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List of Pokémon

The following is a comprehensive list of all Pokémon covered by TheNationalDex. This list can be used to see which Pokemon have been covered and to which meta are they the most current. Clicking on the Pokémon will take you to the episode page which covered the Pokémon most recently. Only Pokémon covered on The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series, The MiniDex!, The ExtraDex!, and Trainer Tips! are displayed.

## Generation 1

* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 5, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 6, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 7, its background will be **this** color.

## Generation 2

* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 5, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 6, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 7, its background will be **this** color.

## Generation 3

* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 5, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 6, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 7, its background will be **this** color.

## Generation 4

* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 5, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 6, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 7, its background will be **this** color.

## Generation 5

* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 5, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 6, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 7, its background will be **this** color.

## Generation 6

* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 5, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 6, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 7, its background will be **this** color.

## Generation 7

* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 5, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 6, its background will be **this** color.
* If the Pokémon's most recent Trivia and Battle Strategy is from Generation 7, its background will be **this** color.

## See Also

* The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series
* The MiniDex!
* The ExtraDex!
* Trainer Tips!
Hoppip brings the world together! - The Dex feat. JWittz! Episode 49!

*The Dex! Episode 49*

**Hoppip brings the world together! - The Dex feat. JWittz! Episode 49!** is the forty-ninth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Gardner Alex and Pokekellz with Special Guest Josh "JWittz" Wittenkeller and it covers the Cottonweed Pokémon, Hoppip! It aired on February 18th, 2014 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, JWittz joins us to talk about his unlikely sidekick, Hoppip! Plus, he's pretty solid at beatboxing!*" - YouTube Description

## Intro Trivia

* Hoppip is the lightest Grass-type and the lightest Flying-type in the game, weighing 1.1 pounds. Its height is around 1 foot and 4 inches, making its density very low. This allows it to float very easily.
* The entire Hoppip line is based on Dandelions, with Hoppip having the leaves, Skiploom having the flower, and Jumpluff having the puffs.
	+ The Pokédex states that they fly away in the wind very easily, which makes them similar to dandelions as well.
	+ Their names are also tied tied to this theme, with "Pips" (seeds), "Bloom" (the growth of a flower), and "Puff" (Fluff)
	+ They are classified as the "Cottonweed" Pokémon, which is a term used for plants that flower like Dandelions.
* The Hoppip line was named by Nob Ogasawara, who worked as the Pokémon English translator until Pokémon Platinum. He almost named Stantler and Spiritomb, Skaraboo and Phantoom respectively.

## Pokémon Around the World

* The Hoppip line also gets its name from the phrase "Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump away".
	+ This phrase was created in the 1700s, referring to the Olympic event, The Triple Jump.
	+ It eventually evolved into becoming a phrase used to make a long distance appear smaller.
* This ties into Hoppip's dandelion design, as they travel great distances with the wind. But what's important is where the end up, not where they come from.
* Pokémon fans are all around the world, and despite regional differences, there are tons of people with a common interest.
* Pokémon brings people together, no matter how far people are from each other, a pastime like Pokémon can bridge gaps.

## Battle Strategy

###  **Sun Sweeper**

* **Item**: Focus Sash
* **Ability**: Chlorophyll
* **Nature**: Jolly (+Speed, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 Att / 252 Spe / 4 HP
* **Moves**:
	+ Aerial Ace
	+ Seed Bomb
	+ Swords Dance
	+ Protect/Synthesis

* Make sure you switch Hoppip in on the sun, to get the double speed from Chlorophyll.
* Focus Sash is a good item to get off a guaranteed Swords Dance.
* From there, sweep with Aerial Ace and Seed Bomb, and use Protect for scouting, or Synthesis for healing.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Cotton Guard can tremendously boost your Defense, use it with Eviolite for a Bulky Support set with a combination of Encore, Aromatherapy, Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, and U-Turn.
* Sunny Day + Sleep Powder + Heat Rock + Encore + Memento can totally cripple opposing sweepers.

## Gallery

IntroHoppip Title CardBattle SetEnd CardBattle Strategy
XY Vlog

**XY Vlog** is a side-show hosted on TheNationalDex YouTube channel. The show was hosted by PokeKellz (Kellie) and Alex Faciane. The show, as its name implies, were vlogs talking about the various aspects encountered in the then recently released Pokémon X and Y. The show was preceded by a few random vlogs and was eventually succeeded by OR/AS Mysteries once XY Vlog concluded.

## 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
Rival Jimmy

## Jimmy Beliakoff

**Jimmy Beliakoff** is the editor for the Dex!. He is the host of The MiniDex!, The ExtraDex!, The Dex! Podcast and is sometimes featured in The Dex! and The Dex! VS.

## Pokémon Life

Jimmy has played Pokémon since he was young, starting with Yellow version. Due to only having Yellow, when there was some sort of glitch in Red or Blue he was often left yearning. After that he played Gen 2 and 3 regularly, but fell off at Gen 4. He later got into the series again after joining The Dex! in Gen 5.

## Trivia

* Metroid Prime is one of Jimmy's all time favorite video games
* He loves to be spoken to in Spongebob Quotes
* People can't decide on whether to call him "Jimmy" or "Sunder", so it have evolved into "Jimmy Sunder"
* He is a huge fan of Jonathan Blow, maker of Braid and The Witness
* After a drumming career, Jimmy pursued his talents in editing and video game analysis

## Quotes

*"Metroid is like, one of the greatest games of all time"* -Jimmy

## Gallery

JimmyJimmy at Scrap Zelda

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
Greninja is a REAL NINJA! - The Dex! Episode 54!

