight: 32.5 kg
Their bodies are covered in a thin, slimy film that creates an unpleasant sensation when touched. Lombre are nocturnal and sleep on a bed of water grass during the day. Very mischievous, these Pokémon will tug on fishing lines from underwater and pop out to startle people. They feed on aquatic moss that grows on riverbed rocks.
Ludicolo
(LOO-dee-KOH-loh)
Kappa Pokémon
Type: Water-Grass
Average height: 1.5 m
Average weight: 55 kg
Ludicolo become more powerful when they hear festive music and will appear near laughing children on hikes. As they become more energetic and active, they will break into a dance. Ludicolo are rare in the wild, but can be found near the water’s edge.
Seedot
(SEE-daht)
Oak Pokémon
Type: Grass
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 4 kg
Seedot hang from tree branches in their forest homes. While hanging, these Pokémon absorb moisture and nutrients from the tree until they become too heavy and fall. The more Seedot drink, the glossier their bodies become. Additionally, they polish themselves with leaves once a day.
Nuzleaf
(NUHZ-leef)
Oak Pokémon
Type: Grass-Dark
Average height: 1 m
Average weight: 28 kg
If their noses are grabbed, Nuzleaf will lose their ability to use attacks. Using their leaves as flutes, Nuzleaf make music that creates a sense of unease in people. However, they can also play comforting melodies. Nuzleaf live in tropical forests and are skilled climbers, but will come out of the woods to frighten people.
Shiftry
(SHIHF-tree)
Oak Pokémon
Type: Grass-Dark
Average height: 1.3 m
Average weight: 59.6 kg
Shiftry use the leaves on their hands to create powerful winds close to 30 meters per second. These rare Pokémon have a wicked, mischievous nature, and live atop ancient trees in deep tropical forests. They arrive with chilly, wintry winds and are feared by people as the guardians of the forest. Shiftry can read an opponent’s mind then take preemptive action. They sometimes lead large groups of Seedot and Nuzleaf.
Taillow
(TAY-loh)
Passerine Pokémon
Type: Normal-Flying
Average height: 0.3 m
Average weight: 2.3 kg
Taillow are gutsy and will stand up to powerful opponents without backing down. During the cold season, these Pokémon fly over 300 kilometers per day to search for warm areas. They typically hunt Wurmple, but flocks are also known to eat crops. When hungry, they will weaken and cry loudly.
Swellow
(SWEH-loh)
Passerine Pokémon
Type: Normal-Flying
Average height: 0.7 m
Average weight: 19.8 kg
The two long tail feathers when standing up straight are a sign of good health. Impressive dive bombers, Swellow almost never miss their target. They take great pride in their glossy plumage and often clean the wings of other Swellow. They prey on Wurmple and search for warm meadows while in the air.
Wingull
(WING-gul)
Shorebird Pokémon
Type: Water-Flying
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 9.5 kg
Wingull have hallow bones. By extending their wings, they can catch updrafts and glide across the sky. They fold their wings in only when resting and build nests on steep cliffs by the sea. Wingull habitually hide prey and valuables in various locations with their beaks, especially during winter season. They circle above oceans looking for fish to eat. Fishermen use these skills to locate areas teeming with fish Pokémon.
Pelipper
(PEHL-ih-per)
Shorebird Pokémon
Type: Water-Flying
Average height: 1.2 m
Average weight: 28 kg
Their bills contain a throat pouch that Pelipper use to carry eggs and small Pokémon such as their young, and are large enough to fit a small child in. Due to this, Pelipper are often compared to a courier or messenger. Skimming across the tops of waves, they scoop food from the sea and swallow it in one gulp. They love to eat abandoned Luvdisc that are too despondent to be wary near the surface. They build their nests on steep cliffs facing the sea. Young males are in charge of gathering food and bringing it back to others at their nests. Pelipper rest their wings while floating in the ocean.
