> RVE KENATOM wo)'s An UnofficialPOKENATOMY An Unofficial Guide to the Science of Pokémon This book was written and illustrated by Christopher Stoll With professional editing, research, and writing assistance by Christina Crewe Ryan Stoll & Tori Edwards Cover illustration by Aaron Hain Special thanks to my parents Scott and Myra Stoll for putting up with their eldest son's Pokémon card collection and love of lizards All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2017 This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed, or licensed by Nintendo of America Inc, The Trademark Pokémon is owned by Nintendo of America Inc. and all trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies and used for educational and identification purposes only.INTRODUCTION This book's content is based upon real animal anatomy, behavioral biology, and scientific principals. However, it is intended primarily to entertain and inspire. Many of these Pokémon are only vague approximations of real organisms, some bear combinations of traits that do not occur anywhere in the natural world, and a few have abilities that strain the possibilites of our scientific understanding. It is the duty of this book's bearer to question and to explore. To use these incredible monsters as a lens through which to appreciate the beauty, complexity, and uniqueness of real organisms. The world is full of nameless things, and mysteries yet unanswered. Go now, and learn all that you can.INDEX Bulbasaur pg. Ivysaur pg. Venusaur pg. 1 Sandshrew pg. 53 Persian pg. 105 3 |Sandslash pg. 55 \ Psyduck pg. 107 5 | Nidoran Q pg. 57 |Golduck pg. 109 Charmander pg. 7 | Nidorina pg. 59 |Mankey __ pg. Ill Charmeleon pg. 9 | Nidoqueen pg. 61 |Primeape pg. 113 Charizard pg. 11 | Nidoran & pg. 63 |Growlithe pg. IS Squirtle pg. 13 | Nidorino pg. 65 |Arcanine pg. 117 Wartortle pg. 15 | Nidoking pg. 67 | Poliwag _ pg. 119 Blastoise pg. 17| Clefairy _ pg. 9 | Poliwhirl pg. 121 Caterpie pg. 19| Clefable pg. 71 | Poliwrath pg. 123 Metapod pg. 21 | Vulpix pg. 73 | Abra pg. 125 Butterfree pg. 23 | Ninetales pg. 75 |Kadabra pg. 127 Weedle pg. 25 | Jigglypuff pg. 77 | Alakazam pg. 129 Kakuna pg. 27 | Wigglytuff pg. 79 |Machop pg. 131 Beedrill pg. 29 | Zubat pg. 81 |Machoke _ pg. 133 Pidgey pg. 31 | Golbat pg. 83 | Machamp pg. 135 Pidgeotto _ pg. 33 | Oddish pg. 85 | Bellsprout pg. 137 Pidgeot pg. 35 | Gloom pg. 87 | Weepinbell pg. 139 Rattata pg. 37 | Vileplume pg. 89 | Victreebel pg. 141 Raticate pg. 39 | Paras pg. 91 | Tentacool pg. 143 Spearow pg. 41 | Parasect pg. 93 | Tentacruel pg. 145 Fearow pg. 8\|Venonat pg. 95 |Geodude pg. 147 Ekans pg. 45 | Venomoth pg. 97 |\Graveler pg. 149 Arbok pg. 47 | Diglett pg. 99 | Golem pg. 151 Pikachu pg. 49| Dugtrio _— pg. 101| Ponyta pg. 153 Raichu pg. 51 Meowth pg. 103 LeRapidash Slowpoke Slowbro Magnemite Magneton Farfetch'd Doduo Dodrio Seel Dewgong Grimer Muk Shellder Cloyster Gastly Haunter Gengar Onix Drowzee Hypno Krabby Kingler Voltorb Electrode Exeggcute pg. 197 pg. 199 pg. 201 pg. 203 Exeggutor pg. 205 Cubone Pg. 207 Marowak pg. 209 Hitmonlee _ pg. 211 Hitmonchan pg. 213 Lickitung pg. 215 Koffing pg. 217 Weezing pg. 219 Rhyhorn pg. 221 Rhydon pg. 223 Chansey pg. 225 Tangela Pg. 227 Kangaskhan pg. 229 Horsea pg. 231 Seadra pg. 233 Goldeen pg. 235 Seaking pg. 237 Staryu pg. 239 Starmie pg. 241 Mr. Mime _ pg. 243 Scyther pg. 245 Jynx Dg. 247 Electabuzz pg. 249 Magmar pg. 251 Pinsir pg. 253 Tauros Magikarp Gyarados Lapras Ditto Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Porygon Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops pg. 255 pg. 257 pg. 259 pg. 261 pg. 263 pg. 265 Dg. 267 pg. 269 pg. 271 pg. 273 pg. 275 Aerodactyl pg. 283 Snorlax Articuno Zapdos Moltres Dratini pg. 285 Dg. 287 pg. 289 pg. 291 pg. 293 Dragonair pg. 295 Dragonite pg. 297 Mewtwo Mew Togepi pg. 299 pg. 301 ps. 303OVERVIEW An egg is an organic vessel in which a Pokémon embryo develops until it can survive on its own, at which point the organism hatches. Most Pokémon eggs are surrounded by a dry, rigid protective shell, though some aquatic species lay eggs wrapped in a jelly- like sheath. Eggs laid on land or in nests are usually tended to by the parent Pokémon while the embryo grows. Typically, this means keeping the developing young warm and protected