*The Dex! Episode 54*

**Greninja is a REAL NINJA! - The Dex! Episode 54**! is the fifty-fourth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Ninja Boy Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Ninja Pokémon, Greninja! It aired on March 25th, 2014 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 Greninja, the Ninja Pokemon!"* - YouTube Description

## Battle Strategy

### **Fast Special Attacker**

* **Item**: Life Orb
* **Ability**: Protean
* **Nature**: Timid
* **EVs**: Sp. Attack and Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Hydro Pump
	+ U-Turn
	+ Ice Beam
	+ Dark Pulse

### **Random Thoughts**

* Surf over Hydro Pump trades power for accuracy.
* Grass Knot catches Bulky Water types off guard.
* Hidden Power Fire is good against Pokemon like Ferrothorn and Scizor.
* Greninja's speed makes it a solid user of Spikes.
Castform: Half Molecule, Half MORBID - The Dex! Episode 111!

*The Dex! Episode 111*

**Castform: Half Molecule, Half MORBID - The Dex! Episode 111!** is the one-hundred-eleventh episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Snagem Head Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Weather Pokémon, Castform! It was aired on May 12th, 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 examine Castform's questionable shape!"* - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Castform is an experimental Pokémon that changes type depending upon the weather.
	+ It shares the man-made origins with Porygon.
* Castform's name is a reversal of "Forecast".
* Castform is loosely based on the phrase "Through rain, hail, or sunshine...".
* Castform resembles water on a molecular level.
	+ The forms can represent water in its solid, liquid, and gas states.
* Castform's appearance is that of a H2O molecule. #NotBoobs.

## Pokémon Culture Shock!

* Castform is based off of Teru-teru-bōzu dolls, Japanese weather charms that look like paper ghosts.
* Hanging the the Teru-teru-bōzu right-side up brings sunshine, while hanging it upside down brings rain.
* There is a nursery rhyme about Teru-teru-bōzu which, translated, goes as follows:

*Teru-teru-bōzu, teru bōzu*

*Do make tomorrow a sunny day*

*Like the sky in a dream sometime*

*If it's sunny I'll give you a golden bell*

*Teru-teru-bōzu, teru bōzu*

*Do make tomorrow a sunny day*

*If you make my wish come true*

*We'll drink lots of sweet sake*

*Teru-teru-bōzu, teru bōzu*

*Do make tomorrow a sunny day*

*but if it's cloudy and I find you crying*

*Then I shall snip your head off*

* The rhyme has roots to a monk that once promised to prevent rain, but was executed by beheading when he failed.

## Battle Strategy

### **If you really want to use it...**

* **Item**: Life Orb
* **Ability**: Forecast
* **Nature**: Modest (+Sp. Attack, -Attack)
* **EVs**: Sp. Attack and Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Sunny Day
	+ Weather Ball
	+ Thunderbolt
	+ Ice Beam

* Castform is not great at battling with base 70 across all stats.
* Sunny Day will change Castform and Weather Ball into Fire-types and give it a weather boost.
* Life Orb will boost Castform's weaker damage output at the cost of some of its HP.
* Thunderbolt and Ice Beam are for coverage, but Castform may not get the chance to use them.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Swap out Sunny Day for either Rain Dance or Hail to match your team, as it will probably be the only move Castform will get to use.
* Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, and Energy Ball all are other possible moves.

* Best advice: Read the text that appears on screen and just don't bother using Castform.
Why is Sableye like a Flamingo? - The Dex! Episode 56!

*The Dex! Episode 56*

**Why is Sableye like a Flamingo? - The Dex! Episode 56!** is the fifty-sixth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Bear Claw and Pokekellz and it covers the Darkness Pokémon, Sableye! It aired on April 8th, 2014 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 Sableye, the Darkness Pokemon!"* - Youtube description

## Intro Trivia

* Sableye live in complete darkness using their terribly sharp claws and teeth to eat a diet consiting of only rocks and gem stones.
* Because of this specia diet, Sableye started growing gem stones out of their body, most notably their big crystal eyes. What's great about this feature of its design is that it's scientifically plausible.
* You can see this effect in the real world with flamingos whose diet almost completely red algae and tiny shrimp, both of which have a bunch of beta-Carotene in them.
	+ The beta-Carotene has a natural bright orange-red pigment in it, so when the flamingo's body absorb the beta carotene, their body absorbs the pigment and deposits in pockets underneath the skin.
* As their feathers grow, they're tinted by the deposits of pigment. For Sabeleye, it must work the same way; eating all those rocks and gems cause some excess mineral deposits in its digestive system which forms crystal that grow from its body.
	+ Fun Fact: Sableye has a ruby, a sapphire, and an emerald on its back.

## Pokémon Conspiracies

* The Kelly-Hopskinvill encounter is one of the most well-documented paranormal investigations in the United States
* There was a drawing made during the investigation, which looks similar to Sableye.
* The creatures seen were described as shimmering brownish-silver color which is reflected at Sableye's shiny form.

