Across
- 2. The drier the area _____ lives in, the harder and smoother the Pokémon’s spikes will feel when touched
- 6. It crushes its foe under its heavy body to cause fainting. In a pinch, it will withdraw inside its shell.
- 9. It is said to live 1,000 years, and each of its tails is loaded with supernatural powers
- 10. Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power
- 11. Very docile. If attacked, it will often kick up sand to protect itself rather than fight back
- 15. It has a barbaric nature. In battle, it whips its fiery tail around and slashes away with sharp claws.
- 16. Its plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
- 18. Females are more sensitive to smells than males. While foraging, they’ll use their whiskers to check wind direction and stay downwind of predators
- 19. A Pokémon that dates back many years. If it senses danger, it flies high and away, instantly
- 21. It is recognized as a symbol of longevity. If its shell has algae on it, that Wartortle is very old.
- 23. It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
- 24. While young, it has six gorgeous tails. When it grows, several new tails are sprouted
- 26. Able to move only slightly. When endangered, it may stick out its stinger and poison its enemy
- 30. When it goes on a rampage, it’s impossible to control. But in the presence of a Nidoqueen it’s lived with for a long time, Nidoking calms down
- 33. A timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen, it will run and hide the moment it senses people
- 35. Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area
- 36. Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy
- 37. ______ has top-notch lung capacity, even by comparison to other Pokémon. It won’t stop singing its lullabies until its foes fall asleep
- 39. Inept at flying high. However, it can fly around very fast to protect its territory
Down
- 1. For protection, it releases a horrible stench from the antenna on its head to drive away enemies.
- 3. The frightening patterns on its belly have been studied. Six variations have been confirmed
- 4. It has three poisonous stingers on its forelegs and its tail. They are used to jab its enemy repeatedly
- 5. In battle, it flaps its wings at great speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.
- 7. When it retracts its long neck into its shell, it squirts out water with vigorous force.
- 8. It loves to bathe in the grit of dry, sandy areas. By sand bathing, the Pokémon rids itself of dirt and moisture clinging to its body
- 12. When the bulb on its back grows large, it appears to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
- 13. Beware of the sharp stinger on its head. It hides in grass and bushes where it eats leaves
- 14. There is a plant seed on its back right from the day this Pokémon is born. The seed slowly grows larger
- 15. It has a preference for hot things. When it rains, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.
- 17. This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey
- 20. With a horn that’s harder than diamond, this Pokémon goes around shattering boulders as it searches for a moon stone.
- 22. It spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. It may cause forest fires by blowing flames.
- 25. The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest
- 27. The more air it takes in, the more it inflates. If opponents catch it in a bad mood, it will inflate itself to an enormous size to intimidate them
- 28. The horn on a male _____’s forehead contains a powerful poison. This is a very cautious Pokémon, always straining its large ears
- 29. The horn on its head has atrophied. It’s thought that this happens so ______’s children won’t get poked while their mother is feeding them
- 31. ______ is better at defense than offense. With scales like armor, this Pokémon will shield its children from any kind of attack
- 32. It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of _____ dancing under a full moon
- 34. Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.
- 38. This Pokémon flies at Mach 2 speed, seeking prey. Its large talons are feared as wicked weapons