Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask) is a Fire/Grass-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation 9, debuting in the "The Teal Mask" DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This form embodies aggressive offense, drawing upon the power of fire.
Type: Fire / Grass
Abilities:
- Mold Breaker: Allows Ogerpon's moves to ignore the effects of the target's abilities.
- Embody Aspect (Terastallized): Upon Terastallization, Ogerpon's Attack increases by one stage.
Physical Characteristics:
- The Hearthflame Mask is mainly red and orange, with a flame-like design and an angry expression.
- It features a protruding brow of swirling flames and a bright orange mane bordering the mask.
- When Terastallized, a giant replica of the mask forms, emitting bright-orange flames from behind.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Ogerpon becomes more aggressive in this form, mercilessly spearing enemies with thorny ivy and bombarding them with intense flames.
- It is said to be capable of rousing a candle's flame into a raging inferno.
In Battle:
- Ogerpon focuses on high-powered attacks, utilizing moves like:
- Ivy Cudgel (Fire-type): A 100 BP physical move with a high critical-hit ratio.
- Wood Hammer: A strong Grass-type move that deals recoil damage.
- Knock Off: Removes the target's held item, dealing additional damage if an item is removed.
- Spiky Shield: Protects Ogerpon from attacks and damages any attacker that makes direct contact.
Interesting Facts:
- Holding the Hearthflame Mask boosts all damaging moves by 20%, enhancing Ogerpon's offensive capabilities.
- The combination of Mold Breaker and powerful STAB moves allows Ogerpon to bypass common defensive abilities like Levitate and Sturdy.