## Battle Strategy

###  **Mixed Wall**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Prankster
* **Nature**: Calm (+Sp. Defense, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 Sp. Sef
* **Moves**:
	+ Will-O-Wisp
	+ Taunt
	+ Recover
	+ Foul Play

* Sableye doesn't really have good stats, so investing in Sp. Defense and using Will-O-Wisp to cut the opponent's Attack can be helpful.
* Priority Recover is essential for a wall like Sableye.
* Foul Play is a good offensive move because it uses the opponents Attack stat.
* Taunt can stop foes who rely on status moves.

###  **Random Thoughts**

* Sableye gets Trick as an egg move and it's always nasty fun to trick a choice item or a Toxic Orb.
* Night Shade deals a more consistent damage, but be sure to watch-out for Normal-type switch-ins.
* Knock off received a power buff in gen 6 while also removing the held item of your opponent.

## Gallery

IntroPokemon Title CardBattle SetKelly-Hopskinville AlienPokémon Conspiracies
Spheal! The MiniDex 5!

*The title of this article is incorrect because of technical limitations. The correct title is **Spheal! The MiniDex #5!***.

## Episode guide

### Next

Haunter
Aipom

**Spheal! The MiniDex #5!** is the fifth episode of first season of The MiniDex! series. It's hosted by Rival Jimmy and it covers the Clap Pokémon, Spheal! It aired on July 28th, 2014 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The MiniDex, Jimmy covers a Pokemon that might not have been covered on The Dex, because we like to show a little love to every Pokemon :)*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* While there are a few Pokémon that have the type combination of Water/Ice, Spheal and its evolution line are the the only Ice/Water-type Pokémon.
* Spheal's English name is a combination of the words "Sphere" and "Seal".
	+ This motif continues to Spheal's name in all languages of the games.
* Due to being poor swimmers and bad at walking, Spheal roll to get from place to place.

## Battle Strategy

### **Choice Scarf**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Thick Fat
* **Nature**: Calm (+Sp. Defense, -Attack) or Bold (+Defense, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 248 HP / 252 Defense or Sp. Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Protect
	+ Aqua Ring
	+ Substitute
	+ Surf

* Protect and Leftovers are a must to keep Spheal afloat.
* Aqua Ring + Substitute to keep Spheal's longevity up.
* Surf for STAB damage.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Toxic: Badly poison the foe, then Protect and Substitute while they slow lose health.
* Stockpile in place of Aqua Ring.
The Dex! Crustle! Episode 35!

*The Dex! Episode 35*

**The Dex! Crustle! Episode 35!** is the thirty-fifth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Suit Actor Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Stone Home Pokémon, Crustle! It aired on October 29th, 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 Crustle, the Stone Home Pokemon!*" - YouTube Description

## Intro Trivia

* Crustle lives in dry desert regions, and since it is enormously strong, it carries large, solid rocks on its back. The size of the rock signifies a Crustle's toughness.
* Crustle fight for dominance all the time, and Crustle are rarely seen without their rock. If they lose their rock, they fall to the lowest tier on the Crustle Pyramid - the most dominant Crustle sit on top of their pyramid shaped social structure.
* The name "Crustle" alludes to the crust and mantle of the earth, and castle, which reference sand castles.

## Animal Influence

* There are over 1000 species of hermit crab, and most are known for wearing empty shells to protect their softer bodies.
* Crustle carries a rock, and not a shell, but its design is influenced by more than just geological strata: considering is pre-evolved form Dwebble is clearly a hermit crab, Crustle retains an animal influence.
* Most hermit crabs live in the ocean, but the Coenobitidae family of hermit crabs live mainly on land. Some Coenobitidae species (Coenobita Perlatus) have eyes that resemble Dwebble's design.
* This is why the phrase "Dwebble dwells on a pebble" fits - it makes a home from a rock.

## Battle Strategy

**Shell Smash Sweeper**

* **Item**: White Herb
* **Ability**: Sturdy
* **Nature**: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: Attack and Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Shell Smash
	+ Stone Edge
	+ X-Scissor
	+ Earthquake

* Crustle can function as a solid sweeper with Shell Smash.
* Its main strategy is to use the move Shell Smash alongside a White Herb.
* Using the Sturdy Ability helps to prevent Crustle being OHKO'd early.
* Stone Edge and X-Scissor function as strong STABs, while Earthquake gives coverage.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Crustle has access to Spikes and Stealth Rock.
* Rock Blast can be a helpful counter to Sturdy and Focus Sash users.
* Crustle is an effective Toxic user with the move Block to trap opponents who cannot damage Crustle effectively.
* Counter can be a surprise move, since Crustle has a high defence and few weaknesses.
Two Breeds of Persian, based in reality! - The Dex!

*The Dex! Episode 218*

**Two Breeds of Persian, based in reality! - The Dex!** is the two-hundred-eighteenth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Socialite Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Classy Cat Pokémon, Persian! It aired on November 7th, 2017 and can be viewed here.

"*It has always been clear that Persian is based on the Persian cat from real life, but Alolan Persian takes this even further!*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Persian is a popular Pokemon among elites.
* Due to their "wild cat" nature, they are know to turn on their owners on occasion.
* Trainers hold Persian competitions; comparing the silkiness of their fur, size of their gemstones, and gracefulness of their walks.
	+ This is similar to cat shows in the real world.
* Alolan Persian are considered a symbol of great wealth in Alola.
* There are many steps and forms that must be filled out be tourists that wish to take an Alolan Persian home with them.
* Alolan Persian are more prideful than their Kantoian counterparts.

