93 pokedex entries by starryeyedmemoriam
The heads on Exeggutales's tail communicate telepathically; in battle, this ability allows them to focus on multiple targets while conversing. There was a tale of a Trainer and Exeggutales having a bond so strong that they acted and moved as one unit.
While hunting for its prey, Goligatr's fins billow like a dress while they swim. They move with an elegant grace, similar to a dancer's.
Gyaradreigon hide underwater, attracting their Flying-Type prey by using their Magikarp-like heads as bait. Tales tell of Gyaradreigon destroying entire docks in bursts of rage; only the most experienced of trainers can get Gyaradreigon to obey them.
Vaportic are incredibly rare, living at the bottom of lakes or at pristine shores. They only appear to calm the minds of those who are enraged, using their voice to disarm all who are hostile.
These Pokémon are nocturnal, hunting for prey during the darkest hours of the night. It dives into the water at stunning speeds, snatching up Fish Pokémon. There are rare incidents of Omavern fighting Gyaradreigon, resulting in many docks closing.
Dragoffy stores large amounts of electricity inside their bodies, causing the crystal in their wool to glow. It is said that this crystal can cause thunderstorms when Dragoffy discharges electricity.
When Dragobat flies, the orb on their tails jingle. This sound causes any nearby to experience a positive mood change. It is believed that fusion has amplified the kindness in Dragobat's heart.
Due to overhunting, Feraras have become wary of humans. It intimidates trainers by opening its mouth and letting out an eerie cry. It is said only a trainer with a pure heart may catch a Feraras.
It is said that when Xarachi slumbers, they simultaneously see throughout the past and future. Xarachi only wake for seven days out of a thousand years to grant wishes before returning to their meditative slumber.
During the daytime, Xath will motionlessly meditate, only stopping once night falls to steal the shiniest coins. In legend, Xath were revered as spiritual beings who possessed the ability to see into the future in the reflection of coins.
Amphanium are docile creatures. During the day, they bask in the sun, using its energy to generate electricity. During thunderstorms, Amphanium's orbs act as lightning rods, supercharging them.
The wool on Ampharay's mane has the unique ability to conduct electricity. In battle, they nuzzle against their opponent, shocking them. When Ampharay's tail glows, the voltage of its electric attacks rises.
Undos fly through the skies in intricate patterns, it is believed that these patterns are the symbols of a long forgotten language. In tales Undos destroyed cities in fits of rage, it was believed that this was divine punishment from Arceus.
Unswine are known to carve hieroglyphs in ice with their tusks, marking their territory. When Unswine gather, they are filled with a mysterious power.
Unking lounge around ruins, they typically carve lazy hieroglyphs into the sand. When provoked, Unking unleash a burst of devastating psychic power.
Unlurk's legs are too small to hold up its body for long periods of time, so they levitate. They are known to guard ancient structures so well that there are rumors about Unlurk being bound there by a spirit.
Untales sear the ground with their mystical flames, making intricate hieroglyphs. While this behavior is done for an unknown reason, it is said that any ill-intended person who sets foot in Untales's territory is cursed for a thousand years.
Untrum's eyes help them see in the dark, allowing them to easily track prey. They create hieroglyphs for an unidentified reason. Symbols created by Untrum date back to as far as hundreds of millions of years ago, their meanings are unknown.
Steetrum use their strong jaws to dig through mountains, eating any soil or ores that fall into their mouths. They battle by using sheer force, knocking their tails into opponents, slamming their bodies into foes, or simply biting onto them.
Steeler drag themselves across the ocean floor due to their gigantic claw. They eat mineral-dense ores by crushing them and shoveling the remains into their mouths. Any creature caught in Steeler's pincer is pulverized.
Qwilmo-o have the ability to launch their quills and scales at foes in battle, these projectiles growing back quickly. Qwilmo-o's quills work both offensively and defensively, being able to shield Qwilmo-o from attacks during close combat.
Scichomp's scythe-like limbs are typically used for intimidation. If confronted, however, they can cleave down their foes with ease. If Scichomp flies too fast, they overheat, causing them to fan their wings to cool themselves.
Heragron enjoy testing their strength by lifting boulders and hurling them across mountain ranges. They topple trees in search of their favorite food: Honey. Heragron's armor is said to be tougher than steel, while its horns can uproot a grove.
