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Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s fifty-first lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's class, we will be discussing Dugtrio: the Mole Pokémon and evolved form of Diglett. But is it really an "evolved form"? Truth is, Dugtrio is essentially just identical Diglett triplets that originally came from one single Diglett body. Weird, right? And that's really the only major differe...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s fiftieth lesson on Pokémon biology. Wow! Has it really been 50 already!? For today's class, we will be discussing Diglett: the Mole Pokémon. One of the first things you'll notice upon seeing a Diglett is that it's only a head... or is it? Spoilers: there's more than a head there, but no one has ever actually seen Diglett's full body. Ma...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-ninth lesson on Pokémon biology. For the lesson today, we will be discussing Venomoth: the Poison Moth Pokémon and evolved form of Venonat. When Venonat evolves into Venomoth, it loses its weirdly cute compound eyes and grows a pair of pale purple wings. Like Butterfree, you must be wary of coming too close to a Venomoth while in flight. Its wings ar...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-eighth lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's class, we will be discussing Venonat: the Insect Pokémon. This purple, fuzzy bug/poison type is an oddly adorable creature with large compound eyes, which can act as radars to help it navigate in darkness. And just when you think that's all those big red eyes can do... think again! Venonat's ey...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-seventh lesson on Pokémon biology. For today's lesson, we will be discussing Parasect: the Mushroom Pokémon and evolved form of Paras. As with Paras, Parasect has a parasitic relationship with the tochukaso mushroom, which has now completely taken over its mind. This poor creature has been drained of nutrients, and when it's fully depleted, t...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-sixth lesson on Pokémon biology. In class today, we will be discussing Paras: the Mushroom Pokémon. This tiny bug/grass type creature has mushrooms called tochukaso growing on its back. These mushrooms are parasitic and absorb nutrients from Paras in order to grow larger and gain full control of its brain. Yikes. That's actually pretty haunting....

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-fifth lesson on Pokémon biology. Today, we will be discussing Vileplume: the Flower Pokémon and final evolved form of Oddish. Hence its namesake, Vileplume has a giant red flower on top of its head, which flaps loudly while it walks. An important note for trainers to be aware of is that the larger the flower petals are, the more potent its toxic poll...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-fourth lesson on Pokémon biology. In class today, we will be discussing Gloom: the Weed Pokémon and evolved form of Oddish. If you're ever outside, and you smell something pungent that makes you want to pass out, then that's probably a nearby Gloom. The odor released from its nectar and head flower is capable of making humans faint up to a mi...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-third lesson on Pokémon biology. For the lesson today, we will be discussing Oddish: the Weed Pokémon. Oddish is a cute, bulb-like critter with several green leaves growing from its head. Now trainers and students, it is very important to NOT grab an Oddish by the leaves, especially while it’s underground. Ripping an Oddish from the dirt can cause it...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-second lesson on Pokémon biology. In class today, we will be discussing Golbat: the Bat Pokémon and evolved form of Zubat. Unlike Zubat, Golbat actually has eyes and short legs with tiny feet, which it uses to walk along the ground and sneak up on unsuspecting prey. But the most terrifying thing about Golbat is its large, gaping mouth filled with sha...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s forty-first lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's class, we are learning about Zubat: the Bat Pokémon. Zubat is considered by many trainers to be a nuisance while passing through caves or forests at night. They live in abundance with each other in dark environments (especially caves), where they navigate using echolocation. During the day, Zubats sleep...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s fortieth lesson on Pokémon biology. For today's class, we discuss Wigglytuff: the Balloon Pokémon and evolved form of Jigglypuff. This puffy, bean-shaped creature has very luxurious fur, which is gathered to make some of the world's greatest yarn! Also, Wigglytuff is capable of expanding its body over 20 times its normal size. So if you're ever...