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The Dex! Whimsicott! Episode 13

*The Dex! Episode 13*

**The Dex! Whimsicott! Episode 13** is the thirteenth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Backpacker Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Windveiled Pokémon, Whimsicott! It aired on April 9, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, it's Whimsicott, the Windveiled Pokemon!*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Whimsicott represents April in the Pokémon Zodiac, which can be found on TV in Unova.
	+ People born in this month are supposed to be optimistic, and enthusiastic, similar to Aries.
* Similar to Aries, it is modeled after a Ram, mixed with a Cottonbloom.
	+ Because of this, Whimsicott has the ability to float on the wind.
* It is based off of the "Vegetable Lamb of Tartary", a lamb that grows from the ground and grazes, creating cotton.

## New and Ridiculous Segment

No New and Ridiculous Segment for this episode.

## Battle Strategy

### **Prankster Support**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Prankster
* **Nature**: Bold (+Defense, -Attack) or Impish (+Defense, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: HP and Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Substitute
	+ Encore
	+ Stun Spore
	+ Leech Seed

* Whimsicott is technically an RU Pokémon, but is good enough to be viable in higher tiers.
* Whimsicott should be given plenty of support moves to take advantage of Prankster.
* Use Encore to trap an opponent into a support move like Weather or Entry Hazards.
* Once trapped, use a Substitute, and then Paralyze, and Leech Seed your opponent.
* This will allow you to regenerate HP for future Substitutes, and potentially leave the opponent unable to move, which helps greatly with preserving the Substitute.

### **Counter-Strategy**

* Taunt can completely shut down Whimsicott due to it's lack of offensive moves.
* Grass-types are immune to Whimsicott's Leech Seed and Stun Spore.
* Bug and Ice-type moves can hit Whimsicott for big damage.
The Dex! Smeargle! Episode 30!

*The Dex! Episode 30*

**The Dex! Smeargle! Episode 30!** is the thirtieth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Artist Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Painter Pokémon, Smeargle! It aired on September 24th, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, it's Smeargle, the Painter Pokemon!*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Smeargle are bi-pedal dog, like Pokémon that have a formation on their head that resembles a beret.
* It also has the ability to shoot paint out of its tail.
* Each Smeargle is supposed to have a different color paint, but the sprites always depict it as green, except for shinies, which have pink paint.
* Smeargle have a tradition where they paint pawprints on each other's backs to symbolize the passage to adulthood.
* Its name is a combination of the words "Smear" and "Beagle".
* The Pokédex states its dog-like qualities, such as marking territory with the paint from its tail.
* The painter look ties into how it battles. Smeargle only can learn the move Sketch, which it learns multiple times. It can use this move to copy another move, and forever keep it in its moveset.
* Because of this, Smeargle can learn every move in the game except Struggle and Chatter.
* Because of its wide movepool. Smeargle can pass on any move to a Pokémon in the Field Group, provided they can learn it.

## You Heard It Here First!

* Ash's Pokédex states "Colored fluids ooze from their tails, which they use to mark their territory and express themselves."
* This is similar to the game Pokédex entries, except for the mention of self-expression.
* This implies that Pokémon have the ability to make art on their own.
* Smeargle have also been seen in nail salons, and making graffiti in urban areas, so they are far more advanced than simple cave paintings.
* This shows that Pokémon have their own culture that is separate from human culture.
* With Smeargle looking like a stereotypical painter, what if human culture affects the way Pokémon evolve?
* It's highly unlikely that nature randomly created a Pokémon that looks like a human painter.

## Battle Strategy

### **Baton Pass**

* **Item**: Focus Sash
* **Ability**: Own Tempo
* **Nature**: Jolly (+Speed, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: HP and Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Baton Pass
	+ Substitute
	+ Spore
	+ Shift Gear

* Smeargle has terrible offenses, but with its huge movepool, it can run a good Baton Pass set.
* Own Tempo and Focus Sash allows you the best chance to get off your moves.
* Shift Gear is the best option, as Shell Smash + Baton Pass is banned on Smogon.
* Substitute allows whoever switches in from Baton Pass to come in safely.
* Spore is a great option, as it allows Smeargle to set up much more safely.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Smeargle can make use of entry hazards plus Whirlwind to mess with foes.
* Using a Level 1 Smeargle with Endeavor and Dragon Rage is a very gimmicky option, but can guarantee at least one KO if used correctly.
Yoshiller

Yoshiller is a guest and co-host that has appeared on TheNationalDex YouTube channel.

## The Dex!

Yoshiller first appeared as a guest in the 206th episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. Since then, he has been a co-host of VGC 18 alongside Alex.

### Episodes featuring Yoshiller

* Professor Kukui, Hawaiian Tree or Hispanic Bogeyman!? - The Dex ft. Yoshiller!
* ZOROARK IN VGC 18? YOSHILLER'S CRAZY!
* WEAVILE IN VGC 18? YOSHILLERRRRR!
* THE VGC18 CONTINUES AND YOSHILLER IS ALSO THERE ON THE DEX
* VGC 18 ON THE DEX! IS YOSHILLER REALLY GOING UNDEFEATED?!

## Trivia

Alex • PokéKellz • Rival Jimmy • Hilde
**Frequent Guests**
DexTheSwede • Jirard Khalil • Justin Flynn • TheKingNappy • Michael Barryte
ProJared • Shofu • **Yoshiller**
**Guests**
Aaron Zheng • Brett • brutalmoose • Chuggaconroy • Davis
DevTwoThousand • DJ Cutman • Gaijin Goomba • Giancarlo Parimango • GlitchxCity
Grimecraft • HoodlumScrafty • Jimmy Whetzel • Justin • TheJWittz
MatPat • Michael • Nate • NoWayRyanTatum • Satchbag
Tamashi Hiroka • Wallid • Wolfe Glick • Yungtown • The Dex! SGC panel attendees
STAR WARS BATTLE! The Dex VS: Episode 87!

