Voltorb Hisui is an Electric/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Electric / Grass
Abilities:
- Soundproof: Grants immunity to sound-based moves.
- Static (Hidden Ability): May paralyze opponents on contact.
Physical Characteristics:
- Resembles a wooden Poké Ball with a glossy, spherical body.
- Features a wooden, brown top and a white bottom, mimicking the look of ancient Poké Balls.
- Has two eyes with a constant expression, giving it a slightly mischievous look.
- Lacks a visible mouth or limbs, similar to its Kantonian counterpart.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Commonly found in the Hisui region, particularly in areas abundant with vegetation.
- Known to be mischievous and often mistaken for actual Poké Balls, leading to unexpected explosions when disturbed.
- Tends to roll around in fields and forests, blending with the natural surroundings due to its wooden appearance.
In Battle:
- Utilizes its dual typing to gain an advantage over a variety of opponents, especially those weak to Electric or Grass moves.
- Signature move: Chloroblast, a powerful Grass-type attack that deals significant damage but comes with the drawback of recoil.
- Effective against Water, Flying, and Ground types, leveraging its type advantages.
- Vulnerable to Fire, Ice, and Bug-type moves due to its Grass typing.
Evolution:
- Evolves into Hisuian Electrode when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
Interesting Facts:
- Represents the ancient form of Voltorb, adapted to the natural and less technologically advanced environment of the Hisui region.
- Its design and behavior reflect the historical context of the Hisui region, where Poké Balls were made from apricorns and wood.
- Unlike its Kantonian form, Hisuian Voltorb has a more nature-oriented appearance and abilities due to its Grass typing.
- Its tendency to explode when provoked is a shared trait with its Kantonian counterpart, causing both fascination and caution among trainers.