Ralts
(RAHLTS)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Psychic-Fairy
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 6.6 kg
Ralts use their horns to read the emotions of people and Pokémon. Warm feelings cause their bodies to warm as well, but they hide if they sense hostility. If their owner is in a cheerful mood, Ralts become cheerful and joyous. They inhabit urban areas, but do not normally show themselves to humans. However, they may approach when they sense happy feelings. Ralts prefer to hang out with people of cheerful nature more than those with gloomy natures. Regardless, Ralts will show no discrimination to anyone based on age or gender.
Kirlia
(KER-lee-uh)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Psychic-Fairy
Average height: 0.8 m
Average weight: 20.2 kg
Their horns are used to amplify their psychokinetic powers and distort the air around them. The distortion in the air causes scenery mirages and can cause a rip in dimensions. This ability also allows Kirlia to see into the future. They enjoy dancing on sunny mornings, and grow beautiful when exposed to a human with positive emotions. Kirlia inhabit urban areas.
Gardevoir
(GAHR-deh-vwahr)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Psychic-Fairy
Average height: 1.6 m
Average weight: 48.4 kg
Only a female Kirlia that has honed her special attack powers will evolve into Gardevoir. These Pokémon are able to see the future using their psychic powers. Their telekinetic abilities enable them to lift objects and support themselves without feeling the pull of gravity. They rely on this, as Gardevoir tend to be physically weak without the aid of their psychic powers. A select few very powerful Gardevoir throughout history have been reported to create holes in reality, leading to other dimensions. Their powers reach their peak when defending their human partners, whom they will protect with their lives. Gardevoir inhabit urban areas.
Gallade
(guh-LAYD)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Psychic-Fighting
Average height: 1.6 m
Average weight: 52 kg
Only a male Kirlia that has honed his physical attack powers will evolve into Gallade. They are masters of courtesy and swordplay and are capable of predicting their foe’s moves. True to their honorable warrior image, Gallade are as protective of their human partners as they are of their counterpart Gardevoir, using the blades on their elbows to defend. These blades are sharper than the finest swords, and Gallade are acutely aware of a person’s wish for help, actively seeking out those who need assistance in battle. They fight savagely with fast and furious attacks, and can teach themselves swordplay at an impressive rate.
Surskit
(SER-skiht)
Water strider Pokémon
Type: Bug-Water
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 1.7 kg
The antenna atop their heads secrets a thick, sugary syrup or sweet scent. The syrup is exuded as a defense mechanism, while the scent can attract prey. Surskit can also secrete oil from the tips of their feet, which enable them to walk on water as though skating. They inhabit ponds, rivers, and similar wetlands, where they feed on microscopic, aquatic organisms. However, they sometimes appear in puddles after a rainstorm.
Masquerain
(mas-ker-RAYN)
Water strider Pokémon
Type: Bug-Flying
Average height: 0.8 m
Average weight: 3.6 kg
The false eyespots on their wings are used to intimidate enemies. Their four wings allow Masquerain to fly in any direction and hover, but they cannot fly when their wings are wet. Additionally, rainy weather causes their antennae to become heavy and droop. To protect their wings and antennae, these Pokémon shelter under trees or house eaves. Masquerain live on the water’s edge.
Shroomish
(SHROO-mihsh)
Mushroom Pokémon
Type: Grass
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 4.5 kg
When they sense danger, Shroomish shake their bodies and scatter toxic spores from the tops of their heads. These spores can make trees and weeds wilt and cause whole-body pain if inhaled. Shroomish live in tropical forests. During the day, they hide under fallen leaves in the shade. They eat composted soil in forests, which is made up of fallen, rotten leaves.
Breloom
(breh-LOOM)
Mushroom Pokémon
Type: Grass-Fighting
Average height: 1.2 m
Average weight: 39.2 kg
The seed clusters at the ends of their tails are made of hardened toxic spores. Breloom can stretch their short arms to deliver fast punches, and their light, springy footwork allows them to get close to opponents. They can also close in on foes by incapacitating them with spores released from the holes in their caps. This technique is equal to that of a professional boxer’s knock-out punch. They prefer to live in tropical forests, where they feed on decomposing trees and plants.
