Marowak Totem is a special variant of the Pokémon Marowak, introduced in Generation VII.
Type: Fire / Ghost
Abilities:
- Cursed Body: May disable a move used on the Pokémon
- Lightning Rod (Hidden Ability): Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost Special Attack
Physical Characteristics:
- Larger and more intimidating than regular Marowak
- Wears a skull helmet that covers its head, with flame patterns on it
- Carries a bone club that it can set alight with ghostly flames
- Its body is dark, and it has a spectral, ethereal appearance
Behavior and Habitat:
- Totem Marowak is known for its fierce protective nature, often found in the Alola region
- Typically resides in volcanic areas and places with significant spiritual energy
- It has a close connection to the spiritual world, often seen performing ritualistic dances
- Forms deep familial bonds with its kin, protecting them at all costs
In Battle:
- Known for its defensive capabilities and strategic battle style
- Signature moves include Shadow Bone and Flame Wheel
- Able to use special Z-Move: "Inferno Overdrive" when holding Firium Z
- Strong against Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice, and Psychic types
- Weak against Water, Rock, Ghost, and Dark types
- Often used to disable opponents' moves and control battlefield dynamics
Evolution:
- Evolves from Cubone when leveled up at night in Pokémon Sun and Moon, or in areas with high ambient spiritual energy
- Unlike regular Marowak, Totem Marowak does not evolve further
Interesting Facts:
- Totem Marowak is renowned for leading a group of Cubone, offering them protection and guidance
- Its role as a Totem Pokémon highlights its significance and power within the Alolan culture
- The ghostly flames it wields are said to represent the spirits of its ancestors, which it can summon at will
- Totem Marowak's dances are both a means of communication and a method to channel its ghostly powers