*The Dex! VS Episode 87*

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**STAR WARS BATTLE! The Dex VS: Episode 87!**is the eighty-seventh episode of The Dex! VS series. The theme is a battle between the Empire and the Rebellion. It's hosted by Alex and PokéKellz.

"*Every week on The Dex VS, Alex and PokeKellz battle each other on Pokemon Showdown with Pokemon teams based around different themes! This week, it's Rebels vs. Imperials in this week's cool STAR WARS battle!*" -YouTube Description

## Music

* Background: Star Wars Theme Song by John Williams
The Dex! Podcast 29: Dope Dual Types!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 29*

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**The Dex! Podcast #28: Dope Dual Types!** is the twenty-ninth episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, and Pokekellz. It covers The News, Top 5, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published September 19, 2014.

"*With a bunch of crazy ORAS news rolling in, Alex, Kellz, and Jimmy can't stop talking about dual type Pokemon that don't already exist! Also, Fanswers!*" - iTunes description.

## Music

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The Office Tournament Begins! Orange League Episode 1

*Trick-or-Trick Classic Episode 1*

**The Office Tournament Begins! | Orange League | Episode 1** is the first episode of the Orange League's Trick-or-Treat Classic series. It's hosted by Alex Faciane and features DandyDamlo and KillerKittens. It aired on October 24th, 2018 and can be viewed here.

"*It's a Pokemon VGC 19 Sun Series Tournament straight from The Dex offices! In Episode 1, it's Chris aka DandyDamlo versus Tom aka Killer Kittens!*" - Youtube description.

## Music

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The Dex! Mudkip! Episode 3

*The Dex! Episode 3*

**The Dex! Mudkip! Episode 3** is the third episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Fisherman Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Mud Fish Pokémon, Mudkip! It aired on January 14th, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week it's Mudkip, the Mud Fish Pokemon!*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Mudkip is very strong, with the highest attack stat out of all the Gen 3 starters.
* Mudkip's name and design come from the Mudskipper, but also shares characteristics with the Axolotl.
* It has a pure Water-type, but gains Ground-type when it evolves into Marshtomp, which is an excellent typing that leaves it with just one weakness to Grass.
* Mudkip can use the fin atop it's head to sense what's going around in it's surroundings without the use of other senses like sight.

## Class with Kellz!

* "I herd you liek Mudkipz" is a popular Pokémon meme.
* It originally started on DeviantArt, through "The Mudkip Club". The popular phrase was used as their invite.
* From there, it quickly spread to other popular sites like 4Chan and ytmnd.
* The joke reached its peak popularity in 2008.
* It's not quiet as popular as it once was, but is still recognizable, and there are plenty of images and gifs of the topic.

## Battle Strategy

### **Sub-Salac**

* **Item**: Salac Berry
* **Ability**: Torrent
* **Nature**: Jolly (+Speed, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: Unspecified
* **Moves**:
	+ Rain Dance/Yawn
	+ Substitute
	+ Endeavor
	+ Waterfall

* Use Substitute repeatedly until your Salac Berry kicks in, raising your speed.
* At that point, Torrent should also trigger, allowing you to hit hard and fast with Waterfall.
* Endeavor will also help out since your HP will be so low from all the Substitutes.
* If you have a chance to set up a Rain Dance or Yawn, take it to either hit even harder, or force a switch.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Using Yawn allows you to set up Curses and a Substitute.
* Choice Band is an option, but limits what moves you can use.
* Ice Beam is a decent move for coverage.
The Dex! Podcast 22: Fun Times with Justin Flynn!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 22*

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**The Dex Podcast #22: Fun Times with Justin Flynn!** is the twenty-second episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, Pokekellz, and Unlikely Guest Justin Flynn. It covers The News, Top 5, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published August 2, 2014.

"*Alex, Kellz, and Jimmy are joined by Twitch-Streamer / Host of Nationals and Worlds / Shiny-Hunter / All-around cool guy Justin Flynn! They discuss costume Pikachus and other neat visual things in the Pokemon games!*" - iTunes description.

## Music

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* **Intro:** ---
* **Background:** ---
* **Outro:** ---

## The News

* Mega Metagross is REAL
* Mega Diancie's ability is Magic Bounce
* Pikachu Cosplays have been revealed in Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (i.e. Pikachu Belle, Libre Pikachu, Rock Star Pikachu, Ph.D. Pikachu, Pop Star Pikachu)
* The redesigned characters in Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire have been revealed
* Japan has a Shiny Jirachi giveaway for all of August
* Poke Ball Vivillion giveaway at all Pokemon Centers in August
* Japanese PIkachu giveaway in Japan at the Pikachu Outbreak-achu event August 9th - 17th
* The Pokemon World Championships are to be held in Washington DC and some Pokemon channels on YouTube have been giving exclusive peaks of music from Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions will be playing the day before in Washington DC as well

## The Top 5: Nonessential, Visual Details in Pokemon

RU: Shiny Pokemon

1. Gender differences in Pokemon (i.e. Pikachu's tail
2. Gen 6 clothing and hairstyles
3. Ball Seals from Gen 4
4. Breeding Poke Balls down through parents
5. PR Videos from Pokemon X & Y

## The Community Question

What kind of event Pokemon would you like to see? (i.e. unusual moves, special abilities, shinies)

* Justin: Getting the Pokemon of the winner of the VGC World Championship
* Alex: Getting Pokemon that are challenging to get by breeding (i.e. Ice Shard on Donphan)
* Pokekellz: Physically different looking Pokemon (i.e. Spiky-Eared Pichu)
* Jimmy: I want model changes (i.e. Goggle-chu and Party hat Jigglypuff from Smash Bros.)
The Dex! Podcast 19: New Megas?

