Unique Typings
What is Bibarel?
Often called a pikachu clone, this pokemon cinched the 2014 VGC World's for Se Jun Park.
Who is Pachirisu?
This is the only Pokemon that loses points from its Base Stat Total upon Evolving.
Who is Shedinja?
In Generation 1, this is a move that Lickitung, surprisingly, could not learn.
What is Lick?
Including shinies, this sweet Pokemon has 70 forms.
Who is Alcremie?
Who is Iron Moth?
Flutter Mane and this other ghost type share the record for the fastest Smogon Ban in history from OU.
Who is Houndstone?
What pokemon has the highest BST (Base Stat Total) in it's Base Form. (No Eternamax, No Mega, No Gigantimax, No Primal Forms.)
Who is Arceus?
Not counting Smeargle, this pokemon learns the most signature moves of any other pokemon at 4 only it can learn.
Who is Zygarde.
This Gen 4 Pokemon's gimmick was banned from competitive! Not because it was too powerful, but because we can't be trusted with it.
Who is Chatot
This pokemon is the only Dragon/Fairy type.
Who is Mega-Altaria?
Because of Aaron Zheng's unfortunate 2013 Semifinal match, this move had it's accuracy boosted by 10% in Generation 6.
What is Will-o-wisp?
This Ice Type Pokemon has a base Health Stat higher than that of Snorlax, Iron Hands, Ting-Lu and both forms of Giratina.
Who is Cetitan?
If used by Umbreon, this psychic move will never deal damage.
What is Synchronoise?
Without it's gimmick ability, this water type pokemon's base stat total is the lowest in the game, 5 points below Sunkern.
Who is Wishiwashi?
Unlike it's counterparts, this Fire/Electric Type is the only of it's type combination.
Who is Rotom-Heat?
In 2014, the discovery of an interaction with this move shook the Generation 1 competitive scene so much that Golem dropped from OU staple to NU.
What is Body Slam (Paraslam Change)
This Dark Type is tied for the lowest Special Defense Stat with Magikarp, Igglybuff, Stonjourner, Caterpie, Weedle and Deoxys (Attack Forme)
Who is Carvahna?
In generation 1 this water type's Signature move was Waterfall. This would change in Generation 2 when it was rebranded as HM 07.
Who is Goldeen/Seaking?
This activity is the only way to earn BP in the mainline games without battling or transferring from out of game.
What is Mantine Surf?
This pokemon line, that began in Generation 1, is the only line introduced in Generation1 that still has a unique Typing.
What is Zubat/Golbat/Crobat?
Due to this ability Cacturne was banned from Gen 3 OU despite it's poor stats and typing.
What is Sand Veil?
This pokemon's base stat total is a reference to the movement it most often makes.
Who is Spinda? (Base Stat Total is 360)
If used on a pokemon with the ability Magic Bounce this move will lower your stats and switch the target out.
What is Parting Shot?
While equipped with a Ghostium-Z, pokemon will have access to this one time Z-move.
What is Never-Ending Nightmare?