from predators and parasites. When the embryo is fully developed, it hatches, breaking through the egg's shell. Some Pokémon have a temporary egg tooth which is necessary to break free. GENERAL Pokémon are varied organisms, with very few unifying biological principles that apply to all known species. Some Pokémon undergo evolution during their life span and conspicuously change their body structure, diet, disposition, and even their number of limbs. Some do not. Some Pokémon possess spines and internal, calcium- based skeletons. Some do not. Some are heterotrophs, and ingest other organisms for sustenance. Some do not. However, one of the few, near- universal biological truths of Pokémon is that they lay eggs of some kind during their lifetime. Only humans, and a handful of extreme Pokémon like Gastly (pg. 183), POKEMON EGGS Grimer (pg. 175), and Voltorb (pg. 199) reproduce in other ways. OBSERVATIONS The size and shape of Pokémon eggs vary considerably across speci Snorlax (pg. 285) have the largest of all Pokémon eggs at almost 30 cm in diameter, while some Pokémon eggs, like Clefairy's, (pg. 69) are so small that they cannot be seen by the naked eye. Typically a Pokémon's egg is well suited to its environment. Pokémon that nest in the open or on high cliffs like Charizard (pg. 11) often have more cylindrical eggs. They are less likely to roll away, and will only spin in small circles if pushed. In contrast, many Pokémon that dig, burrow, or construct nests like Slowpoke (pg. 157) have more spherical eggs. VALUE Eggs require a great deal of metabolic energy to produce, and are a valuable source of nutrition. Some Pokémon like Cubone (pg. 207) feed almost exclusively upon them. These organisms are known as "ovivores" and raid the nests of other Pokémon, killing or chasing away the parents to get the eggs. Humans have eaten Pokémon eggs for thousands of years, and even today they form a staple of diets around the world. The most popular are Chansey (pg. 225), Psyduck (pg. 107), and Magikarp (pg. 257) eggs, though the vast majority of Pokémon eggs are fully edible.POKEMON EGGS PHYSIOLOGY Pokémon eggs are comprised of several main components. The shell is the protective outer layer, and composed almost entirely from calcium carbonate. This surface is semipermeable, and covered with thousands of tiny pores which allow air and moisture to pass through. The egg white is known as the albumen, and composed of dozens of specific proteins. This serves to protect the yolk and provide additional nutrition late in development. The yolk is a spherical yellow node, and contains the majority of the egg's fat, protein, vitamins and minerals. This nourishes the developing embryo as it grows. Finally, there is the Pokémon embryo itself which grows to fill the entirety of the egg's interior before hatching.1, Psyduck 3. Squirtle 5. Paras 7. Sandshrew 9. Snorlax 2. Magikarp 4. Oddis 6. Pikachu 8. Charmander _ 10. WeedleOVERVIEW Evolution is the general term used to describe a sudden and conspicuous biological change in an individual Pokémon. Evolution can change a Pokémon's disposition, diet, size, abilities, and even their number of limbs. Not all Pokémon evolve, but the majority of known species will undergo at least one transformation as they age and develop. Evolution is a sudden, energy- intensive process, and most Pokémon must store vast metabolic resources in order to catalyze the process. Because of this, evolution is not directly related to the age of a Pokémon. Some Pokémon may never amass the necessary metabolic energy to successfully evolve, living and dying entirely in their "adolescent" form. SIGNIFICANCE The purpose of evolution varies from species to species. Diglett (pg. 99), evolve in order to enter their reproductive phase. Others, such as Horsea (pg. 231), appear to evolve so that adolescent and adult members of the same species are not competing for identical food sources. Evolution generally allows a single organism to occupy various ecological niches, therefore increasing overall survivability. For example, if Slowpoke's (pg. 157) aquatic habitat is destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, their evolved, POKEMON EVOLUTION terrestrial form Slowbro (pg. 159) will survive to usher in a new generation once