Slakoth
(SLAK-ahth)
Sloth Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 0.8 m
Average weight: 24 kg
Slakoth loll around and sleep more than twenty hours a day, which can make those around them drowsy. Since they move little, they don’t need much food and only eat three leaves each day. Their hearts beat only once a minute. Slakoth make their nests in tropical forests, and keep the same one their entire lives. However, they can travel far by swimming in rivers.
Vigoroth
(VIHG-oar-ahth)
Sloth Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 1.4 m
Average weight: 46.5 kg
Their hearts beat at a tenfold tempo, and Vigoroth cannot sit still for even a minute. Attempting to stand still or sleep raises their stress levels and agitates their blood. Vigoroth like to go berserk by spinning their arms to destroy anything in their path. They run wild through the jungle. Due to their rampages, Vigoroth are always hungry.
Slaking
(SLA-king)
Sloth Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 2 m
Average weight: 130.5 kg
During most of the day, Slaking loll around and sleep. They are considered the laziest Pokémon, but even when lounging, they are saving energy. Slaking can exert a lot of power by releasing built-up energy all at once, and are said to be feared for their immense strength. Slaking live in tropical forests, where they feed on grass and ripened fruit that falls from trees. They only move when there is no more food within reach.
Nincada
(nihn-KAH-duh)
Cicada Pokémon
Type: Bug-Ground
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 5.5 kg
Nincada are blind and use their antennae to sense their surroundings. Their sharp claws are used to carve into the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients. Nincada build their nests underground at the roots of trees in tropical and temperate forests. They can occasionally live up to ten years underground. Nincada dislike and avoid sunlight.
Ninjask
(NIHN-jask)
Cicada Pokémon
Type: Bug-Flying
Average height: 0.8 m
Average weight: 12 kg
Ninjask are fast Pokémon, said to be able to evade any attack and were long believed to be invisible due to their high speed. If not trained properly, they will refuse to obey their Trainers and cry loudly. Due to this, Ninjask are said to put a Trainer’s abilities to the test. Hearing their loud cries for too long induces a headache. They live in tropical and temperate forests, where they congregate around tree sap to feed.
Shedinja
(sheh-DIHN-juh)
Cicada Pokémon
Type: Bug-Ghost
Average height: 0.8 m
Average weight: 12 kg
Shedinja are a strange and peculiar Pokémon, created from the empty shell of a Ninjask. Their bodies are entirely hollow, possessing no internal organs. It is said looking into this empty space will steal one’s spirit. Their shells are hard, giving them a strong defense but rendering them incapable of movement. Though their endurance in battle is low, their unique ability makes them impervious to anything other than super effective attacks. Shedinja do not breathe and float without moving their wings. They live in tropical and temperate forests.
Whismur
(WIHZ-mer)
Rabbit Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 16.3 kg
Whismur are timid Pokémon, easily frightened by loud noises. Their murmurs are barely audible, but when they sense danger, let out an ear-splitting cry as loud as a jet plane taking off. The cry of a Whismur is about 100 decibels and can cause an all-day headache should anyone be near it. Startled by their own cries, they will cry louder. When they finally stop, Whismur will fall asleep from exhaustion. Because they breathe through their ear canals, they can cry continually. However, Whismur will stop crying if their ear covers are shut. They live in caves.
Loudred
(LOW-drehd)
Rabbit Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 1 m
Average weight: 40.5 kg
Loudred can shout at high volumes by inhaling, then exhaling using powerful stomach muscles. Additionally, their round ears serve as loudspeakers and they will stomp their feet to build power. Their powerful voices can tip trucks, splinter wooden houses, and blow away their opponents, but they will be temporarily deaf when they finish shouting. Loudred can be found in caves.
