Hatterene Gmax is a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. This form of Hatterene, known as Gigantamax Hatterene, appears when Hatterene undergoes Gigantamaxing during battle.
Type: Psychic / Fairy
Abilities:
- Healer: Has a 30% chance to heal an adjacent ally's status condition at the end of each turn in double battles.
- Anticipation (Hidden Ability): Allows Hatterene to sense an opponent's dangerous moves.
Physical Characteristics:
- Gigantamax Hatterene grows significantly larger than its standard form, with its tentacle-like hair extending even further, creating an almost ethereal and intimidating presence.
- Its body is enveloped in a long, flowing dress-like structure with a spectral appearance.
- The top of its head features a hat-like extension with a mystical, glowing quality.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Hatterene prefers to dwell in quiet, secluded forests, away from human activity, as it is highly sensitive to emotions.
- Known for its reclusive nature, it becomes aggressive if it senses hostility or loud noises.
- It uses its hair as a sensory organ to detect emotions from afar, often avoiding areas with high emotional conflict.
In Battle:
- Gigantamax Hatterene excels as a special attacker with a focus on disrupting opponents' strategies.
- Signature Gigantamax move: G-Max Smite, a powerful Fairy-type attack that confuses all opponents.
- Strong against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark types due to its dual typing.
- Vulnerable to Ghost, Poison, and Steel types.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Hattrem starting at level 42.
- Hattrem evolves from Hatenna starting at level 32.
- Gigantamax Hatterene is a special form achieved through Gigantamaxing, which requires Dynamax energy.
Interesting Facts:
- Known as the "Silent Pokémon," it prefers solitude and can become hostile if disturbed.
- Its Gigantamax form is so powerful that it can create massive psychic disturbances.
- In the Pokémon Sword and Shield games, players can encounter Gigantamax Hatterene in specific Max Raid Battles.
- Its design is inspired by witches and magical beings, with an emphasis on its mystical and mysterious nature.