Partner Pokémon

**Partner Pokémon** are special Pokémon that Trainers from Orre have as their Starter Pokémon in *Friendship is Legendary*. The Partner Pokémon are also the ones to use exclusive moves in those games. Unlike their regular kinds, the Partner Pokémon are special as they only share their feelings with the player.

## Partner Pokémon

* Pikachu
* Eevee
* Marill
* Ralts -> Kirlia
* Riolu
* Rockruff
* Morpeko

## Differences

* The Partner the player starts with cannot be traded.
* The Partner Pokémon will stay out of their Poké Ball, a game mechanic that was originally exclusive to Pikachu in *Pokémon Yellow*. The Partner Pokémon will ride on the player's character, even when not in the active party.
	+ Partner Pikachu, Partner Marill, Partner Kirlia, Partner Riolu and Partner Morpeko are constantly seen riding on the player's shoulder.
	+ Partner Eevee, Partner Ralts and Partner Rockruff are constantly seen riding on top of the player's head.
* The Partner Pokémon will have no interest in evolving (especially since Morpeko can't evolve anyways), although unlike the others, Partner Ralts doesn't mind evolving into a Kirlia (while refusing to evolve any further).
* The Partner Pokémon can tell the player that a hidden item is located in front of the player.
* The Partner Pokémon have higher base stats, and are fixed to join the party with a fixed all-perfect 31 IVs in every stat, but cannot be Shiny.
* The player's partner can be interacted with and fed, which can be done by using Partner Play on the menu.
* The Partner Pokémon can be dressed in different outfits, including sets made to match the player, and be given different hairstyles when pet in certain ways in the Switch's handheld mode.
	+ Partner Ralts and Kirlia cannot have their hair styled.
* They have larger models and are colored differently compared to their regular counterparts.
	+ Partner Eevee's coat is a lighter shade of brown and it has purple irises rather than brown ones.
* Partner Pokémon cannot breed due to preferring to always stay with the player at all costs. This also heavily implies that the Partner Pokémon is strictly ace *and* aro.
* Partner Pokémon, instead of their usual abilities, have a special signature ability called "Friend's Support," which works only in boss battles and when battling certain Trainers. Said ability raises the Warriors'/ally Pokémon's stats by one stage.

## Exclusive Moves

### Partner Pikachu

* **Splishy Splash**: A Water-type move. The user charges a huge wave with electricity and hits the opposing Pokémon with the wave. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon/enemy with paralysis.
* **Floaty Fall**: A Flying-type move. The user floats in the air, and then dives at a steep angle to attack the target. This may also make the target flinch.
* **Zippy Zap**: An Electric-type move. The user attacks the target with bursts of electricity at high speed. This move always goes first and results in a critical hit.

### Partner Eevee

* **Bouncy Bubble**: A Water-type move. The user attacks by shooting water bubbles at the target. It then absorbs water and restores its HP by half the damage taken by the target.
* **Buzzy Buzz**: An Electric-type move. The user blasts a jolt of electricity to attack the target. This can also leave the target with paralysis.
* **Sizzly Slide**: A Fire-type move. The user ignites itself in flames and charges at the target. This can also leave the target with a burn.
* **Glitzly Glow**: A Psychic-type move. The user bombards the target with telekinetic force. A wondrous wall of light is put up to weaken the power of the opposing Pokémon's special moves or enemy's attacks.
* **Baddy Bad**: A Dark-type move. The user acts bad and attacks the target. A wondrous wall of light is put up to weaken the power of the opposing Pokémon's physical moves or enemy's attacks.
* **Sappy Seed**: A Grass-type move. The user grows a gigantic stalk that scatters seeds to attack the target. The seeds drain the target's HP every turn.
* **Freezy Frost**: An Ice-type move. The user attacks with a crystal made of cold frozen haze. It eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon/Warriors engaged in battle.
* **Sparkly Swirl**: A Fairy-type move. The user attacks the target by wrapping it with a whirlwind of an overpowering scent. This also heals all status conditions of the user's party/team.

### Special Powers

*Partner Pokémon can use their special powers during certain Pokémon battles and boss battles. They temporarily replace the player's Elemaximum "Magia"/attack once a special level of friendship is reached. These moves never miss, and the more the Partner Pokémon loves its Trainer, the greater its power.*
* **Pika Papow**: An Electric-type move which is exclusive to Partner Pikachu.
* **Veevee Volley**: A Normal-type move which is exclusive to Partner Eevee.
* **Mari Marsh**: A Water-type move which is exclusive to Partner Marill.
* **Psycho Psi**: A Psychic-type move which is exclusive to Partner Ralts and Partner Kirlia.
* **Riri Rioaura**: A Fighting-type move which is exclusive to Partner Riolu.
* **Rocky Rough**: A Rock-type move which is exclusive to Partner Rockruff.
* **Morkie Pekaura**: An Electric-type move which is exclusive to Partner Morpeko.

## Trivia

* Despite Partner Pokémon being special versions of their regular counterparts, none of them are classified in the Pokédex as unique forms.
* Partner Riolu know the move Aura Sphere, a move that regular Riolu cannot learn unless they evolve.