environmental conditions have stabilized. VARIATION Many Pokémon evolve more than once during their lifespan, transitioning through a middle stage between their birth form and their full maturity. These intermediary evolutionary stages often bear the biological basis for their final form. Organs, senses, or structures that are only partially functional in the Pokémon's middle stage go on to form a critical aspect of the final organism. In Charmeleon (pg. 9), their upper arm bones and shoulder muscles are already divided in anticipation of development into Charizard's (pg. 11) wings. This phenomenon is known as preemptive morphology, and can be seen in most three-stage evolutionary Pokémon. Some Pokémon only evolve under specific conditions. Machoke (pg. 133), for example, evolve during severe physical or emotional stress. Clefairy (pg. 69) evolve only in the presence of a rare variety of radiation, Eevee (pg. 265) are unique among known Pokémon species for their branched evolution, known as Polyphenism. This means that depending upon the environments they encounter during their lifespan, Eevee can evolve into a form perfectly adapted to their local habitat.BIOLOGICAL EVOLU: TION OVERVIEW The phenomenon of Pokémon evolution shares its name with the principle of descent with modification. This is known as biological evolution, and describes gradual changes in genetic traits across entire Pokémon populations. Pokémon evolution occurs during a single individual's lifespan, and describes how Kabuto (pg. 279) metamorphose into their adult form of Kabutops (pg. 281). Alternatively, biological evolution relates to the development of new species of Pokémon, and describes how Kabutops gradually adapted over millions of years into modern Scyther (pg. 243). In this book's entries, biological evolution is referred to as biological development in order to prevent confusion. FUNCTION The development of Weedle (pg. 25) and Caterpie (pg. 19) is a good example of how this variety of evolution works. Fossil records indicate that these two Pokémon sprang from a common ancestor over 100 million years ago. These distinct Pokémon started as two isolated populations of the same organism: a prehistoric worm-like creature with a three-stage life cycle. Due to environmental pressures like predation and climate change, Weedle's ancestors began to develop complex social and communication skills that eventually formed the basis for modern Beedrill (pg. 29) hives. Alternatively, Caterpie's ancient ancestors lived in a region likely with more abundant sources of nectar, fruit, flower pollen, and different pressures and challenges. Individuals with advantageous traits and abilities tended to survive and alter the genetics of the next generation. Over millions of years, both groups drifted apart, becoming the specialized Pokémon species we know today. COOPERATIVE ADAPTATION, Some Pokémon have developed symbiotic relationships through biological evolution. Over many generations, two organisms can come to depend more and more on their relationship until it becomes essential for survival. It is generally easier to forge a symbiotic relationship than for a species to develop entirely new adaptations, For example, Bulbasaur's (pg. 1) symbiotic bulb was once an independent, stationary, semi-sentient plant-Pokémon. It could have evolved its own form of locomotion, but this might have taken millions of years. It was easier to develop adaptations that allowed it to grow on the backs of slow moving reptilian organisms that already had the means to walk. The bulbs that did this had an advantage over their competitors, and continued to specialize to coexist with their host.Photosynthetic cell layer Bulb opening Vascular tissue Brain deeply intwined ‘, with symbiotic tendrils Twin muscular plant vines: € MQ) Symbiotic / seed core f Stout legs to support the weight of both organisms Interlinked heart and circulatory system Blunted claws for digging and climbing with the host's musculature Bufo Ornate Pg. 1BULBASAUR CHARACTERISTICS Bulbasaur are toad-like quadrupeds that house a symbiotic plant on their back from birth. Both organisms have evolved to depend totally on the other for survival in a mutually beneficial relationship. The plant, once linked to the nervous system of