Smeargle, #235 – Painter Pokémon

Smeargle marks the boundaries of its territory using a body fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. Over 5,000 different marks left by this Pokémon have been found. Type: Normal Category: Painter Ability: Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves. Or Own Tempo, which prevents the Pokemon from becoming confused. Hidden Ability: Moody, which … Continue reading Smeargle, #235 – Painter Pokémon

Stantler, #234 – Big Horn Pokémon

Stantler's magnificent antlers were traded at high prices as works of art. As a result, this Pokémon was hunted close to extinction by those who were after the priceless antlers. Type: Normal Category: Big Horn Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Frisk, where the Pokemon can check an opposing Pokemon's held item. Hidden … Continue reading Stantler, #234 – Big Horn Pokémon

Porygon2, #233 – Virtual Pokémon

Porygon2 was created by humans using the power of science. The man-made Pokémon has been endowed with artificial intelligence that enables it to learn new gestures and emotions on its own. Type: Normal Category: Virtual Ability: Trace, which enables the Pokemon to copy an opposing Pokemon's Ability. Or Download, which adjusts power based on an opposing Pokemon's … Continue reading Porygon2, #233 – Virtual Pokémon

Donphan, #232 – Armor Pokémon

Donphan's favorite attack is curling its body into a ball, then charging at its foe while rolling at high speed. Once it starts rolling, this Pokémon can't stop very easily. If Donphan were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the Pokémon helps clear rock and … Continue reading Donphan, #232 – Armor Pokémon

Phanpy, #231 – Long Nose Pokémon

For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the others know that the area has been claimed. Phanpy uses its long nose to shower itself. When others gather around, they thoroughly douse each other … Continue reading Phanpy, #231 – Long Nose Pokémon

Kingdra, #230 – Dragon Pokémon

Kingdra lives at extreme ocean depths that are otherwise uninhabited. It has long been believed that the yawning of this Pokémon creates spiraling ocean currents. Kingdra sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, the Pokémon is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey. Type: … Continue reading Kingdra, #230 – Dragon Pokémon

Houndoom, #229 – Dark Pokémon

In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves. Type: Dark/Fire Category: Dark Ability: Flash Fire, which powers up the Pokemon's Fire-type moves if it's hit by one. Or Early Bird, where the Pokemon awakens quickly from sleep. … Continue reading Houndoom, #229 – Dark Pokémon

Houndour, #228 – Dark Pokémon

Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled. Type: Dark/Fire Category: Dark Ability: Flash Fire, which powers up the Pokemon's Fire-type moves if it's hit by one. Or Early Bird, where the Pokemon awakens quickly from sleep. Hidden … Continue reading Houndour, #228 – Dark Pokémon