Morelull may be based on bioluminescent mushrooms such as those of the genus Mycena. It is also likely based on fairy rings.
Morelull may be a combination of morel and lull.
Nemashu may be a combination of 寝 ne (sleep) and mushroom.
No: 755
English Name: Morelull
Japanese Name: Nemashu
Generation: 7
Type: Grass, Fairy
Species: Illuminating Pokémon
Abilities: Effect Spore, Illuminate, Rain Dish (hidden ability)
Evolution: Morelull > Shiinotic
Morelull is a small, white Pokémon similar to a mushroom. It has large, black eyes with pale green half-circle markings on the outer side. Small bumps ring the top of its head, similar to hair. Its head is much larger than its thin, stem-like body. At the base, the stem splits into three green roots that act as feet. Three large mushrooms sprout from the center of its head. Each mushroom has a thin white stem and a darker ring of color around the base of the cap. The center and largest mushroom is light pink, while the other two mushrooms are smaller and a light purplish-blue. Morelull can make the mushrooms glow with blue light.
A nocturnal Pokémon, Morelull moves every night to a new location. It moves around to avoid depriving the plants in any one area of too many nutrients. In addition to locomotion, its roots are also used to make communicate with other Morelull. When in danger, it scatters spores that burst into bright, glittering sparks. The pulsing light of the spores can induce drowsiness. It is rumored that once, when a group of Morelull were disturbed and all threw out their spores at once, a plane passing overhead suffered a near brush with disaster.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon SUN: It scatters spores that flicker and glow. Anyone seeing these lights falls into a deep slumber.
Pokemon MOON: As it drowses the day away, it nourishes itself by sucking from tree roots. It wakens at the fall of night, wandering off in search of a new tree.