## The Déx Animal Hospital

* Alolan Persian is an example of selective breeding.
* Persian cats (the basis of Persian) began to be selectively bred in France, Italy, and Britain and were originally called "Khorasan" cats.
* The round face of the Persian began to be bred into the specie around 1870.
* The flat face, or Peke-face, started as a mutation that first appeared in the 1950s.
* Persian cats with Peke-face have a long list of health problems:
	+ Tear duct drainage issues
	+ respiratory issues
	+ underbite
		- problems eating depending upon the severity of the underbite
* While owning a Peke-face Persian doesn't make you a bad person, just be ready for the medical costs of owning one.

## Battle Strategy

### **Alolan Support**

* **Item**: Mago Berry
* **Ability**: Fur Coat
* **Nature**: Timid (+Speed, -Attack)
* **EVs**: 20 Defense / 232 Sp. Defense / 252 Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Fake Out
	+ Parting Shot
	+ Taunt
	+ Foul Play

* First, identify the threat to your partner and use Fake Out on them to give your partner a turn to get going.
* Parting Shot will lower the Attack and Sp. Attack of the foes and forces Persian to switch.
	+ Switch in a Pokémon with Intimidate or any one of the Tapus to set up a terrain.
* Taunt to prevent Roar and Haze.
* Foul Play for STAB that hits foes harder the more they boost their Attack stat.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Quash to force a Pokémon to the back of the speed tier.
* Feint can allow Persian to hit through Protect, Detect, Quick Guard, Wide Guard, Mat Block, Spiky Shield, King's Shield, and Baneful Bunker.
* Torment to prevent the opponent from using the same move ad nauseum.
Kingdra, Seahorse or DRAGON!? - The Dex! Episode 110!

*The Dex! Episode 110*

**Kingdra, Seahorse or DRAGON!? - The Dex! Episode 110!** is the one-hundred-tenth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Scuba Diver Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Dragon Pokémon, Kingdra! It aired on May 5th, 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 dive into the depths of what Kingdra is really based on!"* - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Kingdra is the third stage in the Horsea line, being introduced in Gen 2.
* Its name is essentially means "King Dragon".
* Kingdra lives at the very bottom of the ocean, supposedly where no other Pokémon live.
* It is said that its yawns can cause Whirlpools, despite its mouth being a very small hole at the end of its nose.
* Kingdra's Whirlpools have the capability to swallow entire ships, similar to the abilities of Charybdis.

## Animal Influence

* Kingdra draws influence from the Weedy Sea Dragon. There are only two known species of Sea Dragon on Earth.
* The other species is the Leafy Sea Dragon. Both species live in the same habitat of Australia's Southern Coast.
* Dragalge is based off the Leafy Sea Dragon, and similar to real life Dragalge and Seadra are found in the same place in Kalos.
* Sea Dragons are not Sea Horses, although they are related. The main difference is that Sea Horses have a curled tail to allow them to grab plants.
* Both Sea Dragons and Horses have the Males carry the eggs. The difference is that while Horses carry them in a pouch, the Dragons hide them under their tails.
* Kingdra seems to be inspired by both Sea Horses and Dragons, with the posture and antennae of the Dragons, but the Tail of a Sea Horse.
* The evolution via Dragon Scale makes it seem as though a Sea Horse used a Dragon Scale to turn into a Sea Dragon.

## Battle Strategy

### **CritDra**

* **Item**: Scope Lens
* **Ability**: Sniper
* **Nature**: Modest (+Sp. Attack, -Attack)
* **EVs**: Sp. Attack, Speed, HP
* **Moves**:
	+ Focus Energy
	+ Agility
	+ Draco Meteor
	+ Hydro Pump

* The combination of Scope Lens and one use of Focus Energy will guarantee all subsequent attacks will be critical hits.
* Combining this with Sniper will increase the damage done by these crits.
* Agility can allow you to set up even further if you predict a switch.
* Draco Meteor is fantastic because crits will ignore the Stat Drops, Hydro Pump is another excellent STAB attack.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Hidden Power Fire can catch things like Ferrothorn off-guard.
* Substitute, Dragon Dance, Waterfall, and Outrage can work on a physical set.
* Swift Swim on a Rain Dance Team holding a Life Orb is another viable strategy.
Sandshrew! The MiniDex 3!

*The title of this article is incorrect because of technical limitations. The correct title is **Sandshrew! The MiniDex #3!***.

## Episode guide

### Next

Riolu
Haunter

**Sandshrew! The MiniDex #3!** is the third episode of first season of The MiniDex! series. It's hosted by Rival Jimmy and it covers the Mouse Pokémon, Sandshrew! It aired on July 7th, 2014 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The MiniDex, Jimmy covers a Pokemon that might not have been covered on The Dex, because we like to show a little love to every Pokemon :)*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Despite Sandshrew's classification as the Mouse Pokemon, it is based on the Pangolin.
* Just like the Pangolin and Armadillo, Sandshrew rolls up into a ball to defend itself.
* Sandshrew's name is a combination of "Sand" and "Shrew", which is a type of mouse.
* Sandshrew capacity to learn Poison Sting comes from the fact that Shrews are venomous.
* Sandshrew's Japanese name is **サンド** *Sand*.