Exploud
(EHKS-plowd)
Rabbit Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 1.5 m
Average weight: 84 kg
Exploud use the tubes on their bodies to draw in air and increase their noise-based attacks. Their bellowing is capable of triggering earthquakes and can be heard from over ten kilometers away. While they only raise their voices in battle, Exploud can also communicate their feelings to others by producing whistle-like sounds. In the past, they were used by distant cities as a way of communication. Exploud live in caves.
Makuhita
(MAH-koo-HEE-tuh)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Fighting
Average height: 1 m
Average weight: 86.4 kg
Makuhita are gutsy and never give up, no matter how many times they are knocked down. They build energy in their body each time they rise back up. Broken trees often surround their nests, because they train by slapping and slamming into them. Makuhita eat lots of food and get plenty of sleep. Their rigorous training and lifestyle give them a sturdy body able to withstand any attack. They are found living and training in mountainous areas.
Hariyama
(HAH-ree-YAH-muh)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Fighting
Average height: 2.3 m
Average weight: 253.8 kg
Their bodies consist mostly of muscle instead of fat. When their body tenses, their muscles become as hard as stone. Hariyama like to match power with other big-bodied Pokémon and can stomp the ground to build their own power. Trucks can be sent flying, telephone poles broken in two, and trains can even be stopped by their powerful slapping arms. Hariyama are kindhearted and practice etiquette, praising their battle opponents. As they grow older, they focus more on training Makuhita. They live in mountainous areas.
Azurill
(uh-ZOO-rihl)
Rodent Pokémon
Type: Normal-Fairy
Average height: 0.2 m
Average weight: 2 kg
Their tails–which double as a flotation device–are bouncy and packed with the nutrients Azurill need to grow. Azurill are often seen bouncing and playing on their tails. Though normally docile Pokémon, they can swing the ball to smash into larger opponents when they are angered. They live on the water’s edge, where they gather on sunny days to splash around for fun.
Marill
(MEH-rihl)
Rodent Pokémon
Type: Water-Fairy
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 8.5 kg
Marill’s sensitive ears can detect small sounds at a great distance, and their tails contain oil which acts as a buoy to keep Marill afloat. Their water-repellant fur allows them to swim in strong currents without being slowed by water resistance. It also dries quickly to keep them warm. Marill feed on aquatic plants in addition to fishing for food. When diving, the tail can be seen bobbing on the surface, and Marill will anchor their tails to a tree when fishing at the edge of a fast-moving stream. They live on the water’s edge.
Azumarill
(uh-ZOO-meh-rihl)
Rodent Pokémon
Type: Water-Fairy
Average height: 0.8 m
Average weight: 28.5 kg
When in the water, Azumarill roll up their long ears to keep them dry. They have highly developed hearing that allows them to hear at great distances, even when underwater. By keeping still and listening, they can identify prey even in violent rapids. If Azumarill spot a drowning Pokémon, they will make a balloon out of air that helps them breathe. They also create these balloons when playing. Azumarill live in rivers and lakes, and can spend all day in the water.
Nosepass
(NOHZ-pas)
Mineral Pokémon
Type: Rock
Average height: 1 m
Average weight: 97 kg
Their noses are magnetic and tend to point north. Because of this, humans have historically used them as compasses. This magnetism is stronger in cold seasons. To protect themselves when in danger, Nosepass raise their magnetism and draw iron objects to their bodies. This technique is also used to capture prey, though it can pull natural enemies close too. They move little, but can quickly spin their bodies into the ground like a drill during emergency situations. Nosepass live in caves. Metang are their natural predators.
