Eternatus is a dual-type Poison/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Poison / Dragon
Abilities:
- Pressure: Eternatus exerts pressure that makes opponents use more PP for their moves.
- Hidden Ability: None
Physical Characteristics:
- Eternatus is a massive, draconic Pokémon with a skeletal appearance.
- Its body is primarily dark purple with a red, glowing rib-like structure running down its torso and spine.
- It has long, thin limbs and sharp claws, with a long, whip-like tail.
- Its head features a crown-like structure with a glowing core, reminiscent of a star or a nucleus.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Eternatus is a legendary Pokémon, known for its association with the "Darkest Day" event in the Galar region.
- It is said to have crashed into Galar from outer space, and its energy is linked to the region's Dynamax phenomenon.
- Eternatus is typically sealed away to prevent it from absorbing energy and causing chaos.
- Due to its legendary status, it does not have a natural habitat like other Pokémon but is found in the depths of the Galar region, specifically in the Energy Plant beneath Hammerlocke Stadium.
In Battle:
- Eternatus is a powerful special attacker with high Speed and Special Attack stats.
- Signature moves: Dynamax Cannon, a Dragon-type move that deals double damage to Dynamaxed targets, and Eternabeam, a powerful move that requires a recharge turn.
- Strong against Fairy, Grass, and Bug types thanks to its Poison typing.
- Weak against Ice, Ground, Psychic, and other Dragon types.
- Eternatus cannot Dynamax, but its formidable stats and moves make it a formidable opponent in battles.
Evolution:
- Eternatus does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
Interesting Facts:
- Eternatus is the tallest Pokémon known, standing at 20 meters (65 feet).
- It plays a central role in the storyline of Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it is depicted as a calamitous entity.
- Its design is inspired by extraterrestrial and cosmic themes, reflecting its origin from space.
- Eternatus's presence in Galar is linked to the creation of Wishing Stars and the Dynamax phenomenon, pivotal features of the Pokémon Sword and Shield games.