Hitmontop, #237 – Handstand Pokémon

Hitmontop spins on its head at high speed, all the while delivering kicks. This technique is a remarkable mix of both offense and defense at the same time. The Pokémon travels faster spinning than it does walking. Type: Fighting Category: Handstand Ability: Intimidate, which lowers the opposing Pokemon's Attack stat. Or Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's … Continue reading Hitmontop, #237 – Handstand Pokémon

Smeargle, #235 – Painter Pokémon

Smeargle marks the boundaries of its territory using a body fluid that leaks out from the tip of its tail. Over 5,000 different marks left by this Pokémon have been found. Type: Normal Category: Painter Ability: Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves. Or Own Tempo, which prevents the Pokemon from becoming confused. Hidden Ability: Moody, which … Continue reading Smeargle, #235 – Painter Pokémon

Scizor, #212 – Pincer Pokémon

Scizor has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. This Pokémon flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature. Type: Bug/Steel Category: Pincer Ability: Swarm, which powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Or Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves. Hidden Ability: Light … Continue reading Scizor, #212 – Pincer Pokémon

Official artwork and first details revealed for new Mythical Pokémon Marshadow in Pokémon Sun and Moon

The Pokémon Company recently gave us a first official look at Marshadow, which is one of the newest Mythical Pokémon revealed for Pokémon Sun and Moon. Also known as the Gloomdweller Pokémon Marshadow is a Fighting/Ghost-type Pokémon with the Technician Ability. It cannot be encountered in normal gameplay; therefore, The Pokémon Company will eventually announce … Continue reading Official artwork and first details revealed for new Mythical Pokémon Marshadow in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Scyther, #123 – Mantis Pokémon

Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke. Type: Bug/Flying Category: Mantis Ability: Swarm, which powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokemon is in trouble. Or Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's … Continue reading Scyther, #123 – Mantis Pokémon

Mr. Mime, #122 – Barrier Pokémon

Mr. Mime is a master of pantomime. Its gestures and motions convince watchers that something unseeable actually exists. Once the watchers are convinced, the unseeable thing exists as if it were real. Type: Psychic/Fairy Category: Barrier Ability: Soundproof, which gives full immunity to all sound-based moves. Or Filter, which reduces damage from supereffective attacks. Hidden Ability: Technician, which … Continue reading Mr. Mime, #122 – Barrier Pokémon

Persian – #053

Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers. Type: Normal Category: Classy Cat Ability: Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves. Or Limber, which protects the Pokemon from paralysis. … Continue reading Persian – #053

Meowth – #052

Meowth withdraws its sharp claws into its paws to slinkily sneak about without making any incriminating footsteps. For some reason, this Pokémon loves shiny coins that glitter with light. Type: Normal Category: Scratch Cat Ability: Pickup, which allows the Pokemon to sometimes pick up items. Or Technician, which powers up the Pokemon's weaker moves. Hidden … Continue reading Meowth – #052