Decidueye Hisui is a dual-type Grass/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, set in the Hisui region, which is the ancient version of the Sinnoh region.
Type: Grass/Fighting
Abilities:
- Overgrow: Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
- Long Reach (Hidden Ability): Allows Decidueye Hisui to use moves without making physical contact with the target.
Physical Characteristics:
- Decidueye Hisui has a more rugged and wild appearance than its Alolan counterpart, reflecting its adaptation to the ancient Hisui region.
- It features a primarily green and brown plumage with a prominent cloak-like structure of feathers.
- Decidueye Hisui has a distinctively curved beak and a sharp, focused gaze.
- It has a robust and athletic build, indicative of its Fighting type, with strong, powerful legs and talons.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Found in dense forests and ancient woodlands throughout the Hisui region.
- Prefers secluded areas where it can hunt and practice its bow-like archery skills.
- Known for its calm and stealthy nature, often blending into the environment to ambush prey.
- Forms a deep connection with those who respect nature and its surroundings, often working in harmony with local tribes or individuals who honor its habitat.
In Battle:
- Functions as a versatile fighter with a strong emphasis on physical attacks.
- Notable moves include Leaf Blade, Spirit Shackle, Triple Arrows, and Close Combat.
- Its Grass/Fighting typing provides advantages against Water, Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
- However, it must watch out for Flying, Fairy, Psychic, and Ice-type attacks, which are particularly effective against it.
- The Long Reach ability can be strategically advantageous, allowing it to avoid effects of contact-based abilities and moves.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Dartrix starting at level 34.
- Decidueye Hisui is the final form of Rowlet in the Hisui region, showcasing a regional variant that differs from the common Alolan Decidueye.
Interesting Facts:
- The Hisui variation of Decidueye reflects the ancient and untamed environment of the Hisui region, emphasizing adaptation and survival.
- Its design and combat style are inspired by samurai and archers, highlighting precision and discipline.
- Decidueye Hisui's signature move, Triple Arrows, is an homage to its skillful archery, delivering a potent three-hit combination that can lower the target's defense.
- The Pokémon's unique typing combination is shared only by the Chesnaught evolutionary line, making it a rare and distinctive member of the Pokémon world.