Probopass
(PROH-boh-pas)
Mineral Pokémon
Type: Rock-Steel
Average height: 1.4 m
Average weight: 340 kg
What appears to be a mustache is actually black sand, attracted by their magnetic noses. They can use this sand to form rocks, which they use to destroy prey. Probopass are able to freely control the mini-noses on the sides of their bodies, using them to catch prey and attack opponents from all three directions. On occasion, these mini-noses may get lost and never come back. The hat-resembling magnets atop their heads exude strong magnetic fields from all over their bodies, which can damage nearby appliances.
Skitty
(SKIH-tee)
Feline Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 11 kg
Skitty are fascinated by moving objects and chase them. They are known to chase their own tails and become dizzy from it. Although it can be difficult to earn their trust, Skitty are highly popular due to their looks and behavior, which many consider adorable. They live in holes in trees in tropical and temperate forests.
Delcatty
(DEHL-ka-tee)
Feline Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 1.1 m
Average weight: 32.6 kg
Delcatty are happy most of the time and rarely get involved in conflicts. When they are disturbed, Delcatty move to another area instead of fighting. They prefer to do as they please at their own pace, so their daily routine is random. Delcatty are popular among female Trainers and used in competitions for their style and sublime fur. They are nocturnal and active at dusk. They are rare in the wild, but can be found in tropical and temperate forests. Delcatty do not have permanent nests and instead find comfortable spots to sleep.
Sableye
(SAY-bul-ahy)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Dark-Ghost
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 11 kg
Sableye use their sharp teeth and claws to dig through soil, and their gemstone-like eyes allow them to see in low light and sparkle in the dark. These gem eyes are caused by their diet, which consists of rocks and raw gemstones. Because of this, each Sableye can create an infinite number of patterns on their bodies. These nocturnal Pokémon are very rarely seen and commonly feared by people, as they have been said to steal the souls of those who look into their eyes. These claims remain inconclusive due to limited research, though Elite Four member Phoebe Loalo (the only known Sableye Trainer) claims they are untrue.
Mawile
(MAH-wahyl)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Steel-Fairy
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 11.5 kg
The second pair of jaws coming from their heads are actually transformed steel horns, which Mawile can articulate at will, using them to bite enemies with enough force to break an iron beam. The jaws also have a long tongue, though it is incapable of tasting, thus Mawile use the jaws to eat foods they do not like. They are typically found in caves and use their non-threatening appearance to make foes underestimate them, then attack with their giant jaws, sometimes swallowing prey whole. In battle, Mawile usually keep their backs turned to the enemy to make better use of their jaws.
Aron
(EHR-ahn)
Ornithischia Pokémon
Type: Steel-Rock
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 60 kg
Aron feed on iron ore that they dig from mountains. They use this ore to make their bodies. Sometimes, hunger will drive them to descend from the mountains they live in to eat bridges and rails, which makes them a pest. Aron make a new suit of armor after evolving, while their old discarded armor is salvaged for making iron products. People have been collecting their shed armor since ancient times.
Lairon
(LEHR-ahn)
Ornithischia Pokémon
Type: Steel-Rock
Average height: 0.9 m
Average weight: 120 kg
Lairon smash their steely bodies against others when battling over territory, and show off their strength with the size of sparks they create ramming into rocks. Close inspection reveals scratches and dents left on their armor from previous conflicts. Lairon drink nutritious mineral spring water and feed on iron contained in rocks. However, they have gotten into conflict with humans over these territories in the past. They build their nests on mountains where iron ore is buried, which results in them clashing with humans mining for iron.
Aggron
(ÆG-rahn)
Ornithischia Pokémon
Type: Steel-Rock
Average height: 2.1 m
Average weight: 360 kg
Aggron wear the gouges of previous battles in their armor as mementos. The more wounds one has, the more it has battled. Aggron claim large mountains as their territory and fiercely defend them from trespassers. If their environment is damaged by a flood or forest fire, they will restore the area by bringing in topsoil and planting trees. Aggron burrow through the strongest bedrock and dig tunnels as they search for iron to eat. Their horns, which they use to dig through bedrock, grow a little longer at a time and can be used to determine one’s age. Their horns are sharp enough to cut through steel and are used as ramming weapons to bring down foes. Long ago, a King wore a helmet resembling an Aggron in an attempt to channel its strength.
