emolga

Emolga is an Electric/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Electric / Flying

Abilities:

• Static: Has a 30% chance of paralyzing opposing Pokémon that use a move making contact with Emolga.
• Motor Drive (Hidden Ability): Increases Emolga's Speed by one stage if hit by an Electric-type move, nullifying damage from Electric-type attacks.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, rodent-like flying squirrel Pokémon
• Primarily white with black fur on its back and yellow markings on its cheeks and the inside of its ears
• Has large, membranous gliding flaps extending from its arms to its legs
• Features a small, black tail with a pointed tip

Behavior and Habitat:

• Lives in forests and wooded areas, often nesting in trees
• Known for its playful and mischievous nature
• Glides through the air to move from tree to tree, using its flaps for stability and direction
• Uses its electrical abilities to communicate and protect itself from predators

In Battle:

• Known for its speed and agility, making it an evasive opponent
• Utilizes moves such as Electro Ball and Acrobatics to leverage its Electric and Flying type advantages
• Strong against Water and Bug types, but vulnerable to Rock and Ice type moves
• Capable of using Baton Pass to transfer stat boosts and effects to substitute Pokémon

Evolution:

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

Interesting Facts:

• Emolga shares similarities with other "Pikaclones," like Pachirisu and Plusle, which are small Electric-type Pokémon with rodent-like characteristics.
• Its design is inspired by flying squirrels, particularly the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel, known for its ability to glide between trees.
• Emolga has appeared in various Pokémon media, including the anime, where it has been featured as a partner Pokémon in multiple episodes and storylines.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: The energy made in its cheeks’ electric pouches is stored inside its membrane and released while it is gliding.
• White: They live on treetops and glide using the inside of a cape-like membrane while discharging electricity.
• Black-2: It glides on its outstretched membrane while shocking foes with the electricity stored in the pouches on its cheeks.
• White-2: It glides on its outstretched membrane while shocking foes with the electricity stored in the pouches on its cheeks.
• X: They live on treetops and glide using the inside of a cape-like membrane while discharging electricity.
• Y: The energy made in its cheeks’ electric pouches is stored inside its membrane and released while it is gliding.
• Omega-Ruby: They live on treetops and glide using the inside of a cape-like membrane while discharging electricity.
• Alpha-Sapphire: The energy made in its cheeks’ electric pouches is stored inside its membrane and released while it is gliding.
• Sun: It glides using its cape-like membrane. Electrical energy scatters from it, shocking its friends and foes alike.
• Moon: It grills berries and bug Pokémon with electric shocks and makes a meal of them. It usually nests in the holes gouged in trees by Pikipek.
• Ultra-Sun: They store up electricity to fly through the air. When thunder cracks at night, sometimes there are almost enough of them to blot out the sky.
• Ultra-Moon: As it flies, it scatters electricity around, so bird Pokémon keep their distance. That’s why Emolga can keep all its food to itself.
• Sword: As Emolga flutters through the air, it crackles with electricity. This Pokémon is cute, but it can cause a lot of trouble.
• Shield: This Pokémon absolutely loves sweet berries. Sometimes it stuffs its cheeks full of so much food that it can’t fly properly.