## Battle Strategy

### **Sand.**

* **Item**: Leftovers
* **Ability**: Sand Rush
* **Nature**: Adamant
* **EVs**: 252 HP / 252 Attack / 4 Defense
* **Moves**:
	+ Earthquake
	+ Poison Jab/X-Scissor/Shadow Claw/Rock Slide
	+ Rapid Spin
	+ Toxic

* STAB Earthquake
* Poison Jab, X-Scissor, Shadow Claw, or Rock Slide for coverage.
* Rapid Spin for getting rid of entree hazards.
* Toxic to slowly weaken the foe over time.

### **Random Thoughts**

No Random Thoughts were given for Sandshrew.
PokeKellz (Kellie)

## PokeKellz

### Show(s)

The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy, Trainer Tips!, The Dex! VS, XY Vlog, The Dex! Podcast, OR/AS Mysteries, PokéKellz Snap!, The Dex! Plays, The Dex! Book Club, The MiniDex!

## Social Media

### Twitter

@PokeKellz

Kellie, or Pokekellz as she's also known, is one of the four main hosts of TheNationalDex Channel, along with Alex Faciane, Jimmy, and Hilde. She has been part of the channel since it first began. She is most known for her work on The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategies series, but she also hosts other shows such as The Dex! Podcast, OR/AS Mysteries, PokéKellz Snap, etc.

## Pokémon Life

Kellie is a very dedicated Pokémon fanatic. Her first experience with Pokémon was through the card game when she was a young child. She Later got Pokémon Red which was one of her first two games, the other being Kirby's Dreamland. She's played every Generation of Pokémon. Some of her favorite Pokémon include Ampharos, Furret, Gastrodon, and Whimsicott. The first Pokémon she ever saw was Abra. She considers herself to be a collector of Pokémon, and has an extensive merchandise collection.

### The Trading Card Game

Kellie plays TCG, in which she considers herself to be somewhat amateur and plays it mostly for fun and not often competitively.

### Golden Octozooka Club

The GOC is a Pokémon club run by Kellie. It focuses around shiny Octillery, and to join you must catch one, nickname it and tweet a picture of it to @Pokekellz. There don't seem to be any activities for members, other than being on a list on Kellz's phone.

## Monster Hunter

Kellie is a big fan of Monster Hunter. During the Monster Hunter 3 Era she was convinced to get the game by ProJared, and was convinced to keep playing from Alex. After Monster Hunter 3d came out she played it frequently. She plays more than Alex but less than Jimmy.

## Real Life

Kellie lives in California where she works on many projects on TheNationalDex channel. She is currently dating Alex Faciane and has a dog named Wallace. She works as a Registered Veterinary Technician and voice actress.

## Trivia

* It is revealed in Episode 104 of The Dex that Kellie has a mouth on the back of her head underneath her hair. Alex denies this, but he may have done so to not scare children.
* The nickname "Kellz" came from the fact that the name "Kellie" wouldn't fit in many video game name-inputs (Specifically, Super Smash Bros for N64). Instead of using a "y" to spell "Kelly" (the wrong way), she chose "z" instead.

## Gallery

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
The Dex! Darkrai! Episode 53!

*The Dex! Episode 53*

**The Dex! Darkrai! Episode 53!** is the fifty-third episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Suspicious Child Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Pitch-Black Pokémon, Darkrai! It aired on March 18th, 2014 and can be viewed [ here].

"*SO on his Nightmare through the evening fog*

*Flits the squab Fiend o'er fen and lake, and bog;*

*Seeks some love-wildered maid with sleep oppressed,*

*Alights, and grinning sits upon her breast.*" - Erasmus Darwin

## Battle Strategy

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* **Item**:
* **Ability**:
* **Nature**:
* **EVs**:
* **Moves**:
The Dex! Cubone! Episode 39!

*The Dex! Episode 39*

**The Dex! Cubone! Episode 39!** is the thirty-ninth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Lone Wolf Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Lonely Pokémon, Cubone! It aired on November 26th, 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 Cubone, the Lonely Pokemon!*" - YouTube Description

## Intro Trivia

* Cubone is known as the Lonely Pokémon; Cubone is considered one of the saddest Pokémon in the game.
* It wears the skull of its dead mother.
* Cubone mostly keep it themselves because they're consumed by grief. They're unsociable, and can be often found crying especially during nights of the full moon because they think that they can see their mother on the moon's reflection.
* Its cries echo in its skull helmet and vibrate which creates a terrible mournful sound that breaks the heart of anyone listening.
* They are likely based off of some sort of bipedal dinosaur but it's hard to tell because no one has ever seen their face underneath the helmet.
* The name Cubone comes from the Latin word "cubo," meaning recluse and bone.
* The cracks on their helmets are actually tear stains.

## Pokebusters

* A popular theory states that the Cubone line could possibly be related to Kangaskhan, but there are a lot of evidence that disapproves this:
	+ Kangaskhan are clearly based off of kangaroos while Cubone are more cow-like, and the baby Kangaskhan can't be the Cubone because we all know how they look like thanks to Mega Evolution.
	+ Even though their skulls look the same, Cubone's skull has a prominent stop while Kangaskhan has a more round one and those "horns" on Kangaskhan are actually its ears
	+ Another possibility is that the M' glitch that evolves into Kangaskhan is actually supposed to be Marowak but GameFreak didn't have the time remove this portion of the glitch, but considering how there are 16 Pokémon whose name starts with M and Kangasknan has a drastically different movepool and a different typing makes this false.
	+ GameFreak has also gone on record and said that there isn't a connection between Cubone and Kangaskhan.