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 19*

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**The Dex! Podcast #19: New Megas?** is the nineteenth episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, and Pokekellz. It covers The News, Top 5, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published June 21, 2014.

"*With all this new mega and weirdly non-mega news, Alex, Kellz, and Jimmy discuss what 'Primal Form' really might mean and try to predict the five most likely new megas!*" - iTunes description.

## Music

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* **Intro:** ---
* **Background:** ---
* **Outro:** ---

## The News

* Mega Sceptile and Mega Swampert Exist
* Mega Sableye Exists
* Mega Metagross and Mega Milotic were teased/leaked in a tweet during E3 with silhouettes of their normal forms - unofficial and concluded to be false
* Mega Diancie Confirmed to be released with a Fairy Gem
* Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre revealed to be slightly different from Mega Evolution
* E3 had a section devoted to Super Smash Bros 4 with a chance to try out new characters, including Greninja
* Nintendo copyrighted "Delta Emerald"

## The Top 5: Likely Mega Pokemon

RU: Mega Metagross

1. Mega Luxray
2. Mega Steelix
3. Mega Milotic
4. Mega Ludicolo
5. Mega Hariyama

## The Community Question

What are your thoughts on Primal forms and what Pokemon do you think will get Primal forms?

* Alex: Fossil Type Pokemon get Primal forms. Perhaps any Pokemon can get a Mega forme as a result of Primal forms existing
* Jimmy: Primal will be reduced to only legendaries or only fossil Pokemon as well as old Pokemon like Relicanth. Perhaps there could be a Primal Regi Trio
* All: Primal Raquayza has to exist
The Dex! Podcast 20: Dex on Dex on Dex!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 20*

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**The Dex! Podcast #20: Dex on Dex on Dex!** is the twentieth episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, and Pokekellz, and Unlikely Guest Dex The Swede. It covers The News, Top 5, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published July 5, 2015.

"*For this special Fourth of July podcast, Alex is being piped in from a remote location, and he Jimmy, and Kellz are joined by their friend from Sweden, the confusingly-named Dex the Swede!*" - iTunes description.

## Music

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* **Intro:** ---
* **Background:** ---
* **Outro:** ---

## The News

* Mega Sableye has the ability Magic Bounce and stays Dark/Ghost type. More Special Attack, more Defenses, and lower Speed Stat
* Battle of Legends Online Competition about to occur: registration happens July 17th - 24th, battles happen July 25th - 27th
* Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions has been announced and will begin at the International Pokemon World Championships in Washington D.C.
* PokemonCenter.com is coming back on August 6th, 2014

## The Top 5: Items that Changed the Game in Pokemon

RU: Running Shoes

1. Forever TM's that began in Gen 5
2. Exp. Share
3. Different Types of Poke Balls (other than Poke Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Master Ball)
4. Destiny Knot in Gen 6
5. VS Seeker

## The Community Question

What merch do you want to see at PokemonCenter.com?

* Alex: I want to see reproduction carts and Gameboy cartridges for Gameboy Advance games again
* Dex The Swede: I want to see a Snorlax doorstop
* Pokekellz: I want to see stylized art prints. I also want to see really neat adult-oriented Pokemon t-shirts
* Jimmy: Stylized over-ear headphones with Pokemon themes (i.e. Volbeats by Dre or Boomburst headphones, including Pokemon that can actually learn Boomburst)

## Trivia

* Jimmy says that the Running Shoes were introduced into the main Pokemon series in Gen 2, when they were actually added in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire (i.e. Gen 3)
The Dex! Podcast 62: Homebodies!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 62*

**The Dex! Podcast #62!: Homebodies!** is the sixty-second episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, and Pokekellz. It covers The News, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published 2nd June 2015

*"Alex and Kellz come at you live from The Dex HQ, aka their tiny apartment in Los Angeles, to talk all things Pokemon and Nintendo this week, plus a super-sized FANSWERS!"*

## The News

* Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon was announced
* Pokemon Boutique Grand Opening on June 6th in Japan L.A (Alex, Jimmy, Kellz and Possibly Jessie cox went)
* Red Gyarados Distribution running June 26th to august 31st in Japanese Pokemon Centres and Stores
* new 3DS Themes, Pokemon shuffle, Eevee, Mega Charizard
* Pokemon Documentary Possibility about VGC
* Shiny Charizard Event for the Netherlands (shutouts to Dev)
* New 2015 battle competition announced, Double Battle, VGC rules, national Dex only, no Legends, 1,000 Pokemiles
* Mewtwo code Expireing on the 7th of June

## The Community Question

Do you think the VGC community can get bigger than it is?

Alex: agreed but thought, the low age held it back, less 'hype' and harder for people to understand

Kellz: That it had potential to grow
Blastoise can cut STEEL! - The Dex! Episode 97!

*The Dex! Episode 97*

**Blastoise can cut STEEL! - The Dex! Episode 97!** is the ninety-seventh episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Aqua Leader Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Shellfish Pokémon, Blastoise! It aired on January 27th, 2015 and can be viewed [ here].

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, we talk about how Blastoise can shoot water up to six miles!*" - Youtube description

## Battle Strategy

### **Offensive Spinner**

* **Item**: Blastoisinite
* **Ability**: Torrent
* **Nature**: Modest
* **EVs**: HP and Sp. Attack
* **Moves**:
	+ Rapid Spin
	+ Dark Pulse
	+ Aura Sphere
	+ Hydro Pump

### **Bulky Support**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Torrent
* **Nature**: Bold
* **EVs**: HP and Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Rapid Spin
	+ Foresight
	+ Scald
	+ Dragon Tail
The Dex! Podcast 56: The Alternates!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 56*

**The Dex! Podcast #56: The Alternates!** is the fifty-sixth episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, and Pokekellz. It covers The News, Top 5, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published April 18, 2015.

