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(Japanese: イワンコ Iwanko) is a Rock-type Pokémon.
Biology
Iwanko is a quadruped, canine Pokemon. It is primarily light brown with a darker brown muzzle, paws, and ear tips. It has large blue eyes, button ears, a short muzzle with a triangular pink nose, and a short tuft of fur on each cheek. Around its neck is a ruff of grayish-white fur stubbed with dark brown pebbles. The dark brown markings on its paws extend to a thin point on each wrist and ankle. It has a grayish-white tail that curls tightly over its back and is covered in fluffy fur.
Trivia
Origin
Iwanko appears to be based a domestic dog, most likely a spitz-type breed.
Name origin
Iwanko may be a combination of 岩 iwa (rock), ワン wan (onomatopoetic word for barking), and 子 ko (young animal).
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