Meditite
(MEH-dih-tahyt)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Fighting-Psychic
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 11.2 kg
Meditite heighten their inner energy and spiritual power through meditation, which also allows them to levitate. They train on mountains for hours a day, and never skip their daily yoga sessions. Their training never ends, since they constantly lose concentration and focus while meditating. Meditite eat one berry per day, which tempers their spirits and sharpens their senses.
Medicham
(MEH-dih-cham)
Primate Pokémon
Type: Fighting-Psychic
Average height: 1.3 m
Average weight: 31.5 kg
Through the meditation and fasting, Medicham have developed a sense that allows them to use psychokinetic powers and heightens their energy to enhance this sense. They battle with elegant, dance-like movements, which they use to dodge attacks and launch devastating blows. They can also sense auras. Medicham eat only once per month. They live in fields and mountains and will hide by using their powers to blend into their surroundings.
Electrike
(eh-LEHK-trahyk)
Canine Pokémon
Type: Electric
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 15.2 kg
Using the electric charge in their fur, Electrike stimulate their leg muscles to run faster than the human eye can follow. They use friction from the atmosphere to generate electricity. Because of this, their bodies give off showers of sparks in seasons with arid air or before a storm. They live in grasslands and savannas.
Manectric
(man-EHK-trihk)
Canine Pokémon
Type: Electric
Average height: 1.5 m
Average weight: 40.2 kg
Manectric gather electricity in their manes then discharge it, weaponizing this electricity for battle. These Pokémon were once believed to have been born from lightning, as they are often seen during thunderstorms and make their nests where lightning has struck. Manectric live in grasslands and savannahs, rarely appearing in front of people.
Plusle
(PLUH-sul)
Rodent Pokémon
Type: Electric
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 4.2 kg
Plusle can create sparkly pom-poms by shorting out the electrical currents in their palms. They use these pom-poms to cheer on their teammates and will cry loudly if they lose. They climb telephone poles to absorb electricity. Plusle live in grasslands and savannahs and are often seen with Minun.
Minun
(MAHY-nuhn)
Rodent Pokémon
Type: Electric
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 4.2 kg
Minun care more for their teammates than themselves, sending off showers of sparks when cheering for them. When their partners are in trouble, they give off increasing amounts of sparks. Minun can create electric pom-poms for cheering. Their electrical currents promote blood circulation and energize their targets. Minun live in grasslands and savannas and are often seen with Plusle. However, they will hide under the eaves of houses when it rains due to their dislike of water.
Volbeat
(VOHL-beet)
Beetle Pokémon
Type: Bug
Average height: 0.7 m
Average weight: 17.7 kg
They use their glowing tails to communicate and draw geometric patterns in the sky while in a swarm. Volbeat are attracted by the sweet aroma given off by Illumise. They live in forests near clean ponds, but will move if the pond becomes dirty. Volbeat are a male only species, with no females having ever been documented.
Illumise
(EE-loo-MEE-zay)
Beetle Pokémon
Type: Bug
Average height: 0.6 m
Average weight: 17.7 kg
Illumise use their sweet aroma to lure in Volbeat and have them draw geometric patterns in the sky. Volbeat are said to earn respect from Illumise by composing more complex designs. Over 200 unique patterns have been discovered. Illumise are nocturnal and live in forests. Illumise are a female only species, with no males having ever been documented.
Budew
(buh-DOO)
Rose Pokémon
Type: Grass-Poison
Average height: 0.2 m
Average weight: 1.2 kg
They keep their buds closed during winter, but open them again in spring and release poisonous pollen. The pollen they scatter induces harsh sneezing and runny noses, and is more toxic depending on how clean the water they were fed was. The opening of their buds is seen as the imminent arrival of spring. Budew live near clean pools and ponds.
