The final factor needed to release this Pokémon's true power was a strong bond with a Trainer it trusts.
Hangdog seems to have a nose for snooping out buried or hidden objects. It will relentlessly pursue that which is hidden, digging for hours and hours if it needs to, unable to be dissuaded from its task until it recovers what it desires. Most of the items it finds are trash...but, hey, it seems happy about its prizes.
Hangdog finally evolved when he had to protect an injured Riz while battling the Paradox Pokemon down in the Prehistoric Cavern.
In Paldea, Riz discovered that Hangdog's Tera type is Steel
BATTLE INFORMATION
RKS System; ability
Changes the Pokémon's type to match the memory disc it holds.
Tackle; Normal; (Phys)
Charges the foe with a full-body tackle.
Rage; Normal; (Phys)
An attack that becomes stronger each time the user is hit in battle.
Pursuit; Dark; (Phys)
An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
Imprison; Psychic; (Stat)
Prevents target from using moves known by the user.
Aerial Ace; Flying; (Phys)
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
Crush Claw; Normal; (Phys)
The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense.
Scary Face; Normal; (Stat)
The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.
X-scissor; Bug; (Phys)
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Take Down; Normal; (Phys)
A reckless, full-body charge attack that also hurts the user a little.
Metal Sound; Steel; (Stat)
A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Iron Head; Steel; (Phys) STAB
The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Double Hit; Normal; (Phys)
The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
Air slash; Flying; (Spec)
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
Snore; Normal; (Spec) Tutor
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Tri-attack; Normal; (Spec)
The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.
Punishment; Dark; (Phys)
This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.
Razor Wind; Normal; (Spec)
A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit the foe on the second turn. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Magic Coat; Psychic; (Stat) Tutor
A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
Heal Block; Psychic; (Stat)
For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.
Terrain Pulse; Normal; (Spec) Tutor
The user utilizes the energy of the terrain to attack. This move’s type and power change depending on the terrain at the time the move is used.
Multi-Attack; Steel; (Phys) STAB
Cloaking itself in high energy, the user slams into the target. The memory held determines the move's type.
Explosion; Normal; (Phys)
The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.
Thunder Fang; Electric; (Phys)
The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.
Ice Fang; Ice; (Phys)
The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
Fire Fang; Fire; (Phys)
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.
Poison Fang; Poison; (Phys)
The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned.
Bite; Dark; (Phys)
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
Parting Shot; Dark; (Stat)
With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.
Crunch; Dark; (Phys)
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Double-edge; Normal; (Phys)
A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
HANGDOG the SILVALLY
CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIES: Silvally
HEIGHT: 6'03" / 1.9 m
WEIGHT: 265.7 lbs. / 120.5 kg
EGG GROUP: None
TYPE: Steel
LEVEL: 100
OTHER: --
UPDATED: 12/05/2024
HISTORY
EVOLVED: Prehistoric Cavern, 05/08/2023
REACHED LEVEL 100: 17/07/2023
COMMENTARY
Hangdog seems to have a nose for snooping out buried or hidden objects. It will relentlessly pursue that which is hidden, digging for hours and hours if it needs to, unable to be dissuaded from its task until it recovers what it desires. Most of the items it finds are trash...but, hey, it seems happy about its prizes.
Hangdog finally evolved when he had to protect an injured Riz while battling the Paradox Pokemon down in the Prehistoric Cavern.
In Paldea, Riz discovered that Hangdog's Tera type is Steel
RKS System; ability
Tackle; Normal; (Phys)