Game Freak director Junichi Masuda explains why rival characters are no longer jerks in the Pokémon games

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In a recent interview with GameSpot, Game Freak director Junichi Masuda explained why rival characters no longer act like jerks in the Pokémon games, specifically in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. "I think the biggest reason that rivals were more of a jerk in the early days is that we were just … Continue reading Game Freak director Junichi Masuda explains why rival characters are no longer jerks in the Pokémon games

Pyroar, #668 – Royal Pokémon

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The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride. With fiery breath of more than 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, they viciously threaten any challenger. The females protect the pride's cubs. Type: Fire/Normal Category: Royal Ability: Rivalry, which deals more damage to Pokemon of the same gender. Or Unnerve, which unnerves opposing Pokemon … Continue reading Pyroar, #668 – Royal Pokémon

Litleo, #667 – Lion Cub Pokémon

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The stronger the opponent it faces, the more heat surges from its mane and the more power flows through its body. They set off on their own from their pride and live by themselves to become stronger. These hot-blooded Pokémon are quick to fight. Type: Fire/Normal Category: Lion Cub Ability: Rivalry, which deals more damage to … Continue reading Litleo, #667 – Lion Cub Pokémon

Haxorus, #612 – Axe Jaw Pokémon

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They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel. Their sturdy tusks will stay sharp even if used to cut steel beams. These Pokémon are covered in hard armor. Type: Dragon Category: Axe Jaw Ability: Rivalry, which deals more damage to Pokemon of the same … Continue reading Haxorus, #612 – Axe Jaw Pokémon

Fraxure, #611 – Axe Jaw Pokémon

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Their tusks can shatter rocks. Territory battles between Fraxure can be intensely violent. A broken tusk will not grow back, so it diligently sharpens its tusks on river rocks after the end of a battle. Type: Dragon Category: Axe Jaw Ability: Rivalry, which deals more damage to Pokemon of the same gender. Or Mold Breaker, … Continue reading Fraxure, #611 – Axe Jaw Pokémon

Axew, #610 – Tusk Pokémon

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They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp. They mark their territory by leaving gashes in trees with their tusks. If a tusk breaks, a new one grows in quickly. Type: Dragon Category: Tusk Ability: Rivalry, which deals more damage to Pokemon of the same … Continue reading Axew, #610 – Tusk Pokémon

Unfezant, #521 – Proud Pokémon

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Males swing their head plumage to threaten opponents. The females' flying abilities surpass those of the males. Males have plumage on their heads. They will never let themselves feel close to anyone other than their Trainers. Type: Normal/Flying Category: Proud Ability: Super Luck, which boosts the critical-hit ratios of moves. Or Big Pecks, which protects the Pokemon … Continue reading Unfezant, #521 – Proud Pokémon

Tranquill, #520 – Wild Pigeon Pokémon

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Many people believe that, deep in the forest where Tranquill live, there is a peaceful place where there is no war. No matter where in the world it goes, it knows where its nest is, so it never gets separated from its Trainer. Type: Normal/Flying Category: Wild Pigeon Ability: Super Luck, which boosts the critical-hit ratios … Continue reading Tranquill, #520 – Wild Pigeon Pokémon