## Battle Strategy

### **Bulky Attacker**

* **Item**: Thick Club
* **Ability:** Rock Head
* **Nature**: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: 40 Hp / 196 Atk / 36 Sp. Def / 236 Spe
* **Moves**:
	+ Earthquake
	+ Fire Punch
	+ Thunder Punch
	+ Double-Edge

* The item Thick Club doubles the Attack stats when the holder is a Cubone or a Marowak.
* Earthquake is a powerful STAB move.
* Fire Punch and Thunderpunch are good coverage moves for Cubone.
* Double-Edge takes advantage of its Ability Rock Head.
* This set works well being Baton Passed stat boosts.

### **Random Thoughts**

* The item Eviolite boosts the holder's Defense and Sp. Defense by 50% for a more supportive role.
* Swords Dance is a good option to boost the user's Attack.
* Cubone can learn Stealth Rock and Toxic for residual damage and Perish Song.

## Gallery

IntroEnd CardPokemon Title CardBattle SetPokebustersBattle Strategy
The Dex feat. Shofu! Diggersby! Episode 50!

*The Dex! Episode 50*

**The Dex feat. Shofu! Diggersby! Episode 50!** is the fiftieth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Worker Alex and Pokekellz with Special Guest Shofu and it covers the Digging Pokémon, Diggersby! It aired on February 25th, 2014 and can be viewed here.

"*Every week on The Dex, Alex and PokeKellz present battle strategy and trivia for a different Pokemon! This week, Shofu comes by show us everything awesome about Diggersby! Diggersby, tho?*" - YouTube Description

## Intro Trivia

* Diggersby walks around on its hind legs. Rather than using its arms, it uses enormous ears for crushing rocks and digging tunnels.
* Diggersby are often times recruited to work in construction due to these traits. This could be why they have evolved to resemble construction workers
	+ They have portly figures, gruff demeanor, a constant 5 o'clock shadow, and a yellow patch on their stomach resembling a safety vest.
* Diggersby are known to take long breaks when the whistle blows.
* Its ears are strong enough to lift boulders weighing over a ton, and are as powerful as excavators.
	+ Excavators are also referred to as "Diggers" which could tie into Diggersby's name.
* It's interesting that so many tools we have in our world are replaced by Pokémon in the Pokémon world.

## Class with Kellz!

* Diggersby rarely uses its normal arms, even seeming unessential to survival. They could be vestigial structures.
	+ Vestigial structures are remnants of body parts that an organism has no use for.
	+ One example is the small arm and leg bones that snakes still have to this day.
	+ Most mammals have some sort of reflex that causes their fur to stand up upon feeling threatened. In humans, this trait is present in Goosebumps.

## Battle Strategy

###  **Revenge Killer**

* **Item**: Choice Scarf
* **Ability**: Huge Power
* **Nature**: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 Att / 252 Spe / 4 Def
* **Moves**:
	+ Wild Charge
	+ U-Turn
	+ Earthquake
	+ Return

* Huge Power makes Diggersby hit like a truck, and Choice Scarf makes Diggersby very fast.
* Earthquake and Return are powerful STABs, while Wild Charge is great for coverage. Use U-Turn to scout and switch in and out.
* Diggersby is especially good against Aegislash, being immune to Ghost-type attacks, and OHKOing it with Earthquake.
* Diggersby's great attack and speed make it a good revenge killer, being switched in upon a teammate fainting, and hitting hard and fast.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Agility is a good option to boost your speed while keeping your moveset open
* Life Orb + Swords Dance + Quick Attack can punch huge holes in teams, but the setup is risky.
* Choice Band is great if you just want more power. Quick Attack should replace Return to give priority.

## Gallery

IntroHoppip Title CardBattle SetEnd CardBattle Strategy
The Dex! Podcast 26: Pokken Fever!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 26*

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

**The Dex! Podcast #26: Pokken Fever!** is the twenty-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 August 29, 2014.

"*Alex, Kellz, and Jimmy just sit around blabbering about the new Pokken Tournament announcement for like an hour! Plus Fanswers and some JAZZ!*" - iTunes description.

## Music

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

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

## The Top 5: Pokémon We Want to See in Pokken Tournament

**RU**: Humanoid Fighting Types and All Mega Evolutions

1. Mienshao
2. Breloom
3. Golurk
4. Dark/Grass Gang (Cacturne and Shiftry)
5. Diggersby
6. Regi Trio
7. Blade-Hands Gang (Scyther, Kabutops, Scizor, Bisharp, and Armaldo)
8. Ursaring
9. Raichu (Instead of Pikachu)
10. Not Charizard
The Dex! Luxray! Episode 18

*The Dex! Episode 18*

**The Dex! Luxray! Episode 18** is the eighteenth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Ruin Maniac Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Gleam Eyes Pokémon, Luxray! It aired on May 28th, 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 Luxray, the Gleam Eyes Pokemon!*" - YouTube description

## Intro Trivia

* Luxray resembles a dark lion, and is known as the Gleam Eyes Pokémon.
* This name is attributed to Luxray's X-Ray vision.
* The design is based off of a mythological version of the lynx, which had the ability to see through solid objects.
* Luxray's name comes from "Lynx", "X-Ray", and "Lux", a measure of light.
* It is incredibly loyal, but can quickly turn on an abusive Trainer.
* The star on the end of Luxray's tail could be a reference to the constellation Leo.
* Lux could also reference Luxor, Egypt, where there are plenty of Sphinx's, which could also relate to Luxray's pre-evolution, Shinx.