its host, gains mobility and steady access to water and nutrients. The host is afforded protection by the plant's formidable array of toxic spores and muscular vines. PHYSIOLOGY At the core of Bulbasaur's symbiosis is a seed-like node that grows with its host organism. Though non-sentient, this node is tied directly into the host's nervous system and can process sensory data, functioning as a secondary neural ganglia. Like the small secondary brains in Onix (pg. 189) and other large Pokémon, this node allows Bulbasaur to coordinate efficiently while on the move. Without the plant's additional mental capacity, Bulbasaur would be unable to control its powerful vines in combat. The symbiotic plant-like creature housed on the Bulbasaur's back extends tendrils that interlink the nervous and circulatory systems of the two organisms. The heart of an adult Bulbasaur is bound by tuberous growths, feeding blood to the bulb on its back. BEHAVIOR Butbasaur are solitary creatures. They rarely socialize with others of their species, and are territorial in the wild. There is no account of a Bulbasaur surviving past infancy without its parasite, and subsequently no evidence that the tumor-like bulb can persist without a host. As it grows, the plant on Bulbasaur's back begins to integrate more deeply with the host's nervous system. Eventually, it begins taking on a greater share of the neural load while the host's brain functions begin to decrease. This effect is compounded in later evolutionary stages, changing the creature's behavior considerably. SIZE Height: 0.75m Length: Im Weight: 7kg Vine length: 5m LIFESTYLE Habitat: Forested regions Lifespan: 1-3 yearsCranial ridge Supportive structure Flame-retardant sinuses Wing claw Membranous, highly vascular wing tissue for temperature regulation fature horns Flight Aortic arches Mature flame expulsion Broad bipedal gait Fully developed isoprene reservoiCHARIZARD CHARACTERISTICS Charizard are massive, reptilian, fire- breathing hexapods with broad wings and bright orange coloration. Unlike their lower evolutionary forms, Charizard have long necks and two blunt horns protruding from their small heads. Charizard only evolve from lone Charmeleon, and will not develop if they are part of a social group. The purpose of this restrictive process is not entirely understood, but may be a way to ensure that only the most powerful, independent, and resilient Charmeleon reach full maturity. As a result, Charizard live in isolation and tend to avoid other Pokémon that are not prey. Their disposition towards humans is typically hostile, and Charizard are among the most difficult Pokémon to domesticate. PHYSIOLOGY Unlike their prior forms, Charizard naturally produce isoprene and do not derive their tail flame's fuel from plant matter. They also produce hydrogen gas as a byproduct of their digestion, adding another source of flammable material to their arsenal. This gas resides in specialized chambers adjacent to their stomach, to increase Charizard's buoyancy and assist in flight. Aerosolized isoprene and hydrogen gas are also the source of this Pokémon's notorious fire- breathing abilities. Charizard are capable of venting bursts of this mixture though their open mouths, igniting it with a rough, thimble- shaped organ in their sinus startled or approached recklessly, Charizard will often reflexively vent flame as a warning. BEHAVIOR Due to their size and formidable abilities, Charizard have been useful human allies for thousands of years. Charizard can be ridden with a saddle for a rider's balance and positioning, and a bridle or headgear to maintain control. They were once heavily utilized in warfare, but in the modern era, Charizard have largely been replaced by mechanized alternatives. Today, they are only used for reconnaissance in regions where motorized vehicles are ineffective. Height: 1.75m Weight: 91kg Wingspan: 3.2m Habit: Solitary ‘mnivorous; plants, large animals Habitat: Deserts and drier climates Lifespan: 16-30 years ABILITIES Homeothermic body temperature: 38°C Flame temperature: 400°C | Fire Range: 50m |Top Flight Speed: 320km/hTransparent eyelid for high-speed travel underwater Hydrodynamic Bony beak in place of teeth \ Efficient gills adjacent to lungs Webbed hands Large tw Bony plates