#664 Scatterbug

Scatterbug are a very unfortunate species since they are delicious for Bird type Pokemon. To combat this, when they are attacked, they spray out paralytic spores to defend themselves.

They can survive in almost any environment due to the spores that cover their body which allow them to regulate their temperature. This means that even if transported somewhere completely different, they can quickly adapt to their new surroundings.

These Pokemon are rather insignificant and hence I have not much information on them. However their evolution, Spewpa, and final evolution Vivillon are slightly more interesting.

#681 Aegislash

This Pokemon has a rather unusual ability to change forms during battle depending on the type of move it is using. When using offensive moves it will become Blade Form, however when using defensive moves it will become Shield Form. Each family of Aegislash has a unique shield, almost like a family crest.

Aegislash has been said to be able to detect the quality of leadership in a person and popular folk lore states that a person can only become king if they are singled out by a council of Aegislash.

Historically, many kings have had Aegislash due to their versatility and sheer power in combat. Aegislash is also the only known Pokemon to learn the move King's Shield. King's Shield is a defensive move that lowers the attack of any Pokemon attacking it.

Due to their unique Steel and Ghost typing,  Aegislash can easily command people and Pokemon alike, to do their bidding. This combination of types is very dangerous to any weak Pokemon.

#89 Muk

Muk is a wonder to behold. Its body is completely comprised of viscous sludge that is toxic to the touch, making it a very dangerous Pokemon to face either in the wild or under the control of a trainer. I have also come into contact with its Alolan variant which, despite its vibrant colours, is a Poison and Dark type Pokemon. The more common Muk is simply a Poison type.

The evolved form of Grimer, Muk is a living bio-hazard. It is possible to tell which direction a Muk has travelled in because in its wake, any plant it touches dies instantly. Even close proximity will cause any plant life to begin to wilt.

In towns which Muk can be found, warnings are issued to try to prevent human contact with the species as it can lead to severe sickness. In dirty, unkempt towns which litter is thrown into streets, you are likely to find a Muk or two.

They live on a diet of waste products and leftovers generated by both People and Pokemon. Their natural habitat is near heavily polluted bodies of water, factories and Industrial areas such as the Virbank complex or Castelia Sewers.

If you are feeling especially brave, you can attempt to harvest the black sludge from them. This item restores the heath of poison type Pokemon if held, or reduces the health of any other type. This is an amazing item to be combo'd with Fling.

#688 Binacle

During my travels, I embarked on a voyage on the infamous S.S. Sinnoh to Iron Smith Island. Upon the hull of this boat I found a multitude of Binacle. By studying them I learnt that if either of the heads gets into disagreement with the other, they separate and form a new Binacle with another head. 

Binacle are never alone for long and always live in pairs. In battle they are counted as a single Pokemon when in fact, they are 2 separate creatures.

Their diet consists of seaweed found on the shoreline or hanging off of boats. Occasionally they mistake a Dragalge as food which can cause conflict.

To move, they stretch and contract, dragging their rocks along with them in bold hops. Unfortunately, since their rock is rather heavy, they cannot move very fast.

Due to their habitat, Binacle are Rock and Water type, therefore strong against each other in battle. 

Many trainers keep Binacle as their evolution, Barbaracle, is very strong and versatile in battle.

#438 Bonsly

Often mistaken to be a Grass type Pokemon, Bonsly uses this misconception to his advantage. Actually a Rock type, they are weak to water yet many trainers avoid using any Water type move in fear of Bonsly retaliating with a Grass Move.

Bonsly is the Baby pre evolution of Sudowoodo, and evolves into it once it has learned the move mimic. Bonsly is alright at mimicry, with trainers and Pokemon often mistaking it for a Bonsai tree, yet will only evolve when it can mimic any species of tree without fail.

They have a habit of crying. This isn't out of sadness or want for attention, but to rid it's body of excess moisture. It prefers arid area's yet they have been found in gardens as well.

Since Bonsly are virtually babies, they don't fair well with solid foods and are much more confident if in the care of a capable trainer. These Pokemon require a lot of attention, much like a Bonsai tree.

It can only be hatched out of an egg if the Sudowoodo parents are under the influence of Rock incense.

This Pokemon has the lowest Special Attack stats of any Pokemon!

#239 Elekid

Elekid is the pre evolved form of Electabuzz. It is classed as a Baby Pokemon since the most common way of acquiring it is to hatch it from an egg.