## Pokémon Conspiracies

* Shinx, Luxio, and Luxray represent different life-stages of the lion.
* This appears reminiscent of Simba's aging process in the Lion King.
	+ The Lion King could have potentially ripped of Kimba the White Lion, whose main character resembles Shinx.
* As an April Fools Joke, Nintendo announced Hey You! Pikachu! would be ported to the DS.
	+ In that same article, they announced a fake Pokémon that looked a lot like Shinx.
* Luxray's entire existence seems to be based off of already existing material.

## Battle Strategy

### **Guts Attacker**

* **Item**: Flame Orb
* **Ability**: Guts
* **Nature**: Jolly (+Speed, -Sp. Attack)
* **EVs**: Attack and Speed
* **Moves**:
	+ Facade
	+ Superpower
	+ Wild Charge
	+ Crunch

* Guts can boost Luxray's power when statused, making a Flame Orb the best choice.
* Hitting hard with Wild Charge is your best bet, but the recoil and Burn damage will rack up fast.
* It's best to pair Luxray with healing support to help out.
* Facade is a great attack that is further influenced by the burn, making it an excellent neutral hit.
* Crunch and Superpower round out coverage.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Fire Fang and Ice Fang are good for coverage.
* A Choice Band set can work, but Volt Switch is a must to escape undesirable matchups.
* Roar is an unexpected option to phase opponents.
The Dex! Ludicolo! Episode 44!

*The Dex! Episode 44*

**The Dex! Lucidolo! Episode 44!** is the forty-fourth episode of The Dex! Trivia and Battle Strategy Series. It's hosted by Cipher Admin Alex and Pokekellz and it covers the Carefree Pokémon, Ludicolo! It aired on January 14th, 2014 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 Ludicolo, the Carefree Pokemon!*" - YouTube Description

## Intro Trivia

* Ludicolo was introduced in Gen 3, and sports a unique typing of Water/Grass.
* It evolves with a Water Stone from Lombre, a nocturnal trouble-making Pokémon.
* Ludicolo is attracted to happiness and music. A good rhythm has the ability to stimulate its cells and make it powerful.
* This seems to be some sort of trance. A trance is an altered state of perception which allows people to meditate or do things that they otherwise couldn't.
* Trances can be caused by sweating, breathing exercises, and even dancing.
* Ludicolo appears to be a mix of a duck and a pineapple.
* It likely draws inspiration from Kappas (Mythical Japanese River Imps) and Colocynths (Desert plants that produce round, bitter fruits).
* Ludicolo's name comes from the word "Ludic", meaning playful, and an anagram of "loco", which is "crazy" in Spanish. Colo could also come from "Colocynth".
* Its Japanese name is "Runpappa", which roughly translates to happy drum beat. It also sounds like Kappa.
* Ludicolo also has a huge Mexican influence.

## Pokémon That Wear Clothes

* Ludicolo's "clothing" can give insight on its cultural influences.
* The hat it wears resembles what English speakers call a "Sombrero". In Mexico however, that term is used for any brimmed hat. It seems most similar to a Sombrero-Charro.
* Sombreros were designed to give shade to cowboys who wore them in sunny climates. The Sombrero-Charro however was designed for musicians to wear.
* It also wears a Poncho, which actually predates Mexican culture and can be seen in the civilization of the Paracas.
* Ludicolo appears to wear a Gaban Poncho, which is well known for its bright coloration.

## Battle Strategy

###  **Rain Team Sweeper**

* **Item**: Life Orb
* **Ability**: Swift Swim
* **Nature**: Timid (+Speed -Attack)
* **EVs**: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 HP
* **Moves**:
	+ Hydro Pump
	+ Giga Drain
	+ Ice Beam
	+ Rain Dance

* Setting up Rain Dance will double Ludicolo's Speed. Find an opportunity to use it, like an opponent switch.
* Hydro Pump will deal huge damage with STAB plus the rain bonus.
* Giga Drain will help heal you after setting up, and deals good STAB damage.
* Ice Beam is excellent coverage against other Grass-types.
* Use a Life Orb to help hit even harder. Giga Drain will heal off the HP taken by the item.

### **Random Thoughts**

* Holding a Damp Rock will increase rain by 3 turns.
* Other Ability is Rain Dish; combine with Leftovers and Leech Seed.
* Trade Rain Dance with Sunny Day. Easier for Synthesis and SolarBeam.

## Gallery

IntroLudicolo Title CardBattle SetEnd CardBattle Strategy
ZOROARK IN VGC 18? YOSHILLER'S CRAZY!

*VGC 18 Episode 1*

**ZOROARK IN VGC 18? YOSHILLER'S CRAZY!** is the first episode of the VGC 18 series. It's hosted by Alex Faciane and Yoshiller.

