The Last Honoguma

“I’ve been told I look goofy when I sleep... “

Yes, they are in fact closely related to the Teddiursa/Ursaring line. Much like the Pikachu line is closely related to Plusle, Minun, Pachirisu, Emolga, Dedenne, and Togedemaru.

Honoguma do not possess a flame sac, unlike most fire-type Pokemon. The reason for this unknown. However, they seem to develop one upon evolution. Until then, they generate fire using the specialized black fur on their bodies, which ignites under friction, which is then blown at the attacker with its breath or thrown with a paw.

(Basically, this is an ask/RP blog for that one scrapped Pokemon from the playable alpha, Honoguma.)

She thankfully seems capable of hunting and fishing on her own. So no assistance with feeding by any park staff should be needed. Unsurprisingly, she tends to socialize most with the Teddiursa in the park. The adult Ursaring are wary of her, but luckily not hostile.

“It’s not sore anymore, but I’m still getting used to the earring being there, Huh... That’s weird... Now that I think about it, the only other Pokemon I’ve seen with an earring are either the wrong color, or things like Munchlax or Absol... “

I mean, it LOOKS nice, but it’s still really sore... “