Assorted Pokemon headcanons
Samurott’s helmet-like shell has nerves inside it, so it can feel when someone’s touching it. Most domesticated Samurott enjoy being petted or brushed on the head.
They will also need a scratching post to rub their horn on, since the horn grows constantly. In the wild, they will sharpen the horn against rocks or driftwood.
Male and female Samurott look very similar, but the male has a longer mustache.
Similar to real-life geese and swans, wild Swanna are menaces to society. It’s highly recommended that people do NOT feed or approach them.Â
Domesticated and trained Swanna are okay around humans, though. However, they do tend to be territorial and will try to bite unfamiliar people.
Their pre-evolution, Ducklett, is a lot more docile, and thus easier to catch.Â
Deerling are somewhat skittish in the wild, but once they're caught, they quickly warm up to their Trainers. Since they're herd creatures, they require a lot of socializing.
Sawsbuck can be used as a ride Pokemon, but it takes a great deal of training. When riding a Sawsbuck, a Trainer should never use its antlers as hand grips. (Just like you would never pull a horse's mane.)
Like most cat Pokemon, Purrloin and Leopard often get the zoomies, especially at night.
Wild Litwick, Lampent, and Chandelure feed off the life forces of other creatures (both people and Pokemon). However, trained Litwick can be taught to drain the life energy from plants instead. Once its life force is absorbed, the plant will be dried up and perfect for using in tea or as a cooking herb.
Espeon, Sylveon, Umbreon, and Absol are common service Pokemon for people with anxiety disorders or other similar conditions.
Leafeon's leaves have sharp edges, which are used for defense in the wild. However, this does make grooming them difficult for first-time owners. One way to clean your Leafeon without getting cut is to just spray them down with a hose. (In fact, many Grass-type Pokemon enjoy this kind of "bath.")
Flareon is the only Eeveelution that actively avoids water. Instead, Flareon licks itself clean, like a cat.
It is possible for Unfezant to be gynandromorphic, or exhibit both male and female traits. Since their pre-evolutions do not have any visible gender differences, you won't be able to tell if a Pidove or Tranquill has this condition until it's fully evolved.
This condition can manifest itself in quite a few ways:
Stomach feathers are green on one side (male) and orange on the other side (female)
A so-called "female" Unfezant having a crest
One half of the face has head plumes, the other half doesn't.
Not surprisingly, these Pokemon are popular with the LGBT community, along with Eevee and its evolutions.
Female Decidueye are larger than males.
Decidueye use their enormous wings to protect their young, much like a mother hen or plover.
Sometimes they also allow other small Pokemon to take shelter under their wings. They have even been documented doing this with human children as well.
When under threat, a Decidueye will fluff up its feathers and spread its wings to make itself appear larger and scarier, similar to the great horned owl’s threat display.