"*Alex, Kellz, and Jimmy discuss Hoopa Unbound, the best Pokemon with alternate forms, the best sushi ever, hamburgers, and FANSWERS! #thankschefcast*" - iTunes description.

## Music

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* **Intro:** Unknown remix of Jigglypuff song
* **Background:**
	+ "Team Aqua Appears!" - Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
	+ "The Heirs to Eternity" - Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

* **Outro:** ---

## The News

* Mewtwo released for Smash 4 for people who registered both the 3DS and Wii U versions through Club Nintendo
* Pokemon Rumble World, a free to play entry in the Pokemon Rumble series, released on 3DS
* **Pokemon: The Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa** receives an English trailer and title, being **Pokemon: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages**
* Hoopa's new form, Hoopa Unbound, revealed through CoroCoro.
* CoroCoro revealed that six legendary Pokemon would be distributed in Japan as a promotion for the new movie. The Pokemon are Giratina, Kyruem, Kyogre, Palkia, Dialga, and Groudon
* **Hoopa's Appear plan** A TV short was announced for Japan
* Two new location tests for Pokken Tournament were announced
* NicoNico will confirm "One or more new Pokemon" for Pokken

## Top 5: Alternate Forms

RU: Mega Evolution and Hoopa Unbound

1. Giratina Forms
2. Meloetta Forms
3. Shaymin Forms
4. Furfrou trims
5. Deerling and Sawsbuck seasonal forms
Trick-or-Treat Classic

**Trick-or-Treat Classic** is the first tournament within the Orange League. This tournament is an Office Invitational tournament using the VGC 2019 Sun series format. Those participating in the tournament are: Alex, PokéKellz, Sunder, DandyDamlo, LoadingPat, Brett, KillerKittens, and Yoshiller.

## Ruleset

* Double Battle format.
* Items are permitted, excluding all Mega Stones, the Red Orb and Blue Orb, and all Z-Crystals.
* Duplicate items are not permitted.
* Duplicate Pokémon are not permitted.
* National Pokédex No. 001 through 807 are eligible, excluding Ash-Greninja and all Mythical Pokémon.
* Battle Teams may contain no more than any two of these Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, Zygarde, Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma.
	+ Rayquaza may not know the move **Dragon Ascent**.
* All Pokémon in this competition will automatically become Lv. 50 for the duration of each match.
* There will be a 90-second team preview.
* A 7-minute time limit for each player will automatically be enforced in-game, beginning at the start of each battle. When a player’s time limit expires, that player will lose the game.
* At the beginning of each turn, players have 45 seconds to select a Pokémon and a move. If a player has not made their selections by the end of this period, the game will automatically make selections for the player.

In order to keep teams balanced, the tournament will use QR Code teams that fit the criteria.

## Episodes

 Ep.2
 Ep.3

## Gallery

**Shows on Hiatus**
The Dex! News • VGC 18
**Finished and Discontinued Shows**
Trainer Tips! • The Dex! VS • XY Vlog • The ExtraDex! • The MiniDex!Rate My Team! • PokéKellz Snap! • OR/AS Mysteries • The Dex! Plays • The Dex! Book Club
The Dex! Gliscor! Episode 20

*The Dex! Episode 20*

**The Dex! Gliscor! Episode 20** is the twentieth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Rougue Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Fang Scorp Pokémon, Gliscor! It aired on June 11th, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, it's Gliscor, the Fang Scorp Pokemon!*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Gliscor's name is a combination of "Glide" and "Scorpion".
* It is based off of the Vampire Bat, the Scorpion Fly, and the Mecoptera.
* Gliscor is known as a master of critical hits, which is reflected in its movepool, as it can learn more moves with high crit ratios than any other Pokémon.
* It is known as the "Fang Scorp" Pokémon, which seems like an odd classification for it.

## Bad Pokémon Science!

* Gliscor is supposed to be 6 feet long, but this is unrealistic considering its habitat of dense forests and swamps.
* While Gliscor is 2x taller than Gligar, Gligar is 1.5x heavier than Gliscor.
* Gliscor cannot fly, only glide. However, the Pokédex states that it can circle the globe without flapping its wings, which is impossible.

## Battle Strategy

### **Bulky Attacker**

* **Item**: Toxic Orb
* **Ability**: Poison Heal
* **Nature**: Impish (+Defense, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: HP, Defense, and Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Ice Fang
	+ Swords Dance
	+ Taunt
	+ Earthquake

* Gliscor's natural bulk and constant healing through Poison Heal allows it to take hits and dish them out as well.
* Start with a Swords Dance, then hit hard with STAB Earthquake, and Ice Fang for coverage.
* Using Taunt can mess with an opponent trying to set up or support its team.
* The Toxic Orb allows Gliscor to not only always gain HP, but shields it from other statuses like Sleep and Burn.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Gliscor can effectively run a stall set with Substitute + Protect.
* Facade is a decent option since it almost always runs a Toxic Orb set.
* Gliscor can deal insane damage with a Flying Gem + Acrobatics.
The ExtraDex!

**The ExtraDex!** is a side-show hosted on TheNationalDex YouTube channel. The show was hosted by Rival Jimmy. The show aimed to tackle three Pokémon per episode, giving updated trivia and battle strategy about the Pokémon for Generation 6. The show was succeeded by The MiniDex! once The ExtraDex! concluded.

