Eldegoss (Pokémon)

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Eldegoss (Japanese: ワタシラガ Watashiraga) is a introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves from starting at level 20.
==Biology==
Eldegoss is a plant-like . It has a light green head, with amber-brownish eyes and light green pupils, as well as green triangular stripes above its eyes. Eldegoss's lower body consists of a yellow upper part that resembles a cloak, and a darker green lower part that resembles a dress. Above its head is a green crest that fills a notch in its head. This crest is filled with a cotton fluff that is larger than Eldegoss's body. There are tiny brown seeds that can be found scattered on the top of the cotton.
Eldegoss's cotton fluff acts like a cushion to protect its head from attacks. The cotton can also be spun into a glossy, gorgeous yarn that is a specialty in Galar. When Eldegoss's cotton is weaved together with 's cotton, it makes a cloth that is popular with many luxury brands. It is said that the seeds inside Eldegoss's cotton fluff is highly nutritious and beneficial for people and Pokémon. Eldegoss spreads the seeds by wind, enriching the soil with nutrients wherever these seeds land.Eldegoss | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Eldegoss and its pre-Evolution, , are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Eldegoss evolves from .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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===Stats===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Minor appearances====
Eldegoss debuted in Secrets of the Jungle.
Eldegoss made its animated series debut in Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!, under the ownership of a .
In It's... Champion Time!, , Goh, , Vic, and Toria witnessed a evolving into an Eldegoss before it flew away.
A Trainer's Eldegoss appeared in Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!.
A Trainer's Eldegoss appeared in A Squad's Worth of Passion!.
A Eldegoss appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One), under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
Multiple Eldegoss appeared in Sky.
Three Eldegoss appeared in The Gathering of Stars.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
An Eldegoss first appeared in Watch Out!! Strong Rivals, under the ownership of Milo.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Pokémon UNITE===
Eldegoss is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged supporter that starts as Gossifleur, which evolves into Eldegoss at level 4.
==Trivia==
===Origin===
Eldegoss resembles the seedpods of the plants from the genus, like the , which is common in the . It may also draw inspiration from a full-bloomed ball of and on how it is used to make textile products. In addition, Eldegoss may be based on stereotypical depictions of elderly women. Its fluff may be based on an haircut.
====Name origin====
Eldegoss may be a combination of elder and (the cotton plant genus) or gossamer (something light or delicate). It could also originate from , a flower with a furry coat.
Watashiraga may be a combination of 綿 wata (cotton) and 白髪 shiraga (white hair).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Eldegoss (UNITE)
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