Skorupi, #451 – Scorpion Pokémon

It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes. It burrows under the sand to lie in wait for prey. Its tail claws can inject its prey with a savage poison. Type: Poison/Bug Category: Scorpion Ability: Sniper, which powers up moves if they become critical hits. Or … Continue reading Skorupi, #451 – Scorpion Pokémon

Hippowdon, #450 – Heavyweight Pokémon

It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking. It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack. Type: Ground Category: Heavyweight Ability: Sand Stream, where the Pokemon summons a sandstorm in battle. Hidden Ability: Sand Force, which boosts the … Continue reading Hippowdon, #450 – Heavyweight Pokémon

Hippopotas, #449 – Hippo Pokémon

It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body. It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet. Type: Ground Category: Hippo Ability: Sand Stream, where the Pokemon summons a sandstorm in battle. Hidden Ability: Sand Force, which boosts the power of Rock, Ground and … Continue reading Hippopotas, #449 – Hippo Pokémon

Lucario, #448 – Aura Pokémon

By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements. By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away. Type: Fighting/Steel Category: Aura Ability: Inner Focus, which protects the Pokemon from flinching. Or Steadfast, which boosts the Speed stat each … Continue reading Lucario, #448 – Aura Pokémon

Riolu, #447 – Emanation Pokémon

It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. Type: Fighting Category: Emanation Ability: Inner Focus, which protects the Pokemon from flinching. Or Steadfast, which boosts the Speed stat each time the … Continue reading Riolu, #447 – Emanation Pokémon

Munchlax, #446 – Big Eater Pokémon

It hides food under its long body hair. However, it forgets it has hidden the food. It conceals food under the long fur on its body. It carts around this food stash and swallows it without chewing. Type: Normal Category: Big Eater Ability: Pickup, where the Pokemon may pick up items. Or Thick Fat, which boosts … Continue reading Munchlax, #446 – Big Eater Pokémon

Garchomp, #445 – Mach Pokémon

When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. Type: Dragon/Ground Category: Mach Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Hidden Ability: Rough Skin, … Continue reading Garchomp, #445 – Mach Pokémon

Gabite, #444 – Cave Pokémon

It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest. As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest. Type: Dragon/Ground Category: Cave Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Hidden Ability: Rough Skin, which inflicts damage … Continue reading Gabite, #444 – Cave Pokémon