Togedemaru may be based on a New World porcupine, a hedgehog, or a Ryukyu spiny rat (トゲネズミ togenezumi in Japanese).
No: 777
English Name: Togedemaru
Japanese Name: Togedemaru
Generation: 7
Type: Electric, Steel
Species: Roly-Poly Pokémon
Abilities: Iron Barbs, Lightning Rod, Sturdy (hidden ability)
Evolution: –
Togedemaru is a spherical, rodent-like Pokémon. Most of its front is white, while its back is primarily gray. It has black eyes, a short pointed snout with a black nose, and a circular, yellow marking on each cheek. Scattered across its back are yellow and brown triangular markings, which this Pokémon is able to extend straight up when attacking. There is a tail-like needle on the back of its head. The needle is gray with a yellow tip and is shaped like a lightning bolt. Additionally, it has stubby arms and legs.
Togedemaru uses the needle on top of its head to attract and gather electricity. Groups can be seen gathered with their needles standing upright, waiting to be struck by lightning on stormy days. Some Trainers use its ability to absorb electricity as strategy in battle. The opponent is coaxed into unleashing an Electric-type attack, and then has that power turned against it. Togedemaru can also curl into a ball to make its fur stand up in a ball of prickles.[1]
It is the only Pokémon to learn the move Zing Zap.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon SUN: The spiny fur on its back is normally at rest. When this Pokémon becomes agitated, its fur stands on end and stabs into its attackers.
Pokemon MOON: The long hairs on its back act as lightning rods. The bolts of lightning it attracts are stored as energy in its electric sac.
