Decidueye may be inspired by an archer and an owl. In particular, it is similar to the pueo owl, which is a common physical form of the aumakua or ancestor spirits in Hawaiian culture. This may account for its Ghost typing. Additionally, it has some traits in common with the extinct stilt-owl and the common barn owl. It also resembles common depictions of the English folk hero Robin Hood.
Decidueye may be a combination of deciduous, duel, and deadeye.
Junaiper may be a combination of 樹 ju (tree), juniper, and sniper.
No: 724
English Name: Decidueye
Japanese Name: Junaipa
Generation: 7
Type: Grass, Ghost
Species: Arrow Quill Pokémon
Abilities: Overgrow, Long Reach (hidden ability)
Evolution: Rowlet > Dartrix > Decidueye
Decidueye is a tall, avian Pokémon that resembles an owl. The upper portion of its face is black with a thin, orange mask-like marking encircling its eyes. Its eyes are reddish-orange and it has a hooked dark green beak. The feathers covering its wings and back are brown, while its body is primarily white. The three feathers at the tip of each wing are structured similar to fingers and have lighter tips. The backs of its wings and torso are dotted with many white spots; the inside of each wing has a line of upside-down, reddish-orange triangles across the top. It has long legs, feet with two toes facing forward and two backward, and short dark green talons. It tail consists of three long, green leaves.
A leafy hood covers its head and shoulders, and partially covers its face. The hood is smoothly draped across the shoulders and back, but has uneven edges. Around the head, the hood forms many pointed projections that extend over its face. A single white feather with a red base extends from the top of its hood. In the center of its chest is a reddish-orange x-shaped formed by dead leaves with two thin green vines extending from it. Pulling on the vines closes the hood further over Decidueye’s face.
While this Pokémon is cool and cautious by nature, it begins to panic if surprised. It can hide from opponents by masking its presence, allowing it to attack unaware foes. It takes only a tenth of a second for it pluck, aim, and fire an arrow quill from its wings. It is not only quick, but also accurate, capable of striking targets over half a mile away.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon SUN: It fires arrow quills from its wings with such precision, they can pierce a pebble at distances over a hundred yards.
Pokemon MOON: Although basically cool and cautious, when it’s caught by surprise, it’s seized by panic.
