Ursaluna is a Ground/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Ground / Normal
Abilities:
- Guts: Boosts Attack by 50% if the Pokémon has a status condition.
- Bulletproof (Hidden Ability): Protects the Pokémon from some ball and bomb moves.
Physical Characteristics:
- Large bear-like Pokémon with a robust physique.
- Brown fur with distinctive lighter patches resembling mud or clay, often noted on its shoulders and across its face.
- Prominent, sharp claws for digging and foraging.
- Notable for its lunar-inspired markings on its forehead, reminiscent of a crescent moon.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Typically found in mountainous regions and harsh environments where it can use its digging prowess to find nutrients.
- Known to have a solitary nature but is fiercely protective of its territory.
- Often seen using its strong limbs to dig through tough terrain, searching for buried food sources.
In Battle:
- Known for its high Attack stat, making it a formidable physical attacker.
- Signature moves include Headlong Rush and High Horsepower, taking advantage of its Ground typing.
- Strong against Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel types due to its Ground typing.
- Weak against Water, Ice, Fighting, and Grass types.
- Utilizes status conditions to boost its offensive capabilities when using the Guts ability.
Evolution:
- Evolves from Ursaring when exposed to a Peat Block during a full moon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
- Ursaring itself evolves from Teddiursa starting at level 30.
Interesting Facts:
- Ursaluna's design is heavily inspired by lunar imagery, as seen in its crescent moon motifs.
- It was first introduced in the Hisui region, an ancient version of the Sinnoh region, reflecting its deep connection to the land and its history.
- The name "Ursaluna" combines "ursa," meaning bear, with "luna," meaning moon, highlighting its bear-like appearance and celestial themes.