Poliwag has a very thin skin. It is possible to see the Pokémon's spiral innards right through the skin. Despite its thinness, however, the skin is also very flexible. Even sharp fangs bounce right off it. Type: Water Category: Tadpole Ability: Damp, which prevents the use of self-destructing moves. Or Water Absorb, which restores HP if hit … Continue reading Poliwag – #060
Arcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon's body is its source of power. Type: Fire Category: Legendary Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Flash Fire, which powers up … Continue reading Arcanine – #059
Growlithe has a superb sense of smell. Once it smells anything, this Pokémon won't forget the scent, no matter what. It uses its advanced olfactory sense to determine the emotions of other living things. Type: Fire Category: Puppy Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Flash Fire, which powers up the Pokemon's Fire-type moves … Continue reading Growlithe – #058
When Primeape becomes furious, its blood circulation is boosted. In turn, its muscles are made even stronger. However, it also becomes much less intelligent at the same time. Type: Fighting Category: Pig Monkey Ability: Vital Spirit, which prevents the Pokemon from falling asleep. Or Anger Point, which maxes the Attack stat after the Pokemon takes a critical … Continue reading Primeape – #057
When Mankey starts shaking and its nasal breathing turns rough, it's a sure sign that it is becoming angry. However, because it goes into a towering rage almost instantly, it is impossible for anyone to flee its wrath. Type: Fighting Category: Pig Monkey Ability: Vital Spirit, which prevents the Pokemon from falling asleep. Or Anger Point, which … Continue reading Mankey – #056
The webbed flippers on its forelegs and hind legs and the streamlined body of Golduck give it frightening speed. This Pokémon is definitely much faster than even the most athletic swimmer. Type: Water Category: Duck Ability: Damp, which prevents the use of self-destructing moves. Or Cloud Nine, which eliminates the effects of weather. Hidden Ability: Swift Swim, … Continue reading Golduck – #055
Psyduck uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this Pokémon generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars. Type: Water Category: Duck Ability: Damp, which prevents the use of self-destructing moves. Or Cloud Nine, which eliminates the effects of weather. Hidden Ability: Swift Swim, which boosts the Pokemon's … Continue reading Psyduck – #054
Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. Type: Normal Category: Classy Cat Ability: Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves. Or Limber, which protects the Pokemon from paralysis. … Continue reading Persian – #053
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