Pokémon Puzzle with Ridiculous Clues

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Across
  1. 5. Heard Pope Leo chose the water starter (7)
  2. 6. Hisui evolutions? Sounds like overkill. (8)
  3. 8. F'n little frilly thing (7)
  4. 9. ... (3)
  5. 11. Muk, Ninetails, Raticate, Executor and friends say hello (5)
  6. 14. Acrobats conceal a good Pokémon friend (6)
  7. 17. Arch enemy uncovers something ancient (6)
  8. 18. He jumps over to talk about type match-ups (3)
  9. 19. The esper dodged! (7)
  10. 21. When the hat is strong and violent (5,6)
  11. 22. Buy Mr. Anagram three insects (5)
  12. 23. When the whole type is a game error (3)
  13. 24. Model gym leader breaks lease (5)
Down
  1. 1. No category (4,4)
  2. 2. Oh-oh, ruined tower ahead (2,2)
  3. 3. Legends count like Paldeans in Kanto and Galar (4,4)
  4. 4. When your multiple romantic partners are all angry (9)
  5. 7. Lopunny, Steelix, Lucario, Beedrill and friends get powered up (4)
  6. 10. Natural Environment hides tiny bird at the start (4)
  7. 12. Using Wild Carl's I.O.U loses S-rank, but buys aura (7)
  8. 13. Awkwardly clue Edger in on malicious intent (9)
  9. 15. Samurai Pomeranian holds long tail Pokémon (5)
  10. 16. Hey Twin! Shuffle on over and we'll roll out (7)
  11. 18. Sharpen the margin! (7)
  12. 20. Happy Healer (3)
  13. 22. Rock rates jelly-filled donuts B+ (5)