Sandile, #551 – Desert Croc Pokémon

It moves along below the sand's surface, except for its nose and eyes. A dark membrane shields its eyes from the sun. They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping. Type: Ground/Dark Category: Desert Croc Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Moxie, … Continue reading Sandile, #551 – Desert Croc 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

Lilligant, #549 – Flowering Pokémon

The fragrance of the garland on its head has a relaxing effect. It withers if a Trainer does not take good care of it. Even veteran Trainers face a challenge in getting its beautiful flower to bloom. This Pokémon is popular with celebrities. Type: Grass Category: Flowering Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in … Continue reading Lilligant, #549 – Flowering Pokémon

Petilil, #548 – Bulb Pokémon

The leaves on its head are very bitter. Eating one of these leaves is known to refresh a tired body. Since they prefer moist, nutrient-rich soil, the areas where Petilil live are known to be good for growing plants. Type: Grass Category: Bulb Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Or Own Tempo, … Continue reading Petilil, #548 – Bulb Pokémon

Whimsicott, #547 – Windveiled Pokémon

They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes. Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind. Type: Grass/Fairy Category: Windveiled Ability: Prankster, which gives priority to a status move. Or Infiltrator, which passes through … Continue reading Whimsicott, #547 – Windveiled Pokémon

Cottonee, #546 – Cotton Puff Pokémon

When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker. Perhaps because they feel more at ease in a group, they stick to others they find. They end up looking like a cloud. Type: Grass/Fairy Category: Cotton Puff Ability: Prankster, which gives priority to a status move. … Continue reading Cottonee, #546 – Cotton Puff Pokémon

Scolipede, #545 – Megapede Pokémon

It clasps its prey with the claws on its neck until it stops moving. Then it finishes it off with deadly poison. With quick movements, it chases down its foes, attacking relentlessly with its horns until it prevails. Type: Bug/Poison Category: Megapede Ability: Swarm, which powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Or … Continue reading Scolipede, #545 – Megapede Pokémon

Whirlipede, #544 – Curlipede Pokémon

Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies. It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent. Type: Bug/Poison Category: Curlipede Ability: Swarm, which powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Or Poison Point, … Continue reading Whirlipede, #544 – Curlipede Pokémon