Komala appears to be based on a koala.
Komala may be a combination of coma and koala.
Nekkoara may be a combination of 根っ子 nekko (root), 寝 ne (sleep), 子 ko (young animal), and koala.
No: 775
English Name: Komala
Japanese Name: Nekkoara
Generation: 7
Type: Normal
Species: Drowsing Pokémon
Abilities: Comatose
Evolution: –
Komala is a gray Pokémon similar to a koala. It has large, rounded ears with light orange fur on the inside. Its large, ovoid black nose extends up between its fluffy white eyebrows, and there are additional white puffs of fur on each cheek. There is a small ruff of longer, gray fur around its neck. Each hand is black with five short fingers, and it has three black claws and a black paw pad on each foot. Its underbelly is white, as is its short fluffy tail. It is usually seen holding a short wooden log.
This Pokémon has never been seen awake. While its expression sometimes changes as if it is aware of its surroundings, this appears to be a result of its dreams instead. It is able to eat, travel, and even battle without waking. If the log pillow it clings to is removed, it will be unable to sleep well and thrash wildly. However, it will sometimes cling to the arm of a Trainer it trusts. According to ancient people, if a small amount of the saliva created when it eats leaves is watered down and ingested, one will be able to sleep well.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon SUN: It is born asleep, and it dies asleep. All its movements are apparently no more than the results of it tossing and turning in its dreams.
Pokemon MOON: The log it holds was given to it by its parents at birth. It has also been known to cling to the arm of a friendly Trainer.
