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Name: Shellos

Pronunciation: Shell-Law-Ss

Etymology: Shell + Loss (referencing its lack of a shell) or -los (German suffix meaning “-less”)

Type: Water

Design Origins:

Shellos is based on a sea slug, it also resembles various species of nudibranch, a type of aquatic gastropod mollusc. Its ability to secrete a purple fluid is likely based on a sea hare, which secretes a purple ink in self defense. Recent Pokédex entries referencing a noticeable increase in one Shellos population while the other has decreased may be inspired by real world sea slug populations changing with climate change. Its distinct split in colours is based on environmental adaptation.

Most Interesting Pokédex Entry:

“It used to have a shell on its back long ago. This species is closely related to Pokémon like Shellder.” - Scarlet (West Sea Form)

“A recently published research paper states that this form of Shellos is gradually decreasing in number.” - Scarlet (East Sea Form)

Most Recent Competitive Standings:

Smogon:

Gen 9: LC

VGC:

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