## Gallery

1/18

**Shows on Hiatus**
The Dex! News • VGC 18
**Finished and Discontinued Shows**
Trainer Tips! • The Dex! VS • XY Vlog • **The ExtraDex!** • The MiniDex!Rate My Team! • PokéKellz Snap! • OR/AS Mysteries • The Dex! Plays • The Dex! Book Club
Joy the Nurse

* 6 Star
* 5 Star
* 4 Star

## Joy the Nurse★★★★★★

 Joy the Nurse
★★★★★★

This shot won't hurt. I promise.

## Skills

###

Recovers the HP of all allies by the amount of Heal.

### SKILL

[Mass Heal Lv.8] Heals all allies with 1010% of HEAL. (39 MP)

### PASSIVE

Revives a fallen team member each turn (38% chance)

## Joy the Nurse★★★★★

 Joy the Nurse
★★★★★

This shot won't hurt. I promise.

## Skills

###

Recovers the HP of all allies by the amount of Heal.

### SKILL

[Mass Heal Lv.6] Heals all allies with 850% of HEAL. (39 MP)

### PASSIVE

Revives a fallen team member each turn (36% chance)

## Joy the Nurse★★★★

 Joy the Nurse
★★★★

This shot won't hurt. I promise.

## Skills

###

Recovers the HP of all allies by the amount of Heal.

### SKILL

[Mass Heal Lv.4] Heals all allies with 690% of HEAL. (39 MP)

### PASSIVE

Revives a fallen team member each turn (34% chance)
Hypno: Pokemon's Pied Piper? - The Dex! Episode 109!

*The Dex! Episode 109*

**Hypno: Pokemon's Pied Piper? - The Dex! Episode 109!** is the one hundred ninth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Snagem Head Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Hypnosis Pokémon, Hypno! It aired on April 28th, 2015 and can be viewed here.

*"Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, they look into Hypno's dark secrets!"* - YouTube description.

## Intro Trivia

* Hypno can hypnotize anything it locks eyes with within three seconds, and lives off of the dreams of its victims.
* The pendulum it holds is a key part of its hypnotist design, despite the fact that they are rarely used by real life hypnotists.
* This idea comes from "Chevreul's Pendulum Experiment", where if a subject were to hold a pendulum straight, but imagine it moving back and forth, micro-movements from the brain could cause it to begin to sway.
* Pendulums are used today as a visual gimmick, as regular hypnotism is pretty boring.

## Folkémon

* Pokémon FireRed's Pokédex entry mentions the fact that Hypno kidnapped a child that it hypnotized.
* Creepypastas suggest that Hypno takes the kids back to its lair to feast on the kid's dreams and the despair of the kid's family.
* Drowzee and Hypno draw inspiration from the Baku, a Japanese Spirit that feeds on dreams.
* Hypno are based on more recent Baku depictions, that are based off of Tapirs, as opposed to the older, elephant based designs.
* Baku's typically don't terrorize children, and are generally a beneficial in eating nightmares of children so that they can rest easier.
* The good depiction of Baku is very well known, to the point that there are pillow cases with them on it to ward off nightmares.

## Battle Strategy

### **Support**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Unspecified
* **Nature**: Calm(+Sp. Defense, -Attack)
* **EVs**: HP and Sp. Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Seismic Toss
	+ Thunder Wave
	+ Protect
	+ Wish

* Hypno can last a good while with a combination of Thunder Wave, Protect, and Wish.
* The goal is to paralyze as many Pokémon as possible, as well as staying alive and helping the team out with some well placed Wishes.

###  **Belly Drum Attacker**

* **Item**: Sitrus Berry
* **Ability**: Unspecified
* **Nature**: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: HP and Attack
* **Moves**:
	+ Belly Drum
	+ Zen Headbutt
	+ Ice Punch
	+ Drain Punch

* The first set is incredibly common, so this one can catch a lot of people for surprise.
* As the opponent will likely switch or set up for a wall, which is an excellent opportunity to maximize your attack with Belly Drum.
* From there just hit hard with your other moves, and use Drain Punch when you are getting low on HP.
Pokemon is for Everyone! Orange League Episode 2

*Trick-or-Trick Classic Episode 2*

**Pokemon is for Everyone! | Orange League | Episode 2** is the second episode of the Orange League's Trick-or-Treat Classic series. It's hosted by PokéKellz and features Yoshiller and LoadingPat. It aired on October 26th, 2018 and can be viewed here.

"*Our office Pokemon VGC 19 Sun Series tournament continues with a grueling matchup between Yoshiller and LoadingPat, but who will win? The competetive newb or the irreverant rulebreaker?*" - Youtube description.

## Music

***--Music Project: Help Identify Songs!--***

* Background:N/A
The Dex! Discord

## The Dex!

**The Dex!** Discord Server was created by Alex and PokéKellz around December 6th, 2016. The server's announcement was made in ZYGARDE AND DISCORD INFO | The Dex! Special Report, which was released on December 6th, 2016. The Discord Server expanded to include content for Monster Hunter and Destiny, though these were removed from the server on October 24th, 2018.

## Channels

*Dextiny*\*
*THE DEX*
* announcements
* official\_rules
* dex\_merch
* orange\_league
* dex\_fanart
* dexstreams
* Professor's Club\*

*THE DEX LIVE!*
* dex\_askmeanything
* dex\_answers

*COMMUNITY*
* general\_chat
* art
* poke\_mart
* self\_promo\_palace
* voice\_chat†

*POKEMON*
* thedexclubhouse
* unionroom
* research\_institute
* trading\_card\_table
* pokedex\_theory\_entries
* role\_play
* usum-spoilers
* The Dex! General†
* Research Lab†

## Discord Staff

### Professors

* FacianeA
* PokeKellz
* Rival Jimmy

### Gym Leaders

* hildewereld
* NoWayRyanTatum
* DevTwoThousand

### Dextiny Vanguards

* ShaperofStories
* neonbath
The Dex! Podcast 24: More Like Oh-Megas Ruby!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 24*

**The Dex! Podcast #24: More Like Oh-Megas Ruby!** is the twenty-fourth episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, and PokeKellz. It covers The News, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published August 13, 2014.

