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
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
Skarmory is entirely encased in hard, protective armor. This Pokémon flies at close to 190 mph. It slashes foes with its wings that possess swordlike cutting edges. Skarmory's steel wings become tattered and bashed in from repeated battles. Once a year, the battered wings grow back completely, restoring the cutting edges to their pristine state. … Continue reading Skarmory, #227 – Armor Bird Pokémon
Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice. Type: Bug/Rock Category: Mold Ability: Sturdy, which enables it to not be knocked out with one hit. Or Gluttony, which makes the Pokemon use a … Continue reading Shuckle, #213 – Mold 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
Forretress conceals itself inside its hardened steel shell. The shell is opened when the Pokémon is catching prey, but it does so at such a quick pace that the shell's inside cannot be seen. Type: Bug/Steel Category: Bagworm Ability: Sturdy, which enables it to not be knocked out with one hit. Hidden Ability: Overcoat, which protects the … Continue reading Forretress, #205 – Bagworm Pokémon
Pineco hangs from a tree branch and patiently waits for prey to come along. If the Pokémon is disturbed while eating by someone shaking its tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning. Type: Bug Category: Bagworm Ability: Sturdy, which enables it to not be knocked out with one hit. Hidden Ability: Overcoat, … Continue reading Pineco, #204 – Bagworm Pokémon
Sudowoodo camouflages itself as a tree to avoid being attacked by enemies. However, because its hands remain green throughout the year, the Pokémon is easily identified as a fake during the winter. Type: Rock Category: Imitation Ability: Rock Head, which protects the Pokemon from recoil damage. Or Sturdy, which enables the Pokemon to not be knocked out with … Continue reading Sudowoodo, #185 – Imitation Pokémon
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