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-ninth lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's class, we will be discussing Jigglypuff: the Balloon Pokémon. This pink ball of cuteness captivates trainers and avid music listeners around the world! With its incredible lung capacity, Jigglypuff inflates its lungs and sings a soothing lullaby until its target falls asleep. But seriously... Jigglypuf...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-eighth lesson on Pokémon biology. Today, we discuss Ninetales: the Fox Pokémon and evolved form of Vulpix. Like its predecessor, Ninetales also has a breathtaking Alolan form. The Kantonian Ninetales is a fire type with thick, luscious golden-white fur and is rumored to be the incarnation of 9 noble saints according to urban legend. Like... what? Th...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-seventh lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's class, we will be discussing Vulpix: the Fox Pokémon. The beautiful Vulpix is unique in that it possess the ability to manipulate fire including the creation of floating flaming wisps. These wisps have even been mistaken for ghosts by humans! So does that make Vulpix a psychic type too? Nope! These l...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-sixth lesson on Pokémon biology. Today, we will be discussing Clefairy's evolution, Clefable: the Fairy Pokémon... the chubbier Fairy Pokémon to be specific. If you thought Clefairy was rare, then good luck ever seeing one of these moon-loving goobers! Clefable, like its predecessor, prefers to live in quiet mountainous areas. Its incredibly sen...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-fifth lesson on Pokémon biology. We are finally finished talking about the Nido Squad, and today, we will be discussing Clefairy: the Fairy Pokémon. How aptly named. Clefairy is a little, pink, star-shaped cutie that is very shy and rarely seen by humans. However, it's been said that if you are lucky enough to see a group of Clefairy dancing und...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-fourth lesson on Pokémon biology. Today, we will be discussing Nidoking: the Drill Pokémon and the final Pokémon in the Nido Family... uh, I mean Squad. I'm being told it's the "Nido Squad". Nidoking is easily the most dangerous and fearsome member of the Nido Squad, capable of using its large tail to crush the bones of its prey! A...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-third lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's class, we discuss Nidorino: the... you guessed it... Poison Pin Pokémon. Unlike its female counterpart, Nidorina, Nidorino is very violent and easily angered. It's even said that if Nidorino senses anything with its big ears, it will attack immediately! No hesitation. No question. Nidorino is const...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-second lesson on Pokémon biology. Today, we will be discussing Nidoran♂: the Poison Pin Pokémon. Kinda feels like we covered this Pokémon already, right? Think again! The male Nidoran has developed advanced ear muscles, allowing it to detect even the smallest sounds. So what might sound like a "silent fart" to you can most certainly be aud...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirty-first lesson on Pokémon biology. For class today, we will be discussing Nidoqueen: the Drill Pokémon and final evolved form of Nidoran♀. This bulky lady has very hard needle-like scales, which stand up when excited. So please, think twice before attempting to surprise hug your Nidoqueen. Similar to Nidorina, Nidoqueen is an incredible mother and wil...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s thirtieth lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's lesson, we will be discussing Nidorina: the Poison Pin Pokémon and first evolved form of Nidoran♀. Like her predecessor, Nidorina is a very gentle Pokémon and prefers not to fight when possible. This sweet little thing is also a very caring mother that will chew up food for its babies and spit the paste i...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s twenty-ninth lesson on Pokémon biology. For today's class, we will be discussing Nidoran♀: the Poison Pin Pokémon. Although a small, timid Pokémon, Nidoran♀ has venomous barbs running along its back - capable of causing fatal injuries. These creatures primarily thrive in savannas and plains, so if you decide to have a picnic at one of these Nidoran♀ lo...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s twenty-eighth lesson on Pokémon biology. Today, we will be discussing Sandshrew's evolved form Sandslash: the... you guessed it... Mouse Pokémon. This incredibly resilient creature is capable of living in a wide variety of environments, including the icy mountains of Alola. So like Sandshrew, Sandslash also has a steel/ice type Alolan variant. And to h...

Hello there! Welcome to Professor Jacob’s twenty-seventh lesson on Pokémon biology. In today's lesson, we will be discussing Sandshrew: the Mouse Pokémon. Wait, seriously? Another "Mouse" Pokémon? What even is a "Mouse"? Anyway, despite also being a "Mouse" Pokémon, Sandshrew is nothing like Pikachu or Raichu. Sandshrew is a ground-dwelling creature that loves spe...