Scraggy, #559 – Shedding Pokémon

Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck. Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too. Type: Dark/Fighting Category: Shedding Ability: Shed Skin, where the Pokemon may heal its own status conditions. Or Moxie, which boosts the Attack … Continue reading Scraggy, #559 – Shedding Pokémon

Crustle, #558 – Stone Home Pokémon

It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land. Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle. Type: Bug/Rock Category: Stone Home Ability: Sturdy, where it cannot be knocked out with one hit. Or Shell … Continue reading Crustle, #558 – Stone Home Pokémon

Dwebble, #557 – Rock Inn Pokémon

It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement. When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into. Type: Bug/Rock Category: Rock Inn Ability: Sturdy, where it cannot be knocked … Continue reading Dwebble, #557 – Rock Inn Pokémon

Maractus, #556 – Cactus Pokémon

It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds. Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas. Type: Grass Category: Cactus Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Or Water Absorb, which restores HP if hit by … Continue reading Maractus, #556 – Cactus Pokémon

Darmanitan, #555 – Blazing Pokémon

When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind. Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch. Type: Fire Category: Blazing Ability: Sheer Force, which removes additional effects to increase move … Continue reading Darmanitan, #555 – Blazing Pokémon

Darumaka, #554 – Zen Charm Pokémon

Darumaka's droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm. When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Type: Fire Category: Zen Charm Ability: Hustle, which boosts the Attack stat but lowers accuracy. Hidden Ability: Inner Focus, … Continue reading Darumaka, #554 – Zen Charm Pokémon

Krookodile, #553 – Intimidation Pokémon

Very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes. They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile. Type: Ground/Dark Category: Intimidation Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Moxie, which boosts the Attack stat … Continue reading Krookodile, #553 – Intimidation Pokémon

Krokorok, #552 – Desert Croc Pokémon

They live in groups of a few individuals. Protective membranes shield their eyes from sandstorms. The special membrane covering its eyes can sense the heat of objects, so it can see its surroundings even in darkness. Type: Ground/Dark Category: Desert Croc Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Moxie, which boosts the Attack … Continue reading Krokorok, #552 – Desert Croc Pokémon