Pokémon

Biodata

Aptitude and Growth

Pokémon aptitude affects the speed at which they gain levels and awaken moves, though it does not determine their ultimate ceiling. Trainers can also accelerate move acquisition through deliberate training. 3

• Pokémon gain battle experience and levels through combat, but leveling becomes progressively harder at higher levels. 14 44
• Higher-potential Pokémon receive greater gains from equivalent battle experience. 35
• Moves may be awakened naturally, taught through training, or granted through special cards and items. 3 9 15
• Some Pokémon retain a hidden ability through evolution, such as Larvitar's Sand Veil. 41

Types, Abilities, and Evolution

Pokémon possess one or more elemental types, abilities, and learned moves. Type matchups are a major factor in battle strategy. 15 35

• Types — Documented types include Water, Dark, Fire, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Electric, Rock, Steel, Psychic, Flying, Grass, and Bug. 15 35 40
• Abilities — Pokémon may have standard and hidden abilities. Examples include Static, Blaze, Speed Boost, Clear Body, Pressure, Inner Focus, Guts, and Sand Veil. 15 31 40 41
• Evolution — Pokémon can evolve after growth or battle experience, often gaining new moves, types, physical traits, and combat power. 7 17 25 47
• Mega Evolution — Certain Pokémon can Mega Evolve with an Evolution Key Stone and a corresponding Mega Stone. Mega Stones are species-specific and highly valuable. 19 25 48

Documented Evolutions

Trainers and Care

Pokémon may be selected from the Pokémon League, captured in the wild, received as Eggs, or choose their own Trainers through mutual compatibility. 3 14 40

• Trainers use Poké Balls to capture and carry Pokémon; Advanced Poké Balls are used for stronger captures, while Su Yi's system-issued Master Ball can directly contain Groudon. 1 41
• Pokémon Centers restore a Pokémon's stamina after examination and treatment. 20
• Appropriate Energy Cubes, Foundation Potions, and specialized food are used to support a Pokémon's growth and training. 19 42 44
• Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon are exceptionally rare and expensive to raise, but have notably stronger physical development potential than ordinary Pokémon of equal aptitude. 28 45
• Shiny Pokémon are particularly rare and can attract attention from the Pokémon League or thieves when displayed openly. 14 40

Behavior and Communication

Pokémon show individual temperaments, form bonds with Trainers and teammates, and can act from fear, affection, loyalty, or self-interest. 7 15 42 50

• Wild Pokémon may fight over territory and can seriously injure humans when provoked. 14
• Pokémon can recognize overwhelming power; Ampharos was frightened by a trace of Groudon's aura, while Raikou fled after sensing Groudon's pressure. 14 15
• Pokémon teams demonstrate social dynamics: Frogadier attempts to lead and care for newer teammates, while Larvitar and Beldum receive protection from older team members. 42 45
• Su Yi's Overcome Power and Spirit Language Mastery allow him to understand Pokémon emotions and communicate with them more effectively. 41 42 50

Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

Legendary Pokémon are treated as the world's ultimate fighting force. Their presence can suppress ordinary Pokémon and draw immediate concern from the Pokémon League. 14 37

• Groudon — A Golden-qualification super Mythical Beast and “God of the Land.” Its aura can suppress Champion-level Pokémon; its Solar Beam incapacitated four Champion-level Pokémon simultaneously. 23 38
• Raikou — A Level 70 Electric-type Legendary Pokémon with Purple aptitude, Pressure, and Inner Focus. It controls thunderclouds with its mane. 15
• Wind King — A phoenix-like Mythical Beast whose arrival followed Groudon's attack in the Spirit Primal Forest. 38
• Legendary Pokémon exert a superior's pressure over ordinary Pokémon, causing wild Pokémon to become unusually quiet or flee. 14 38
• The International Pokémon League investigates signs of Mythical Beast activity, including Groudon's footprint and the destruction left in the Spirit Primal Forest. 39