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

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

Gastrodon, #423 – Sea Slug Pokémon

When its natural enemy attacks, it oozes purple fluid and escapes. It apparently had a huge shell for protection in ancient times. It lives in shallow tidal pools. Type: Water/Ground Category: Sea Slug Ability: Sticky Hold, which protects the Pokemon from item theft. Or Storm Drain, which draws in all Water-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk … Continue reading Gastrodon, #423 – Sea Slug Pokémon

Shellos, #422 – Sea Slug Pokémon

Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat. Type: Water Category: Sea Slug Ability: Sticky Hold, which protects the Pokemon from item theft. Or Storm Drain, which draws in all Water-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk … Continue reading Shellos, #422 – Sea Slug Pokémon

Nosepass, #299 – Compass Pokémon

Nosepass's magnetic nose is always pointed to the north. If two of these Pokémon meet, they cannot turn their faces to each other when they are close because their magnetic noses repel one another. Nosepass had been said to be completely unmoving, with its magnetic nose pointed due north. However, close observation has revealed that … Continue reading Nosepass, #299 – Compass Pokémon

Steelix, #208 – Iron Snake Pokémon

Steelix lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig toward the earth's core. There are records of this Pokémon reaching a depth of over six-tenths of a mile underground. Type: Steel/Ground Category: Iron Snake Ability: Rock Head, which protects the Pokemon from recoil damage. Or Sturdy, which enables the Pokemon to not be knocked … Continue reading Steelix, #208 – Iron Snake Pokémon

Dugtrio – #051

Dugtrio are actually triplets that emerged from one body. As a result, each triplet thinks exactly like the other two triplets. They work cooperatively to burrow endlessly. Type: Ground Category: Mole Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Or Arena Trap, which prevents opposing Pokemon from fleeing. Hidden Ability: Sand Force, which boosts the power … Continue reading Dugtrio – #051

Diglett – #050

Diglett are raised in most farms. The reason is simple— wherever this Pokémon burrows, the soil is left perfectly tilled for planting crops. This soil is made ideal for growing delicious vegetables. Type: Ground Category: Mole Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Or Arena Trap, which prevents opposing Pokemon from fleeing. Hidden … Continue reading Diglett – #050