Togedemaru (Pokémon)


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Togedemaru (Japanese: トゲデマル Togedemaru) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VII.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology
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 14 fur spikes that appear as 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.

When Togedemaru gets surprised or agitated, its spikes stand up involuntarily. It 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 to make up for its somewhat limited electric capacity. Some Trainers use its ability to absorb electricity as strategy in battle. The opponent is coaxed into unleashing an 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.

Togedemaru is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move.

Sophocles's Togedemaru
owns a Togedemaru, which debuted in Alola to New Adventure!. Energetic and playful, she has a strong fondness for Ash's Pikachu and is often seen outside of her Poké Ball.

Minor appearances
A 's Togedemaru appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.

A Trainer's Togedemaru appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Sophocles owns a Togedemaru that first appeared in PASM19.

In the movie adaptations
A Togedemaru appeared in ICYR2 as one of the Pokémon that befriended.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Togedemaru appears as a Poké Ball summon. It uses, calling down a lightning bolt on itself in order to shoot out sparks from its body.

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Trivia

 * Togedemaru has access to the most Egg Moves of all Generation VII Pokémon, with nine.

Origin
Given that it can stiffen its triangular body spines, Togedemaru may be based on a. It could also be based on a or a  (トゲネズミ togenezumi in Japanese).

Name origin
Togedemaru may derive from 棘 toge (thorn or spine), possibly 電気 denki (electricity), and 丸 maru (round). It may also literally be meant as 棘で丸 toge de maru (thorned and round).

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 * Sophocles's Togedemaru