Stufful (Pokémon)


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Stufful (Japanese: ヌイコグマ Nuikoguma) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves into starting at level 27.

Biology
Stufful is a Pokémon resembling a bear or panda cub. Its body and head are mostly pink, while its legs are brown. There is a single, pink paw pad on the bottom of each foot. There is a white, semicircle marking around its face similar to a, and it has a white muzzle with a triangular, black nose. Its white-tipped ears are situated on the sides of its head, and there is a small, white-tipped tuft of fur under each. There is a dark pink band around the center of its short, puffy tail. Under the tail is a small, white flap resembling the tag on a stuffed toy. This is actually an organ that releases an odor used to communicate with other of its kind.

Despite its small size, Stufful has extraordinary strength and can knock out even well trained Pokémon if they are unprepared. The combination of its cute appearance, mannerisms, and fluffy fur make it very popular. However, Stufful actually dislikes being touched and will flail its powerful arms if it is embraced.

Stufful debuted in A Dream Encounter!, where it was seen in a video advertising Aether Paradise. It physically appeared in Deceiving Appearances!. It reappeared in SM096, where it began to follow around. It was later revealed to be the baby of, Team Rocket's de facto caretaker, and was reunited with its mother by the end of the episode.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Multiple Stufful under the ownership of a Trainer appeared in PASM19.

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

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Origin
Stufful's black limbs, reddish fur, and ringed tail resemble a. It also appears to be based on plush toys, such as s.

Name origin
Stufful may be derived from stuffed animal. It may also incorporate the word scuffle, for its aggressive nature and propensity to fight.

Nuikoguma may be a combination of ぬいぐるみ nuigurumi (stuffed animal) and 子熊 koguma (bear cub).