Squawkabilly (Blue Plumage) is a form of Squawkabilly introduced in Generation 9, native to the Paldea region. This variant is known for its vibrant blue feathers and competitive nature.
Type: Normal / Flying
Abilities:
- Intimidate: Lowers the opponent's Attack stat upon entering battle.
- Hustle: Increases Attack by 50% but lowers the accuracy of physical moves.
- Hidden Ability (Guts): Boosts Attack by 50% when afflicted with a status condition.
Physical Characteristics:
- Squawkabilly (Blue Plumage) features bright blue feathers covering most of its body, with white accents on its face and chest.
- It has a distinctive black pompadour-like crest atop its head.
- Its beak is large and yellow, and it has zygodactyl feet suited for perching.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Blue-feathered Squawkabilly form flocks that can number over 50 individuals.
- They are commonly found in urban areas and forests, where they search for food and are known for their loud calls.
- These flocks are competitive and often view green-feathered Squawkabilly groups as rivals, as the green variant tends to form the largest and most dominant flocks.
In Battle:
- With a base Attack stat of 96 and Speed of 92, Squawkabilly (Blue Plumage) can serve as a physical attacker.
- Its abilities allow for strategic play: Intimidate can weaken physical attackers, while Guts can turn status conditions into offensive boosts.
- It learns a variety of moves, including:
- Aerial Ace: A Flying-type move that never misses.
- Brave Bird: A powerful Flying-type move with recoil damage.
- Facade: Doubles in power if the user is afflicted with a status condition.
- U-turn: Allows the user to deal damage and switch out in the same turn.
Evolution:
- Squawkabilly does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
Interesting Facts:
- The blue plumage variant is one of four color forms of Squawkabilly, the others being green, yellow, and white.
- Despite their noisy nature, these Pokémon have a strong sense of community and rely on cooperation within their flocks.
- In the Paldea region, Squawkabilly are utilized for the Flying Taxi service, showcasing their strength and reliability.