"MEGA SLOWBRO MEGA SLOWBRO MEGA SLOWBRO. Alex, Kellz, and Jimmy sit down for an early cast this week all about new Megas! Plus, win tickets to Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions! "- iTunes description

## Music

***--Music Project: Help Identify Music!--***

## The News

* Mega Altaria, which is Dragon/Fairy type with Pixilate, Mega Lopunny, which is Normal/Fighting type with Scrappy, and Mega Salamence, which is still Dragon/Flying, with Aerialate
* Mega Slowbro, which is still Water/Psychic type with Shell Armor, and Mega Audino, which is Normal/Fairy type with Healer.
* Shiny Beldum available at OR/AS launch.
* Trainer Horde battles! Everyone's excited! Not.
* Multiplayer Contests with Mega Evolution, Pokeblocks, Items for winning, etc.
* Costume Pikachu are only for Cosplay Pikachu. Its appearance changes its moves.

## Community Question

What do you think the biggest letdown for ORAS will be?

* Alex: Mega Milotic or Mega Ludicolo won't be in it, no X/Y answers.
* Kellie: There is no post game area, it's just clouds.
* Jimmy: Primal Groudon and Kyogre are the only Primals that ever exist.

## Fanswers

###  Email 1 (Jordan)

(In Southern accent) He wants a Bidoof with fly, because it can learn every HM move other than that. He wants the backpacks, running shoes, or even outfits of the trainers, without any logos or anything, so that it's only recognizable to other fans. Golden Octillery club.

###  Email 2 (Jonathan)

Thanks for bringing him back to Pokemon! Question: Would you like a more mature Pokemon show? He would like an event Pokemon with an accessory, like a headband.

Kellz would like a show about a Pokemon Center, or a cop show. Jimmy: They would need to ditch the stereotypical main character, follow a gym leader or someone. For example, following Morty research and sometimes battle. Alex: If it was a good story, with symbolism and literary stuff like that, he would enjoy it more.

###  Email 3 (Box)

He's fond of the first generation of gym leaders, especially Koga. He didn't know the weakness to Poison type, so he won with Beedrill and Muk. Do the top five most ridiculous gyms! Also, a link between Togepi and Latios/Latias?

###  Email 4 (Arin)

Favorite gym leader is Jasmine. She's the most relatable. He would live in Mistralton city. He just got his pilot's license, and would love to fly around!

###  Email 5 (Brayden)

Jasmine is awesome because you don't have to fight the trainers in the gym. Other Primals: Deoxys, Jirachi? In the first trailer, Maxie and Archie may have Mega Stones, the placement of which is concealed in official art. He speculates that it could be Mega Camerupt and Sharpedo.
The MiniDex!

**The MiniDex!** is a side-show hosted on TheNationalDex YouTube channel. The show was hosted by Rival Jimmy during Season 1, and by a different host each week during Season 2. The show usually covers Pokémon that are not fully evolved, giving trivia and battle strategy on the Pokémon. These videos are much shorter than the videos of The Dex series. The show took over from The Extra Dex once it concluded. Season 2 was created as part of TheNationalDex's rebranding with the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon in 2016. The format of the episodes changed to covering three Pokémon at a time instead of a single Pokémon per episode.

## Gallery

### Season 1 Thumbnails

1/26

### Season 2 Thumbnails

1/4

**Shows on Hiatus**
The Dex! News • VGC 18
**Finished and Discontinued Shows**
Trainer Tips! • The Dex! VS • XY Vlog • The ExtraDex! • **The MiniDex!**Rate My Team! • PokéKellz Snap! • OR/AS Mysteries • The Dex! Plays • The Dex! Book Club
Mawile will STEAL ALL YOUR RICE! - The Dex! Episode 104!

*The Dex! Episode 104*

**Mawile will STEAL ALL YOUR RICE! - The Dex! Episode 104!** is the one hundred and fourth episode of The Dex Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Hard-Headed Girl Alex and Pokekellz. It covers the Deceiver Pokémon, Mawile! It aired on March 24th, 2015 and can be viewed [ here].

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and*
trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, they take a look at Mawile's mythical origins!*" - Youtube description*

## Intro Trivia

* Kellz has a mouth on the back of her head.
* Mawile is the Deciever Pokémon
* Its jaws was once horns that were magically transformed.
* It pretends it's cute and friendly, but it just wants to attack.
* Its jaws are said to chew through iron beams.
* Mawile's name is a mix between "maw" as in jaw and "wiley" which means sneaky.
	+ **クチート** *Kucheat* is a mix of mouth with the word cheat.
	+ Mysdibule is dishonest mandible.
	+ Flunkifer which means fib jaw.
* Has many similarities with Makuhita and Hariyama.

## Fairy Type Tales

### Two Mouthed Woman

There was once an old man who lived alone because he couldn't afford to marry because he'd run out of food. He met a woman who never ate and married her. It was doing great untill he found he was running out of rice. He spied on his Rice supply and found a mouth on the back of his wife's head, and her long hair shoveling rice into her head.

### Altenate Version

An evil woman starved her stepchild to death, It's spirit posessed one of her daughters and demanded the food her stepchild never got.

### Trivia

* The two tales could explain why its mega has two mouths, or has huge power.

