Greavard (Pokémon)

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Greavard (Japanese: ボチ Bochi) is a introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves into when leveled up at night starting at level 30.
==Biology==
Greavard is a quadrupedal canine Pokémon whose body is covered in long, shaggy pale grey hair that reaches down to its legs. Its large snout peeks under the hair covering most of its head, and contains a black triangular nose and a wide, jagged mouth powerful enough to shatter bones. Rather than having actual teeth, Greavard instead has serrated lips. It has stubby limbs and large round feet, and it has a slight waddle to its walk. Its rear has a thin wispy tail. On the top of its head is a protrusion resembling a candle, which burns with a small purplish-yellow light.
Greavard usually rests underground, with the candle-like part of its head left uncovered, as it waits for people to come nearby. If it is approached, it jumps out of the ground and lets a spooky cry that may unintentionally startle most people. Greavard is friendly, affectionate and easily gets lonely. It is really easy to befriend, and will forever follow anyone who gives it the slightest of attention. However, it is advised not to play with Greavard too often, as it is known to slowly and unwittingly drain the life-force of those near it.Greavard — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website It is rumored that Greavard is the reincarnation of a dog Pokémon that had never interacted with a human and died in the wild. Greavard primarily lives in boreal mountains.
In Generation IX, Greavard and its evolved form, , are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Greavard evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Minor appearances====
Multiple Greavard debuted in Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!, including one nicknamed DJ G-Rave. DJ G-Rave reappeared in the following episode.
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
A Greavard appeared in Breathe Together.
==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Greavard and its evolution were designed by Kazuyuki Kurashima.Kazuyuki Kurashima on TwitterKazuyuki Kurashima on Twitter
* Greavard, along with , , and , has the lowest base stat of all Pokémon.
* Greavard is tied with and for having the shortest Japanese name of all Pokémon, being spelt with only two kana.
* Greavard was first teased on October 24, 2022, through a video on the official Pokémon Twitter account, which briefly showed it in its buried state.Tweet by Pokémon (@Pokemon). Posted on October 24, 2022. It was properly revealed on October 25, 2022."A new Ghost-type Pokémon appeared in Paldea!" The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel. YouTube.
===Origin===
Greavard seems to be mainly based on the Iberian , but could also take inspiration from other long-haired dog breeds such as the or the . Its habit of burying itself underground and popping out to surprise people is reminiscent of depictions of the rising from their graves. In its buried state, the candle-like protrusion above its head appears to be a stand-in for a and also resembles a . 
Greavard may also be based on various of the numerous dogs from , such as the or the , dog-shaped spirits from known for draining human vitality. The long white fur and the grave candle may also point to the as a possible origin, as they are wearing white, hooded cloaks and carrying candles.
Greavard's candle and dog-like appearance may be a reference to the process of animal fat into , which was historically used to make candles and leaves behind a solid material called greaves that is often used as dog food.
====Name origin====
Greavard may be a combination of graveyard, grieve, (a byproduct of a historical method of candlemaking; typically used as dog food), and (a long-haired dog breed).
Bochi may be derived from 墓地 bochi (graveyard). It may also derive from ポチ Pochi (a common name for a pet dog in Japan) or ひとりぼっち hitoribocchi (loneliness).
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