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

Gible, #443 – Land Shark Pokémon

It nests in horizontal holes warmed by geothermal heat. Foes who get too close can expect to be pounced on and bitten. It nests in small, horizontal holes in cave walls. It pounces to catch prey that stray too close. Type: Dragon/Ground Category: Land Shark Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Hidden … Continue reading Gible, #443 – Land Shark Pokémon

Cacturne, #332 – Scarecrow Pokémon

During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokémon becomes active at night when the temperature drops. If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, … Continue reading Cacturne, #332 – Scarecrow Pokémon

Cacnea, #331 – Cactus Pokémon

Cacnea lives in arid locations such as deserts. It releases a strong aroma from its flower to attract prey. When prey comes near, this Pokémon shoots sharp thorns from its body to bring the victim down. The more arid and harsh the environment, the more pretty and fragrant a flower Cacnea grows. This Pokémon battles … Continue reading Cacnea, #331 – Cactus Pokémon

Larvitar, #246 – Rock Skin Pokémon

Larvitar is born deep under the ground. To come up to the surface, this Pokémon must eat its way through the soil above. Until it does so, Larvitar cannot see its parents. Type: Rock/Ground Category: Rock Skin Ability: Guts, which boosts the Attack stat if the Pokemon has a status condition. Hidden Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the … Continue reading Larvitar, #246 – Rock Skin Pokémon

Donphan, #232 – Armor Pokémon

Donphan's favorite attack is curling its body into a ball, then charging at its foe while rolling at high speed. Once it starts rolling, this Pokémon can't stop very easily. If Donphan were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the Pokémon helps clear rock and … Continue reading Donphan, #232 – Armor Pokémon

Phanpy, #231 – Long Nose Pokémon

For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the others know that the area has been claimed. Phanpy uses its long nose to shower itself. When others gather around, they thoroughly douse each other … Continue reading Phanpy, #231 – Long Nose Pokémon