Roselia
(roh-ZEH-lee-uh)
Rose Pokémon
Type: Grass-Poison
Average height: 0.3 m
Average weight: 2 kg
Their aroma brings serenity, but the thorns on their heads contain a vicious poison. The healthier Roselia are, the more pleasant their flowers’ aroma. They shoot sharp thorns at anything attempting to steal their flowers and use different poisons in each hand when attacking. Roselia live in grassy areas, where they drink nutrient-rich spring water. An old tradition involved challenging an opponent to a duel by sending them a thorn.
Roserade
(ROHZ-rayd)
Rose Pokémon
Type: Grass-Poison
Average height: 0.9 m
Average weight: 14.5 kg
Roserade lure prey with their sweet aroma. The more toxic their poison, the sweeter their aroma becomes. Each hand has different toxins, but both can jab with deadly power. Their right arms contain fast-acting poisons, while their left arms contain slow-acting ones. Regardless, both can be life-threatening. Roserade attack with a dancer-like elegance and use hidden whips covered with poisonous thorns.
Gulpin
(GUL-pihn)
Gastropod Pokémon
Type: Poison
Average height: 0.4 m
Average weight: 10.3 kg
Gulpin swallow anything their own size whole since their stomachs comprise most of their bodies. Their hearts and brains are very small in comparison. Their unique stomach acid allows them to digest almost anything. When digesting, Gulpin expel vile, overpowering gases. They live in grasslands and savannas.
Swalot
(SWAHL-aht)
Gastropod Pokémon
Type: Poison
Average height: 1.7 m
Average weight: 80 kg
Swalot can expand and contract their bodies at will. They swallow all of their food whole and can digest anything except their own stomach lining. They cover their prey and opponents with a powerful poison, as they enjoy eating poisoned and poisonous things. Swalot live in grasslands and savannahs.
Carvanha
(kahr-VAH-nuh)
Shark Pokémon
Type: Water-Dark
Average height: 0.8 m
Average weight: 20.8 kg
Carvanha have powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth that can chew through steel, rip up boat hulls, and tear wooden boats to pieces. Sailors avoid these Pokémon at all costs, as they have been responsible for the destruction of many boats that come into contact with them. Each school has their own territory, and Carvanha will mercilessly swarm any intruder or prey that invades it. However, they become timid when alone. They only attack when in a group of five or more, becoming instantly vicious, and are drawn toward the scent of blood. They live in rivers that course through jungles, as well as temperate regions.
Sharpedo
(shahr-PEE-doh)
Shark Pokémon
Type: Water-Dark
Average height: 1.8 m
Average weight: 88.8 kg
Sharpedo swallow and shoot jets of seawater from their rears, swimming up to 130 kilometers per hour. However, they are unable to swim long distances this way. Sharpedo are feared and known by many names, such as Bully of the Sea, Ruffian of the Seas, Bandit of the Sea, or Gangster of the Sea as a group. They were once prized for their dorsal fins as a food item and have been a victim of overfishing. Their fangs can rip through steel, and can tear a supertanker to pieces. Their teeth instantly grow back the moment they come off. Discarded Sharpedo fangs are made into accessories due to the belief they can prevent ship mishaps. They will attack anything that enters their territory without exception and are highly sensitive to the smell of blood. Sharpedo will eat anything–including people–and even go after prey as big as Wailmer. Large groups have been known to occasionally attack Wailord.
Wailmer
(WAYL-mer)
Whale Pokémon
Type: Water
Average height: 2 m
Average weight: 130 kg
Wailmer store water inside their bodies, which they expel through their nostrils to startle people. When storing water, they can bounce on land. The more water filling their bodies, the higher they can bounce. However, they live primarily in the sea, and can only stay on land for a short time. Wailmer become lethargic when dry but enjoy bouncing on beaches in play. On rare occasions, entire pods are seen on the shore. They swim with their mouths open and eat tons worth of food a day.