"*Now that he's our new roommate, Alex and Yoshiller sit down to try out Yoshiller's crazy VGC 18 team, with a Zoroark and a Bayleef!?! Part 1 of a short mini-series!
Oh yeah, and Necrozma's coming next week!*" - Youtube description.

## Music

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

* Background:??? - Pokemon Sun and Moon

## Intro

The majority of the episode was used to show off and explain each member of Yoshiller's VGC team.

## Battle 1

### **Turn 1**

1. *Demoluxs* sent out *Tyranitar* and *Minior*.
2. *Yoshiller* sent out *Yeavile* and *Yawile*.
3. *Yeavile* exerts Pressure. *Minior's* Shields Down deactivated. *Tyranitar's* Sand Stream whipped up a Sandstorm. *Yawile's* Intimidate lowered both *Tyranitar's* and *Minior's* Attack (0 → -1).
4. *Tyranitar* and *Yawile* both Mega Evolve.
5. *Yeavile* used *Brick Break*. *Tyranitar-Mega* lost 89-92% HP. *Yeavile* lost 9% to Life Orb recoil.
6. *Tyranitar-Mega* used *Dragon Dance*. *Tyranitar-Mega's* Attack (-1 → 0) and Speed (0 → +1) rose.
7. *Minior* used *Shell Smash*. *Minior's* Defense (0 → -1) and Sp. Defense (0 → -1) fell. *Minior's* Attack (-1 → +1), Sp. Attack (0 → +2), and Speed (0 → +2) sharply rose.
8. *Yawile-Mega* used *Iron Head*. *Minior* fainted.
9. *Yeavile* lost 6% HP to Sandstorm damage.

### **Turn 2**

1. *Demoluxs* sent out *Shuckle*.
2. *Yoshiller* withdrew *Yeavile* and sent out *Milokaross*.
3. *Yawile-Mega* used *Sucker Punch*. *Tyranitar-Mega* fainted.
4. *Shuckle* used *Infestation*. *Yawile-Mega* lost 1% HP. *Yawile-Mega* cannot escape.
5. *Milokaross* lost 5% HP to Sandstorm damage. *Yawile-Mega* lost 17% HP to *Infestation*.

### **Turn 3**

1. *Demoluxs* sent out *Aurorus*
2. *Milokaross* used *Hydro Vortex*. *Shuckle* lost 43-46% HP.
3. *Aurorus* used *Hyper Voice*. *Milokaross* lost 21% HP. *Yawile-Mega* lost 37% HP.
4. *Yawile-Mega* used *Iron Head*. *Shuckle* fainted.
5. *Milokaross* lost 5% HP to Sandstorm damage.

### **Turn 4**

1. *Milokaross* used *Scald*. *Aurorus* lost 29-32% HP.
2. *Aurorus* used *Hyper Voice*. *Milokaross* lost 21% HP. *Yawile-Mega* lost 33% HP.
3. *Yawile-Mega* used *Iron Head*. *Aurorus* fainted.

**~Yoshiller Wins~**
The Dex! Podcast 9: Enter The Completionist!

*The Dex! Podcast Episode 9*

**The Dex Podcast #9: Enter The Completionist!** is the ninth episode of The Dex! Podcast series. It's hosted by Alex, Jimmy, and Unlikely Guest Jirard Khalil. It covers The News, Top 5, The Community Segment, and Fanswers. Published March 28, 2014.

"*Kellie returns to join Alex and Jimmy to talk ALL about Mega Pokemon, from the new anime special to Pokemon we think need Megas! Also, Pokemon Battle Trozei kicks major butt! Go buy it!!!*"- iTunes description

## Music

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

* Intro:N/A
* Background:N/A
* Outro:N/A

## The News

* TheJwittz's video was pulled from Youtube.
* Darkrai announced as pre-order bonus for Cocoon of Destruction.
* Pokemon DP soundtrack available on I-tunes.
* Wild Blaze TCG set released.
* Japanese soccer team using Pokemon mascots.

## The Top 5: Pokemon Jobs

RU: Pokemon Trainer

1. Gym Leader
2. Criminal
3. Pokemon Professor
4. Officer Jenny
5. Nurse Joy

## Community Question

If you were in the Pokemon world what would your job be?

* Jirard Kahil: Pokemon Breeder
* Jimmy: Pokemon DJ
* Alex: Chef

## Fanswers

### Email 1 (Aaron Harting)

I don't like Wigglytuff. What do you think of Team Flare? Chespin is awesome.

* Alex: I like that they're Scientology meets Apple
* Jimmy: I dislike that their name is misleading.
* Jirard: Lysandre is scary.

### Email 3 (DevTwoThousand(Horn Noises))

Hey Descast. When I was playing X I got a Bergmite. I was curious at what it would evolve into, but only disappointing when it did. I released it. I will never forgive GameFreak.

### Email 4 (Monosekey Mitsu)

I found Shedinja to be a dissapointing evolution. I found Wingull to Pelipper to also be disappointing. I think a legendary that changed each turn would be a good representation of reincarnation.

### Email 5 (MacPhaser)

I love the work you do. My Ideal valentine would be Roserade. How would you feel abou a Spin-Off where you're a Gym Leader.

* All: That would be cool.
* Jirard: My type would be akward
* Alex: My type would be Grass. I'd have Chesnaught, Venusaur and Roserade.
* Jimmy: I'd be a Fighting type leader, I'd love to use Scrafty, Hitmonlee ect.