They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
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They make their home in deserts. They can generate their energy from basking in the sun, so eating food is not a requirement.
The frills on either side of its head have cells that generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
When spread, the frills on its head act like solar panels, generating the power behind this Pokémon’s electric moves.
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Restores the Pokémon's HP in rain or when it is hit by Water-type moves. Reduces HP in harsh sunlight, and increases the damage received from Fire-type moves.
Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.
In harsh sunlight, the Pokémon's Sp. Atk stat is boosted, but its HP decreases every turn.
MOVESETS
| LVL | NAME | TYPE | CAT. | PWR | ACC | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | STA | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | SPE | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 4 | Pound | Normal | PHY | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 8 | Thunder Shock | Electric | SPE | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Quick Attack | Normal | PHY | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 16 | Charge | Electric | STA | — | — | 20 |
| 20 | Bulldoze | Ground | PHY | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Volt Switch | Electric | SPE | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Parabolic Charge | Electric | SPE | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Thunder Wave | Electric | STA | — | 90% | 20 |
| 36 | Thunderbolt | Electric | SPE | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Electrify | Electric | STA | — | — | 20 |
| 44 | Thunder | Electric | SPE | 110 | 70% | 10 |
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This Pokémon has a Upright body shape.
It is classified as Yellow colored.
Its base happiness is 70.
Its capture rate is 190/255, roughly 75%.
It follows a Medium growth curve.
It belongs to the Monster, Dragon egg group.