## Battle Strategy

### Mega

* Item: Mawilite
* Ability: Intimidate / Huge Power
* Nature: Adamant
* EVs: HP and SpeDef
* Moves:
	+ Play Rough
	+ Swords Dance
	+ Sucker Punch
	+ Iron Head

### **Random Thoughts:**

* Swords Dance being swapped for Pain Split can help it recover.
* For VGC Swords Dance should be swapped with Protect.
* For Fire-types use Rock Slide.
The Dex! Podcast 21: Fancy Features!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 21*

***--Note: This Page is Under Construction--***

**The Dex Podcast #21: Fancy Features!** is the twenty-first episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, and Pokekellz. It covers The News, Top 5, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published July 21, 2014.

## Music

***--Music Project: Help Identify Music!--***

* **Intro:** ---
* **Background:** ---
* **Outro:** ---

## The News

* Pokemon TCG Gameboy game now available in Europe on 3DS virtual console
* Super Secret Bases confirmed to come back in Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
* There is a giveaway of a Fancy Pattern Vivillion with a move called Hold Hands to celebrate 100 million GTS transactions
* Mackenzie Karouzos won in her division in the VGC Nationals competition to become the first female winner ever
* Ray Rizzo, a multi-time VGC world champion, used an Aegislash in the VGC nationals competition that was in a Deam Ball, and impossible situation

## The Top 5: One-Time Features in Pokemon Games

RU: Having a second region to go to after you beat the Elite Four

1. Pokemon that follow you around
2. The Underground from Gen 4
3. Contests and Berry Blending/Pokeblocks in Gen 3
4. Seasons that affect the world in Gen 5
5. Voltorb Flip/Cool gambling in general

## The Community Question

What are your thoughts on hacked Pokemon?

* Jimmy: In a situation like Ray Rizzo's, I don't care. If you can obtain the Pokemon through normal means of breeding, it isn't a bit deal if you generate the Pokemon, since you legitimately don't have enough time to breed the Pokemon
* Alex: I don't like that Legendary Pokemon are generated and used in battles, because it causes the focus of the tiers to focus on the Legendaries rather than the rest of the Pokemon
* Pokekellz: I'm totally against hacking. It's unfair because I love the journey of raising the Pokemon, so when I finally breed a perfect Aegislash and somebody else is able to generate one and battle me, it devalues training the Pokemon
The Dex! Espeon and Umbreon! Trainer Tips Ep. 4, Eeveelutions Part 3 of 4!

*Trainer Tips! Season 1, Episode 4*

**The Dex! Espeon and Umbreon! Trainer Tips Ep. 4, Eeveelutions Part 3 of 4!** is the fourth episode of The Trainer Tips! series. It's hosted by Twin Brothers Alex and PokéKellz and it covers the Sun Pokémon Espeon and the Moonlight Pokémon Umbreon! It aired on May 21st, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present BATTLE STRATEGY and TRIVIA for a different Pokemon! This week, it's the third part of our four-part special all about Eevee and his Eeveelutions! This week we feature Espeon and Umbreon!*" - YouTube Description

## Intro Trivia

* Espeon and Umbreon can be considered opposites when dealing with light, due to their classifications.
* Espeon and Umbreon evolve from Eevee when it is at max happiness during the day or night respectively. In Pokémon XD, however, a Sun Shard will evolve Eevee into an Espeon while a Moon Shard will evolve it into Umbreon.
* Umbreon sweat poison when they are upset.
* Umbreon glow in the moonlight.
* Umbreon's Japanese name is **ブラッキー** *Blacky*, which makes Alex feel it was named by a child.
* Espeon's fur is extremely sensitive and can detect the most minute changes in the weather.
* Umbreon's English name comes from the Latin word *Umbra* meaning shadow or ghost.
* Espeon's Eglish name is ESP (Extra Sensory Perception) with the "eon" suffix attached.

## Folkémon

* Espeon's design is based on the *Nekomata*, a two-tailed cat yokai.
* Umbreon's design is based loosely on the "Rabbit of the Moon".
* Umbreon's colorization links it to Anubis and Bastet of Egyptian Myth.
* Espeon's eyes, ears, and hair tuffs are reminiscent of the Eye of Horus.
* Espeon may also take inspiration from the carbuncle.

## Battle Strategy

### Espeon

#### **Magic Bounce Screens**

* **Item**: Light Clay
* **Ability**: Magic Bounce
* **Nature**: Timid (+Speed, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 HP / 252 Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Light Screen
	+ Reflect
	+ Psychic
	+ Baton Pass

* Magic Bounce will bounce back any status aliments and traps back at the foe.
* Light Clay will lengthen the number of turns that Reflect and Light Screen will last.
* Psychic, or any Psychic move for STAB.
* Baton Pass to escape freely without worry of Pursuit.

#### **Random Thoughts**

No Random Thoughts were given for Espeon.

### Umbreon

#### **Support**

* **Item**: None Suggested
* **Ability**: Synchronize
* **Nature**: Calm (+Sp. Defense, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 HP / 252 Sp. Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Heal Bell
	+ Wish
	+ Protect
	+ Foul Play

* Heal Bell to cure Statuses after passing them to the opponent.
* Wish for recovery.
* Protect for scouting and defending.
* Foul Play for STAB and to hit Physical Sweepers hard.

#### **Random Thoughts**

No Random Thoughts were given for Umbreon.

## Gallery

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Honchkrow is the Godfather of Pokemon! - The Dex! Episode 107!

*The Dex! Episode 107*

**Honchkrow is the Godfather of Pokemon! - The Dex! Episode 107!**is the one hundred seventh episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Godfather Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Big Boss Pokémon, Honchkrow! It aired on April 14th, 2015 and can be viewed [ here].

*"Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, we find out all about Honchkrow's crime family connections!"* - Youtube description.

