Dedenne seems to be based on a Japanese dormouse, gerbil, or hamster combined with a television antenna.
Dedenne may be a combination of 電気 denki (electricity) and antenne (French for antenna).
No: 702
English Name: Dedenne
Japanese Name: Dedenne
Generation: 6
Type: Electric, Fairy
Species: Antenna Pokémon
Abilities: Cheek Pouch, Pickup, Plus (hidden ability)
Evolution: –
Dedenne is a small, round, orange mouse-like Pokémon, whose whiskers are in shape of antennas, which it uses to communicate with far-off allies. It has orange pouches on its cheeks that charge electricity, and its belly is a pale yellow. It has round black ears with light yellow insides, and a long black tail with a star-like tip. It has an aradicular tooth that can be seen on its upper jaw. Its tail can absorb electricity from power plants or house outlets. It can then fire electricity from its whiskers.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon X: Its whiskers serve as antennas. By sending and receiving electrical waves, it can communicate with others over vast distances.
Pokemon Y: It uses its tail to absorb electricity from power plants or from outlets in houses, and then it fires the electricity from its whiskers.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Its whiskers serve as antennas. By sending and receiving electrical waves, it can communicate with others over vast distances.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: It uses its tail to absorb electricity from power plants or from outlets in houses, and then it fires the electricity from its whiskers.