Wailord
(WAYL-loard)
Whale Pokémon
Type: Water
Average length: 14.5 m
Average weight: 398 kg
A great mystery of biology, Wailord are able to remain submerged in water despite their remarkably light weight in comparison to their size. It remains unknown how they do this. Wailord have an easygoing temperament and love to play. Their size causes them to have almost no natural enemies, but lone ones have on rare occasion been attacked by swarms of Sharpedo. Wailord travel in pods (which include Wailmer) to discourage Sharpedo attacks. They can dive up to depths of 3,000 meters in one breath. Wailord watching is a popular sightseeing activity. However, they are known to be driven away by fishermen when they become too numerous.
Numel
(NUH-mul)
Camel Pokémon
Type: Fire-Ground
Average height: 0.7 m
Average weight: 24 kg
Their humps contain magma of nearly 12,00˚C. Numel are very strong Pokémon, having served humans for many years with their ability to carry heavy loads up to 100 kg. However, they slow down when wet and cannot stand when hungry. Due to their dull wit, Numel do not notice when they have been hit. They live on volcanic mountains.
Camerupt
(KA-mer-uhpt)
Camel Pokémon
Type: Fire-Ground
Average height: 1.9 m
Average weight: 220 kg
Their bodies contain molten lava of 10,000˚C, which Camerupt voluntarily erupt out of their humps when enraged. Otherwise, their humps erupt automatically every ten years. Despite holding temperatures exceeding the sun's surface, these Pokémon somehow maintain control over this heat, even after erupting it. They can become uncontrollably angry when struck in the face. Camerupt live in the craters of volcanoes.
Torkoal
(TOAR-kohl)
Turtle Pokémon
Type: Fire
Average height: 0.5 m
Average weight: 80.4 kg
Torkoal live in mountains and volcanic areas, where they look for large coal deposits. They use the coal to fill the hollow spaces in their shells and burn it for energy. Torkoal become weak and immobile when their fuel runs low, and if the fire inside their shells goes out, they will die. Torkoal are healthy if the smoke spouting from their shells has tremendous velocity. When blowing smoke from their nostrils and the tops of their backs, they sound like a locomotive horn. If attacked, Torkoal blow black smoke from their nostrils before fleeing. Their shells also serve to shield them from critical blows.
Spoink
(SPOYNK)
Swine Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Average height: 0.7 m
Average weight: 30.6 kg
Spoink bounce on their springy tails to keep their hearts pumping. Even when sleeping, they continue to bounce. They wear pearls produced by Clamperl atop their heads, which amplifies their psychic powers. Without a pearl, Spoink become weakened, and they always search for bigger ones. Spoink live in mountainous areas and like to eat mushrooms that grow underground.
Grumpig
(GRUHM-pihg)
Swine Pokémon
Type: Psychic
Average height: 0.9 m
Average weight: 71.5 kg
The black pearls on their bodies are used to amplify their psychic powers, which allow them to control their opponents. The dance Grumpig perform while using their powers is very popular. They live on mountains.
Spinda
(SPIHN-duh)
Ailuridae Pokémon
Type: Normal
Average height: 1.1 m
Average weight: 5 kg
The spot patterns on their faces are different for every Spinda. They have dizzying, confusing, and scattering dance-like movements, though they think they are walking in a straight line. These movements confuse their opponents and make Spinda a difficult target to hit. They live in mountains.
Trapinch
(TRAP-ihnch)
Netwing Pokémon
Type: Ground
Average height: 0.7 m
Average weight: 15 kg
Their large jaws are powerful enough to crush boulders. Trapinch live in arid deserts and can go a week without water. Instead of actively hunting, they dig into sand to build their bowl or cone-shaped nests, where they wait for prey to stumble inside and become trapped. Their heavy heads make them slow, and Trapinch become vulnerable after falling or rolling onto their backs.