## Battle Strategy

### **Late-Game Cleaner**

* **Item**: Life Orb
* **Ability**: Moxie
* **Nature**: Adamant
* **EVs**: Attack, Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Brave Bird
	+ Sucker Punch
	+ Roost
	+ Pursuit

### **Random Thoughts**

* Trade Pursuit for Substitute, Superpower, or Heat Wave.
The Dex! Merchandise

Work in Progress

The Dex! has merch!

The Yetee Link

### The Déx Research Institute (Black)

*Official The Dex Tee! Screenprinted with super soft ink on a 100% ringspun cotton tee.*

### The Déx Battle Academy

*Official The Dex Tee! Screenprinted with super soft ink on a 100% ringspun cotton tee.*

### The Déx Battle Academy (Navy)

*Official The Dex Tee! Screen printed with care, precision and burn heal on navy blue ringspun cotton tees at The Yetee in Aurora, Illinois.*

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## Other

### The Booster Pack Bundle

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### The Dex Hat

*Packaged and shipped with care from Yetee HQ in Aurora, Illinois.*
The Dex! Weavile! Episode 37!

*The Dex! Episode 37*

**The Dex! Weavile! Episode 37!** is the thirty-seventh episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Icy Guy Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Sharp Claw Pokémon, Weavile! It aired on November 12th, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, it's Weavile, that sneaky-sneaky Sharp Claw Pokemon!*" - YouTube Description

## Intro Trivia

* Weavile is the Sharp Claw Pokémon that evolves from Sneasel if it levels up at night while holding a Razor Claw.
* They are very devious and are known to live together in groups of 4 or 5.
* Weavile is based on the Weasel.
* They can communicate with each other by carving messages in rocks and trees.
* The Super Smash Bros Brawl trophy description states that it's expected to perform well on the front lines of battle, implying they are used in war.
* It could just be down to poor localization, but we know that the Pokémon timeline contains at least one war.

## Pokémon Culture Shock!

* Weavile draws a lot of inspiration from the myth of the Kamaitachi, a trio of weasels with sharp claws who like to mess with people.
* They do it together, just like Weavile. The first one knocks the the victim down, the second one cuts them up, and the third one applies medication to all the cuts
* This happens so fast that the victim doesn't know what happened, with the only evidence being a bunch of painful, yet healed cuts.
* Kamaitachi is a pun which can have two meaning depending on the pronunciation. The first is the Japanese word for attacking. The second sounds like Sickle Weasel.
* Additionally, Weavile's headdress, eye markings, and collar tie it to the Egyptian god Bastet, who specializes in warfare.
* Bastet is based off of a cat, which can tie Weavile to black cats, a very common sign of bad luck.

## Battle Strategy

###  **Physical Sweeper**

* **Item**: Life Orb
* **Ability**: Pressure
* **Nature**: Jolly (+Speed, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: Attack and Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Pursuit
	+ Ice Punch
	+ Low Kick
	+ Ice Shard

* Weavile is a very fast, but frail Pokémon. Give it a Life Orb to hit as hard as possible.
* Weavile forces a lot of switches with its typing and ability. Give it Pursuit to punish those who switch out.
* Ice Punch is your primary hard hitting STAB, while Low Kick gives good coverage and can hurt heavy opponents.
* Ice Shard is good to pick off a foe that is faster than you, or has their own priority.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Night Slash over Ice Punch gives you coverage against a different set of Pokémon.
* Swords Dance is viable, but its hard to set it up with Weavile's fragility. Use a Focus Sash on this set.
* Choice Band can increase your strength, but its not ideal for a frail Pokémon to get locked into a move.
* Weavile is very fast, making it a good user of Taunt.
The Dex! Dunsparce! Episode 6

*The Dex! Episode 6*

**The Dex! Dunsparce! Episode 6** is the sixth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Galactic Boss Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Land Snake Pokémon, Dunsparce! It aired on February 12th, 2013 and can be viewed here.

"*The Dex is a new show about Pokemon, where Alex and PokeKellz focus on trivia and battle strategy for a new monster each week! This week, it's Dunsparce, the Land Snake Pokemon! You asked for it, EVERYONE!*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Dunsparce is based off of the Tsuchinoko, which is also known as Bachi Hebi which means Bee Snake.
* The Tsuchinoko is described as a thick, short snake, that has fangs and the ability to jump disturbingly well.
* It is also known to be a liar and an alcoholic.
* It can swallow his own tail to roll around.
* Dunsparce is rare and shy.
* Uses tail to dig underground mazes.
* Little wings also help him fly, but only sightly.
* Japanese name is Nokocchi, which is an anagram of Tsuchinoko.
* English name is a combination of the word "Dun", meaning a grayish color, and "Sparse" meaning rare.
* It is mistakenly referred to as Bug-type in anime, even though it is Normal-type.

## Pokémon Soap Box! With Alex!

* Dunsparce's only worthwhile trait is its rarity.
* Being desired solely due to rarity is terrible for Dunsparce, because people will seek it out, capture it, and never use it.
* Dunsparce will likely rot in the PC for life, only being used if it's lucky enough to inflict other better Pokémon with Pokérus.
* Really makes you feel sorry for it.

## Battle Strategy

### **Para-Flinch**

* **Item**: Unspecified
* **Ability**: Serene Grace
* **Nature**: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: HP, Attack, Defense, Sp. Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Coil
	+ Rock Slide
	+ Thunder Wave
	+ Roost

* The whole goal is to make it so your opponent can't attack.
* Start with paralyzing the opponent so they are slower and unable to move sometimes.
* Serene Grace boosts the chances of secondary effects, like Rock Slide's Flinch Chance.
* This will leave the opponent with a 30% chance to move each turn.
* Round off the set with Coil to boost your stats, and Roost to heal back lost HP.