pincurchin

pincurchin

Attributes

  • Species: Pincurchin
  • Base Experience: 152
  • Height: 3
  • Weight: 10
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 1055
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 75
  • Color: Purple
  • Egg Groups: Water1 , Indeterminate
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Tentacles

Stats

  • HP
    48
  • Attack
    101
  • Defense
    95
  • Special Attack
    91
  • Special Defense
    85
  • Speed
    15

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Pincurchin is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Electric

Abilities:

  • Lightning Rod: Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost Special Attack.
  • Electric Surge (Hidden Ability): Activates Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle, boosting the power of Electric-type moves and preventing Pokémon from falling asleep.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Pincurchin is a small, spherical, sea urchin-like Pokémon.
  • It has a black, spiky body with numerous yellow spikes protruding from its back.
  • Its face is round with two circular eyes and a small mouth.
  • The bottom of its body is flat, with a pale-colored underbelly.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Pincurchin is typically found in coastal and underwater habitats, often seen clinging to rocks in the ocean.
  • It is known for its ability to generate electricity, which it uses to paralyze prey and defend itself from predators.
  • Pincurchin can often be spotted in groups, using its spines to deter threats.

In Battle:

  • Pincurchin is a defensive fighter, using its abilities to control the battlefield with Electric Terrain.
  • Notable moves include Thunderbolt, Rising Voltage, and Spikes, which can be used to set entry hazards.
  • It excels in battles against Flying and Water-type Pokémon due to its Electric typing.
  • Pincurchin is vulnerable to Ground-type moves, which can bypass its Electric-type resistances.

Evolution:

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

Interesting Facts:

  • Pincurchin's design is inspired by real-life sea urchins, particularly those with venomous spines.
  • Its hidden ability, Electric Surge, makes it a valuable asset in double battles by enhancing its own Electric-type moves and those of its allies.
  • Despite its small size, Pincurchin's spikes can pack a powerful electric charge, making it a surprising threat to unsuspecting opponents.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Pincurchin - 871
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Moves

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

  • Sword: It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.
  • Shield: It stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours.

Pokedex

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