During my stay in Goldenrod City, I noticed that whenever there was a thunderstorm, or an Electrical storm of any nature, the Elekid would come out and frolic around in the lightning strikes. The more violent the storm, the more the Elekid would enjoy themselves.

When an Elekid rotates its arms, it generates a small charge of electricity, however it cannot create a large current since it tired too quickly. A weak electrical charge passes through its 'horns' as well and if anyone was to put their hand between them, they would receive a light shock.

In the wild they live on grasslands and open expanses of land and absorb lightning as a source of energy. Although feeble in battle, a wild Elekid can be rather vicious if provoked.

#625 Bisharp

One day during my travels, a Tuesday if I remember correctly, I was walking by the banks of the river in Unova's Route 11 when I heard a very rhythmic sound coming from across the stream. I hid in a nearby bush to try and figure out what the sound could be coming from. To my surprise I was presented with a stunning view of a legion of Pawniard being led by an officious looking Bisharp marching in time along the riverbank. The militaristic nature of these Pokemon makes them a formidable opponent.

Bisharp is a Dark/Steel type and the evolved form of Pawniard.  Standing at 1.6m tall and weighing 70kg, this Pokemon is a daunting foe. Known as the Sword Blade Pokemon, Bisharp have razor sharp blades on the back of their forearms and ribs.

In the wild, a single Bisharp will lead a pack of Pawniard. when one of the Pawniard evolves it will have to challenge the Alpha Bisharp for leadership. Whichever one loses is cast out of the pack.

When hunting, the Pawniard allow their Alpha Bisharp to land the finishing blow out of respect. They are highly skilled hunters.

Unova's Dark type Elite 4 member, Grimsley, has a Bisharp on his team and it is one of the most feared opponent in the entire battle.

It is interesting to note that no other Pokemon has the same type combination as Pawniard and Bisharp.

#570 Zorua

I am never entirely sure of the number of Zorua I have encountered since they possess the unique ability to disguise themselves anything, be it Pokemon or Human, until first attacked.

This little, grey, fox-like Pokemon keeps its true form hidden to hide, and takes on the form of other more powerful Pokemon in order to scare of aggressors. Though, this disguise is merely an illusion since Zorua keeps its original stats and moves. However when in its disguised state, its tail still shows and it has been said that if you grab its tail then it reverts back to its true form instantly.

Zorua are very mischievous and love to play tricks on others. It is also the only Pokemon I have encountered to know the move Night Daze. Night Daze is an attack that both deals damage and can lower the opponents accuracy.

They are very tricky to battle since they are unpredictable. Their evolved form, Zoroark, is a formidable opponent.

I would say that this Pokemon is one of the most interesting to encounter, due to their sheer unpredictability.

#566 Archen

Archen is hypothesised to be the first Bird Pokemon ever to have existed, though this species cannot be caught in the wild anymore because it died out over 100,000 years ago. They can be obtained via the remarkable Fossil Resurrection services.

Sharing it's Rock Flying typing with its evolution, Archeops, it used to hunt prey living in forested area. Archen are not fond of conventional Pokemon food but thoroughly enjoys a species of Berries that went extinct a long time ago.

Weighing roughly 9.5kg and standing at 0.6m high, Archen are rather the smallest of all the fossil Pokemon and are not actually able to fly. Instead they hop from branch to branch. It is this reason that they live in woodlands and forests.

The first Plume fossils containing Archen's DNA were found in Unova in Twist Mountain alongside the Cover fossil later found to contain the DNA of Tirtouga.

Oddly, Archen and it's evolution are the only Pokemon without Hidden Abilities. This makes it a whole lot less stressful when hatching one since one doesn't have to worry if theirs is rarer or not. Unless it's shiny of course. But that's a story for another day.

#470 Leafeon

In all my travels I have never encountered a Leafeon in the wild, though I have battled against many trainers with this Pokemon on their team. After questioning these trainers, the general consensus was that Leafeon evolves from Eevee when it is trained in close proximity with specific mossy rocks in forests. An example of one of these rocks would be the rock in Pinwheel Forest in the Unova region.

Leafeon is a Grass type Pokemon that has many green sprouts growing out of its body, the longest of which is found on its forehead.

