GenGarchomp
This sparsely distributed +2 priority attack + This Ability that raises the user’s Speed by one stage at the end of every turn
Extreme Speed Boost
“It latches on to prey with its sucker mouth, sinking in its fangs and shocking the prey with powerful electricity.”
Eelektross
This signature move of a Gen 8 regional variant can hit on either the physical or special side, depends on which one would be more effective
Shell Side Arm
Gen 5 introduced this overworld mechanic, causing certain areas, encounters, and Pokémon forms to change over time
Seasons
Ho-oh
Dex# 250
DEAD ON
This Pokémon draws inspiration from Namazu, a giant catfish from Japanese mythology said to cause earthquakes
Whiscash
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Pokemon Dex Numbers
This widely distributed Physical Poison type attack + this Gen 1 Pokémon famous for Teleporting away
Poison JAbra
“Spoken of in legend, this Pokémon used its phenomenal power to destroy a castle in its effort to protect Pokémon.”
Terrakion
Before the introduction of the Fairy type, this Hoenn Pokémon was one of only two Pokémon with no type weaknesses
Sableye
This Gym Leader serves as the mayor of Opelucid City and acts as a mentor to Iris, who later becomes Unova Champion
Drayden
Hydrapple
Dex# 998
HIGHER (1019)
The enormous second mouth on this Pokémon’s head is inspired by the futakuchi-onna, a Japanese yokai characterized by a hidden mouth on the back of her head
Mawile
This Pokémon is the only species whose base stat total is identical to its National Pokédex number
Archeops (567)
This Gen 3 Key Item that grants Groudon Primal Power + this Gen 8 Psychic Pokémon based on a ladybug
Red Orbeetle
“It touches others with the feelers on its ears, using the sound of their heartbeats to tell how they are feeling.”
Audino
After its holder uses a sound-based move, this held item is consumed to raise the Pokémon’s Special Attack by one stage
Throat Spray
These two version-exclusive locations occupy the same spot on Unova’s map but differ dramatically depending on which version you’re playing
Black City and White Forest
Bronzong
Dex# 481
LOWER (437)
This Gen 2 Pokémon is based largely on the tsuchinoko, a snake-like cryptid from Japanese folklore
Dunsparce
This Treasure of Ruin who could double as kitchenware + this Rock Pokémon whose design is based on the moon
Ting-Lunatone
“It will open the branches of its head to envelop its prey. Once it absorbs all the life energy it needs, it expels the prey and discards it.”
Brambleghast
Introduced as Zangoose’s signature move, this Normal-type attack has a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense
Crush Claw
Found beneath Undella Bay, this underwater location contains valuable items and several Arceus plates
Abyssal Ruins
Mandibuzz
Dex# 655
LOWER (630)
This Unova Pokémon’s unusual design draws inspiration from the Nazca Lines of Peru, as well as Native American kachina dolls
Sigilyph
This Gen 7 Fairy type know for shooting webs everywhere + This signature Steel type attack of the Gen 8 Box Arts
RibomBehemoth Blade/Bash (I'm aware I'm missing an E)
“It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike.”
Wobbuffet
While its user is confused, this Ability cuts the accuracy of moves targeting it in half
Tangled Feet
This trio of brothers jointly lead Unova’s first Gym, with the player battling a different one depending on which starter they chose
Cilan, Chili, and Cress
Runerigus
Dex# 864
HIGHER (867)
The Swords of Justice are loosely based on the four principal heroes of this classic Alexandre Dumas novel
The Three Musketeers