Axew, #610 – Tusk Pokémon

They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp. They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly. Type: Dragon Category: Tusk Ability: Rivalry, which deals more damage to Pokemon of the same … Continue reading Axew, #610 – Tusk Pokémon

Basculin, #550 – Hostile Pokémon

Red- and blue-striped Basculin are very violent and always fighting. They are also remarkably tasty. Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school. Type: Water Category: Hostile Ability (Red-Striped Form): Reckless, which powers up moves that have recoil damage. Or Adaptability, which powers up … Continue reading Basculin, #550 – Hostile Pokémon

Sawk, #539 – Karate Pokémon

Desiring the strongest karate chop, they seclude themselves in mountains and train without sleeping. Tying their belts gets them pumped and makes their punches more destructive. Disturbing their training angers them. Type: Fighting Category: Karate Ability: Sturdy, where it cannot be knocked out with one hit. Or Inner Focus, which protects the Pokemon from flinching. Hidden Ability: Mold … Continue reading Sawk, #539 – Karate Pokémon

Throh, #538 – Judo Pokémon

When it tightens its belt, it becomes stronger. Wild Throh use vines to weave their own belts. When it encounters a foe bigger than itself, it wants to throw it. It changes belts as it gets stronger. Type: Fighting Category: Judo Ability: Guts, which boosts the Attack stat if the Pokemon has a status condition. Or Inner Focus, … Continue reading Throh, #538 – Judo Pokémon

Excadrill, #530 – Subterrene Pokémon

It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates. More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels. Type: Ground/Steel Category: Subterrene Ability: Sand Rush, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in a sandstorm. Or Sand Force, which … Continue reading Excadrill, #530 – Subterrene Pokémon

Drilbur, #529 – Mole Pokémon

It makes its way swiftly through the soil by putting both claws together and rotating at high speed. By spinning its body, it can dig straight through the ground at a speed of 30 mph. Type: Ground Category: Mole Ability: Sand Rush, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in a sandstorm. Or Sand Force, which boosts the power … Continue reading Drilbur, #529 – Mole Pokémon

Rampardos, #409 – Head Butt Pokémon

Its skull withstands impacts of any magnitude. As a result, its brain never gets the chance to grow. Its skull is as hard as iron. It is a brute that tears down jungle trees while catching prey. Type: Rock Category: Head Butt Ability: Mold Breaker, where moves can be used on the target regardless of … Continue reading Rampardos, #409 – Head Butt Pokémon

Cranidos, #408 – Head Butt Pokémon

It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts. A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with headbutts. Type: Rock Category: Head Butt Ability: Mold Breaker, where moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities. Hidden Ability: Sheer Force, which … Continue reading Cranidos, #408 – Head Butt Pokémon