comprise shell ‘Small intestine Strong museles for ‘swimming Webbed feet Pelvis permanently joined to shell ~~ Testudo parvus Pg. 13CHARACTERISTICS Squirtle are mischievous, aquatic, shelled creatures that prefer to interact only with Pokémon within their own evolutionary line. Squirtle typically walk on two legs, but are known to sprint at higher speeds as quadrupeds, While in the water, their webbed limbs and hydrodynamic bodies propel them up to 20 meters per second. PHYSIOLOGY S quirtle is one of only a few Pokémon that possesses lungs as well as functional gills. These two sets of organs are often used interchangeably. When near water, Squirtle are known to fill their lungs to capacity with fluid and retain it. They can draw oxygen from their saturated lungs for hours, and violently expel their load of water if they need to make a quick escape. Overlapping muscles on Squirtle's sides function like a diaphragm. Their motion expands and contracts its rigid shell along elastic plate-like joints, changing the volume of their chest cavity and drawing air (or water) into the lungs. This pressure can also be used to propel water from Squirtle's saturated lungs at high speed. Their bodies are encased in a bony shell, which hardens shortly after birth and continues to grow in SQUIRTLE thickness throughout their lives. Centuries ago, Squirtle shells were so highly prized as sources of hardened ivory that the species was hunted nearly to extinction. In the modern era, Squirtle populations have recovered as synthetic materials replaced their usefulness. BEHAVIOR They are powerful swimmers, and have been spotted traveling hundreds of miles from shore, Squirtle live much of their lives in water, mating while submerged and laying their leathery eggs in sandy deposits on isolated shorelines. Only with human intervention have some Squirtles been trained to abandon the sea and live on land. However, this environment is antithetical to their migratory instincts and often leads to severe emotional problems and misbehavior. | Height: 0.75m | Weight: 10kg Arm span: 0.5m LIFESTYLE Habit: Diurnal, typically social Diet: Omnivorous; Sea plants, Magikarp Habitat: Coastal waters in seaweed beds Lifespan: 1-12 years ABILITIES Projection Range: 7m || tiace Water Pressure: 90pst } Max Swim Speed: 35kmlh aSWarning coloration Primary lateral electrocyte Antenna Internal ear Tail musculature Secondary electrocyte Lungs IFS Heart External oblique Small intestine: muscle Knee joint Small three-toed feet Mus fulgur Pg. 49PIKACHU CHARACTERISTICS Si mall, adaptable, rodent-like Pokémon notable for their electrical abilities, Pikachu are covered in bright yellow fur with brown accents on the tips of their antennae. Their tail is used for balance when standing upright and can signal the creature's mood. They are omnivorous, but with small mouths, blunted teeth, and clumsy paws, Pikachu can only eat meat opportunistically. Deceptively clumsy and top-heavy, the Pikachu is capable of rapid bursts of strength and agility when threatened, running on all fours at speeds up to 10 meters per second. They are preyed upon by a variety of larger Pokémon species, and are skittish by nature. Because of this, Pikachu are notoriously difficult to domesticate and are likely to attack and electrocute humans who attempt to train them. PHYSIOLOGY Pikachu's electrical abilities are well known, and originate from the two thick antenna atop their heads. Ofien mistaken for ears, these protrusions are actually made up of tightly-wound electrocytes. Sodium ions can flow through this structure at will, causing a sudden change in electric potential, to generate powerful currents. Secondary electrocyte ganglia in Pikachu's chest can be utilized in sequence to deliver high voltage charges. While unlikely to be lethal to adult humans, these bursts of electricity are sufficient to stun or deter most other Pokémon. BEHAVIOR Tn the wild, Pikachu live in tight-knit communities of up to 30 individuals with very little hierarchy, reproducing year round. Those in the same group tend eggs and raise children collectively and groom each other. They prefer to flee when frightened, but a serious threat can cause a group of Pikachu to rally to a deadly defense. Just two dozen of these creatures working