dondozo

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Dondozo is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Type: Water

Abilities:

Unaware: Ignores the opponent's stat changes when attacking or defending.
Oblivious (Hidden Ability): Prevents it from becoming infatuated or affected by Taunt.

Physical Characteristics:

Dondozo is a large, catfish-like Pokémon with a massive, elongated body.
It has a predominantly blue and white coloration, with distinct wave-like patterns on its body.
Its large mouth and whiskers give it an imposing presence, resembling aquatic predators.
It has small eyes and a wide mouth, suitable for its feeding habits.

Behavior and Habitat:

Dondozo is typically found in freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers.
Known to be solitary, it spends much of its time lurking beneath the water's surface.
It is considered a patient predator, waiting for the perfect moment to strike its prey.
Its oblivious nature makes it difficult to distract or taunt.

In Battle:

Dondozo is known for its high defensive capabilities, making it a formidable wall in battles.
It can use moves like Liquidation and Earthquake for substantial damage.
Typically resistant to Fire, Ice, and Steel types, it struggles against Electric and Grass types.
Its ability, Unaware, allows it to counter opponents relying on stat boosts.

Evolution:

Dondozo does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species.

Interesting Facts:

Dondozo's design and abilities are inspired by the catfish, with its behavior reflecting the patience and stealthy nature of such fish.
Despite its size, it can be surprisingly agile within water environments, using its bulk to its advantage.
Dondozo often uses its large mouth to create strong currents, aiding in its hunting strategy.

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Front Shiny

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Scarlet: This Pokémon is a glutton, but it’s bad at getting food. It teams up with a Tatsugiri to catch prey.
Violet: It treats Tatsugiri like its boss and follows it loyally. Though powerful, Dondozo is apparently not very smart.