Heramo-o has no interest in Pokémon weaker than itself; it usually scares away smaller Pokémon by rubbing its wings together, which sounds like clanging scales. Heramo-o are known to attack Exeggutor in the wild, chewing on their leaves.
Heralem live deep underground, only digging out from their burrows in search of honey. They battle by rolling into their target at full force before attempting to flip them over.
Magdon's armor is made from hardened magma, allowing them to burn any assailant using physical attacks. They are known to eat flaming berries to increase their temperature.
Remoeon have the ability to turn themselves invisible when underwater. They take advantage of this by stunning prey with a powerful shot of water when it's least expected.
Manslash slowly drift through oceans, only sometimes stopping to dig up eggs in the sand. Due to their size, Remoshrew tend to cling onto their backs for protection; eating any leftovers from their meals.
Tyrancada live underground for years at a time, absorbing nutrients from tree roots to evolve. It is said that a single Tyrancada could consume an entire forest's worth of trees while waiting for its evolution.
Celenine possess the ability to run through time itself. Celenine are extremely protective of the forests they live in, protecting the same land throughout multiple eras.
The flowers on Togenium's body give off a calming aroma, because of this they wander into places of great panic; helping people stay calm. In recent times, Togenium have been spotted reviving dead plants after forest fires.
Once mistakenly believed to be mythical Pokémon, Togenine's howls are said to guarantee a life of longevity and good luck. There are tales of Togenine helping the injured during forest fires, moving with serene grace and fluidity.
Contrary to their looks, the leaves on Leafdra's body are incredibly sharp, being able to cut through trees with ease. The goo Leafdra secretes allow them to slow their foes' movement before quickly finishing the battle with a well-placed slash.
Mamother's bladed hands allow them to be efficient hunters. Whilst nearly undetectable in the snow, they attack from blind spots. Contrary to their terrifying looks, Mamother are actually omnivorous.
Any frontal attack against Mamodon has proven ineffective due to its thick fat and strong tusks. Despite their imposing frame, Mamodon are herbivores, knocking over trees in search of ice berries.
Scepmega are incredibly stealthy Pokémon; being able to blend in with the jungles they reside in, Scepmega zip around at incredible speeds, piercing prey with their tails.
Swampdon are extremely territorial creatures, claiming entire shorelines as their nests; they will viciously attack anyone who enters their domain. Their tails are capable of smashing entire boulders, and their strong arms allow them to swiftly swim.
When Garphan curls up into a ball, it extends its wings to slice right through whatever it rolls into. Once Garphan gains momentum, it can't stop until it crashes.
By flapping their tentacle-like wings, Cradmega are able to cause waves strong enough to send sand flying. They do this to reveal hidden Omastar, which are typically a Cradmega's favorite meal.
They ensnare their prey with their bodies before biting into them. Their fangs then release a digestive fluid, turning their prey into soup that Cradviper sucks out.
Bastiolosion are typically passive until they are provoked, curling up when aggravated. If they are continually antagonized, Bastiolosion will rub their armored arms together to cause a large explosion before running away.
Bastioligatr due to being incredibly bulky, they are able to shrug off most attacks from other Pokémon. Almost like a trade-off, they move extremely slowly on land; in water, however, they can swim as fast as a jet boat.
Bastiotrum are extremely reckless, battling by going into a headlong rush and thrashing wildly, their jaws tearing foes apart. With scales as tough as diamond and jaws that could shred through steel, Bastiotrum were unmatched in the ancient world.
Abnine are incredibly agile, leaving a trail of fire in their wake as they run with extreme speed. Abnine were once thought to be mythical Pokémon, as they only appeared moments before disaster, using their howls as a warning.
Aeginine are extremely loyal to their trainers, even putting themselves in harm's way to protect them. These Pokémon were once used alongside Golurk when defending kingdoms. There is a theory that Aeginine are the souls of Arcanine who died battle.
Zororing are feared due to their appearance; because of this, they hide in caves, using illusions to mask their true form and bond with trainers. When exposed to a full moon's energy, the marking on its head is filled with a mysterious power.
Zoromega use their ability to create illusions to take on the visage of bird Pokémon. They do this to avoid predators while soaring through the skies.
Grouice are able to create pillars of paradoxically hot ice. In battle, they are able to encase opponents with these pillars, leaving fatal burns. In ancient murals, Grouice have been depicted creating entire glaciers.