together can deliver enough electricity to kill a full grown Onix (pg. 189). [Key Facts | Facts Pix i ight: 0.5m Weight: 6.25kg ; Tail Length: 0.3m LIFESTYLE locturnal, very social Habitat: Plains and deserts Lifespan: 1-13 years ABILITIES Charge: 500 volts Electric | 10m pe speed: 12kmlh | Jumping | 4mCartitage Broad electro- conductive pad Electrocyte Conductive tissue i. aoe | Sodium reservoir Ear articulation Parallel muscles (Temporalis) Electrocyte Blunted paws Digitigrade foot Adductor tongusCHARACTERISTICS The mature form of Pikachu, Raichu are three-toed mammalian Pokémon with large hind legs and a whip-like tail as long as their body. This tail is fully prehensile and terminates ina broad pad, capable of delivering high voltage shocks upon impact. Raichu prefer to move bipedally, unlike Pikachu, which are equally comfortable on two or four legs. This gait allows Raichu to bound along at high speeds, and leap several meters into the air to avoid predators. While they favor inhabiting sandy regions and desert terrain, they can be found in a variety of climates wherever food is plentiful. PHYSIOLOGY Raichu are the most electro-sensitive of all Pokémon, using the large webbed growths on either side of their head to detect natural electromagnetic stimuli. This finely-tuned system can sense the muscle movements of other organisms even in total darkness, and allows Raichu to orient itself to the planet's magnetic field. Governed by four central nerves that branch from a specialized lobe of Raichu's brain, these organs terminate in the "ears" with the electrocytes themselves. Each one is oriented into hexagonal columns that consist of millions of gelatinous plates. Like in Pikachu, Raichu can shunt sodium ions along the electrocyte's length, causing a rapid shift in electric potential for their potent voltage attacks. Raichu supplements this ability with additional electrocytes running the length of its tail. By util organs in sequence, Raic of delivering double the discharge of its less-evolved form. BEHAVIOR Raichu are relatively solitary, and interact with other members of their species mostly during mating season. Single females mate with multiple males, and produce two to three clutches of eggs a year. Raichu eggs are incubated within fur-lined nests protected in tree hollows or underground burrows. The mother guards these soft-shelled eggs from Ekans (pg. 45), Cubone (pg. 207), and other aggressive, predatory Pokémon that might attempt to attack the nest. | SIZE Height: 1m Weight: 30 kg Tail Length: 0.85m } LIFESTYLE Habit: Crepuscular, Solitary Lifespan: 13-20 years BREEDING Sexual Maturity: 3 years Mating Season: Spring Egg Incubation: 5 weeks Clutch Size: 12 eggs |_ Females have blunted tail tips.Large highly ‘complex brain Compressed cranium: Conjoined \ forearm bone Electro- receptive bill Rib cage Pelvis Webbed feetPSYDUCK CHARACTERISTICS Psyduck are flightless, bipedal, avian Pokémon notable for their powerful electro-sensory abilities. Though clumsy on land, Psyduck are well- suited to aquatic existence and move efficiently through the water with rapid kicks of their webbed feet. They are excellent divers, and spend hours each day foraging underwater for aquatic plants and algae to eat. Like other bird-Pokémon, Psyduck use a gizzard to help digest food. They swallow small stones which grind grains and vegetation in the gastrointestinal tract, replacing the need for teeth. Psyduck's wings are small and used for balance and display behavior. They have limited dexterity, and can grip small objects with their webbed hands. However, their weak pectoral muscles prevent more difficult tasks. PHYSIOLOGY Psyduck's large bill is a finely-tuned sensory organ with millions of electroreceptors uniformly distributed across its surface. This organ can pinpoint the precise direction of minute bio-electrical discharges from great distances. Their large brains are primarily dedicated to interpreting this sensory data, and the majority of ’syduck's cortical cells receive input from both electroreceptors and their other senses. This suggests that Psyduck may be unable to differentiate between various sensory inputs, manifesting as synesthetic overlapping of vision, electro-sense, hearing, and touch. When in the proximity of other