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Togedemaru (Japanese: トゲデマル Togedemaru) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon.
Biology
Togedemaru is a spherical, rodent-like Pokémon. Most of its front is white, while its back is primarily gray. It has black eyes, a short pointed snout with a black nose, and a circular, yellow marking on each cheek. Scattered across its back are yellow and brown triangular markings, which this Pokémon is able to extend straight up when attacking. There is a tail-like needle on the back of its head. The needle is gray with a yellow tip and is shaped like a lightning both. Additionally, it has stubby arms and legs.
Togedemaru uses the needle on top of its head to attract and gather electricity. Groups can be seen gathered with their needles standing upright, waiting to be struck by lightning on stormy days. Some Trainers use its ability to absorb electricity as strategy in battle. The opponent is coaxed into unleashing an Electric-attack, and then has that power turned against it. Togedemaru can also curl into a ball to make its fur stand up in a ball of prickles.[1]
Trivia
Origin
Togedemaru may be based on a hedgehog or a Ryukyu spiny rat (トゲネズミ togenezumi in Japanese).
Name origin
Togedemaru may derive from 棘 toge (thorn or spine), possibly 電気 denki (electricity), and 丸 maru (round). It may also literally be meant as 棘で丸 toge de maru (thorned and round).
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