Upon studying one of them, I found that their cellular structure is more similar to that of a plant rather than an animal. Due to this it can photosynthesise and oxygenate the air around it whenever it is in sunlight.

These Pokemon are very docile and prefer not to fight unless their trainer is in great danger. Instead they prefer to heal allies and nurture young Eevee.

During the day, Leafeon become rather lethargic and often rest in patches of sunlight in order to perform photosynthesis. They are friendly and will approach other trainers out of curiosity.

Interestingly, Leafeon have the exact same footprint as their close relatives, Umbreon and Glaceon.

I have never owned a Leafeon, yet they are said to be wonderful companions despite not being very useful in a combat situation. One of my peers did own a Leafeon if I remember. A man who always wore a scarf around his face to obscure his identity. If I remember correctly he had a channel on Youtube. I wonder what my old friend is up to now. Maybe my readers could check out for me.

#105 Marowak

Marowak is the Evolved form of Cubone and has been found to take bones from graves in order to add them to their collections. Some have argued that Marowak are trying to reconstruct a skeleton, yet no one knows what of. Marowak, although commonly Ground type, has been found to be Fire and Ghost type when found in the Alola region. Alolan Marowak carries a bone surrounded by an ethereal fire, often thought to be made of the same substance as St Elmo's fire.

Marowak's bone club, which it keeps about it's person at all times, is used as a weapon and can be quite painful. They are a highly protective species and if threatened they will most likely club their aggressor half to death with this bone. The bones them selves are said to come from a hidden graveyard, though in all likelihood it is just the closest bone too it when it evolves.

This species, along with its predecessor: Cubone, are the only known Pokemon to be able to learn the moves Bone Club and Bonemerang.

Cubone are filled with Grief at the death of their mother however once evolved they overcome the grief by turning it into hatred and violence.

They live in mountains to test their skill as to better themselves for combat. Standing at roughly 1m tall and weighing  between 35 and 45kg, Marowak are a foe to be wary of. It is a very skilled weaponmaster, using it's club for a variety of attacks.

When holding their club, Their attack and defence is doubled.

#320 Wailmer

Wailmer are often found off the shores of Lilycove City but can be found in many oceans around the world. Often when sailing I have found myself next to a few of these magnificent creatures. Not only does it dwell in the sea but it can also live on land for up to a week by storing water in its massive spherical body.

When filled with water, Wailmer become bouncy and can leap high into the air. However, when low on water supplies, they can look almost deflated. My companions and I once came across a deflated Wailmer on the beach one day and had to push it back to the sea. Luckily it survived!

Wailmer can be up to 2m tall and weigh roughly 130kg. They eat tonnes of food a day, their diet ranging from plankton to shoreline plants and even the occasional small fish.

If threatened, a Wailmer will rapidly expel water from its nostrils, located above its eyes, as a cannon of water. This can be quite dangerous to ships that are seen as a threat.

Despite this, they are very playful and often shoot seaweed out of their noses as a game.

One of my old friends had a Wailmer on her team. It was very resilient and a formidable opponent in battle.

To conclude, Wailmer are a fascinating species that I would love to research more into in the future.

#207 Gligar

Gligar is a very useful pokemon due to its duel Ground and Flying type, making it immune to both Electric and Ground type moves. Gligar is often mistaken for being like a bat, however a more accurate description would be a flying scorpion.

 Usually found in the Johto region, Gligar have been found to evolve into Gliscor when levelled up holding a razor fang but only at night.

Weighing in at roughly 64kg and standing at an impressive 1.1m tall, Gligar are hunters that use sonar to navigate at night. They glide silently through the air and can drop onto unwary prey. They feed of larger rodents, such as rabbits or hares.

Gligar live in mountainous regions and nest on rock faces. Once tired of gliding, a Gligar can simply glide straight back to their nest to rest up. 

Although potentially dangerous, Gligar are not that tough unless they manage to land a poison sting attack on you. In which case you should probably get to the nearest hospital.

Overall, in my travels, I have found Gligar to be a great companion for many trainers who are looking for a skilled but friendly Pokemon.

#482 Azelf

In all my travels, I have only once encountered the elusive Azelf. While walking along the shoreline of Lake Valor I happened to glance across the lake. Before me, hovering just above the water, was Azelf itself, the rubies in its tail glittering in its wake. I've often thought it looked at me since, for a brief moment, I felt as if I could accomplish anything in the world.