In the daytime, Drifbro are extremely lazy, usually drifting to wherever the wind takes them instead of flying. At night, however, they use their psychic powers to pilot themselves and hunt for prey.
Fusion has given Clefdreigon the ability to levitate using the power of moonlight. Despite being timid, they are playful with friends. Unfortunately, most Clefdreigon are unaware of the extent of their power, playing too roughly with other Pokémon.
Cofaeye are extremely avaricious Pokémon, if a single coin is taken from their hoard, it will relentlessly hunt for the thief, cursing them. They are known to hold grudges against these grave robbers.
Smaller instances of Galvanslash have moved into suburban areas, burrowing into power plants and chewing on wires for energy. Larger Galvanslash reside in deserts; they hunt by dragging their prey into the sand and shocking them into paralysis.
Ferroeon battle by charging their tendrils with electricity, before whipping their foes with them. They have the ability to cling to walls and latch onto ceilings; because of this ability, they were used to climb up battleships during wartime.
It is believed that Golulix were created by mankind to retrieve ores from deep underground. In the modern era, Golulix are used to excavate for mineshafts. These tunnels are typically left dilapidated by Polieye that are in search of gems.
The eye in Golugrigus's chest can unleash a beam of energy that has enough power to fell a Dragonite. They slash through even the toughest steels with their bladed arm. There is a rumor that Golugrigus are piloted by the spirits of dishonorable warriors.
With the power of a burning sun, Volcaram unleash scorching flames that grow more intense as battle continues. Legends tell of Volcaram searing those consumed with greed into a burning crisp, leaving behind only the precious yield of their greed.
Volcatrodon use their wings to effortlessly glide across the sea floor. They are known to nest in hydrothermal vents, allowing their eggs to absorb heat. In recent expeditions, researchers were able to find an entire colony of Volcatrodon inside a vent.
Volcatrodon are commonly found crawling across the sea floor, typically near deep-sea hydrothermal vents. They avoid confrontation by searing their opponents with boiling hot fluid and swimming away.
Hyran are incredibly aggressive, launching their heads as missiles to poison their opponents in battle. There are rumors that Hyran are stranded from an alternate future.
Hypius are incredibly moody creatures, as each one of their heads have a different temperament, often having a dominant yet destructive middle head. To atone for anything they destroy, Hypius soar through the skies and scatter seeds for farmers.
Sabltrum is extremely ravenous, feasting on any gemstones they can get in their mouths. Their gargantuan jaws enable them to burrow through caves with relative ease.
Sablton dwell in the darkest of caves, where they pull out gems from within in the ground by magnetizing them. Miners who seek out precious ores utilize Sablton's magnetic ability.
Scolipert are extremely proficient hunters, waiting in the mud for their prey. Once a Pokémon wanders too close, Scolipert will jump out of its hiding place, pinning down its prey and injecting it with a deadly venom.
Snoty's incredibly warm skin allows it to survive the coldest temperatures, they are skilled fighters being able to take on the likes of Glalie. Mountaineers will often seek a partnership with Snoty due to their ability to detect avalanches.
Glagron will claim entire mountain ranges as their own, which typically leads to fights over territory. Glagron hunt by causing avalanches and ramming into their prey, impaling them. It is said that Glagron's breath can freeze an entire lake.
Sharpstar's jaws are strong enough to rip through the shells of the Cloyster they hunt. In battle, Sharpstar swallows water before shooting it back out with the force of a geyser.
Regilurk are typically found on the tallest of mountains and coldest glaciers. When the bands on a Regilurk's body are removed, it can freeze everything around itself instantly. Tales tell of Regilurk being created by Regigigas to guard glaciers.
While absorbing sunlight, the plant on Vilesaur's back becomes energized; shaking the petals on its head and spreading poisonous pollen.
Toxdily live in warmer parts of the ocean where they hunt their prey: Corsola. Toxdily hunt by ensnaring their prey with their tentacles, which excrete a paralyzing but toxic digestive enzyme.
Auroark use their ability to make illusions to temporarily blind their foes, they do this by creating aurora-themed lights. While they used to be popular at festivals, Auroark's popularity has declined due to recent tragedy.