large, complex life forms like humans, it appears that Psyduck become overwhelmed by sensory input. This often causes the Pokémon great physical pain and confusion, and prevents them from fully utilizing their sensory abilities. BEHAVIOR They are only capable of fully unlocking their vast mental processing power and incredible situational awareness under rare, highly specific circumstances. Typically, this occurs only once a single sensory input overwhelms all others, or in relatively serene situations. Key Facts SIZE | Height: Im | Weight: 19.5kg Wingspan: Im Habit: Diurnal, typically social Diet: Vegetarian; aquatic plants, algae Habitat: Northern swamps Lifespan: 1-4 years ABILITIES Top swimming speed: 11 kmh Top land speed: 6 km/h | Sensory Range: 7m } Telepathic Dead Lift: aeLarge brain Prominent external ears Protective flesh cushion Anchor point for forehead cushion Cartitaginous [7 ridge Large eyes — Conjoined skull and Symmetrical body shape Vestigial feet Durable skin - Alfa rosea bolonus Pg. 77 —_JIGGLYPUFF CHARACTERISTICS Jigglypuff are spherical pink Pokémon with large ears, acute eyes, and thick rubbery skin. They are notorious for their singing, which can entrance, sedate, and confuse any who listen. It is widely believed that Jigglypuff can attune the infrasonic frequency of their music to match nearby brainwave patterns. If true, Jigglypuff may have limited psychic abilities. When threatened, the creature can produce high-amplitude sound waves capable of damaging the eardrums of a target, and this is usually sufficient to cause severe pain or disorientation. Less powerful sound waves can cause humans to experience nausea, discomfort, and confusion. PHYSIOLOGY Jigglypuff’s voice is infamous for its duration, strength, and unique hypnotic quality. This necessitates proportionally larger lungs than any other Pokémon species, with the organs filling up most of Jigglypuff’s cushioned skull-chest cavity. Jigglypuff's cartilaginous skeleton, few joints, rubbery hide, and soft shape make them difficult to harm. The pink, ballon-like skin of a Jigglypuff is extremely durable. Beneath the surface is a thick layer of vascularized blubber that insulates the creature and absorbs shocks. The creature's large, complex brain is housed deep behind a thick skull and durable layers of protective tissue. The characteristic swirl of flesh on Jigglypuff's head helps prevent impact damage to their face when the creature is rolling along at high speeds in a tightly coiled ball to escape threats. BEHAVIOR Like most Pokémon, Jigglypuff are intelligent and capable of rudimentary communication, but their neural activity is remarkable among other species, and affords them rich personalities. Despite a reputation for vanity, tamed Jigglypuff make excellent companions for children and other Pokémon.While they don't often meet with other Jigglypuff except to mate, they are largely social creatures and crave attention. | SIZE | Height: 0.55m i Weight: 5.75kg L Armspan: 0.6m LIFESTYLE Habit: Diurnal, social Diet: Vegetarian; loves fruit Habitat: Plains and meadows Lifespan: 1-3 years ABILITIES Top volume: 120 decibels Total Lung Capacity: 10 litersABOUT THE AUTHOR Christopher Stoll, born 1991, is an American illustrator who has been featured in magazines such as Popular Mechanics and Metro International as well as the websites Huffington Post, Comedy Central, Kotaku, and Buzzfeed. He is the author and illustrator of multiple fantasy arthooks, and produces weekly content relating to popular culture and the current state of art in the United States on his website and various social media outlets. See more of my work at- Cover illustration by Aaron Hain or contact me at- You can follow his work at- stollart@icloud.com hainsaw.tumblr.com All Rights Reserved Copyright © 2017 This book is not authorized, sponsored, endorsed, or licensed by Nintendo of America Inc. The Trademark Pokémon is owned by Nintendo of America Inc. and all trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective companies and used for educational and identification purposes only. Outside of academic or educational settings, you may not replicate, reproduce, or display any of this book's original content without permission. Or steal my dog.> RVE KENATOM wo)'s An Unofficial