After my fleeting glimpse of this living legend I asked around a few of the locals. Azelf is the supposed giver of will power and local legend has it that if anyone was to harm it, that person would lose all the will in their life and remain immobile for eternity.

My research has shown that Azelf can allow its spirit to leave its corporeal body at any given time.

It is a highly cautious Pokemon and due to that fact, it is hardly ever seen. Almost all sightings have been centred around Lake Valor giving Azelf the nickname of 'Lake Guardian'.

One trainer I met claimed to have battled with Azelf only for it to have escaped without being caught. She said that despite its normally shy personality, it was immensely powerful and decimated half her team.

There is strong evidence linking Azelf to two other legends: Mespirit and Uxie. Speculators have gone as far to say they hatched from the same egg.

It is not proven but it is likely that Azelf is a Psychic type due to the moves it has been reported to use.

Whenever I return to Lake Valor I always look out for this elusive Pokemon, yet I have only had the luck to see it once. I hope one day that we will meet again.

#19 Rattata

Of all the Pokemon I've encountered in my journeys, none have been more commonly found than Rattata. A native species to basically anywhere you set foot in, Rattata is a Normal type that evolves into Ratticate. This purple vermin may be common but that isn't to say it's safe. Due to its razor sharp teeth and passion for eating whatever it can find, Rattata have a name for being a pest. If your prize pumpkin has been gnawed through, or there's a bite mark in your bin, it's probably one of these guys.

Rattata found in Alola have been proven to be a duel Dark and Normal type, supposedly matching their shift in colour. In addition to this, Alolan Rattata have much more bushy whiskers, giving them the impression of having facial hair.

Rattata live wherever it can find food, and since it isn't remotely picky, this means it lives just about everywhere though it mainly lives on plains and savannas.

Because it can reproduce so quickly, Rattata can colonize an area within a matter of months.

One has to watch out for this pest in the wild as its been reported that they steal food from unwary travellers.

The only plus side to this vermin is that it is often holding its ill gotten food and if startled will drop it. If you are brave enough you can eat whatever the Rattata drops.

#284 Masquerain

Masquerain is a Bug and Flying type Pokemon originally found in the Hoenn region. The evolved form of Surskit, it has prominent eye shaped markings on its antennas used primarily for scaring away any predator but also for attracting a mate.

Masquerain usually live in swarms of more than 20, and are rather dangerous despite their docile faces. If one was to encounter a Masquerain swarm, the best option would simply be a swift get away.
They inhabit areas such as wetlands and lakes, or any other place that provides them with still water for the Surskit to live on and an open sky for them to freely fly. These Pokemon are not migratory and prefer to stick to an established nesting ground than venture far and wide.

Evolving at level 22, Masquerain typically have the Intimidate ability due to their markings, yet the more colourful, albeit rarer, ones can have the ability Unnerve.

Weighing in at approximately 3.6kg on average and standing at 0.8m tall, Masquerain are not much of an issue on their own but only pose a problem when in their larger swarms.

One thing I observed is that if a Masquerain's 'eyes' (so to speak) look droopy and sad, it is often a sign that a great storm is coming. This fact makes them a rather good indicator of when to pitch up your tent.

Masquerain need to be able to sense if rain is coming because if is wings get wet it cannot fly forcing them to find shelter.

Due to a Masquerain having four wings, it can manoeuvre in such a way that it can move in all directions as if it were a helicopter.

The diet of a Masquerain heavily relies on berries, mostly the Wacan berry, so can usually be found near a food source.

On occasion, a Masquerain can be found holing SilverPowder. These Pokemon make an adequate companion and are on par with many others in a battle situation.

Professor Cedar here...

Good Afternoon students, 

It appears that you have stumbled across my lost research notes. Everyday it seems that a new page is found unfortunately they must have got muddled up so they will be published in a completely random order.

Over the years I have accumulated a vast knowledge of the world of Pokemon.

This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokemon. We humans live alongside Pokemon, at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes, we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about Pokemon. In fact, there are many, many secrets surrounding Pokemon. To unravel Pokemon mysteries, I've been undertaking research.

Anyway enough about me.

These notes will be published everyday under one condition: that people read them. My only hope is that my years of research haven't gone to waste and that many students and trainers will find my life's work and learn from it. 

That should be enough of an introduction, so on with the show.