Bechstem

***Bechstem*** is a Grass-type Pokemon from the Romula Region. It is the evolved form of Myotwig. Its Ability is Overgrow and its Hidden Ability is Insectivore.

## Biology

### Physiology

Bechstems have coconut brown bodies and green eyes. The peach fuzz-like fur around their necks has developed into an almost donut-like shape and has gotten smaller since it evolved from Myotwig. The brown tuft of hair on its head has since grown into a long, green leaf, ironically resembling an ahoge, otherwise known as idiot hair, and more, slightly unkempt brown hair is also growing on its head in preparation for the Doc Brown-inspired hair it gets as a Davincello, though it currently resembles a cap more than anything else. The wings have begun developing opposable thumbs and claws as the leaves making up its bat wings have begun shedding. Its tail also resembles a small tree branch with one tiny leaf attached to it.

Shiny Bechstems have apple green bodies instead of coconut brown ones and a white face mask that makes its head slightly resemble an apple that was bitten into. The leaves also become brown.

### Behavior

Bechstems live in colonies of up to 100 Bechstems, and any Myotwigs in the colony are given protection by their Bechstem elders. When Myotwigs come of age, they join the Bechstems prior to evolving. The Bechstems will guard the trees where these specific Myotwigs are resting, even in the daylight hours, and instruct newly born Myotwigs about how to survive without their peers when they come of age. Bechstems have no need to drop harder fruits on the ground, as their fangs are hard enough and sharp enough to get to the juice. They are much more adventurous eaters and they have now begun eating more bugs to supplement their diet.

Bechstems are led by a Davincello, with the smartest among the Bechstem serving as second-in-command. During autumn, when their leaves shed, they begin to become more desperate and often try to think of solutions to their problems the same way their Davincello leaders do. They often turn to the smartest creatures around for inspiration. Usually, this results in contact with humans if they aren't able to hide properly.

## Evolution

Bechstem evolves from Myotwig at level 17 and evolves into Davincello at level 34.

## Game data

### Pokédex entries

Sphere: For millennia, Bechstems have watched humans build things. Repeated exposure to creative processes from said humans have since made them excellent problem solvers.

Cube: The leaves on Bechstems’ wings shed every fall, rendering them flightless. People often find Bechstems hiding in their homes when autumn begins.

Tetrahedron: Bechstems are prone to hunting insects if fruit is scarce. Due to their weakness to Bug-types, however, they have often relied on strategies to take their prey down.

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Trivia* Credit for the Cube Pokédex entry (and the behavior that alludes to it) and the original artwork for Bechstem goes to Jaunyx12. Credit for the colored version of the artwork goes to Lyrebird.Rainwing. Credit for the 3D models goes to Pinguicula6.

Origin
Bechstem is based on the Bechstein's Bat. Bechstems' ahoge reminiscent of the feathered caps worn during the Renaissance Era, which this Pokemon's evolution is heavily themed to.

Etymology* "Bechstem" comes from "Bechstein's Bat", a bat native to Italy, and "stem".
* "Zassōmori" comes from "zassō", the Japanese word for weed, and "kōmori" the Japanese word for bat.

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