passimian

Passimian is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

• Receiver: Allows Passimian to inherit the ability of an ally that faints during battle.
• Defiant (Hidden Ability): Boosts Passimian's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered by an opponent.

Physical Characteristics:

• Passimian resembles a lemur or monkey-like creature.
• It has a predominantly white fur coat with black and dark green patches on its arms and lower body.
• It sports a distinctive helmet-like structure on its head made of green and black fur.
• Passimian is often seen holding a large, round fruit that resembles a rugby ball, which it uses in combat.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Passimian is known for its strong sense of teamwork and lives in groups called troops.
• It inhabits dense forests and lush jungles where it can easily find food and practice its team-based tactics.
• The leader of its troop directs the others in battle situations, emphasizing strategic coordination.
• It uses its fruit not just for sustenance but also as a tool for training and battling.

In Battle:

• Passimian is a physical attacker with a focus on strength and teamwork.
• Signature moves include "Beat Down," which is a team-based attack, and "Close Combat," a powerful Fighting-type move.
• It is effective against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark types due to its Fighting-type advantage.
• It is vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves.

Evolution:

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

Interesting Facts:

• Passimian was introduced alongside its counterpart Oranguru; both Pokémon emphasize different strategies, with Passimian focusing on teamwork and Oranguru on support.
• It is exclusive to Pokémon Sun and Sword in the mainline series, while its counterpart Oranguru is found in Pokémon Moon and Shield.
• Passimian's design and behavior are inspired by team sports, particularly rugby, as seen in its use of a fruit resembling a rugby ball.
• In the Pokémon anime, a troop of Passimian made a notable appearance, showcasing their team-oriented behavior and competitive nature.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Sun: They form groups of roughly 20 individuals. Their mutual bond is remarkable—they will never let down a comrade.
• Moon: They battle with hard berries for weapons. Their techniques are passed from the boss to the group, generation upon generation.
• Ultra-Sun: They use their saliva to stick leaves to their shoulders. You can tell what troop they belong to from the position of the leaves.
• Ultra-Moon: Berries are its weapons as well as the staple of its diet. The one that can throw a berry the farthest is the boss of the troop.
• Sword: Displaying amazing teamwork, they follow the orders of their boss as they all help out in the search for their favorite berries.
• Shield: Passimian live in groups of about 20, with each member performing an assigned role. Through cooperation, the group survives.