Roggenrola, #524 – Mantle Pokémon

Its ear is hexagonal in shape. Compressed underground, its body is as hard as steel. They were discovered a hundred years ago in an earthquake fissure. Inside each one is an energy core. Type: Rock Category: Mantle Ability: Sturdy, where it cannot be knocked out with one hit. Or Weak Armor, where physical attacks lower its Defense … Continue reading Roggenrola, #524 – Mantle Pokémon

Skarmory, #227 – Armor Bird 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

Magcargo, #219 – Lava Pokémon

Magcargo's shell is actually its skin that hardened as a result of cooling. Its shell is very brittle and fragile—just touching it causes it to crumble apart. This Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma. Magcargo's body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is vaporized on contact. If this Pokémon … Continue reading Magcargo, #219 – Lava Pokémon

Slugma, #218 – Lava Pokémon

Molten magma courses throughout Slugma's circulatory system. If this Pokémon is chilled, the magma cools and hardens. Its body turns brittle and chunks fall off, reducing its size. Slugma does not have any blood in its body. Instead, intensely hot magma circulates throughout this Pokémon's body, carrying essential nutrients and oxygen to its organs. Type: … Continue reading Slugma, #218 – Lava Pokémon

Kabutops, #141 – Shellfish Pokémon

Kabutops swam underwater to hunt for its prey in ancient times. The Pokémon was apparently evolving from being a water dweller to living on land as evident from the beginnings of change in its gills and legs. Type: Rock/Water Category: Shellfish Ability: Swift Swim, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in rain. Or Battle Armor, which protects … Continue reading Kabutops, #141 – Shellfish Pokémon

Kabuto, #140 – Shellfish Pokémon

Kabuto is a Pokémon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered. The Pokémon has not changed at all for 300 million years. Type: Rock/Water Category: Shellfish Ability: Swift Swim, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in rain. Or Battle Armor, which protects the Pokemon from critical hits. … Continue reading Kabuto, #140 – Shellfish Pokémon

Omastar, #139 – Spiral Pokémon

Omastar uses its tentacles to capture its prey. It is believed to have become extinct because its shell grew too large and heavy, causing its movements to become too slow and ponderous. Type: Rock/Water Category: Spiral Ability: Shell Armor, which protects the Pokemon from critical hits. Or Swift Swim, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in rain. … Continue reading Omastar, #139 – Spiral Pokémon

Omanyte, #138 – Spiral Pokémon

Omanyte is one of the ancient and long-since-extinct Pokémon that have been regenerated from fossils by people. If attacked by an enemy, it withdraws itself inside its hard shell. Type: Rock/Water Category: Spiral Ability: Shell Armor, which protects the Pokemon from critical hits. Or Swift Swim, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in rain. Hidden Ability: Weak … Continue reading Omanyte, #138 – Spiral Pokémon