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#690 - Skrelp

Demelza

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#690 Skrelp
[type=poison][/type]/[type=water][/type]
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Japanese Name: Kuzumou
Classification: Mock Kelp Pokemon
Height: 1' 08"
Weight: 16.1 lbs.
Egg Group: Water 1, Dragon

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Ability: Poison Point or Poison Touch
Hidden Ability: Adaptability

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Revealed: Skrelp was revealed during the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y presentation at E3 on the 12th of June, it was revealed alongside Clauncher and Talonflame.

Additional Info: As described by Pokemon.com, "Disguised by its shape, Skrelp pretends to be a piece of seaweed. When prey gets too close, Skrelp bathes it in poison to keep it from struggling."

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X: Camouflaged as a rotten kelp, they spray liquid poison on prey that approaches unawares and then finish it off.
Y: It looks just like rotten kelp. It hides from foes while storing up power for its evolution.

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Exclusive To: Pokémon Y. Route 8, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City.

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Evolves into Dragalge at level 48.

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--- Tackle
--- Smokescreen
--- Water Gun
Lv. 5 - Feint Attack
Lv. 9 - Tail Whip
Lv. 12 - Bubble
Lv. 15 - Acid
Lv. 19 - Camouflage
Lv. 23 - Poison Tail
Lv. 25 - Water Pulse
Lv. 28 - Double Team
Lv. 32 - Toxic
Lv. 35 - Aqua Tail
Lv. 38 - Sludge Bomb
Lv. 42 - Hydro Pump
Lv. 49 - Dragon Pulse

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I do not like this pokemon. It just, irks me.

Whatever, the concept is kind of cool. A water/poison type can be interesting. This pokemon will most likely grow on me over time, but for now...ugh.
 
I like him. A kinda creepy, underwater Pokemon who looks a little rough. I can see myself giving him to an RP character or using him on my team if I have a spot available.
 

Demelza

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It honestly looks like a drunk/evil version of Horsea. I don't dislike it at this stage, but it to if I actually use it will depend hugely on what it evolves into.

It's a pretty nifty design, but yeah, bit too close to Horsea for my liking.
 

Magpie

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I find this little critter different enough to Horsea, although I can see the drunk Horsea situation in my head, haha. I'm guessing it's based more on a Leafy Seadragon than a Seahorse, especially with the description stating that it pretends to be seaweed. I like it, although to be fair I'm liking all of the new Pokemon we've seen thus far: even the one's I'm not keen on personally are well designed :)
 

Linkachu

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This one strikes me in a curious way. I find it somewhat ugly but in a good way, as if it's meant to be ugly and looks exactly how it should look (like Muk!). This makes me appreciate its design quite a bit. It's not one of my favourite Gen 6 Pokemon but it's not a bad addition to the 'dex either.

That being said... Drunk Horsea, lolo. So true. XD
 
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