Lycantile's fur is as tough as rock, which they use while hunting by charging headlong at opponents and slashing with enough force to cut down trees.
Paraphan's body is made from a thick carapace. It protects itself from predators by curling up and shooting spores from its trunk. Paraphan knock over trees with their trunks, before nesting inside them and draining them of their nutrients.
The mushroom Parainja's back controls the shell, making it scatter poisonous spores. These spores drain the life out of anything they touch, stealing their energy to enlarge the mushroom on its back. It is believed it can even drain life force.
Disguised as coral, Paradily are patient hunters, staying stationary for days on end waiting for prey to swim by before striking. Paradily reproduce by infecting coral with fungi; they are believed to be a leading cause of reef destruction.
This noble Pokémon is known to shield others in times of crisis. Electricity stored within Komkou's clangorous scales rub together while it runs, creating the sound of a rumbling thunderstorm.
Golitar are overwhelmingly powerful; with one mighty swing, they can cleave through seawater. With shells as tough as diamond, only an equally powerful Pokémon can damage them. They are known to inhabit sunken ships, often battling Dhelmise.
Golipert's claws have the ability to crush boulders with ease. They live in mud, bursting out when something gets close to their nests. During storms, Golipert will move their eggs to shipwrecks; this behavior is being further studied by researchers.
Carzone live deep underground, they use their unique ability to magnetize gemstones to pull them in, presumably for later consumption. There is a theory that Carzone search for the most precious ores for their queen that lives in a gemstone palace.
Hundreds of millions of years ago, Carorus resided in caves near the end of frozen tundras. Ancient people worshipped them, as their glistening frills in the night resembled auroras. It is believed that they are the distant ancestors of Megaswine.
Torligatr's preferred habitats are warm waters near beaches, only going on land to eat coal. Despite having strong jaws, Torligatr prefer to avoid conflict on land, emitting smog before running back into water.
Gourdily use their hairlike tentacles to dig up their prey in the sand. Once found, Gourdily ensnare their prey before excreting a digestive enzyme. On nights of a new moon, it is said that Gourdily's victims can be heard on shorelines.
Diancargo's shells are to be handled with extreme care; they are incredibly fragile and take months to reform. The shells of Diancargo are sold at high prices due to their beauty and fragility.
With their newfound power, Wurmdos burrow into the ground to avoid Bird-Pokémon. If faced with an opponent, they will coil around them; their spikes releasing venom to weaken their foe.
Despite their looks, Dugchic are extremely vicious hunters; they are quick on their feet and are adept swimmers. Dugchic hunt by burrowing underground and moving in three different directions; attacking from blind spots with searing flames.
In ancient times, Trodactyl soared through the skies, only landing to lay eggs. It is believed that their population went through a sharp decline due to their eggs being berry-shaped, causing other Pokémon to mistake them for their favorite foods.
Due to the wide variety of fruit in Tronium's diet, they have gained the ability to grow any kind of berries from their necks. Tronium are commonly trained by café owners, as their berries make for great smoothies.
The fruits on Tronium's neck share a striking resemblance to Nanab Berries. Tronium are typically kind, allowing others to take from their necks, also giving out seeds. In tales, planting a fruit given by Tronium would guarantee a good harvest.
Trocargo move extremely slowly, almost completely still, to fool predators into believing they are not prey. Trocargo eat fallen foliage, after which they spit ashes onto plants to enrich the soils they live.
Whilst typically slothful, Primelax are incredibly powerful, even being compared to the likes of Slaking. If they are woken up from their slumbers early, Primelax will become wildly furious, attacking anything nearby.
Dragaltrum typically attack anything that enters their murky territory, save for Dhelmise. Dragaltrum are known to stalk their prey for hours on end under the visage of seaweed, before delivering a powerful, venomous bite.
Some Arcatross live deep underwater. Over time this lead to them adapting, gaining darker fur and skin when compared to other, brighter Arcatross. They hunt by ambush; wrapping themselves around prey before simultaneously burning and shocking them.
With its sweet, honey-like smell and bright colors, Victreerantis lures in Bug Pokémon. Victreerantis strikes with incredible speed, being able to easily dispatch its prey.
Victreetross use their false heads to attract prey by thrashing them around. When a creature wanders too close, they latch onto it, shocking it into incapacitation before swallowing their prey. There are rumors of Victreetross even hunting people.